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Cambridge University & River Cam Half-Day Tour with Punting
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Tours • From Cambridge

Cambridge University & River Cam Half-Day Tour with Punting

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English guided
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★ 4.6 (61) • 2K+ booked
US$ 32.09
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Cambridge Half-Day Walking Tour with Punting Experience
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Cambridge Half-Day Walking Tour with Punting Experience

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US$ 58.79
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Cambridge Historical and Punting Tour with Student Guides
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Tours • Cambridge

Cambridge Historical and Punting Tour with Student Guides

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Small group
English guided
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★ 5.0 (2) • 50+ booked
US$ 40.09
Cambridge University Walking & Punting Tour with King's College
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Cambridge University Walking & Punting Tour with King's College

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US$ 85.55
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Oxford & Cambridge Full-Day Small Group Tour with Guide
Tours • From London

Oxford & Cambridge Full-Day Small Group Tour with Guide

Small group
Free cancellation
US$ 151.45
Oxford and Cambridge Universities Tour
Tours • Oxford

Oxford and Cambridge Universities Tour

English guided
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★ 4.2 (55) • 1K+ booked
US$ 159.00
Cambridge University Walking Tour with King's College Entry
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Tours • Cambridge

Cambridge University Walking Tour with King's College Entry

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US$ 53.45
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Cambridge University Half-Day Cultural Walking Tour
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Tours • Cambridge

Cambridge University Half-Day Cultural Walking Tour

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US$ 26.75
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Multi-Day England & Scotland Highlights Tour
Tours • From London, Manchester, Edinburgh

Multi-Day England & Scotland Highlights Tour

English guided
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US$ 991.25
Cambridge Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass
Tours • Cambridge

Cambridge Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass

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★ 4.2 (6) • 50+ booked
US$ 22.75
[Value-Packed Chinese/English] Oxford and Cambridge Day Trip from London
Tours • From London

[Value-Packed Chinese/English] Oxford and Cambridge Day Trip from London

English guided
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US$ 210.25
Cambridge and Medieval England Tour from London
Tours • Cambridge

Cambridge and Medieval England Tour from London

English guided
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From US$ 112.25
Interrail Global Pass
Rail passes • Valletta

Interrail Global Pass

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★ 4.6 (2,540) • 100K+ booked
US$ 320.39
Free 1 eSIM per booking (app only)
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BritRail Pass for England, Wales and Scotland
Rail passes • From London

BritRail Pass for England, Wales and Scotland

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★ 4.8 (253) • 6K+ booked
US$ 140.35
BritRail England Pass
Rail passes • From London

BritRail England Pass

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★ 4.7 (239) • 3K+ booked
US$ 176.59
BritRail London Plus Pass
Rail passes • London

BritRail London Plus Pass

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★ 4.8 (82) • 1K+ booked
US$ 160.49

Hotels in Cambridge

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard
Hotels • Cambridge

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

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★ 4.3 (82)
From US$ 70.03
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Hotels • Cambridge

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

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★ 4.5 (1,005)
From US$ 219.54
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG
Hotels • Cambridge

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

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★ 4.2 (1,003)
From US$ 67.13
ibis Cambridge Central Station
Hotels • Cambridge

ibis Cambridge Central Station

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★ 4.5 (1,009)
From US$ 113.71
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
Hotels • Cambridge

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

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From US$ 195.05
Regency Guest House
Hotels • Cambridge

Regency Guest House

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★ 3.7 (445)
From US$ 95.87
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Hotels • Cambridge

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

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★ 4.5 (734)
From US$ 96.05
The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Hotels • Cambridge

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

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★ 4.4 (911)
From US$ 231.36
Gonville Hotel
Hotels • Cambridge

Gonville Hotel

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★ 4.5 (1,000)
From US$ 212.54
Christs College Cambridge
Hotels • Cambridge

Christs College Cambridge

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★ 4.3 (581)
From US$ 115.01
Cambridge Bed and Breakfast
Hotels • Cambridge

Cambridge Bed and Breakfast

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★ 4.7 (71)
From US$ 153.13
Ashley Hotel
Hotels • Cambridge

