Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

4.8 (968 reviews) 45 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

****This Tour is SHARED with other customers - NOT A PRIVATE TOUR****

Boats leave at the scheduled times. LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE NEW TICKETS. WE DO NOT HOLD BOATS TO WAIT FOR LATE CUSTOMERS.

You will receive a personal and detailed historical tour from our knowledgeable guides. You will be told about all the bridges and buildings you pass. Hearing about the famous colleges, their history, some funny anecdotes and all about our famous University Alumni. Our guides will be happy to answer your questions on the town, colleges and whatever else you are curious about. The tour covers the 1-mile stretch of the River Cam, known as The Backs. It will last approximately 45 mins.

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At a glance

Duration: 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Cambridge Punt Company

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–10 years) · Youth (11–15 years) · Adults (16–70 years) · Seniors (71–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Historical tour

Not included

Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Magdalene College

Passing by

Pass by Magdalene College and see where the oldest bridge in Cambridge is.
St. John's College

Passing by

See the riverside college buildings and gardens.
Bridge of Sighs

Passing by

Pass under the beautiful bridge and hear of its history.
Wren Library

Passing by

See the infamous Trinity College Library.
Clare College

Passing by

Pass by the oldest riverside college and hear its history.
King's College Chapel

Passing by

Unique views of the famous chapel and details of its history from your guide.
Queens' College

Passing by

See the Mathematical Bridge and hear of the college's alumnae.
Mathematical Bridge

Passing by

See the wooden bridge and hear its story.
Trinity College

Passing by

Hear about the richest college.
The River Cam

Passing by

Float along this 1-mile stretch and hear all of its stories.
The Backs

Passing by

The college backs in all their glory.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

OUR CORRECT ADDRESS:

JESUS GREEN BOAT STATION

THOMPSONS LANE

CAMBRIDGE

CB5 8AG

End point

OUR CORRECT ADDRESS:

JESUS GREEN BOAT STATION

THOMPSONS LANE

CAMBRIDGE

CB5 8AG

Using your ticket

DO NO BE LATE!!! Come to the bookings desk 5 / 10 mins before your scheduled departure time. The desk is on the river side of Byron's Bear Restaurant CB5 8AG. Look for our sign on the railings with our company logo and you'll find our cashier who will book you on to the tour.

LATE ARRIVALS WILL NEED TO PURCHASE NEW TICKETS.

BOATS LEAVE AT THE SCHEDULED TIMES.

WE CANNOT HOLD BOATS TO WAIT FOR LATE COMERS

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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