visit cambridge and beyond - coach tourism association · visit cambridge and beyond is the...
TRANSCRIPT
O F F I C I A L G U I D E D W A L K I N G T O U R S
T I C K E T S A V A I L A B L E H E R E
Visit Cambridge and Beyond
Emma Thornton, CEO
Who are we?
Visit Cambridge and Beyond is the Destination Management Organisation responsible for delivering tourism services to Cambridge and the surrounding area.
Our VisionCambridge will be recognised and celebrated globally as a world class leisure and business destination
Our PurposeTo grow the value of tourism by promoting Cambridge and the surrounding area and providing the best possible visitor experience
What do we do?
• Visitor Welcome
• Official Cambridge Guided Walking Tours
• Membership (Business to Business)
What is Cambridge famous for?
Spectacular architecture in the shape of colleges, chapels and churches
Green parks and wide open spaces
Home to the prestigious University of Cambridge and its 31 Colleges
Sit in the pub where Crick and Watson sketched the structure of DNA
Experience punting on the River Cam, otherwise known as the world-famous “Backs”
Try it yourself or choose a chauffeured guided punting tour
Culture abounds with museums, galleries and theatres
Further afield, see some of the region’s leading attractions and stately homes
Shopping: an unrivalled mix of elegant cobbled streets and crescents, quality and quirky independent shops, friendly markets and chic shopping centres
There is something for everyone
Guided Walking ToursOur official guided walking tours are the best way to explore the city
We use only Blue and Green Badge guides, who have completed a year long training course, to guarantee the quality of your tour
Our tours are the only group tours permitted inside the University of Cambridge colleges
We offer a variety of tours including:• Walking tour (from 60 minutes to three
hours)
• Walking and punting
• Coach tours
• Special interest tours
• NEW: Treasure Hunt tours
We also offer a variety of other tours or can create a bespoke tour for you
Contact [email protected] to find out more
