How to spend 24 hours in Cambridge?

Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips, compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips.
  1. Visit the Round Church.
  2. Book in for a punt along the Cam.
  3. Admire the Bridge of Sights.
  4. Check out the university buildings.
  5. Visit King's College Chapel.
  6. Wander along the Backs.




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CAMBRIDGE DAY TRIP / MORNING
  1. 01 – CORPUS CLOCK & MARKET SQUARE. After breakfast, stroll past Corpus Clock, one of the more interesting things to see in Cambridge. ...
  2. 02 – GREAT ST MARY'S CHURCH TOWER. Now climb the Tower at Great St Mary's Church. ...
  3. 03 – ST JOHN'S COLLEGE.


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PUBLIC TRANSIT. The best way to see Cambridge is to utilize the public transit system. The Red Line of the subway serves as the quick (5 minutes!) and easy link between Boston and Cambridge with stops in Kendall Square, Central Square, Harvard Square, Porter Square and West Cambridge.

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How to get around Cambridge by bus. A bus is a convenient way to travel around Cambridge, as it's cost-effective and comes frequently. The city has several bus services operating every day, most of which stop in the city center.

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Easy to Get Around Unlike most American cities, Cambridge is built for pedestrians, not for cars. Walk Score gives the city top marks for its centralized, mixed-use neighborhoods and large public squares.

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Cambridge has the edge when it comes to beauty, history and culture. This elegant yet compact city boasts spectacular architecture in the shape of Colleges, chapels, churches and courtyards combined with green parks, wide-open spaces and the River Cam, which winds through its heart.

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Cambridge is probably best known for its university, which lends the place an undeniable energy. The 31 colleges which make up the iconic institution probably represent about half of all the buildings in the city center.

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Be aware of your surroundings at all times and trust your instincts. If something doesn't feel right, move away from the area. Try to avoid walking alone at night, especially in unfamiliar areas. If you must walk alone, stay in well-lit areas and be aware of your surroundings.

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