Cambridge Bus Tours: Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off

Spring has sprung, and so has our open-top tour!

Spontaneous escape or perfectly organised day out in Cambridge?

From Sunday, 29 March, we're back in town. Climb aboard and take in the sights and sounds of this historic city from the best seat in the house, right at the top.

Enjoy 360 panoramic views while passing by some of the most beautiful attractions, including historic colleges, heritage sites and retail hubs.

Buy your tickets on the bus or through the Stagecoach Bus App

Discover the city of Cambridge!

Buses depart every 20 minutes, Monday-Sunday, passing by 18 top tourist attractions. These include historic colleges, heritage sites and retail hubs. Audio-guides are available in 8 languages, allowing everyone to discover Cambridge’s culture, history and traditions. You can start your tour at any stop.

Check out our latest timetable:

Summer timetable

How to buy your Cambridge Tour Bus Tickets

Purchase a mobile Sightseeing ticket using the Stagecoach Bus App
Hop on the bus and buy tickets using cash, card or contactless payment
Ask one of our official street sellers

Your ticket will also be valid for travel on any Stagecoach East bus (within your ticket's 24 hour validity time) within the Cambridge Town Zone!

Add punting to your sightseeing experience

Options for touring with Cambridge City Sightseeing now include possibilities to join your open top bus tour with punting. We work with Scudamore's, Cambridge's oldest punting company, to offer you the ultimate Cambridge experience. Why not explore all that Cambridge has to offer and learn interesting facts about the city to endlessly impress your friends!

Punting Sightseeing

The price of your Sightseeing Bus Tour:

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	Adult	Concession and Students	Child	Family*
Open top bus tour	£17	£14	£11.50	£41
Open top bus tour + Punting	£45	£41	£35.50

*Family tickets include two adults and up to three children 5-15 years of age. Under 5s travel free.

Our Top Bus Tour Stops

Fitzwilliam Museum

Fitzwilliam Museum, founded in 1816, is renowned for its vast collections of art, antiquities, and manuscripts. Its highlights include works by artists like Titian and Turner, as well as ancient Greek and Roman artefacts. The museum is housed in a neoclassical building and offers free entry, making it a key cultural hub in Cambridge, with both permanent displays and changing exhibitions that attract visitors from around the globe.

King's College Chapel

King's College Chapel is one of the most iconic and impressive Gothic structures in the world. Built between 1446 and 1515, it is part of King's College, which was founded by Henry VI in 1441. The chapel is renowned for its stunning architecture, especially its fan-vaulted ceiling, which is one of the largest and most elaborate of its kind. The chapel's windows are filled with beautiful stained glass, and the famous King's College Choir is based there, known for its Christmas Eve service and other performances. The chapel stands as a symbol of both the college and the city of Cambridge itself.

American Cemetery

The American Cemetery in Cambridge is a World War II cemetery honouring 3,812 U.S. servicemen and women who died in Europe. Located just outside the city, it features marble headstones, a chapel, and a memorial wall for the missing. The cemetery serves as a tribute to their sacrifice and is open to the public.

City Sightseeing

Sightseeing Bus Tour

Cambridge Bus Tour FAQs

How much is the hop-on hop-off bus in Cambridge?

The open top bus tour costs £17 for adults and £11.50 for children. If you also want to go punting, the cost is £45 for adults and £35.50 for children.

How long is the Cambridge bus tour?

The Cambridge hop-on hop-off bus tour is about 80 minutes long.

How can I buy my Cambridge bus tour ticket?

Purchase a mobile Sightseeing ticket using the Stagecoach Bus App.
Hop on the bus and buy tickets using cash, card or contactless payment.
Ask one of our official street sellers.

What attractions can I see on the Cambridge Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour?

Cambridge Colleges, King's College Chapel, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge University Botanic Garden, Cambridge American Cemetery, Bridge Street, and many more.

Please note that for ANY joint tour tickets do not guarantee a set starting time and will be dependent on third party capacity and availability.

Punting tour times are not set until customers present their ticket to the Scudamores team at Silver Street or Quayside.

Cambridge City Sightseeing change to winter tour

Due to low passenger numbers over the winter period, the Cambridge City Sightseeing bus tour will now operate between Easter and October Half Term only. The tour will pause following its last day of operation on Saturday 1st November 2025 and will return Easter 2026. Plan your summer tour via the Stagecoach Bus App.