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Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide

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Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide
4.7  / 5194 reviews

Experience the University of Cambridge on a guided punting tour. Journey through 7 colleges and 9 bridges along the majestic, historical college backs.

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Duration 50 minutes
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group
Limited to 6 participants

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Emily – United Kingdom

Had an absolutely brilliant tour with Herbie. We actually ended up being by ourselves which was great and meant we had a good back and forth with him, asking lots of questions to which he knew pretty much all the answers! Herbie was from Cambridge and had such a great knowledge of the history of the area, universities and river. Would highly recommend not only him but the tour as well. A great activity for our short time in Cambridge, loved every second! Thanks a million Herbie!

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Emily – United Kingdom
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Jo – United Kingdom

A beautiful and peaceful experience. Our guide was delightful and informative. I feel like this type of experience is a bit overpriced in the UK. Having said that, this was the cheapest one we found and we enjoyed it very much.

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Jo – United Kingdom

Experience

Highlights

  • Glide underneath the stone-covered Bridge of Sighs known as the kissing bridge
  • Take in the sublime and historic King's College Chapel on the edge of the water
  • See Clare College Bridge, the oldest of Cambridge's bridges dating back to 1640
  • Cruise past landmarks like Trinity College, Queens' College, and St John's College
  • Learn how Cambridge city evolved to become a world-class center for education

Full description

Explore the University buildings of Cambridge with this small-group guided tour on a punt with raised seats and tables. Listen as your guide unveils fascinating facts about the legendary university city and its rich history.

Start at Jesus Green Moorings, and head to Magdelene College, St John's College, Trinity College, Trinity Hall, Clare College, King's College, and Queens' College. Get introduced by your guide to all the colorful stories of Cambridge while on board a comfortable boat on the river Cam.

Float underneath the Great Bridge, The Bridge of Sighs, The Wren Bridge, Cromwell's Bridge, King's College Bridge, and the Mathematical Bridge. Discover how the city has evolved from a medieval market town to a world-class center for education.

Includes

  • Raised seats
  • Tables
  • Historical tour
  • Blankets
  • Umbrellas
  • Punter
  • Food and drinks

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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.

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4.7 /5

based on 194 reviews

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  • Value for money
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Emily – United KingdomSeptember 13, 2024  – Verified booking
Had an absolutely brilliant tour with Herbie. We actually ended up being by ourselves which was great and meant we had a good back and forth with him, asking lots of questions to which he knew pretty much all the answers! Herbie was from Cambridge and had such a great knowledge of the history of the area, universities and river. Would highly recommend not only him but the tour as well. A great activity for our short time in Cambridge, loved every second! Thanks a million Herbie!
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Jo – United KingdomSeptember 13, 2024  – Verified booking
A beautiful and peaceful experience. Our guide was delightful and informative. I feel like this type of experience is a bit overpriced in the UK. Having said that, this was the cheapest one we found and we enjoyed it very much.
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Daniel – United KingdomNovember 6, 2024  – Verified booking
Very much enjoyed chatting to our young guide about all things Cambridge and beyond! Highly recommend
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Product ID: 472139

Activity provider:Rutherford's Punting Company

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