Landmark
Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge
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The Bridge of Sighs at St John's College is a picturesque covered bridge built in 1831, linking the college's Third Court with New Court. Its name derives from its Venetian counterpart, though Cambridge's version is a Gothic Revival masterpiece with intricate stone tracery. Visitors can admire the bridge from the outside along the River Cam or from the college grounds. It is one of Cambridge's most photographed landmarks, offering a romantic glimpse into collegiate life.
Don't miss
- View the bridge from the River Cam on a punting tour for the classic perspective.
- Walk through the bridge as part of a St John's College tour to see its interior arches.
- Photograph the bridge at golden hour for stunning light on the stonework.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inFormer Student’s Cambridge Colleges: An Outdoor Audio Tour4★ · 55 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$9 per personSee dates →
Most bookedCambridge University With Alumni: Optional Kings College Entrance4.9★ · 2,205 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$34 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleWalking Tour of Cambridge5★ · 324 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$146 per personSee dates →More attractions in Cambridge
