Cambridge Creepy and Entertaining 75-Minute Ghost Walking Tour at Magdalene Bridge, Round Church, Clare College
by Terrible Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£41.98Overview
This 75-minute walking tour in central Cambridge explores the city's ghost stories and haunted locations. The tour begins at Magdalene Bridge, known for its historical witch ducking stool. It then moves to the Round Church Visitor Centre, where the guide explains its Crusader origins and past exorcisms. Clare College is next, featuring the story of an original 'skeleton in the cupboard.' The route continues to Cambridge Market Square, now a street food area but once a site of public burnings. At St Bene't's Church, the oldest building in Cambridge, the guide shares local ghost stories, including a nearby pub with a window that must remain open due to trapped spirits. Corpus Christi College follows, known for its famous ghosts, including a former Master and a haunted cupboard. The tour ends at Sidney Sussex College, the resting place of Oliver Cromwell’s remains, which have their own eerie tales. The walk focuses on outdoor locations and does not include entry into the colleges, mainly due to time and expense. The guide presents the stories in a creepy and entertaining way throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cambridge
The specific route varies based on the group and questions, but follows a typical sequence of stops around the city.
1 min
Magdalene College
The tour starts at Magdalene Bridge, a historic crossroads predating England, and location of a ducking stool used for punishing accused witches.
10 min
The Round Church Visitor Centre
Visitors learn about the Round Church, established by returning Crusaders, and its history involving many exorcisms.
10 min
Clare College
Clare College is known for the strange story of the first 'skeleton in the cupboard' linked to its past.
10 min
Cambridge Market Square
Market Square today hosts street food stalls but was once a place where meat was burned publicly 500 years ago.
10 min
St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
This is the oldest building in Cambridge, located opposite a pub whose lease requires a window always remains open to prevent spirits trapped inside from suffocating customers.
10 min
Corpus Christi College
Corpus Christi is home to several well-known ghosts, including a former Master of the college and another haunted cupboard.
10 min
Sidney Sussex College
Sidney Sussex College contains the resting place of part of Oliver Cromwell, with local tales suggesting his remains may not be entirely at rest.
10 min
Meeting point
Tours start within 5 minutes of schedule. If late call +44 1223 901 007 and leave voicemail. Near punting station south of river opposite Magdalen College. Your guide will be wearing Terrible Tours branded clothing. Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xn4zL8eLirmGyFDAA What3Words: bossy.teach.units
End point
Free School Lane (close to The Eagle)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cambridge Creepy and Entertaining 75-Minute Ghost Walking Tour at Magdalene Bridge, Round Church, Clare College
by Terrible Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£41.98Overview
This 75-minute walking tour in central Cambridge explores the city's ghost stories and haunted locations. The tour begins at Magdalene Bridge, known for its historical witch ducking stool. It then moves to the Round Church Visitor Centre, where the guide explains its Crusader origins and past exorcisms. Clare College is next, featuring the story of an original 'skeleton in the cupboard.' The route continues to Cambridge Market Square, now a street food area but once a site of public burnings. At St Bene't's Church, the oldest building in Cambridge, the guide shares local ghost stories, including a nearby pub with a window that must remain open due to trapped spirits. Corpus Christi College follows, known for its famous ghosts, including a former Master and a haunted cupboard. The tour ends at Sidney Sussex College, the resting place of Oliver Cromwell’s remains, which have their own eerie tales. The walk focuses on outdoor locations and does not include entry into the colleges, mainly due to time and expense. The guide presents the stories in a creepy and entertaining way throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cambridge
The specific route varies based on the group and questions, but follows a typical sequence of stops around the city.
1 min
Magdalene College
The tour starts at Magdalene Bridge, a historic crossroads predating England, and location of a ducking stool used for punishing accused witches.
10 min
The Round Church Visitor Centre
Visitors learn about the Round Church, established by returning Crusaders, and its history involving many exorcisms.
10 min
Clare College
Clare College is known for the strange story of the first 'skeleton in the cupboard' linked to its past.
10 min
Cambridge Market Square
Market Square today hosts street food stalls but was once a place where meat was burned publicly 500 years ago.
10 min
St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
This is the oldest building in Cambridge, located opposite a pub whose lease requires a window always remains open to prevent spirits trapped inside from suffocating customers.
10 min
Corpus Christi College
Corpus Christi is home to several well-known ghosts, including a former Master of the college and another haunted cupboard.
10 min
Sidney Sussex College
Sidney Sussex College contains the resting place of part of Oliver Cromwell, with local tales suggesting his remains may not be entirely at rest.
10 min
Meeting point
Tours start within 5 minutes of schedule. If late call +44 1223 901 007 and leave voicemail. Near punting station south of river opposite Magdalen College. Your guide will be wearing Terrible Tours branded clothing. Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xn4zL8eLirmGyFDAA What3Words: bossy.teach.units
End point
Free School Lane (close to The Eagle)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.