The Backs Tickets and Tours
Compare 25 The Backs tickets, tours and experiences from €9: history tours, walking tours and attraction tickets. Free cancellation on most bookings.
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xwang2019·2026-10-30·
★ 5.0
Mandarin Shared | Cambridge Tour & King's Chapel By Alumni™
Excellent Tour
We joined Jingyao's tour.We had a wonderful time on the Cambridge tour with Jingyao. She was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic. She brought Cambridge’s rich history, beautiful architecture and fascinating university traditions to life through interesting stories and insights.
tlG5608PG·2026-09-18·
★ 5.0
Mandarin Private | Cambridge Tour & King's Chapel By Alumni™
Great tour with an experienced alumni
Chris is a wonderful guide who knows histories of the university, city as well as the country
U7588CHcatherinea·2026-03-17·
★ 5.0
The Most Entertaining Tour of Cambridge by An Ex-Student
Wonderful tour
Our tour guide had a wonderful array of knowledge. He tailored the tour to our interests, and showed us a lot in 2 hours. The length of time was perfect, not too long, and not too short.
Frequently asked questions
How much do The Backs tours cost?
Prices start at €9 per adult for the Undercover detective exploration game tour in Cambridge. Most of the 25 options on this page cost between €26 and €341. Private and full-day options cost more.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Almost all can: 24 of the 25 experiences here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. Use the “Free cancellation” filter to see only those.
Which tours include entry to The Backs?
10 options include admission, the cheapest being the The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour at €23. Walking and bike tours often only pass by, so check “What's included” before booking.
Do any experiences include pickup from my hotel?
Four experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Private Cambridge Day Trip from London with River Cam Punting. For the rest, the meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
Will my booking be confirmed straight away?
For 23 of the 25 experiences, yes: you get an instant confirmation and a mobile voucher. The rest are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours.
How much time should I set aside?
Allow about 2 hours for a typical experience here. The longest lasts 10 hours; use the Duration filter for shorter ones.
How much time does The Backs take?
Most visitors spend 0.5 to 2 hours. Guided tours usually take a little longer, as they stop at the highlights.
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