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Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge: Historical Exploration of Famous University Alumni
4.8
497 Ratings
Cambridgeshire
Join a shared guided punting tour of Cambridge and explore the historical landmarks and famous university alumni. Learn about the bridges, buildings, colleges, and fascinating anecdotes from knowledgeable guides.
Duration:
45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Magdalene College - Pass by Magdalene College and see where the oldest bridge in Cambridge is.
- St. John’s College - See the riverside college buildings and gardens.
- Bridge of Sighs - Pass under the beautiful bridge and hear of its history.
- Wren Library - See the infamous Trinity College Library.
- Clare College - Pass by the oldest riverside college and hear its history.
- King’s College Chapel - Unique views of the famous chapel and details of its history from your guide.
- Queens’ College - See the Mathematical Bridge and hear of the college’s alumnae.
- Mathematical Bridge - See the wooden bridge and hear its story.
- Trinity College - Hear about the richest college.
- The River Cam - Float along this 1-mile stretch and hear all of its stories.
- The Backs - The college backs in all their glory.
What's Included
- Explore significant historical sites.
What's Not Included
- Tips
Additional Information
This Excursion is a GROUP event - NOT AN EXCLUSIVE TRIP
Boats depart as per the allotted times. LATE COMERS WILL HAVE TO BUY NEW TICKETS. WE DO NOT DELAY BOATS FOR CUSTOMERS WHO ARE LATE.
You will be treated to a thorough and in-depth historical tour by our well-informed guides. They will relay information about all the bridges and structures you sail past. You will hear about the iconic colleges, their background, some humorous tales and plenty about our esteemed University Alumni. Our guides will be glad to respond to your queries about the town, colleges and whatever else piques your interest. The tour traverses the 1-mile section of the River Cam, known as The Backs and runs for about 45 mins.
- Strollers can be left at the desk, but not taken on board. Same applies for wheelchairs. We can assist with boarding less abled passengers.
- OUR ADDRESS: JESUS GREEN BOAT STATION, THOMPSONS LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8AG
Location
Cambridge Punt Company
Thompsons Lane
OUR CORRECT ADDRESS:
JESUS GREEN BOAT STATION
THOMPSONS LANE
CAMBRIDGE
CB5 8AG
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Marios1210
Aug 30, 2024
Fantastic - Good guide, beautiful views, very relaxing would definitely do this again if we come back to Cambridge, would definitely recommend
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Chi_m
Aug 29, 2024
Punting in the river - Punting must be joined during a visit to Cambridge, it was an unusual experience in the boat to watch the riverside view.
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Karan_s
Aug 29, 2024
Great experience - Great host
Smooth ride
Very enjoyable and a must when in Cambridge
Both me, my sister and 4 year old had a good time punting.
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Zerahl
Aug 26, 2024
Perfect part of your Cambridge day trip - Perfect day trip, wonderful experience and lovely sceneries. Our punter was very knowledgeable about Cambridge Universities, the architectural buildings and its history and he tells stories in a funny way, very entertaining.
I was glad that I have booked this punt last minute with George, as the other company I booked in advance was delayed and eventually cancelled my booking. So I was pleased I booked with Cambridge punt Co., extremely enjoyed this tour!
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Laura_m
Aug 26, 2024
Recommend! - We had a lovely trip and will definitely visit again! George, our guide, was very informative, friendly and funny, and he made everyone feel comfortable and safe.
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Minkis2021
Aug 24, 2024
Friendly guide along with professional punting style - The punt is pleasant and the guide is very friendly. It is certainly worth booking. The guide is Cambridge architecture student. His explanation is very hilarious and interesting. I can see that he is knowledgeable about Cambridge buildings and its architectural style.
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Lynne_s
Aug 23, 2024
Very knowledgeable guide who did all the work for us - Watching some visitors attempting to punt along the river, our guide expertly managed to avaoid the chaaos they were causing
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Cl0verv
Aug 23, 2024
Great value, personable guide - Loved it. I found the tour guide really personable and not at all pretentious as some other companies have come across (based on past experience) and he gave us great value with a slightly longer tour. There was a nice amount of facts about Cambridge, some - not all - I'd heard before, so it was interesting.
My almost 6 year old wasn't keen to come as she'd not had such a good experience on a boat in Amsterdam, but she loved the space we had and said she didn't want the tour to end.
I'd definitely go again
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A1276sbhannahh
Aug 23, 2024
Wonderful experience would highly recommend - This is a must to do when in Cambridge! Josh, our punter, was fantastic giving great knowledge and insight into the university buildings! Despite some rain on our trip it, there were umbrellas for us to use! Would highly recommend this punting company, as it is super affordable and fantastic and easy to find!
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Lizzie_t
Aug 22, 2024
A very enjoyable 45 minutes… - The very informative guide, Sam, was very good and made the trip very enjoyable. Beautiful architecture which it was so interesting to see from the river. My 16 year old nephew enjoyed it very much too and told his parents that he can’t wait to visit Cambridge again! Thank you very much for a splendid trip.
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