Shared | Cambridge University Ghost Tour Led By University Alumni
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Explore one of the most haunted cities in the country and uncover the chilling history of Cambridge on our 60-minute ghost tour. Wander through eerie streets where ghostly apparitions have been reported for centuries. Hear tales of the restless spirit that haunts a local pub and the ghost of Oliver Cromwell, said to linger at Sidney Sussex College. Be intrigued by the strange occurrences at Peterhouse that made headlines nationwide.
This walking tour is conducted in English and takes place outdoors. Indoor access to structures is not included unless specifically booked as an additional option. For possible entry to specific colleges, we recommend arranging this in advance.
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King's Parade
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMeet our manager at the meeting point (blue flag) at the entrance of King's College on King's Parade to spend an hour discovering the supernatural side of Cambridge. Along with your Alumni guide, go in search of ghosts around the city and outside College buildings. The long history of Cambridge and the university make it a perfect place to hear the myths and legends, and maybe even spot a ghost yourself!Clare College
5 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedFind the origin of the phrase ‘the skeleton in the cupboard’, and the ghost upset by it!Trinity College
5 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedHear about some of the attempts to make ghost spotting a scientific endeavour; appropriate for the most scientifically distinguished college!Cambridge Market Square
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLearn how witches were dealt with in a supposedly educated city, and find out what sort of meat was burning in the marketplace in years gone by…The Haunted Bookshop
5 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedListen to your guide describe how this shop got its name, and see a new side to a classic sweet treatEagle
5 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWhy does the upper floor of the pub always have a draft? It’s not as simple an answer as you may think!Corpus Christi College
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedA hotspot for ghost sightings in Cambridge, there are stories here from the 1600s to the modern day!Peterhouse
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOne of the most modern hauntings in the city, hear about the story which made the national news and, finally, learn what to do if you hear a panting hound behind you!
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