Free walking tours in Cambridge and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Cambridge. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Free tours and guided visits in Cambridge in numbers
Of the 5 activities Civitatis shows for Cambridge, none is free right now and 5 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Cambridge University Guided Tour” (67 reviews, 9.2 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.
- activities
- 5
- free walking tours
- 0
- cheapest paid tour
- €20.37
- average traveller score
- 8.9
- reviews
- 105
- typical length
- 1 h
What to see in Cambridge
Must-sees
Cambridge revolves around its university and the River Cam. The jewel is King’s College Chapel, with its fan vaulting, and next to it are Trinity College, where Newton studied, and St John’s, with its Bridge of Sighs. Behind the colleges, the Backs are the lawns and gardens that run down to the river.
The free Fitzwilliam Museum has a first-rate collection of art and antiquities. The market square, the antiquarian bookshops and historic pubs such as The Eagle, where the discovery of DNA was announced, complete the walk. For a view from above, climb the tower of Great St Mary’s.
Free tours and guided visits
Cambridge has guided tours of the colleges, some including entry to King’s College, and punting trips along the Backs with a guide who tells the story of each building. From London there are day trips combining Cambridge with Oxford.
How long to spend
One day is enough for the main colleges, the river and the centre, and it can be done from London, less than an hour away by train. With two days there is time for museums, a riverside walk to Grantchester and Ely Cathedral.
Where to stay
The centre has few, expensive hotels. Around the station and on Mill Road there are more affordable options fifteen minutes’ walk away, and in Chesterton quiet B&Bs by the river.
Where to stay in Cambridge
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Centre and the colleges, Station and Mill Road and Chesterton and the river. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Cambridge
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Cambridge
Is there a free walking tour in Cambridge?
Cambridge has guided tours of the colleges, some including entry to King’s College, and punting trips along the Backs with a guide who tells the story of each building.
How much does a guided tour in Cambridge cost?
Between €20.37 and €359.49 for the paid activities currently on Civitatis.
What is the best-rated tour in Cambridge?
“Cambridge University Guided Tour”, with 9.2 out of 10 from 67 traveller reviews on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Cambridge?
One day is enough for the main colleges, the river and the centre, and it can be done from London, less than an hour away by train.
Where should I stay in Cambridge?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Cambridge we cover Centre and the colleges, Station and Mill Road and Chesterton and the river.