Cambridge Shared Chauffeured Punt Tour: Experience the Scenic Route of Seven Colleges
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72 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.
Duration: 50 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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 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
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 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.

Customer Ratings
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Lysias54
Apr 6, 2024
A really enjoyable experience - Really good tour. Very knowledgeable driver who was very patient with young children on board. Our twelve year old grandson also had a great time which I think surprised him. He wants to return with his family. Staff very caring and excellent with our safety.
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Idasu4333ar
Apr 6, 2024
Best punding and guiding - Very easy to find the starting place and very friendly personals work there to welcome visitors. Booked here and called the company to arrange the time for Punting. We hade a best young guide with a humor. a a good price, as visitors. If we can buy ticket directly and confirm by email, it will be perfect.
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Lemclean
Jan 2, 2024
Enjoyable New Year’s Day punt! - Enjoyed a lovely New Year’s Day punt with Ryan! They allowed the dogs and bonus as we had the boat to ourselves!
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Jetsetanna
Dec 26, 2023
Great way to see Cambridge - This was such a fun way to see Cambridge. I had a lovely guide named Lachlan, who made the trip very enjoyable with his wonderful story telling. I recommend this company and this trip to anyone in the area! A great trip alone or with family/friends.
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Louise
Nov 27, 2023
Excellent - We booked this last minute for Saturday 25th November. What a lovely experience. Zak our guide was so friendly and made us all feel at ease - even the nervous member of the group. He gave us useful information but didnt overload and was very chatty and engaged in conversation. It was a lovely trip down the Cam learning about the various colleges of the university and local history.
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Z4576wtcarolynb
Nov 11, 2023
Punting trip - Fantastic tour with Luke ...so friendly, confident and loud and clear!... Mix of facts and fun anecdotes ...highly recommend
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W2461trbriane
Sep 24, 2023
Entertaining punting tour along The River Cam - Our group took one of the shared punting tours with Tom G., what an excellent trip. Tom G. was very knowledgeable, pleasant with all of the guests and led a very entertaining chauffeured punting experience. I highly recommend Traditional Punting and Tom G. If you are considering punting on The River Cam.
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Mich0981
Sep 16, 2023
Lovely trip - We had a shared punt tour today. Sam was our tour guide and was excellent, lots of facts and history shared with us. Highly recommend this experience. Thank you Sam
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Judith
Sep 10, 2023
Really enjoyable and informative - Excellent experience with Noah as our chauffeur. We really enjoyed his commentary and he was able to answer all our questions.
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Nicolou
Sep 3, 2023
Highly recommended - We had a great time along the Cam in beautiful sunshine. We live locally but it’s still interesting to hear all about the history of the university and to take in all the architecture. Our guide, Ben R (I hope we got the initial right!) was knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend.
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