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Shared Punt Tour: Guided Experience on College Backs of Cambridge for Small Groups
4.9
468 Ratings
Cambridgeshire
Experience the beauty of the College Backs of Cambridge on a shared punt tour. Purchase tickets for up to 3 or 6 people and enjoy a guided tour while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Experience the beauty of the College Backs of Cambridge on a shared punt tour. Purchase tickets for up to 3 or 6 people and enjoy a guided tour while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Duration:
50 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Magdalene College - Customers will pass both Magdalene College and Quayside, learning about its history. Customers will also travel under Magdalene Bridge.
- St. John’s College - Customers will go under the Bridge of Sighs, and will pass the ‘Wedding Cake Building’, formally known as the New Court.
- Trinity College - Customers will pass…
- Magdalene College - Customers will pass both Magdalene College and Quayside, learning about its history. Customers will also travel under Magdalene Bridge.
- St. John’s College - Customers will go under the Bridge of Sighs, and will pass the ‘Wedding Cake Building’, formally known as the New Court.
- Trinity College - Customers will pass both Trinity and Trinity Hall College, seeing the Wren and the Jerwood Libraries. Customers will also pass under Garret Hostel Bridge, the only public foot-bridge along this stretch of river.
- Clare College - Customers will pass both Clare College and Clare College Gardens, which are on both sides of the river banks, as well as traveling under Clare Bridge.
- King’s College - Customers will pass the world famous King’s College Chapel and travel under King’s Bridge.
- Queens’ College - Customers will pass and learn about the College, and the Queen’s who were its founders, as well as passing under the famous Mathematical Bridge. It is at this point of the journey (at Silver Street Bridge) that the punt will turn and travel back along the river.
What's Included
- Guided Tour
- Guided Tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Tickets for a shared tour at the College Backs of Cambridge, which can accommodate groups of 3 or 6 patrons, can be purchased. Either an entire row, for groups of up to 3, or an entire section, for groups up to 6, can be enjoyed on a guided punt tour. These ticket arrangements abide by government-issued social distancing rules. Please make certain to prearrange your booking time with us to circumvent extensive wait times.
Tickets for a shared tour at the College Backs of Cambridge, which can accommodate groups of 3 or 6 patrons, can be purchased. Either an entire row, for groups of up to 3, or an entire section, for groups up to 6, can be enjoyed on a guided punt tour. These ticket arrangements abide by government-issued social distancing rules. Please make certain to prearrange your booking time with us to circumvent extensive wait times.
Location
Lets Go Punting Cambridge
Thompsons Lane
On the corner of Jesus Green, near the tennis courts and La Mimosa Restaurant
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(468 Ratings)
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Florinet571
Oct 9, 2024
Great experience - Sam was a very knowledgeable and passionate guide tour. We had a great experience with this punting tour. Blankets were provided to avoid being wet from the rain.
One of our favorite activity in Cambridge !
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438annew
Oct 6, 2024
Thank You Murphy! - We really enjoyed our punting tour with Let’s Go Punting. Our guide Murphy was lovely, friendly and extremely knowledgable. He made the experience even more special. Thank you xx
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The_paro_mita
Sep 23, 2024
Absolutely briliiant! - When I came out of the Cambridge station I walked straight into a young man at a kiosk selling punting tour tickets. Though I wanted to do a punting tour while in Cambridge, I was not certain that it was the best way to see the colleges, but I bought a ticket and boy am I glad I did! It was a long walk to the river, but what followed was totally worth it. Luckily for us, it was a cloudy day and there weren't too many tourists, so we had the boat to ourselves. Arun was a fantastic chauffeur and guide. We throughly enjoyed his jokes and the the information about the city and the university he shared with us. I highly recommend this experience if ever you find yourself in Cambridge.
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Sheenzs2
Sep 3, 2024
George is the best punting guide! - Decided to book a last minute punting experience and have to say we had an amazing time! George was not only personable but very informed on the history of Cambridge and made the whole punting tour enjoyable and relaxed! Would highly recommend and if you get George as your guide then it's defo an added bonus!!
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Berry9974
Sep 3, 2024
Birthday punting - Been to Cambridge numerous times and always wanted to go punting. So was delighted to be taken for part of my birthday celebrations. Arthur our guide was great. Interacting with all of us and providing us with a wonderful historical oversight of the river Cam and its surroundings. Would highly recommend.
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Noddyrye
Sep 1, 2024
Go early on a Sunday morning for the best experience - We booked a Sunday morning at 9:45. What a result! Yesterday afternoon the river Cam was looking like Piccadilly Circus (with boats flying in all directions and some private hires who had clearly never punted before nearly colliding and capsizing) but it appears no-one gets up early in Cambridge. The river was almost empty, only had to share the boat with one other couple and to cap it all it's actually cheaper to go early in the morning! Our punter (for want of a better word) was friendly, happy and informative. I was impressed with the service and thought that £20 per person was excellent value for money. Would highly recommend this company.
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Nikkirk312kb
Aug 31, 2024
A Day to remember in Cambridge - Daniel HP was an amazing Guide.
Great stories, amazing authentic Facts. Would most definitely recommend this activity whilst you are there.
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Alice
Aug 30, 2024
A professional and unforgettable punting tour with Lets Go Punting - As soon as we arrived in Cambridge, we noticed several punting companies, but we decided to go with Let's Go Punting.
Punting in Cambridge is an experience you absolutely must try. A professional guide not only ensures a safe journey on the busy river, especially during the summer, but also shares fascinating information and fun facts about the University.
Our guide, Daniel HP, made our 45-minute ride truly unforgettable. His extensive knowledge of Cambridge's history and the University was remarkable. Daniel shared intriguing stories about the colleges, the architecture, and the famous alumni, bringing the city’s rich heritage to life. He also had a deep understanding of the local culture and traditions, which added an extra layer of insight to the tour.
In addition to his knowledge, Daniel's punting skills were exceptional. Navigating the often-crowded river with ease, he made the experience feel effortless and relaxing. His friendly and engaging manner made the tour even more enjoyable.
If you visit Cambridge, we highly recommend taking a punting tour with Let's Go Punting. They are professional and guarantee a cheerful, memorable experience.
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B1995jnpaulr
Aug 28, 2024
A great experience punting! - After spending several days in the craziness of London, a day in Cambridge was a welcome respite from the noise and chaos. Our Punter Alex L was very knowledgeable about the sites along the river and made the whole experience very enjoyable. We had a shared boat which was perfectly fine. I did see a comment from someone who said to try to go early as the river gets fairly busy in the afternoon and I think this is true as the river was fairly busy for our 2:00 pm tour. However, this did not lessen the enjoyment for us and the Punters try to keep a good distance from the other boats. This tour was the highlight of our day in Cambridge and I would highly recommend it. Lastly, rates seemed to be very negotiable so you can probably find a boat to fit your budget accordingly.
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Carlys977
Aug 25, 2024
Fun activity - Bucketlist activity ticked off the list, really enjoyed our punt today! Was good historical commentary, we saw things we wouldnt of seen on foot. Would do it again, might get a private one next time!
Only downside was the waiting to get on, was quite chaotic waiting in the small space.
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