UNITED KINGDOM · CAMBRIDGE & PUNTING ON THE CAM
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Here are the 15 best cambridge college & punting tours, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason, but read past it: the second or third often fits a tighter day better.
Graduate-led Cambridge walk with key colleges, the Corpus Clock, Cavendish spots, and an optional King’s College Chapel upgrade.
“Excellent young female graduate student guide. Explored most of the campus and ended the tour with a visit inside beautiful King's college.”
A 2-hour Cambridge University walking tour that focuses on colleges and culminates at King’s College Chapel, with optional chapel entry.
“Mark was an exceptional guide, bringing history to life with his engaging stories and deep knowledge!Mark is the best!”
Cambridge punt tour on the River Cam with Scudamores. 45 minutes of college sights, live commentary, small groups, flexible times.
“We went on the punting tour on a cold but beautifully sunny February. It was wonderful to see and hear all about the beautiful buildings and from the calm of a punt. The guide was excellent. I would definitely recommend it”
Guided River Cam punting in Cambridge. See university colleges, hear student-life stories, and relax with blankets and cushions. 45 minutes.
“We throughly enjoyed the activity. It was comfortable. The guide was well versed in not only Cambridge’s History but also in worlds history. 10/10 would recommend”
Cambridge on foot with a student guide, top colleges and labs, plus optional King’s Chapel entry with fan vaults and stained glass.
“Eleanor, our guide. was well informed and highly personable. She used her own experience as a student to explain fascinating details of life here. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and informative tour.”
Alumni-led Cambridge walking tour from King’s College, with optional King’s College Chapel and science stops like Cavendish Lab.
“Annie was very competent and knowledgable. My sister and I enjoyed the insider's perspective on the university and Cambridge as a whole.”
45-minute shared River Cam punt tour in Cambridge. College and bridge stories, guided in English from Jesus Green Boat Station.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A great way to see Cambridge. Relaxing on the river with beautiful views of the colleges and bridges. The guide shared just the right amount of history and fun stories. Peaceful, scenic, and well worth it, the tour guide was lovely.”
Alumni-led Cambridge walk plus River Cam punting, with an optional King’s College Chapel entry upgrade for a smart first-timer day.
“Elliott was our guide and he was amazing. You see so many amazing buildings and learn the history of the University as well as little anecdote about ghosts and student stunts. It WAS alot of walking so wear proper shoes.”
Shared punt on the River Cam in Cambridge, England. Small group, guide-driven tour past Trinity, King’s, and Mathematical Bridge.
“We were very lucky as the weather was perfect for this activity! Our chauffeur Callum was funny and it was nice to have a fun fact tour. Nice 45 minute ride up and down the river. Glad we did this.”
24-hour hop-on hop-off bus in Cambridge with 18 stops, open-deck views, audio in 9 languages, and WWII memorial access.
“Very informative. The day was hot though and the bus was stifling. Recommend top at the back in future!”
A 50-minute Cambridge shared punt with guide, from Jesus Green to the university bridges, including Bridge of Sighs and King’s Chapel views.
“Our guide, Jack was really knowledgeable and kept us pretty entertained throughout the tour. It was a really fun and interesting tour.”
Alumni-led walk past Cambridge colleges and a chauffeured punt on the River Cam, with optional King’s Chapel upgrade.
“Both the walking and the punting was great Cambridge Phd student Linsey told us a lot on the walking tour, both the hard facts and the fun facts. Charlie did the Punting with us, great efforts on that super windy day.”
Creepy Cambridge ghost walk through college lanes and historic squares, with funny guides, spooky tales, and a practical 90-minute route.
“My 10 yo son and I really enjoyed this tour. We walked around and saw many things that you wouldn’t see otherwise. Out tour guide Peter told us a lot of ghost stories and trivia about the town, he showed us details that you wouldn’t notice just walking around. I would really recommend this tour to families with young children. Peter was friendly and engaging and asked Jack a lot of questions about history and literature, and my son was really proud to be able to answer many of them!”
Private chauffeured punting on the River Cam, seeing King’s College, Senate House, Queens College, Mathematical Bridge, and more.
“We have Will B. as our punter, who made the trip more worthy and interesting. He’s very knowledgeable and willing to share any info about Cambridge with us! It was definitely a enjoyable ride.”
Cambridge shared punting tour from Jesus Green Moorings. 50 minutes, up to 12 people, nine bridges, College Backs history.
“Adam was so lovely - answering all my (many) questions and didn’t punt us into a wall or a bridge ! Early morning sunshine meant the trip along the river was perfect”
