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City Sightseeing: Cambridge Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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4.5/5(66)

Harold J

Couple
Verified booking
Last week
A very friendly welcome from our driver Michael who explained how the tour would run, he also put some very humorous anecdotes into the commentary which were well received by passengers. Also his skilful driving ability to manoeuvre the bus in very tight spaces was second to none. All in all he was the star of the tour and made the whole thing a very pleasant and enjoyable experience , thank you.

Roger T

Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Very helpful and respectful driver who added his own Insights, (some very amusing!) to the recorded narration. He knew the buses' timetable from both sides of the route and he greatly added to the enjoyment of the ride!

Stephanie H

Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Very nice way to enjoy the city. Sometimes a little bit too fast but you can step on or off by the places you like to see more. Very kind drivers and very clear explanation to listen too.

Lesley C

Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The thoroughly thought out and comprehensive route. The commentary, supplemented by the well informed driver. The opportunity to stop and well thought out and interesting locations.

Margaret T

Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Excellent bus service and commentary very clear and informative. Over the years have taken tour with different people why are you now leaving out commentary on Hobsons conduit and phrase Hobsons choice. Also I recall there uses to be mention of where they split the atom. Not a criticism just think two interesting things should be put back. Great for all ages. American cemetery everyone should get off and visit.

George L

Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The driver of our bus must be congradulated for his customercare and politeness, we caught the bus close to the mathmatical bridge around noon on the run to Madingley road 9th April, we did not have a QR code on the paperwork, but the driver said no problem and photographed our document, then issued tickets for the day, he whent above and beyond to make sure we traveled on his bus, so please agreat thank you to your driver. we enjoyed the cicular trip gave us a good grounding to find the places of interest, but not a good platform for photography, so difficult in a city like Cambridge, but still enjoyed the journey.
    • Tour the city of scholars with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour that lets you explore Cambridge’s top spots at your own pace and style.

    • Cambridge’s Red Route gives you 18 stop options and a new bus every 40 minutes or just ride the full 80-minute loop to catch every classic view.

    • Learn about Cambridge in 9 languages with onboard audio guides and score a discount booklet full of local offers on eats, entries, and experiences.

    • Pass Chesterton Lane’s riverside calm, Trinity Street’s college bustle, and the grand halls of Fitzwilliam before ending at the quiet memorial lawns.

    • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

    • Audio Guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese & Russian

    • Free discount booklet for museums, restaurants & other tours

  • TOTAL DURATION1 hour 20 minutes
    FREQUENCYEvery 40 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTURESilver Street at 10:10 AM
    LAST DEPARTURESilver Street at 6:10 PM
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    Silver Street

    1. Silver Street

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    2 attractions

    Silver Street Bridge

    1 minute walk

    Mathematical Bridge (Queen’s College)

    1 minute walk

    2. Downing Street

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    2 attractions

    Downing Street (Cambridge)

    6 minutes walk

    Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

    5 minutes walk

    3. Chesterton Lane

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    1 attraction

    The River Cam

    4. Bridge Street

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    1 attraction

    The Round Church (Holy Sepulchre)

    Trinity Street (Sunday)

    5. Trinity Street (Sunday)

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    1 attraction

    Trinity Street

    1 minute walk
    Market Street (Sunday)

    6. Market Street (Sunday)

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    2 attractions

    Cambridge Market Square

    3 minutes walk

    Great St Mary’s Church

    Jesus Lane

    7. Jesus Lane

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    1 attraction

    Jesus College

    1 minute walk

    8. Emmanuel Street (E4)

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    1 attraction

    Emmanuel College

    1 minute walk

    9. Parkside

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    2 attractions

    Parker’s Piece

    1 minute walk

    Mill Road

    12 minutes walk

    10. Hills Road

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    1 attraction

    Cambridge University Botanic Garden

    3 minutes walk

    11. Railway Station

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    1 attraction

    Mill Road Cemetery

    8 minutes walk

    12. Trumpington Road

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    2 attractions

    Cambridge University Press Bookshop

    11 minutes walk

    Hobson’s Conduit

    1 minute walk
    The Fitzwilliam Museum

    13. The Fitzwilliam Museum

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    2 attractions

    The Fitzwilliam Museum

    Pembroke College

    1 minute walk
    Silver Street

    14. Silver Street

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    Queen’s Road

    15. Queen’s Road

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    1 attraction

    St John’s College

    8 minutes walk
    Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial

    16. Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial

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    1 attraction

    Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial

    2 minutes walk

    17. Madingley Road

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    2 attractions

    Churchill College

    3 minutes walk

    Institute of Astronomy

    2 minutes walk

    18. Grange Road

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    1 attraction

    Selwyn College

    1 minute walk
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    Harold J

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    A very friendly welcome from our driver Michael who explained how the tour would run, he also put some very humorous anecdotes into the commentary which were well received by passengers. Also his skilful driving ability to manoeuvre the bus in very tight spaces was second to none. All in all he was the star of the tour and made the whole thing a very pleasant and enjoyable experience , thank you.

    Roger T

    Family
    Verified booking
    Aug 2026
    Very helpful and respectful driver who added his own Insights, (some very amusing!) to the recorded narration. He knew the buses' timetable from both sides of the route and he greatly added to the enjoyment of the ride!

    Stephanie H

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Aug 2026
    Very nice way to enjoy the city. Sometimes a little bit too fast but you can step on or off by the places you like to see more. Very kind drivers and very clear explanation to listen too.

    Natasha M

    Family
    Verified booking
    Aug 2026
    Great way to view Cambridge, loved being able to get off and spend time at the attractions, drivers were friendly and helpful

    Pauline H

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jul 2026
    Exploring Cambridge by open top bus was the best way of finding out sites we wanted to explore further.

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