London
Day trip to Cambridge
Day Trips & Local Escapes • 8 hours
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Day trip to Cambridge
Visit the historic town of Cambridge, explore its magnificent university buildings and uncover years of history on a private day trip from London
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Take a day trip to Cambridge, a beautiful university city steeped in history, culture and academia
- Visit the famous university buildings and admire the architecture
- Stroll along The Backs, seeing the university from the edge of the River Cam
- Enjoy a traditional meal in an authentic local pub or pop into a cafe where locally grown produce is served
- Take a punt, Cambridge’s traditional boats, and float along the river to see Byron’s Pools
- Visit the Fiztwilliam Museum and browse the city’s outdoor market
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Return train ticket to Cambridge
Walking experience
What’s not included
Your food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs other than the ones included in the experience
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
We recommend Kings Cross but meeting can be at your hotel or any other central London locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Just a short train ride from London, you'll find Cambridge, the world-famous university city that's steeped in history, culture, and academia. Can you picture yourself relaxing on manicured lawns or punting lazily along the River Cam and strolling through the grounds of the stunning university buildings? We can.
You could explore the dramatic architecture of the university's famous King's College Chapel and the Bridge of Sighs, then wander through a colorful market and walk along The Backs.
Since you're in the city home to one of the world's most prestigious universities, it seems wrong not to pay homage to the iconic Trinity College Library, where you'll find an original manuscript of Winnie the Pooh and Newton's "Principia Mathematica" on display!
During your escapades, you and your London host might like to pop into a cozy British pub, where you can enjoy classic food and a pint of real ale. If that's not your vibe, you could always head to one of the city's cafes where locally-grown produce is served.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Paula,
Aug 2024
Nigel was very informative and enjoyable. Great lunch as well . When my husband took a tumble Nigel was fast and considerate. He made sure we got back to our hotel via the underground. Good conversation the the train and wanted to know about us. Thank you Nigel
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Jenny,
Jul 2019
Our tour guide Natasha is very knowledgeable about the history and tried to understand our interests and showed us the best part of the town. It was a bespoke tour and it suits family with young children. We would definitely come back again!
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Angela,
Aug 2018
We loved visiting Cambridge with our guide Elle, she was so kind, friendly and patient and it really made our vacation to England memorable! We will definitely be booking with CityUnscripted again.
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Jennifer,
Mar 2025
We loved our guide and learned so much!
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Kathryn Jacqueline,
Feb 2025
She thoughtfully planned out the tour for me based on what I was interested in. She was very knowledgable about the areas we went to and made recommendations for other places to go after my tour and for future trips. The tea and scones we had were also delicious! I will definitely recommend this to anyone I know who is traveling to London :)
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Andy,
Feb 2025
It was more like being with a friend than a guide. He provided a lot of information and we joked back and forth.
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