Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide

Experience the University of Cambridge on a guided punting tour along the River Cam, passing through the historic “College Backs.” The tour travels past 7 colleges and 9 bridges, offering scenic views and live commentary about the city’s history.

Duration

50 minutes

Free cancellation

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Cancellation Policy


Free cancellation

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Last Minute Availability

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Maximum 4 participants allowed for this slot.

Highlights

  • Cruise along the River Cam on a traditional guided punting tour
  • Pass 7 Cambridge colleges and 9 historic bridges along the College Backs
  • Glide beneath the Bridge of Sighs and other famous bridges
  • See landmarks such as King’s College Chapel, Trinity College, and St John’s College
  • Learn about Cambridge’s history and traditions from a live guide

Included

  • Raised seats
  • Tables
  • Historical tour
  • Blankets
  • Umbrellas
  • Punter

Excluded

  • Food and drinks

Meeting Point

Tours leave from the pontoon next to our Jesus Green Moorings. You’ll find the Bookings Desk on the boardwalk next to La Mimosa. From the Quayside, the meeting point is just 2 minutes along the boardwalk. Please aim to arrive 5 minutes before the tour start time to allow for boarding.

Full Description

Explore Cambridge from the water on a small-group guided punting tour along the River Cam. Relax on a traditional punt with raised seating and tables while your guide shares fascinating stories about the university city and its long history.

The journey begins at Jesus Green Moorings and travels past several famous colleges including Magdalene College, St John’s College, Trinity College, Trinity Hall, Clare College, King’s College, and Queens’ College. As you glide along the river, you’ll pass beneath iconic bridges such as the Bridge of Sighs, Wren Bridge, Cromwell’s Bridge, King’s College Bridge, and the Mathematical Bridge.

Throughout the approximately 50-minute tour, your guide explains how Cambridge developed from a medieval market town into one of the world’s leading academic centers. Along the way, enjoy views of famous landmarks like King’s College Chapel while learning about the traditions and history that shape the university today.

Know Before You Go

What to bring:

  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed:

  • High-heeled shoes
  • Smoking in the vehicle
  • Littering
  • Baby carriages

Not suitable for:

  • Non-swimmers
  • People with motion sickness

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