Cambridge Equestrian Tradition

Step into Cambridge’s rich and storied past on this 1.5–2 hour walking tour exploring how horses and carriages once shaped the city’s streets, society, and daily life.

A tour of Cambridge’s Equestrian past, visiting the Coaching Inns that have survived the arrival of the Railway. Hear about Cambridge’s racing history dating back to 17th Century and about Horse Breeds.

Designed for families, tourists, and history lovers alike, this tour led by an Official Green Badge Tour Guide and horse enthusiast offers a fascinating look at Cambridge through the lens of its horse-powered past. Optional extra stops may include lunch at an old coaching inn.

What landmarks are included?

Depending on the length of your tour, we will include Parker’s Piece, Whipple and Zoology Museum, Eagle Pub, St Catharine’s College, King’s College, Senate House, Market Square, Blue Boar, Magdalene Bridge and Quayside.

Length: 1.5, 2 hrs.

If choosing a Full-day tour, a visit to the National Horse Racing Museum in Newmarket may interest you. Entry fees: £15, with concessions for 16 and under. The Tour fee does not include the cost of transport to the museum (train) or the entry fee.

Newmarket Racecourse, the headquarters of British flat racing, is one of the country’s premier thoroughbred venues. It features not just one, but two world-class tracks: the Rowley Mile and the July Course.

“More than a walk—it’s a ride through history.”