Britain · PUNTING TOURS
The 5 best punting tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend about 45 minutes on a shared punt through Cambridge’s College Backs. A guide poles you past Queens’ College, the Mathematical Bridge, King’s College Chapel, and St. John’s covered bridge while sharing college stories. Morning departures are wise for a calmer ride, and the boats operate in most weather.
“Thoroughly enjoyable - could have stayed on the water longer. Our tour guide was informative and amusing.”
Cruise the full college stretch of Cambridge’s River Cam for 45 minutes with an English-speaking punter. Expect seven historic colleges, university traditions, stories about Isaac Newton and Prince Charles, and comfortable seats with cushions and blankets. Guides such as Claudius, Andy, Archie, and Peter are known for mixing facts with humor. Private groups are available.
“Excellent value for money and we had a funny, engaging guide with loads of knowledge and stories who built great rapport with everyone on the boat.”
Join a shared 45-minute punt from Jesus Green for a calm trip along Cambridge’s historic Backs. Your guide handles the pole while sharing stories about Trinity, St. John’s, King’s College Chapel, famous alumni, bridges, and student pranks. Boats hold up to 12 people, and guides such as Matteo, Josh, Isa, and Eamon are known for friendly, lively commentary.
“We had a great time on this trip! I highly recommend this as the first activity you do when you arrive as it helps orient how the city is laid out and it gives spectacular views!”
Walk Cambridge with a current student or graduate, then punt past eight colleges and nine bridges on the River Cam. You’ll see the Corpus Clock, Eagle pub, Cavendish site, Trinity, St John’s, and King’s College. Add the self-guided chapel visit when booking, since it cannot be added during the tour.
“Niamh was great! Good overview of the history of Cambridge University and at a good pace. Fun to see Trinity College where Newton studied, the Cavendish Lab building (home of more than 30 Nobel laureates), and the fen that changed the course of Darwin’s life. Of course all that other royal history is pretty cool, too!”
Walk Cambridge with a current student or graduate, passing famous colleges, the Cavendish Laboratory, and The Eagle pub. Add King's College Chapel, then glide past eight colleges and nine bridges on a 45-minute chauffeured punt. Guides such as Sophie, Francesco, and Ari bring student life, folklore, and practical insight to the tour.
“We had a great time our walking tour and punting tour!”
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