CAMBRIDGE · DAY TRIP
14 Tours Reviewed
Cambridge gets playful when you solve clues. This is a self-guided city Quest that turns historic streets into a puzzle trail, with challenges that feel like an escape room but still show you the sights. I like that it starts…
Cambridge can feel like a postcard. This tour treats it like a question. You’ll walk the core sights while learning how the university shaped ideas of race, class, and gender, and why modern controversies still matter. It’s led by an…
Cambridge looks different from the river. This chauffeured punt tour glides through the college backs in a way that’s hard to match on foot, with guided stories about the architecture you’d otherwise only catch from a distance. I especially like…
Greenwich meets Cambridge in one fast, story-filled day. I love the Prime Meridian moment outside the Royal Observatory, and I love the guided view-walk that puts Kings College Chapel in your sightline from The Backs. The one thing to keep…
Cambridge in one day feels like magic. This day trip takes you from London to the university city of Cambridge for a guided walk plus time to explore at your own pace. Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is…
Oxford and Cambridge, in a single day. The big draw here is the combo of an Oxford walking tour for quick orientation and a St. Mary the Great tower climb in Cambridge for city-wide views. You get structure in the…
Cambridge University changes when you hear its stories. This 2-hour walk starts inside the Round Church and uses a guide’s storytelling to connect faith, reform, and science to the University’s worldwide impact. I love that the tour doesn’t feel like…
Cambridge gets scary fast on this walk. I like that it’s guided by a current student or University of Cambridge alumni (you may hear names like Francesco, David, Annie, or Emily depending on your departure). I also love the way…
Oxford and Cambridge in one day sounds crazy. It also works, thanks to a tight route that pairs dreaming spires with smart, guided stops like King’s College Chapel. I really like how the tour keeps you moving on foot in…
Cambridge looks different from the water. A guided shared punt on the River Cam lets you glide past Cambridge University landmarks at a slow, human pace: King’s College Chapel, the Wren Library area, the Clare College stretch, and even the…
Two universities. One long day. This Oxford and Cambridge trip is interesting because it mixes guided walking through historic college lanes with real commentary on the bus, so you’re learning while you travel. I like the personal headset setup (you…
Cambridge looks different from the river. On this 50-minute punt, you glide past the University buildings in a way that flat streets just can’t match. I like the Bridge of Sighs kissing-bridge view from underneath, and I love the way…
A student guide turns Cambridge into a living campus. This alumni-led walking tour strings together famous colleges with real campus life talk, plus you can add the King’s College Chapel ceiling. I love the insider look at student routines and…
Cambridge looks different from the river. I love the River Cam views in a way walking tours can’t match, and I also really appreciate the blankets and cushioned seats once you’re settled in. This is a 45-minute guided punt that…
