The Backs Tours

Queen\'s College showing art, heritage architecture and interior views
Queen\'s College which includes heritage architecture and a garden
Queen\'s College featuring kayaking or canoeing, heritage architecture and a lake or waterhole
Queen\'s College which includes heritage architecture
Mathematical Bridge featuring heritage architecture, a lake or waterhole and a bridge

This outdoor recreational space is often on the itineraries of travelers to Cambridge. But The Backs isn't the only highlight in the area. King's College, Jesus College, and Trinity College are some other interesting sights close by.

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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

3 out of 5
Romsey
Price was COP 2,607,894, price is now COP 2,443,215 per person
COP 2,443,215
per person
Nov 7 - Nov 11
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Cambridge (CBG)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
I do advertises parking but you do have to pay for it. Not mentioned in the advert.

Reviewed on 19 Aug, 2025

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Cambridge: Alumni-led Tour & Punt w/ King's College Option

Cambridge: Alumni-led Tour & Punt w/ King's College Option

Activity duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is US$ 297,457 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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London Private Tour with Exclusive Car and Options

London Private Tour with Exclusive Car and Options

Activity duration is 1 day
Free cancellation available
Price is US$ 1,622,492 per traveler*
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Water activities

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Cambridge: Alumni-led Tour & Punt w/ King's College Option

Cambridge: Alumni-led Tour & Punt w/ King's College Option

Activity duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is US$ 297,457 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Mathematical Bridge which includes a bridge as well as a small group of people

Mathematical Bridge

Walk across this 18th-century wooden footbridge that spans the River Cam and connects the two halves of Queens’ College.

Mathematical Bridge
Queen\'s College featuring kayaking or canoeing, heritage architecture and a lake or waterhole

Queen's College

Spend some time in the grounds of this 15th-century college, a beautiful campus on the River Cam where monarchs and global statesmen received their education.

Queen's College
St Catharine's College

St Catharine's College

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit St Catharine's College, during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

St Catharine's College
King\'s College showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

King's College

Explore the campus of one of Cambridge University’s great colleges and visit its medieval chapel, a superb example of late Gothic architecture.

King's College
Pembroke College showing heritage architecture

Pembroke College

See the early work of architect Sir Christopher Wren when you tour the grounds and chapel of this 14th-century college.

Pembroke College
King\'s College Chapel which includes street scenes

King's College Chapel

This prominent university chapel contains the largest fan vault in the world as well as exquisite medieval stained glass.

King's College Chapel

Best Lodging Options Near The Backs

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

4 out of 5
20 Downing Street, Cambridge, England
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Granta Place, Cambridge, England
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
ibis Cambridge Central Station

ibis Cambridge Central Station

3 out of 5
2 Station Square, Cambridge, England
ibis Cambridge Central Station
Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

2 out of 5
Round Church Street, Cambridge, England
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Clayton Hotel Cambridge

4 out of 5
Station Rd, Cambridge, England
Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

4 out of 5
15-19 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, England
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

4 out of 5
37 Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, England
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Gonville Hotel

Gonville Hotel

4 out of 5
Gonville Place, Cambridge, England
Gonville Hotel
University Arms, Autograph Collection

University Arms, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
Regent Street, Cambridge, England
University Arms, Autograph Collection
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