Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge's River Cam and The Backs
by Cambridge Punt Company
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How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£32Overview
This shared punting tour in Cambridge lasts about 45 minutes and follows the 1-mile stretch of the River Cam known as The Backs. You will ride in a boat with other customers and listen to a guide who explains the history of the colleges and bridges along the river. The guide points out Magdalene College and its oldest bridge, St. John's College with its riverside buildings and gardens, and the Bridge of Sighs while sharing its background. The tour continues past Trinity College's Wren Library, Clare College - the oldest riverside college - and King's College Chapel, where you get views of the chapel and learn about its story. You will also see Queens' College and the Mathematical Bridge, with the guide sharing details about their alumni and the wooden bridge's history. The boat passes Trinity College, known as the richest college, before floating along the full length of the River Cam, while the guide relates stories about this area called The Backs. The tour includes the historical narration but does not include tips. Boats depart on a fixed schedule and late arrivals will need to buy new tickets as boats will not wait. Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed on board but can be left at the desk, and assistance is available for boarding less able passengers.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Magdalene College
Pass by Magdalene College and see the oldest bridge in Cambridge.
St. John's College
View the riverside college buildings and gardens of St. John's College.
Bridge of Sighs
Pass under the Bridge of Sighs while the guide tells its history.
Wren Library
See the famous Trinity College Wren Library from the river.
Clare College
Pass Clare College, the oldest riverside college, and hear its history.
King's College Chapel
View King's College Chapel and learn about its history from the guide.
Queens' College
See Queens' College and hear about the Mathematical Bridge and its alumni.
Mathematical Bridge
View the wooden Mathematical Bridge and listen to its story.
Trinity College
Hear about Trinity College, known as the richest college.
The River Cam
Float along the entire 1-mile stretch of the River Cam with stories.
The Backs
View the college backs along the river throughout the tour.
Meeting point
OUR CORRECT ADDRESS: JESUS GREEN BOAT STATION THOMPSONS LANE CAMBRIDGE CB5 8AG
End point
OUR CORRECT ADDRESS: JESUS GREEN BOAT STATION THOMPSONS LANE CAMBRIDGE CB5 8AG
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge's River Cam and The Backs
by Cambridge Punt Company
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£32Overview
This shared punting tour in Cambridge lasts about 45 minutes and follows the 1-mile stretch of the River Cam known as The Backs. You will ride in a boat with other customers and listen to a guide who explains the history of the colleges and bridges along the river. The guide points out Magdalene College and its oldest bridge, St. John's College with its riverside buildings and gardens, and the Bridge of Sighs while sharing its background. The tour continues past Trinity College's Wren Library, Clare College - the oldest riverside college - and King's College Chapel, where you get views of the chapel and learn about its story. You will also see Queens' College and the Mathematical Bridge, with the guide sharing details about their alumni and the wooden bridge's history. The boat passes Trinity College, known as the richest college, before floating along the full length of the River Cam, while the guide relates stories about this area called The Backs. The tour includes the historical narration but does not include tips. Boats depart on a fixed schedule and late arrivals will need to buy new tickets as boats will not wait. Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed on board but can be left at the desk, and assistance is available for boarding less able passengers.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Magdalene College
Pass by Magdalene College and see the oldest bridge in Cambridge.
St. John's College
View the riverside college buildings and gardens of St. John's College.
Bridge of Sighs
Pass under the Bridge of Sighs while the guide tells its history.
Wren Library
See the famous Trinity College Wren Library from the river.
Clare College
Pass Clare College, the oldest riverside college, and hear its history.
King's College Chapel
View King's College Chapel and learn about its history from the guide.
Queens' College
See Queens' College and hear about the Mathematical Bridge and its alumni.
Mathematical Bridge
View the wooden Mathematical Bridge and listen to its story.
Trinity College
Hear about Trinity College, known as the richest college.
The River Cam
Float along the entire 1-mile stretch of the River Cam with stories.
The Backs
View the college backs along the river throughout the tour.
Meeting point
OUR CORRECT ADDRESS: JESUS GREEN BOAT STATION THOMPSONS LANE CAMBRIDGE CB5 8AG
End point
OUR CORRECT ADDRESS: JESUS GREEN BOAT STATION THOMPSONS LANE CAMBRIDGE CB5 8AG
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.