One Day in Cambridge: Full Itinerary, Cambridge, England

The city has its own aesthetic, which I can easily describe as magical, with the historic colleges, the boats on the river, and the atmosphere of student life.

It’s only about an hour by train from London and the city centre is small and walkable, so you can see many of the highlights in Cambridge in one day.

On a Cambridge day trip you can cover many of the best things to do in Cambridge and the city’s most quintessential activities.

You won’t be able to see everything, but you can see a lot, thanks to the compact size of the city centre.

Before we move on to the day trip itinerary, here’s a quick overview of the top things to do in Cambridge on one day:

When you arrive at Cambridge railway station, you’re just a short walk away from the city centre. It takes about 15 minutes.

You can also take a bus from the railway station, but I found it was faster to walk rather than wait for a bus.

It was different to tours I’ve taken in other cities because our guide was a Cambridge University graduate.

We found out what college life is like through his own stories and those of his friends. That was a lovely bonus and certainly different to ordinary city tours. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).