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Cambridge Shared Chauffeured Punt Tour: Experience the Scenic Route of Seven Colleges
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83 Ratings
Cambridgeshire
Experience the scenic route of seven Cambridge colleges on a shared chauffeured punt tour. Enjoy a COVID-19 safe experience with private seating for up to 6 people.
Experience the scenic route of seven Cambridge colleges on a shared chauffeured punt tour. Enjoy a COVID-19 safe experience with private seating for up to 6 people.
Duration:
50 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Magdalene College - Customers will pass by Magdalene College, learning about the College and the scholars that have passed through their doors. The punts will also pass Quayside, which is located just opposite the College, and learn about Cambridges’ trading past.
- St. John’s College - Customers will go under the Bridge of Sighs, and will…
- Magdalene College - Customers will pass by Magdalene College, learning about the College and the scholars that have passed through their doors. The punts will also pass Quayside, which is located just opposite the College, and learn about Cambridges’ trading past.
- 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 by the Wren library and will travel under Trinity Bridge. Customers will learn about the origins of the College and the royals that studied there. After Trinity College, customers will travel pass Trinity Hall College and 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. The gardens are considered the most scenic in Cambridge, graduates have the right to get married there. Customers will also travel under Clare Bridge and learn the history about all three sights.
- King’s College - Customers will pass the famous, Kings College Chapel, which is the largest stone-vaulted chapel in the world, as well as the Gibbs Building. Customers will be regaled with stories about the College and its Bridge.
- Queens’ College - Customers will pass and learn about College, and the Queen’s who were its founders. Customers will also pass under the famous Mathematical Bridge, formally known at the Wooden 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
- Boats are sanitized before each tour
- Boats are sanitized before each tour
Additional Information
Get a private seating area for 2, 3, or 6 people on shared punting tours in Cambridge. Travel two miles on the River Cam and admire the stunning view of seven Cambridge Colleges including St Johns, Kings, and Queens among others. At the Traditional Punting Company, your pleasure and safety are our utmost concern, hence we’ve taken steps to ensure…
Get a private seating area for 2, 3, or 6 people on shared punting tours in Cambridge. Travel two miles on the River Cam and admire the stunning view of seven Cambridge Colleges including St Johns, Kings, and Queens among others. At the Traditional Punting Company, your pleasure and safety are our utmost concern, hence we’ve taken steps to ensure punting is safe during COVID-19. Each boat is wiped down and disinfected prior to every tour and a virtual queuing system is in place to avoid crowding at the departure point. It’s the most affordable way to explore Cambridge.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Traditional Punting Cambridge
Thompsons Lane
On the corner of Jesus Green near the tennis courts and La Mimosa Resturant.
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
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(83 Ratings)
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Nichola
May 4, 2025
Excellent experience! - We really enjoyed our boat tour. We were a group of 9 ranging from age 12 to 50. The views were beautiful and our tour chauffeur, Olly, was fantastic. He had lots of interesting facts and knowledge to share and was just a lovely guy. We couldn’t be happier with the experience.
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V7077djsamanthaw
Apr 15, 2025
Perfect Punting - Had our first ever punting tour in Cambridge yesterday and it was absolutely fantastic. Our tour guide Matteo, had only been doing it two weeks but he was excellent 👌. Great knowledge of the history and kept it interesting. He was very courteous from start to finish, a true professional. Price was very competitive too. Would highly recommend this tour company.
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Mahuas2015
Mar 21, 2025
Highly recommended - We were 5 of us with 3 of them outside uk. We also came in December with other set of family. Found your company’s tour guides are expert in speaking with that sense of humour. We booked online and we really liked the service provided with promptness.
Today Luke did exceptionally well & he is a very good speaker with good intonations while he spoke with lots of enthusiasm and good pitch . He does have good sense of humour too. We really enjoyed his speaking while he did the punting. Best wishes for your exams and for your future Luke.
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816sandrah
Nov 10, 2024
Relaxation on the Cam - We were recommended Traditional Punting tours by our Airbnb host. Pre-booked the day before, easy instructions to find the boat. Very knowledgeable and fun host, Luke, chauffeuring us. Felt very safe under his guidance, trip was about 45 minutes in total and a lovely way to see Cambridge from the river. The blankets provided for warmth were much appreciated on a chilly day!
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Hugofam1
Oct 27, 2024
Fantastic punting trip. Thank you Sam - We loved our punting river trip today. Sam was a great chauffeur and made the trip engaging, fun and informative. Would definitely recommend.
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Juliagk2130wq
Aug 30, 2024
A must do tour - Five friends and myself had a brilliant time with our guided punt tour. Zanda was our tour guide and found him to be very knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. Would definitely recommend using this Punting company.
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Travellintudor
Jul 3, 2024
Great Experience - must do in Cambridge - Highly recommend using Traditional Punting. Stress free experience from booking, receiving confirmation, through to the trip itself. The departure point is a short walking distance from where the larger competitor operates (clear instructions are provided,) but this was better value compared to the prices offered by the competitors. The guide Edward who did our punt trip was really excellent - engaging, knowledgeable, and informative but with a relaxed and humorous nature.
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Fearless33360548723
Jul 2, 2024
A ‘must do’ when in Cambridge - A very relaxing tour on the river Cam with Arthur at the helm who was so very knowledgeable.
Would highly recommend this value for money tour. A great way to see some of the architectural buildings Cambridge has to offer.
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Coastal239249
Jun 16, 2024
A punting good time! - Had a brilliant with Traditional Punting Company. Sam was our guide and he did a great job. He told us some great information whilst on the boat. This trip on the river was the highlight of our weekend. Brilliant job Sam!
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Moonstoneway
Jun 16, 2024
Lovely experience - Had a fabulous experience with Sam, he made our trip down the river extra enjoyable with all the knowledge and history behind the colleges. Thoroughly enjoyed every second! Best part of my hen weekend. Thanks Sam!
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