Cambridge Punting: Scenic River Cam Tour

Embark on a 45-minute shared punting tour in Cambridge and discover the iconic colleges and bridges along the picturesque River Cam. Enjoy live commentary from a knowledgeable student-guide.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Darwin College - Begin your tour by admiring the serene islands of Darwin College, set against the backdrop of the pond. Although one of Cambridge’s newer colleges, it is rich in character.
  • Anchor Cambridge - Glide past the historic pub where Pink Floyd is rumored to have first performed. Then, gently pass under the first bridge of the tour,…
What's Included
  • Chauffeured Punting Tour
  • Cushions and blankets for your comfort
  • An explanation of famous Cambridge history
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Refreshments
Additional Information

A punt ride along the River Cam offers a serene way to soak in the charm of Cambridge. This 45-minute guided excursion starts at the boathouse and gently navigates the river, showcasing the city’s most scenic landmarks. Pass by the paddocks of Trinity, the iconic bridges of Cambridge, and the renowned King’s College Chapel facing the river. The journey…

Location
Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station
Mill Lane
Meet the boat manager at the boat house to start your tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

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L9844qgmichellep
Nov 5, 2025
Interesting informative tour. - An excellent informative tour by Niemh. The halls are stunning from the outside and the history of the colleges was very interesting. The 90 minute tour flew by and we really enjoyed it. Enough time was given to find the spot for the punting tour and although there was some repetition in the information given by the punter, seeing the halls from the river was well worth it.
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R2202wubarbarac
Oct 11, 2025
Beautiful morning on the river - We booked a shared punting tour but were lucky enough to be the only 2 people on it! We were on the first one of the morning and it was quite quiet on the river. Elijah was great - had great chat and lots of very interesting information on the colleges and sights we saw. It was a beautiful sunny morning and it was a perfect start to our day sightseeing in Cambridge. Would definitely recommend!!
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Mdazizulhasan_k
Sep 7, 2025
Live history with... - Live history with wonderful boat journey , excellent narration, greart part of Cambridge University we can see trough a historical passage with great architecture
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Christopher_d
Aug 14, 2025
This was a very enjoyable... - This was a very enjoyable way to see the colleges in Cambridge. It was a relaxed and friendly experience.
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Sandra_n
Aug 11, 2025
Excellent holiday activity - We were lucky to have the wonderful Will as our pusher looking after us, great warm personality and sooooo knowledgeable , thank you
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Sukhi_v
Aug 8, 2025
Punting Experience in Cambridge - Very good experience…..guide was knowledgeable and interesting. Easy to book and reasonable value for money
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Mel_o
Aug 6, 2025
From the booking I was... - From the booking I was kept informed was emailed the ticket and was very easy to follow the directions given. We had amazing time and enjoyed both the scenery and the information that was given from our punter. Would definitely recommend.
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Katherine_t
Jul 26, 2025
Really good experience.... - Really good experience. They offer umbrellas should it rain which it did for us. The tour guide we had was very knowledgeable even though it was only his fifth day.
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Katerr81
Jul 25, 2025
- What a fantastic punting tour!! Emma was a brilliant guide; interesting, friendly and so knowledgeable about Cambridge. We would definitely recommend this activity and especially Emma.
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Meredith
Aug 21, 2025
A mixed experience - While punting on the river can be a great experience, there were elements of this particular tour that reduced our ability to enjoy it properly. To start with, despite having bought our tickets online, it was very chaotic at the meeting area (which was not explained well in the first place), and it took some time in the crowded space to find our boat/tour operator. As an ‘alumni’ tour, we had a student poling the punt and her inexperience affected the smoothness of the trip, and we could hear extremely little of what she was saying in her soft voice. To be fair, I think there were far too many boats allowed on the river at the one time which would make it difficult for many, but a more experienced operator would be preferable.
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From $39
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).