Dive into History: Cambridge & Medieval England

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1 Day
Availability : Year Round
Start: London, England
End: London, England

Ever wanted to step back in time? But only for a moment.

Dip your toe into the past and see what life might have been like before the modern world?

We love London, don’t get us wrong. But one of the reasons we love it is because not far from its doorstep are extraordinary places like Cambridge, a city with over 2000 years of history etched into its streets.

Where renowned scientists, writers, and thinkers found themselves studying over the years at the prestigious Cambridge University.

Where stunning architecture and fascinating pastimes like punting sit right alongside academia. Cambridge is waiting.

10.5 HOURS / MODERATE WALKING / GUIDED /  SMALL COACH

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book

Tour Details
Highlights:

Cambridge – Sometimes quarrels can be for the best. Cambridge University was established by disgruntled refugees of the ‘Other Place’ and the rest is well…history. 800 years of it and counting.

Saffron Walden – This bustling market town shunned modernity and retains its medieval charm. The stunning Bridge End Gardens provide tranquillity, serenity and just one of the five, yes FIVE town mazes.

Thaxted – Essex’s most beautiful village. Once the home of a vibrant cutlery industry, your sharpened senses will be awed by its finest church.

Pick Up Location & TIme

London: Greenline Coach Terminal, Victoria(Google Map)
Check-in closes at 08:45 (tour departs at 09:00)  – Stance 3, Greenline Coach Terminal, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH

Drop off Location & Time

London: Greenline Coach Terminal, Victoria (Google Map)
6:30pm – Stance 3, Greenline Coach Terminal, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH

Price Includes

  • Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • Air conditioning as standard
  • The stories and services of an English speaking driver-guide

Meals

  • 0 breakfast
  • 0 lunches
  • 0 dinners
  • 0 teas

Price Excludes

  • London Oyster or Travel Card
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Pre / Post hotel nights
  • Driver / Tour Leader gratuity is at your discretion
  • Travel Insurance
What to Expect

Explore in 16 seat mini-coaches, always taking the scenic route, you have great views through large windows, and you’re free to sample the local tipple without worrying about driving. Our driver-guides are famous for their knowledge, facts, quirky stories, history, and fairy-tales. They truly take you beyond the guidebooks and into your adventure. 

Itinerary

London

Farewell for now, London. We’ve got a past to explore.  

We make our way through Westminster and the City of London before heading north towards the county of Essex. Named after the East Saxons who colonized this area in the 6th century, suburbia soon makes way for a green and pleasant land. 

Avebury

First up is the quaint market town of Thaxted, nestled in the Uttlesford district of Essex. Back in the medieval day, it was a prominent centre for wool trade. It’s easy to see how important this town was simply from the majestic and stunning parish church of St John the Baptist that dominates the skyline. Market squares and churches – these were the signifiers of important trade towns. Today, you can wander the town’s charming streets lined with timber-framed homes on your way to one of the many hidden gems, from tea rooms to traditional pubs. 

Cambridge

After a quick exploration of Thaxted, we head to our lunch stop for the day: the iconic city of Cambridge.

You’ve probably heard of it – there’s a reason you picked this tour, right? It’s a city known for its prestigious university, where the likes of Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin studied. Intimidated yet? It’s an ‘intimidating’ kind of place. It’s awe-inspiring and gob-smacking and a place where all those kinds of descriptive phrases you’ve used come into play.  

But beyond its academic prowess, Cambridge is also a beauty worthy of gazing upon. Glide down the River Cam as you discover punting – an iconic Cambridge activity – as well as the city. Walk along The Backs, a scenic stretch of parkland that hugs the river and colleges.

Saffron Walden

Explore Cambridge’s vibrant cultural scene from theatres to galleries before heading to the market town of Saffron Walden.

Markets have been held here since 1141, and if you’re lucky enough to visit on a Tuesday or Saturday, you’ll see that tradition continues.  

This little town was once known simply as ‘Walden’, but around 1500, the saffron crocus plant was grown extensively in the area. Saffron trade boomed. The town of Walden profited greatly from this beautiful plant… so it was renamed Saffron Walden.

But it has more than saffron and markets. Why not get lost in the Hedge Maze? Or take a moment to reflect on St Mary’s Church?  

London

After a wander and some food (and hopefully a bit of shopping!), we make our way back to London. 

Dates and Prices
Departure Dates and Days Adult (pp)
2025: April to May – Tuesday & Saturday $160
2025: June to September -Tuesday & Saturday $170
2025: October – Tuesday & Saturday $160
2025: November to December – Tuesday & Saturday $150
2026: January to March – Tuesday & Saturday $150

Ask us about family rates (2 adults and 2 children minimum).

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp).
Rates are in $ CAD.


Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca  to book.

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