England · PUNTING TOURS
The Backs run behind six colleges and take about forty-five minutes at pole speed. These 11 compare chauffeured against self-hire, shared against private, and which departures avoid the afternoon traffic on the river.
Glide along Cambridge’s River Cam for 45 minutes with a shared punt and live English commentary. See the College Backs, Mathematical Bridge, King’s College Chapel, and St. John’s covered bridge. Morning departures are wise for calmer water and fewer boats. Guides may include Charles or George, depending on the day.
“Thoroughly enjoyable - could have stayed on the water longer. Our tour guide was informative and amusing.”
Cruise one mile along the River Cam in a shared punt for about 45 minutes. Your English-speaking guide steers past Trinity, St. John’s, King’s College Chapel, historic bridges, and college gardens while sharing stories about alumni, architecture, and student pranks. Boats hold up to 12 people and return to Jesus Green Moorings.
“Absolutely brilliant punting tour with a very knowledgeable young man who obviously loves his job and Cambridge itself.”
Walk Cambridge with a current student or graduate guide, then punt past eight colleges and nine bridges on the River Cam. The walk covers the Corpus Clock, Eagle pub, Cavendish Laboratory, Queens’, Trinity, St John’s, the Backs, and Senate House. Add King’s College Chapel in advance for a longer visit.
“We had an incredible experience on our walking tour. The guide was friendly, funny, and had tons of information and fun facts to share. The time went by very quickly! I wish I could remember his name to mention it in the review, all I know is that he used to go to Oxford and now attends Cambridge! Anyway if you can request a guide who used to attend Oxford, do so!”
Let your punter guide you along the River Cam for about 50 minutes, passing Magdalene, Trinity, Clare, King’s, and Queens’ Colleges. You’ll hear college stories while traveling beneath the Bridge of Sighs, Mathematical Bridge, and other landmarks. The shared punt holds no more than six people, with guides such as Ben, Benji, Tom G, Callum, and Zac leading the way.
“It was the perfect tour. Our tour guide, Zac was very informative and quite pleasant. Viewing the university from the water was an experience that I will never forget. Zac provided a part of university history that I will continue to research.”
Glide along Cambridge’s River Cam in a private punt for about 50 minutes, with an English-speaking chauffeur sharing stories about the colleges, architecture, and famous former students. You’ll pass Kings College Chapel, Queens College, the Mathematical Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs, and seven riverside colleges. Daniel, James, George, Ryan, and others have earned especially warm praise.
“Wonderful way to see Cambridge and learn local history from a charming and knowledgeable guide (thank you, Dan!).”
Board a chauffeured punt at Jesus Green Moorings for a relaxed 50-minute ride through Cambridge’s College Backs. Your punter guides you beneath nine historic bridges, pointing out college buildings and riverside details. Boats hold up to 12 people, and guides such as Max, Adam, John, Matt, and Ollie are known for mixing local stories with humor.
“We were the last trip of the day and the young man who guided us was amazing (I think he said his name was Toby but could be wrong) His knowledge and friendliness was 100% and we will defo be back again”
Take a 45-minute chauffeured punt from Scudamore’s Mill Lane station through Cambridge’s College Backs. Your English-speaking guide steers you past Darwin College, Trinity Hall, Magdalene, famous bridges, and the college linked with Stephen Hawking, adding university stories along the way. Boats hold up to 12 people and cushions, blankets, and umbrellas may be available.
“We have very happy activity with this punting tour, guider work very well, have patient to answer all questions , make boat stable”
Take a private 50-minute punt from Thompsons Lane for up to 12 people. Your English-speaking chauffeur-punter guides you past seven colleges, nine bridges, the Bridge of Sighs, Wren Library, King’s College Chapel, and the Mathematical Bridge. Guides such as Oli, Zac, Alex, and others have earned strong praise, though commentary can vary.
“Our guide and punter was great! Lots of information and history, we all had a wonderful ride The traditional punting company were great”
Cruise the River Cam for about 50 minutes in a shared, chauffeured punt with an English-speaking guide. You’ll pass Magdalene, Trinity, Clare, King’s, and Queen’s Colleges, glide beneath the Bridge of Sighs, and turn near the Mathematical Bridge. Perspex screens separate parties, and the tour begins and ends at Thompsons Lane.
“Our guide was very polite, professional and kind. We enjoyed this relaxing tour on the river. It had permit us to see the college with and other perspective. The only negative is that the picture is not representative of the boat set up. Much more people in the boat due to the demand so less space. We were three groups (8 person total) and us two were facing the guide legs.”
Meet your Cambridge Alumni Tours guide outside King's College for a private 90-minute walk through university sights, then punt the River Cam past eight colleges. Add King's College Chapel in advance for a self-guided visit. Guides such as Meghan, Lindsay, and Ben have led past tours.
“Our guide was so knowledgeable & polite! The boat ride was wonderful! Learned a lot about the history of Cambridge from our guide.”
Take a private, chauffeur-punted ride through Cambridge’s College Backs for about 45 minutes. Your English-speaking guide covers Darwin, Trinity Hall, King’s, Queen’s, and Magdalene, plus historic bridges and a pub linked to Pink Floyd. The boat holds up to six, with cushions and blankets supplied.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. This is a must experience when you visit Cambridge.”
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