What to do and see in Cambridge, England: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

Experience Cambridge through the eyes of a foodie. Our 3-hour Lunch Tour runs from Monday-Friday ( £ 59.50). On Saturdays, we run the 4.5-hour Taste Cambridge ( £ 65) and a 4-hour specialist tour ( £75)We also do private tours from 10+. More information on our website.

Narrowboat and Eco Electric river trips on the River Cam in Cambridge. 45 minute and 1.5 hour Public Hop-on tours and Private Bespoke bookings from one hour to a whole day. Full up to date details of routes, times and availability at camboats website.

Fun and informative wine tastings and gin tastings. Book in advance online for Saturday courses and evening tastings (link is given next to map). For an ideal present buy a Wine Tasting Gift Experience voucher! We can arrange private parties (birthdays, hen nights, staff socials, team building) to suit your choice of date. Plus we offer WSET wine qualification courses.

We provide fun and family-friendly walking tours of historic Cambridge. We are fully trained registered Green Badge guides. Only Cambridge Green Badge guides are allowed to take groups inside the Cambridge colleges. We offer tours ranging from one to three hours. The most popular length of tour is two hours, which allows time to visit at least one of the historic colleges. This might be the world-famous King's College Chapel, with its many great treasures. Queens' College is very picturesque and is a good example of how the early colleges were founded and developed through the centuries. St John's College and Pembroke are also very popular with visitors. On our tours you will hear about the many famous, and infamous, people that helped to make Cambridge what it is today. We will also tell you about the story of the townspeople and show you iconic buildings such as St Bene't's Saxon church (built around 1030) and the Eagle Pub, renowned for its Royal Air Force bar. Above all, we aim to make our tours entertaining and enjoyable for all ages and interests.

The De Luca Piano Bar is Cambridge's only authentic Piano Bar. Open every Friday and Saturday night from 8pm, a live singer / pianist Piano Entertainer performs the best pop music from 1950s to the present day and takes requests from the crowd, who are encouraged to sing along. There is an extensive cocktail menu available.

Looking for something different to do? Then this is it. We are the first live escape room to open in Cambridge. In teams of 2 - 6 you have 60 minutes to escape a locked room filled with puzzles.

Cambridge River Trips on THE CAMBRIDGE is the ideal way to experience the sights and sounds of river because of its comfort, very quiet electric motor and all round visibility. You will be completely sheltered or if the weather is fine, all the sides open. Passengers board at our mooring at The Boathouse pub (it has a pay and display car Park). We are a private hire service. Our mooring is a short walk from the centre of Cambridge. River trips are towards beautiful Ditton Meadows or, if conditions are suitable, we'll proceed along the backs passing the universities, during the period of October to the end of March. We also offer an Afternoon Tea, Cream Tea, Picnic, Hen/Stag Parties, Group bookings, Corporate Events. A few days notice is needed especially for catering. All celebrations are with comfort and style on THE CAMBRIDGE ! Licensed to sell alcoholic drinks. Maximum number of 11 passengers. Come on board, it will be the best part of your Day!

Cambridge Gin Laboratory is an interactive space in the heart of Cambridge, dedicated to the appreciation of everyone's favourite spirit – gin! Owned and operated by the world famous Cambridge Distillery, the Gin Lab contains a beautifully well-appointed classroom, shop, tasting lounge and private hire room. Come discover more about the history of gin production and the innovative approach to distillation used by the Cambridge Distillery - and most importantly, try our range of world-class gins for yourself...

Dare you take on our escape rooms? Challenge yourself to escape the tomb, defuse the bomb or save the world in only an hour. You'll need your wits, up to five teammates and a good dose of courage to defeat our escape rooms. Find the clues, solve the puzzles and make your escape—will you make it out in time? Perfect for a family day out, a corporate event or a hen/stag do. Children as young as 12 can play without parents; younger children must be accompanied. We've reworked our timetable and foyer to ensure your safety. Play with peace of mind, knowing you'll only need to see people from your own group. Our timetable has been reduced in light of COVID-19.

One of the colleges of Cambridge University that was built on the site of a 12th-century nunnery, and which today features spacious grounds and a pretty 16th-century cloister court.