Ashley Hotel

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★ 3.9 (417)
From US$ 105.83

Cambridge travel guide

Reviews of Cambridge activities

클룩 고객
2026-09-11 02:03:44
Fantastic 5.0
I highly recommend punting on the River Cam! You just show your ticket and can board right on time. The wind, sunshine, and sky made for a truly wonderful experience.
Klook 用戶
2026-08-24 17:24:42
Fantastic 5.0
I was the only Chinese tourist that day, so I enjoyed a 1-on-1 guided tour. The guide explained everything in great detail and patiently answered all my questions, which helped me learn a lot more about Cambridge. It was a wonderful experience.
SHIRLEY ***
2026-06-02 13:23:23
Fantastic 5.0
Both Cambridge and Oxford was lovely, located 2 hours drive away (by coach) from London. Our guide was Dan and she's very clear and informative. Coach was comfortable. I personally prefer Cambridge over Oxford due to lesser crowds. Limited time given to explore each places. Overall this day tour was enjoyable
Klook User
2026-07-28 12:57:55
Fantastic 5.0
best hop on hop off bus we have been on this trip. stops easy to find. friendly drivers. clear audio that is in sync with location ease of booking on Klook:
Klook 用戶
2026-08-15 09:25:23
Fantastic 5.0
The hotel is located on the right-hand side when you exit Cambridge train station. It's about a 30-minute train ride to STN Airport. Walking to King's College takes approximately 30 minutes, or about 10 minutes by bus for 3 pounds.
MAALMAE **********
2026-04-20 11:20:19
Fantastic 5.0
Easy to use, app is simple and provides good info on train routes etc. A bit pricey at first, but you if you don’t have definite plans and prebooked train tickets months before, will recommend getting this to avoid variable prices.
Florina ******
2026-07-06 16:57:49
Fantastic 5.0
The BritRailPass is so worth it. Easy to activate and use the QR codes for each day. You can take your time and be assured that you can board the train at the time that you prefer. There are routes though that are really popular and crowded. Train fares are quite expensive if you buy them on the day itself so the flexibility helped a lot. We traveled around UK with our large luggages. just make sure to board the coach with the luggage compartment.
Lin *******
2026-04-05 12:00:11
Great 4.0
It's easy to use, but you have to pay to reserve seats for all trips except the first one. The pass isn't cheap, and often it's more economical to pay locally, unless you're making a same-day round trip to a very distant location.
Mak *******
2026-04-05 23:01:38
Fantastic 5.0
I purchased a three-day train ticket this time. The three days don't have to be used consecutively, which makes the itinerary more flexible. You'll receive a QR code by registering your usage dates on the website via the email link. Simply scan the code at the station gate to enter. Please register at least 2 days in advance of your travel date. You'll get one QR code per day, so I registered for 3 different codes. On the first day, I traveled from the airport to Paddington, then to Bristol. On the second day, I visited Bath and Oxford. On the third day, I returned to London from Bristol. I recommend reserving a seat for the journey from Bristol to London, as the train tends to be crowded. The ticket includes one free seat reservation, which I found to be sufficient, as there were plenty of seats on the other train journeys.

Cambridge at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Cambridge?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+200%
+100%
Typical
-100%
-54%
Jan
-63%
Feb
-56%
Mar
-5%
Apr
-4%
May
+25%
Jun
Busiest +114%
Jul
+106%
Aug
+78%
Sep
-15%
Oct
-54%
Nov
-69% Quietest
Dec

Demand peaks in July (about 114% above a typical month) while December is much quieter (roughly 69% below a typical month), so book early for July and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in December. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Cambridge cheapest?

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$200
$150
$100
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Avg $102 Cheapest $40 Priciest $174
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are cheapest in November (around USD 40), roughly 77% below the priciest month in January, so visiting in November can mean lower activity costs — this also lines up with the quiet December season. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

1 daysLast-minute
11 daysTypical
30 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 11 days ahead, which supports some flexibility for spontaneous plans; during the July peak consider booking earlier than this to secure spots. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Cambridge

Local weather

  • MAR - MAY
    15°

    Spring

  • JUN - AUG
    21°12°

    Summer

  • SEP - NOV
    18°

    Autumn

  • DEC - FEB

    Winter

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1USD = 0.75GBP

  • Official languages

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Cambridge

Quick snapshot of Cambridge’s visitor draw

Cambridge is a compact city where Tours lead bookings, and demand has a strong seasonal rhythm driven by summer months. Klook data shows the year peaks in July with calmest demand in December, so the city alternates between busy summer crowds and much quieter winter weeks.

Best times to visit and how prices move

Peak demand arrives in July, with elevated activity through August and September, while December is the quietest month. According to Klook booking data, November typically has the lowest activity prices, and January is usually the priciest month; prices drift up and down across the year rather than staying flat. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for November or other shoulder months outside July–September; if you want peak-season atmosphere and the liveliest scene, plan for July or August. In Cambridge demand and prices sometimes move together (high summer demand with higher prices) but there are months where they diverge, so check both crowd levels and price trends before you decide.

Tips for travellers

Most travellers book about 11 days ahead on average, with last-minute bookings still possible a day before for many activities. For a short, flexible trip you can often book a few days out, but if you’re travelling in July–August it’s wise to plan early to secure popular Tours and time slots. Use Klook to compare options and lock in the experiences you want while you finalise other plans.

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