Bridge of Sighs
Bridge of Sighs
4.5
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience Bridge of Sighs
The area
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
578 within 3 miles
Attractions
174 within 6 miles
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
360 reviews
Excellent
187
Very good
136
Average
29
Poor
2
Terrible
6
Evans P
Chambersburg, PA80 contributions
Nov 2022
We learned about the stories behind this bridge during our punting experience along the River Cam. Most interesting and frightening!
Written 11 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Philip P
Herentals, Belgium1,385 contributions
Jun 2022
So many bridges, but this is (like the mathematical bridge) different and as such very interesting, also to "punt" underneath.
Written 1 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
sfmann106
Colchester, UK920 contributions
Sep 2022
Famous bridge, supposedly named after the original in Venice, although not an exact copy (!) Best way to see this is from a punting tour and then you will be able to get up close and personal as well as a commentary from a guide who can give you the full inside track on it. It does look lovely from river level!
Written 24 September 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Barbs25
Staffordshire, UK2,597 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
A very lovely bridge. Best view of it is from your punt on the river. Great way to spend 90 mins hiring a punt and seeing everything from the river
Written 15 August 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
CorneliusfudgeGM
Stockport, UK1,509 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
You can actually visit the bridge but a great way to admire and photograph is from your punt. Your guide will explain its origins.
Written 18 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
macedonboy
Glasgow, UK179,496 contributions
Oct 2021
Named after the famous Venice landmark, Ponte dei Sospiri, this Neo-Gothic covered arch bridge connects campus buildings of St John's College. One of the most attractive sights in Cambridge.
Written 26 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
RiSha
London, UK466 contributions
Jul 2021
Passed this bridge while we were touring the city via punting down the river. Our guide Charlie told us all about the bridge and interesting facts!
Written 17 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
dena f
California301 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
We saw the bridge on our punting tour. A quintessential sight and activity in Cambridge. Our guide was personal and told us how we could snap our own postcard worthy picture here!
Written 10 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jen
Remer, MN13 contributions
Mar 2021
There is nothing to see. You can only see from far. We recommend canoeing under. We did not bother!!
Written 25 March 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jas
London, UK29 contributions
Aug 2020
Looks beautiful whilst punting on the river, This is the largest bridge the rest of them seem to look very similar. This bridge stands out. If you go punting the boat driver will tell you all about the bridges.
Written 1 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Judyonholidays
Morayfield, Australia
Is there a large war cemetery here? Last visit was 33years ago
Yes at the bottom of madingley road
Judyonholidays
Morayfield, Australia
Is there a large war cemetery here? Last visit was 33years ago
mgsnorwich
Norwich, UK1,020 contributions
Yes, there is a large WW2 American cemetery just to the north of Cambridge. Not easily walkable for the Bridge of Sighs. Bus or taxi
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listingBRIDGE OF SIGHS: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Frequently Asked Questions about Bridge of Sighs
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Bridge of Sighs:
- City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (From £17.81)
- Shared | Cambridge Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour W/ Opt King's College Entry (From £61.07)
- Punting Tour in Cambridge (From £71.25)
- Oxford & Cambridge Universities Tour with Christ Church entry (From £106.87)
- Shared | Cambridge University Punting Tour (From £35.63)
- Hotels near Bridge of Sighs:
- (0.17 mi) The Varsity Hotel & Spa
- (0.13 mi) Roseberry Tourist Park
- (0.13 mi) The Fellows House Mews
- (0.50 mi) Duke House
- (0.22 mi) Westminster College
- Restaurants near Bridge of Sighs:
- (0.10 mi) Galleria Restaurant, the restaurant on the River
- (0.11 mi) The Mitre
- (0.11 mi) The Pickerel Inn
- (0.11 mi) Côte Cambridge
- (0.12 mi) Byron