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Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide

4.6  / 5204 reviews
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Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide
4.6  / 5204 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

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Cindy – Netherlands

Matthew our guide was really friendly and told us lots of interesting stories about the university and quirks only a local would know. A great way to see the university grounds and very restful on the water.

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Cindy – Netherlands
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Garry – United Kingdom

Great knowledge, good fun but my bum didn’t like the seating ha, ha

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Garry – 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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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.

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 204 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Cindy – NetherlandsDecember 27, 2024  – Verified booking
Matthew our guide was really friendly and told us lots of interesting stories about the university and quirks only a local would know. A great way to see the university grounds and very restful on the water.
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Garry – United KingdomDecember 5, 2024  – Verified booking
Great knowledge, good fun but my bum didn’t like the seating ha, ha
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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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