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Shared Punt Tour: Guided Experience on College Backs of Cambridge for Small Groups
4.9
445 Ratings
Cambridgeshire
Experience the beauty of the College Backs of Cambridge on a shared punt tour. Purchase tickets for up to 3 or 6 people and enjoy a guided tour while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Duration:
50 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Magdalene College - Customers will pass both Magdalene College and Quayside, learning about its history. Customers will also travel under Magdalene Bridge.
- 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 both Trinity and Trinity Hall College, seeing the Wren and the Jerwood Libraries. Customers will also pass 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, as well as traveling under Clare Bridge.
- King’s College - Customers will pass the world famous King’s College Chapel and travel under King’s Bridge.
- Queens’ College - Customers will pass and learn about the College, and the Queen’s who were its founders, as well as passing under the famous Mathematical 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
- Guided Tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Tickets for a shared tour at the College Backs of Cambridge, which can accommodate groups of 3 or 6 patrons, can be purchased. Either an entire row, for groups of up to 3, or an entire section, for groups up to 6, can be enjoyed on a guided punt tour. These ticket arrangements abide by government-issued social distancing rules. Please make certain to prearrange your booking time with us to circumvent extensive wait times.
Location
Lets Go Punting Cambridge
Thompsons Lane
On the corner of Jesus Green, near the tennis courts and La Mimosa Restaurant
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(445 Ratings)
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Evg2012
Jul 31, 2024
Great punting trip - Booked a shared punting trip via the website, which was very easy and had clear instructions on what to do when our booked time came. Was reasonably priced compared with others. Our guide Will was great, very knowledgeable and fun and it was a really pleasant way to see Cambridge from the river. Definitely recommend (was getting busy as we arrived back just after 12 so watch out for river traffic in the afternoon!)
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Julieteflynn
Jul 31, 2024
Incredible views, chilled experience - Great views and very chilled. Booked via YHA where we were staying and all very straightforward with clear instructions. Much nicer than dealing with all the sales people who hustle at the waterside. Went in the morning and whilst it was busy it looked more calm than later in the day when we walked past. Pleasant chauffeur, not loads of commentary but that was fine with us. The highlight of our day
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617davidgr
Jul 29, 2024
Punting with Arun - We enjoyed our shared punting trip with Arun. Informative with quite a few laughs included. Altogether very worthwhile.
Punting standards do vary - that was our observation anyway - hence it pays to book with an established company.
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D2971pipeterb
Jul 28, 2024
Excellent guide Arthur - Our tour guide Arthur was excellent, very knowledgeable and told historical often funny stories during our 1 hour trip.
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Dawnmsb
Jul 28, 2024
fun experience! Thanks Arthur - Our guide Arthur was very knowledgeable, made us feel relaxed. The sights were beautiful on a sunny day & lovely to learn a bit of history along the way.
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471beverlyh
Jul 17, 2024
A different view and pace to see cambridge - A treat for daughter as she has never been before, nice to do something different and view cambridge from a different perspective. Booking was easy, text service for boarding worked well, staff helpful, Daniel was the right mix of informative and fun but also kept us safe from self punters! Would do it again!
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Kiwigav
Jul 16, 2024
A must do - We were fortunate enough to get Edward as our punter. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and was very adept at steering the punt through some heavy traffic. We learned so much about the various colleges and surroundings that we probably would have missed. I highly recommend this company and you might just strike it lucky and get Edward.
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Karenf928
Jun 26, 2024
Would recommend - We loved this. Lots of historical info given and really well organised. Well priced compared to others we saw. Friendly approachable staff.
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Kajal_h
Jun 24, 2024
Excellent - Great experience and the guide was really good too.
I will definitely go back but this time get a private one
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Benjaminnw1665cl
Jun 23, 2024
Great Shared Punt Tour - We really enjoyed our punt tour on the Cam. Sam was our guide, and he was a great punting chauffeur. He was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor, so we learned a lot about Cambridge and had a fun time in the process. If you're wanting to go punting on the Cam, I strongly recommend you go with Let's Go Punting--they do a fantastic job!
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