Creepy Cambridge 90-Minute Ghost Tour Including Magdalene, Clare and Sidney Sussex Colleges
by Terrible Tours
Overview
This 90-minute walking tour in Cambridge explores the city's creepy ghost stories connected to Magdalene, Clare, Corpus Christi, and Sidney Sussex Colleges. The tour begins at Magdalene Bridge, known for its historic ducking stool once used on accused witches. It then moves to the Round Church Visitor Centre, where tales of exorcisms are shared. Next is Clare College, where visitors hear about a famous skeleton hidden in the college’s history. The walk continues to Cambridge Market Square, now a street food market but once a place of public executions and meat burning. Nearby is St Bene't's Church, the oldest building in Cambridge, located opposite a pub with a lease requiring a window to remain open due to reported ghostly presences inside. The tour proceeds to Corpus Christi College, known for ghost stories involving a former Master and a mysterious cupboard. The final stop is Sidney Sussex College, where part of Oliver Cromwell's remains are kept and local ghost tales persist. The guide provides these stories while guests view the exteriors of the colleges; entering the colleges is not included, mainly due to time and cost constraints.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Cambridge
The exact itinerary depends on the group's interests and questions but follows a general route through the city.
1 min
Magdalene College
The tour starts at Magdalene Bridge, a historic crossroads present since before England existed, and site of a ducking stool once used for punishing alleged witches.
10 min
The Round Church Visitor Centre
At the Round Church, founded by returning Crusaders, guests hear stories about many exorcisms that took place there.
10 min
Clare College
Clare College is known for the unusual story of the original 'skeleton in the cupboard' linked to its history.
10 min
Cambridge Market Square
Market Square is now a street food area but was a place of meat burning and punishments around 500 years ago.
10 min
St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
This is the oldest building in Cambridge. Opposite it is a pub whose lease requires a window to remain open because of ghostly presences inside that cause a suffocating feeling.
10 min
Corpus Christi College
Known for famous ghosts including a former Master and another mysterious cupboard linked to ghost stories.
10 min
Sidney Sussex College
The resting place of part of Oliver Cromwell, with stories suggesting he may not be fully at rest.
10 min
Meeting point
Tours start within 5 minutes of schedule. If late call the number on your voucher 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
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- Walking Tour of Cambridge University and City
- Cambridge University Walking Tour with Round Church Entrance
- Cambridge Walking Tour With Alumni Including Optional Kings College Entry