Places You'll Visit:Enjoy a Walking Tour of the cities of Cambridge and Oxford with your Expert Guide. Explore Christ Church College Oxford, an inspiration and filming location for Harry Potter.

Places You'll Visit:Take a day outside of London and explore the stunning architecture & rich history of 2 of the most famous cities in the UK, also home to 2 of the oldest and most famous universities in the UK and the world: Oxford and Cambridge.

We usually visit Oxford first, where our tour guide will take you on a walking tour to show you some of the iconic, classic buildings that contribute to the city's distinctive cultural feel. Then you are free to do some exploring of this magnificent city with its varied architectural styles from many eras since the 900s such as The Ashmolean Museum, the Bodleian Library & Christ Church Cathedral or explore the many shops and cafes.

We will also visit Cambridge, where your tour guide will take you to walk up the Tower of Great St Mary's Church, where the entrance is included. Here you can take in the beautiful architecture and stand where many royals have stood before; this viewing point offers fantastic views of the city.

Then you will have free time to explore this beautiful city - see the colleges of the University of Cambridge, go punting, or see the manuscript of Winne-the-Pooh at Wren College, written by A. A Milne, who studied at Trinity College in Cambridge."

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What there is to discover might astound you. From market towns to academic giants, escape into the history of England for a day.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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