Shared Chauffeured Punt Tour
- 50 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Shared punting tours in Cambridge are available by purchasing a ticket for up to 2, 3 or 6 people. Along a two mile stretch of the River Cam, customers will experience the most beautifully scenic route along the backs of seven Cambridge Colleges, including the likes of St John's, King's and Queens, to name but a few. It is the best way to see Cambridge at a reduced price.
Inclusions
What's included
- Boats will be sanitized before every tour,
Itinerary
Customers will pass by Magdalene College, learning about the College and the scholars that have passed through their doors. The punts will also pass Quayside, which is located just opposite the College, and learn about Cambridges' trading past.
Customers will go under the Bridge of Sighs, and will pass the 'Wedding Cake Building', formally known as the New Court.
Customers will pass by the Wren library and will travel under Trinity Bridge. Customers will learn about the origins of the College and the royals that studied there. After Trinity College, customers will travel pass Trinity Hall College and under Garret Hostel Bridge, the only public foot-bridge along this stretch of river.
Customers will pass both Clare College and Clare College Gardens, which are on both sides of the river banks. The gardens are considered the most scenic in Cambridge, graduates have the right to get married there. Customers will also travel under Clare Bridge and learn the history about all three sights.
Customers will pass the famous, Kings College Chapel, which is the largest stone-vaulted chapel in the world, as well as the Gibbs Building. Customers will be regaled with stories about the College and its Bridge.
Customers will pass and learn about College, and the Queen's who were its founders. Customers will also pass under the famous Mathematical Bridge, formally known at the Wooden Bridge. It is at this point of the journey (at Silver Street Bridge) that the punt will turn and travel back along the river.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 107 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Best thing to do in Canbridge
Ryan was an amazing guide. A perfect relaxing way to see Cambridge. A bit difficult to find the desk as it was so busy with other companies and people. If you do one thing in Cambirdge do this, much cheaper mid-week
5Punting in Cambridge
Sam B. was a great advocate for the company. He shared lots of interesting and funny information about our trip and Cambridge in general. Thank you for a great trip.
5Worth your time!
It was great to get on the river and have our guide tell us about Cambridge. It was a lovely way to see the university and to learn more. The people checking us in were super helpful and friendly and efficient. We did tip our guide and it was just the right amount of time. Still had plenty of time to explore the lovely town on our own. Would absolutely do this again. You can take your own drinks and snacks with you. Great way to spend part of your time in Cambridge!
5Birthday treat
It was very enjoyable to cruise along the Cam, Peaceful, interesting sights, pretty views and lovely to learn some history.
5A great must do experience in Cambridge
We really enjoyed our trip down the Backs as did our cocker spaniel Lucy. We had not prebooked but almost immediately got a space on a trip. Luke who punted us was very knowledgeable, friendly, gave lots of information but also got to know everyone on the punt. It was very relaxed and good fun, great value for money.
5A lovely trip on the river.
My husband and I booked a shared tour with this company and it did not disappoint. Arun looked after us all very well, was knowledgeable and funny and helped us all on and off the boat. This is something I have wanted to do for a while and we are both glad we did. Thank you Arun!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- On the corner of Jesus Green near the tennis courts and La Mimosa Resturant.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Traditional Punting Company
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Cambridge
- Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 108 experiences we list in Cambridge.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 108.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cambridge
Cambridge is an English university city on the River Cam, famed for its ancient colleges, King's College Chapel and punts gliding along the Backs.
The university, founded in the early thirteenth century, still shapes the centre, with college courts, gatehouses and chapels opening off narrow streets. King's College Chapel, with its fan-vaulted ceiling and tall windows, is the best known, and Trinity's Great Court and the Bridge of Sighs at St John's are close behind. The Fitzwilliam Museum holds antiquities and paintings, and the market square has traded for centuries.
Top-ranked sights in Cambridge: King's College Chapel, Trinity College, Mathematical Bridge.
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