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The 15 Best Punting Tours in Cambridge

15 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $22

Forty-five minutes on the Cam, past six colleges and under the Bridge of Sighs, with somebody else doing the work. These 15 differ on shared versus private boats, whether a drink is included and how much of the commentary is history rather than jokes.

Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge - Price, 45 minutes, and tips: the value math
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Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

3.Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 787 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $22Best value

45-minute shared punt on the River Cam with a guide telling college and bridge stories, plus views of Trinity and more. $22.19.

“This was a fun and informative activity to do in Cambridge. I was aware to get there early and somehow ended up in the nice pub just by the waters edge beforehand with a view of all the punt companies. The punt will leave without you if you're late, so be aware!”

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Cambridge Walking & Punting Tour by Alumni™ King’s College Option - King’s College Chapel upgrade: self-guided, so plan your pace
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Cambridge Walking & Punting Tour by Alumni™ King’s College Option

4.Cambridge Walking & Punting Tour by Alumni™ King’s College Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 698 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Student-led Cambridge walking tour plus River Cam punting, with optional King’s College Chapel upgrade.

“It was raining when we got there. Still a lot of people. Took us a while to find the guide. You need clearer signs. No loan umbrella or even a cheap rain poncho provided. We were rain jackets, but it was no use. We’re drenched wet halfway of the tour. Later, we found out from another tour guide that we miss one of the scene that we want to see in Kings College, but it was too late. We cannot re-enter. It was a very unpleasant tour.”

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Shared Punt Tour - Cambridge - Why the Small Group Makes This Cambridge Punting Tour Better
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Shared Punt Tour – Cambridge

5.Shared Punt Tour – Cambridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 540 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Shared River Cam punt tour in Cambridge with a guide steering you past Trinity, King’s College Chapel and the Mathematical Bridge.

“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.”

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Cambridge: Alumni-Led Tour with King's College and Punt Tour - The 90-minute Cambridge walk: Eagle Pub, Corpus Clock, and the “why” behind it
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Cambridge: Alumni-Led Tour with King’s College and Punt Tour

6.Alumni-Led Tour with King’s College and Punt Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 457 reviews · 165 - 225 minutes · from $74

Student-led Cambridge walk past iconic colleges, plus a chauffeured River Cam punt. Optional King’s Chapel entry. Solid value at $74.

“Abi was a fantastic, funny and relatable guide. Took the time to make sure we all saw everything we wanted and shared lots of interesting stories and tidbits which helped you to truly appreciate what life is like for the students of Cambridge and a bit about the history of the town. Would absolutely recommend if you enjoy tours.”

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Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide - Jesus Green Moorings, raised seating, and how the boat setup changes the experience
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Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide

7.Shared Punting Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 427 reviews · 50 min · from $26

Shared Cambridge punting tour from Jesus Green, gliding under the Bridge of Sighs and King’s College Chapel in 50 minutes for $26.

“A must-do experience when in Cambridge! Adam was a superb guide full of historical information, presented with a fresh personal style. I took a friend from the US on the tour with me for her first visit to Cambridge and, even though I have been on a similar tour in the past, I learned several new tidbits. She loved it too. It was a sunny May day, and the time of 16h45 was a great slot in terms of: good light for photographs; a quieter time on the river. The boat was in good nick, clean and the seats were cushioned, with access to blankets if needed as the day…”

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Cambridge - Shared Punting Tour - Price and what makes it good value for $27.73
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Cambridge – Shared Punting Tour

9.Shared Punting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 330 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Shared Cambridge punting from Jesus Green, chauffeured for 50 minutes with nine bridges and the College Backs, up to 12 people.

“Really enjoyed our experience with Aidan the tour was very good with lots of information but also allowed us to just sit and relax Would recommend”

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Cambridge: Guided Shared River Punting Tour - How long the ride feels, and what timing means on the Cam
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Cambridge: Guided Shared River Punting Tour

10.Guided Shared River Punting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 298 reviews · 180 days · from $109

A guided River Cam punt in Cambridge with blankets and umbrellas, passing King’s Chapel, the Wren Library, Clare Gardens, and the Bridge of Sighs.

“Phoebe was an excellent guide - extremely knowledgeable and funny. Really enjoyed the experience.”

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Cambridge University: Guided Punting Tour on the River Cam - Where the tour starts: Scudamore’s Mill Lane and what to do first
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Cambridge University: Guided Punting Tour on the River Cam

Cambridge University Colleges Guided Punting Tour - Darwin College Islands to the First Bridge: Early Sights That Set the Tone
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Cambridge University Colleges Guided Punting Tour

12.Cambridge University Colleges Guided Punting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 220 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $41

A small-group 45-minute guided punt on the River Cam, with college sights, history stories, cushions and blankets, and plenty of photo moments.

“It’s was an amazing experience being first time visitor. David was amazing captain explained facts very nicely and was friendly.”

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Cambridge: Chauffeured Punting Tour - Passing Cambridge Colleges: What to Watch as the Names Roll By
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Cambridge: Chauffeured Punting Tour

13.Chauffeured Punting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 123 reviews · 50 min · from $33

Glide the River Cam in Cambridge with a guide, passing colleges and sights like the Bridge of Sighs and King’s College Chapel in 50 minutes.

“My three daughters (for a "big" birthday of one of them) and I had a punting trip with Callum of Let's Go Punting on 4 October. We all very much enjoyed it and Callum was excellent - friendly, considerate and very informative, he told us so much about Cambridge and it's various colleges, the well-known people who had studied there and the landmarks that we passed. Thank you, Callum.”

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