Private Chauffeur Punt Tour

4.9 (112 reviews) 50 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Private Tour passing Kings College — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The famous Mathematical Bridge — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy a tranquil and personal experience on your own private punt. By selecting this private tour option, you and your group will have the luxury of the entire punt and the full attention of our experienced chauffeur. See some of the most famous Cambridge Colleges such as King’s, Clare, Trinity and St John’s as you and your group are punted along the River Cam by your very own private chauffeur.

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At a glance

Duration: 50 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Audio guide: Chinese, Cantonese, English
Guide: English
Operated by: Traditional Punting Company

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

You and your group will check-in at our Landing Stage at La Mimosa, Thompsons Lane, Cambridge. You will be shown to your boat at your selected departure time.
The River Cam

50 min Admission included

The tour is on the River Cam in Cambrdge, lasting approximately 50 minutes. During this time you will see seven different colleges and nine different bridges, arguably some of the famous famous architecture in this historic city of Cambridge.
Bridge of Sighs

Passing by

Travel under the Bridge of Sighs and the Wren Bridge whilst gliding past St Johns College.
St. John's College

Passing by

See the New Court (the wedding cake buidling) and the famous Boston Ivy.
Trinity College

Passing by

The oldest, largest and most prestigious college in Cambridge. Glide past the Wren Library and under Trinity Bridge.
Clare College

Passing by

Second-oldest surviving college of the University - glide past the famous Clare Gardens.
King's College Chapel

Passing by

World's tallest fan vaulted ceiling.
King's College

Passing by

This college was founded in 1441 by Henry VI - glide past the most iconic sigths in Cambrigde, including the Front Court and Chapel.
Queens' College

Passing by

This College was founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou and refounded in 1465 by the rival queen Elizabeth Woodville. Spanning the river Cam, it is colloquially referred to as the "light side" & the "dark side", with the Mathematical Bridge connecting the two.
Mathematical Bridge

Passing by

A popular fable is that the bridge was designed and built by Sir Isaac Newton without the use of nuts or bolts.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

La Mimosa, Landing Stage, Thompsons Ln, Cambridge CB5 8AG

End point

La Mimosa, Landing Stage, Thompsons Ln, Cambridge CB5 8AG

Using your ticket

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Once you have made a booking via Viator, you need to contact the Traditional Punting Company on 01223 782306 to schedule a specfic departure time. Please note avaliability can be limited so do make contact in advance.

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On the day of your departure, please check-in at least 10 minutes before departure time, to ensure that you and your party get on the boat in time for your scheduled tour. Please be aware that a late arrival will result in a missed or shortened tour.

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When checking-in please go to the Traditional Punting Company Landing Stage at La Mimosa, Cambridge, CB5 8AQ. Once you have checked your party in, you will then be shown to your boat.

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If you are lost or uncertain where this check-in desk is, please call our office number on 01223 782306.