From making your own gin with one of the world’s most innovative distilleries, to trying the best of the Cambridge food scene – here are some uniquely Cambridge experiences to seek out during your stay
Find out moreCambridge offers plenty of pre-planned city tours for you to choose from all year round. If you’re feeling more spontaneous, simply grab a map and enjoy an uncharted adventure. Why not plot your journey and explore the city?
Punting in Cambridge, the premier boat rental company in the heart of the city, offers an exceptional experience on the tranquil River Cam. With a fleet of beautifully crafted punts and expert guides, we cater to various preferences, including private, shared, corporate, and special occasion punting tours. Our knowledgeable narrators bring the city's history to life, making each journey insightful and memorable. Whether you seek a romantic outing, a team-building event, or a family adventure, our bespoke services ensure a captivating and personalized trip. Embrace the beauty and charm of Punting in Cambridge from the water, and create cherished memories with Punting Cambridge.
Glide along the world-famous College Backs on a traditional punt and experience Cambridge with Rutherford’s.
University of Cambridge Official Outfitter. We sell the largest range of college and university merchandise in Cambridge. Family run since 1864!
See the building where the secret of life on earth and the secret of destroying the planet were discovered. Why did the Botanical Garden lead Darwin aboard the Beagle?
The most creative way to see Cambridge! Outdoor escape room-style immersive adventure game. Explore Cambridge, solve puzzles, crack the mystery!
Join our qualified Cambridge guides to hear stories (some recent, others centuries-old) of deception, intrigue and double dealing by alumni and fellows, and their effect on world events.
Designed for those who have no opportunity to travel to Cambridge and see it in the flesh in the near future.
Explore the 900 year old Round Church. Discover the story of Cambridge through film, exhibition, guided walks, and historical tours.
A fun and different way to see Cambridge! Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones.
Discover the stories beneath the stonework, uncovering the unheard voices from Cambridge's past. Our unique walking tours highlight histories of race, gender, class, and legacies of empire. Run by university researchers, our tours are dedicated to diversifying the stories told about history. Our Original Uncomfortable Cambridge Tour is the perfect introductory tour of Cambridge, engaging with local historical memory and highlighting diverse stories in the beautiful city centre.
Independent tourist information centre who have teamed up with the best independent Punting companies in Cambridge, and offer bespoke walking tours with award winning guides. Contact us with your general enquiries, attraction recommendations, itinerary suggestions, or to arrange your punting and walking tour experience!
In 1958, a group of engineering students managed to hoist an Austin Seven car onto the roof of Senate House, with the help of some clever calculations. It took the university a week to remove it – and will surely go down in history as one of the boldest student pranks ever!