Tours & Activities in Cambridge

What do you get if you take 2000 years of history, add lashings of ancient buildings, and mix in some of the world’s most colourful characters? A city that’s ‘alive’ with ghosts – that’s what! Meet the victims of horrific punishments, see the hangman’s house, visit one of the most haunted roads in England, and hear the chilling tales of phantom Fellows and spooky Scholars that haunt the city.

A fun and different way to see Cambridge! Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for granted! You’ll learn interesting facts and stories. Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing. BOOK your treasure hunt today!

Shared Cambridge Punting Tour Come Punting in Cambridge in style with Rutherford's, only the best will do! Raised seating, beautifully clean blankets and tables on all the boats. Don't settle for anything else but the best! The highlight of any Cambridge experience our shared punt tours will take you on Rutherford's quality assured 45-minute river tour through the backs of the colleges, showing you the most breathtaking views Cambridge has to offer. You will be guided by one of our own professional chauffeurs who will bring Cambridge to life with the fascinating story this city has to offer. Your tickets can be purchased on a walk-up basis on-station or for the best deal plan ahead and save money with an online e-ticket. All our boats have raised seating and tables.

Hidden around Cambridge you will find the famous Dinky Doors. They're delightful miniature sculptures to discover, and finding them makes for a fun and completely different way to explore the beautiful city of Cambridge. The doors are especially loved by kids, but adults can also appreciate their humour and creativity too. They spark imaginations and make people smile. There’s even an elaborate story behind them that you can learn as you explore. There are currently 14 doors to discover – each unique and designed to make you think and smile. Buying this tour gives you permanent access to all current and future doors . The tour is self-guided so you can go at your own pace. You needn't visit all the doors on the same day and you can discover them in any order. Every door has a video backstory as well as dinky facts and questions and answers to challenge you.

This combined package has it all. Enjoy a graduate-led walking tour & punting tour showing you the most famous and prestigious Cambridge University colleges and landmarks. Your walking tour is led by Cambridge University students and graduates and your punting tour is guided by professionally trained local guides. You also have the option to enter King's College chapel for the ultimate Cambridge experience!