Top places to visit in Cambridge

• Cambridge University Colleges Trail

  Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · entry £8 (≈ ₹1,010)

  Many of Cambridge's famous colleges open parts of their grounds to visitors. A self-guided trail takes you through Trinity College's Great Court, Clare College's gardens, Emmanuel's duck pond, and St John's Bridge of Sighs.

• King's College Chapel

  church · 4.9 rating · about 1.5 h · entry £13 (≈ ₹1,640)

  One of the supreme achievements of Gothic architecture in England (1446–1547). The fan-vaulted ceiling is the world's largest, the Rubens 'Adoration of the Magi' hangs behind the altar, and the choir is world-famous.

• The Backs & Punting

  Activity · 4.8 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The parkland behind the oldest Cambridge colleges, where the River Cam meanders past gorgeous medieval architecture. Punting is the quintessential Cambridge experience — book a chauffeur or self-hire punt.

• Fitzwilliam Museum

  Museum · 4.7 rating · about 2.5 h · free entry

  One of the UK's finest museums, with outstanding collections of antiquities, paintings by Titian and Rembrandt, Japanese armour, Wedgwood pottery, and illuminated manuscripts. Free entry.

• Cambridge Polar Cam Punting

  river-punting · 4.8 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Punting on the River Cam — Cambridge's spectacular traditional boat experience along The Backs, passing King's College, Trinity, St John's, and the iconic Bridge of Sighs.

• Cambridge Trinity College

  university-college · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Trinity College — Cambridge's spectacular largest college (founded 1546 by Henry VIII), with the famous Wren Library, Isaac Newton's apple tree, and the iconic Great Court.

• Cambridge Botanic Garden

  botanical-garden · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Cambridge University Botanic Garden — the spectacular 40-acre garden (since 1846), with the iconic Glasshouse Range, the 8,000 plant species, and the rich scientific heritage.

• Cambridge Eagle Pub DNA

  historic-pub · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Eagle Pub — Cambridge's spectacular 1667 pub where Watson and Crick announced the discovery of DNA in 1953, with the historic WWII airmen ceiling, and the iconic intellectual heritage.

• Cambridge Imperial War Duxford

  war-museum · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A day trip from Cambridge to the Imperial War Museum Duxford — the spectacular former WWII RAF airbase with the iconic Concorde, the Battle of Britain aircraft, and the American Air Museum.

• Cambridge St Johns College

  university-college · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  St John's College — Cambridge's spectacular 1511 college with the iconic Bridge of Sighs over the River Cam, the magnificent New Court, and the famous chapel.

• Cambridge Mathematical Bridge

  wooden-bridge · 4.6 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Mathematical Bridge — Queens' College's spectacular 1749 wooden bridge over the Cam, mythologically built by Newton (he died 1727), with the unique geometric design.

• Cambridge Corpus Clock

  mechanical-clock · 4.5 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Corpus Clock — Cambridge's spectacular 2008 mechanical clock with the iconic Chronophage (time-eater) grasshopper devouring time on Corpus Christi College's exterior.

Things to do

• Punting on the Cam with Chauffeur Activity · 0.8 h · from GBP 28 per person

Where to stay in Cambridge

• City Centre & Jericho about GBP 140 per night

  Oxford is compact. City centre is close to all Colleges. Jericho is a charming residential area with good cafes.

Hotels

• University Arms Cambridge 5-star · GBP 250 to GBP 800 per night
• Varsity Hotel Cambridge 4-star · GBP 200 to GBP 450 per night
• Hyatt Centric Cambridge 4-star · GBP 170 to GBP 340 per night
• Worth House Cambridge 3-star · GBP 95 to GBP 180 per night
• Saffron House Cambridge 3-star · GBP 80 to GBP 160 per night
• The Tamburlaine Hotel 4-star · GBP 170 to GBP 340 per night

Where to eat

• Fitzbillies Café, Bakery, British · about GBP 18 per person
• The Punter Pub & Kitchen British, Pub Food · about GBP 35 per person
• The Eagle Cambridge British, Pub · about GBP 18 per person
• Midsummer House Modern British, Fine Dining · about GBP 160 per person
• The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie British, European, Brasserie · about GBP 45 per person
• Browns Brasserie Cambridge British, Brasserie · about GBP 28 per person
• Nandos Cambridge Portuguese, Chicken · about GBP 16 per person
• Wagamama Cambridge Japanese, Asian · about GBP 18 per person

Getting to Cambridge

Airport: Cambridge (London Stansted) (STN)

Getting around

• Bicycle
• Bus
• Walking

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Frequently asked questions about Cambridge

What are the top-rated places to visit in Cambridge?

The highest-rated places in our Cambridge guide are King's College Chapel, The Backs & Punting, Cambridge Polar Cam Punting, Cambridge Imperial War Duxford, Cambridge University Colleges Trail.

Where should I stay in Cambridge?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Cambridge: City Centre & Jericho.

How do I get around Cambridge?

Ways to get around Cambridge covered in our guide: Bicycle, City bus, Walking.

Which airport is nearest to Cambridge?

The nearest airport to Cambridge has the code STN.