The best family-friendly activities in Cambridge for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by...
$31

Enter King’s College! Established by King Henry VI, with successive King’s providing more ambitious additions (hence the name). The chapel has the largest vaulted ceiling...
$34

Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
****This Tour is SHARED with other customers - NOT A PRIVATE TOUR**** Boats leave at the scheduled times. LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE...
$22

Looking to visit King’s College Chapel? Please ensure you book the specific tour option that includes entry, as it is not part of our standard...
$74

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...
$28

Cambridge University Walking Tour
We’ve been leading our acclaimed Christian Heritage guided walks for over 25 years, and work with a dedicated team of local guides to bring you...
$20

Hear the whole story of Cambridge. From rank Romans, through scary Saxons, vile Vikings and nasty Normans, the ‘Cam-bridge’ was at the centre of English...
$27

Our 60-minute outdoor ghost tour. Wander through eerie streets where ghostly apparitions have been reported for centuries. We don’t use props or jump scares—instead, we...
$31

I tailor each tour to the individual interests of the tourists in the group. I am fascinated by Cambridge's history and its magnificent sights, and...
$35

See the main sites of Cambridge while engaging with its complex past. Our tours are academically researched and led by students and academics from the...
$19

Roots Travel & Tours has been running tours since 2006 to Stonehenge, Bath, York, Windsor, Oxford, The Cotswolds, Brighton Sratford, and other amazing places. Our...
$227

5-Star Reviews. Discounts >1 guest. Getting here on your own is too tiring and difficult. With us you can relax and enjoy a private car...
$215

Discover the (almost) complete history of the Cambridge Town (and a bit of Gown) in a fun, unusual walking tour led by our fantastic Experience...
$27

Explore the hidden legacies of empire and colonialism that shaped Cambridge and its prestigious university. On this tour of central Cambridge, we explore the...
$30

Cambridge University was founded by Oxford scholars who escaped the town/gown riots in the 13th century, and the two universities have enjoyed a friendly (sometimes...
$95

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...
$11

The Best Way to Discover Cambridge: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity....
$3

Uncover the untold stories of Cambridge with this engaging walking tour that highlights the often-overlooked contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals and women throughout the city's history....
$18

You can hop-on and off as many times as you like aboard your Cambridge open-top double-decker City Sightseeing bus. There are many stops to choose...
$23

