Cambridge University Private Walking and Punting Tour

This combined package has it all. This tour gives you a unique chance to see Cambridge both on foot and from the water, all in one visit. Enjoy a complete Cambridge experience by combining our 90-minute student- or graduate-led college walking tour with a 45-minute chauffeured punting trip—a great way to take in the city’s history and charm.
The tour takes place outdoors. If you choose when booking, after the walking tour finishes, you can add a self-guided visit to one of Cambridge’s most historic and beautiful chapels: King's College Chapel.

Then, without needing to arrange anything extra, you’ll board a traditional punt and glide along the peaceful River Cam. Passing the famous college backs, the Bridge of Sighs, and the college riverfronts, you’ll see parts of Cambridge that most visitors dream of, when coming here.

It’s a perfect way to enjoy both Cambridge’s rich academic heritage and its tranquil riverside scenery—all in one experience.

Meeting Point

Cambridge Alumni Tours

King’s College, King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ, UK

Please meet outside the main entrance to King’s College, on King’s Parade. Your guide will be wearing an item of royal blue clothing—such as a jacket, scarf, cap, beanie, or polo shirt—with the heraldic symbol of Alumni Tours on it.

What's included:

• Cambridge University Student or Graduate Guide
• Enter King's College Chapel (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
• Exceptional access to college gardens (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
• Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
• Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
• Learn about Cambridge history and anecdotes
• Enjoy a chauffeured punting tour along the River Cam

Not included:

• Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
• Refreshments

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours, 45 minutes and 3 hours, 45 minutes

Cambridge Alumni Tours

King’s College, King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ, UK

Meet your Alumni Guide outside King's College, on King's Parade. Your guide will be wearing an item of royal blue clothing—such as a jacket, scarf, cap, beanie, or polo shirt—with the heraldic symbol of Alumni Tours on it.

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Corpus Clock

58 Trumpington St, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, CB2 1RH

Learn about the fascinating story behind the design of this famous clock, noticing the details than an uninformed observer could easily miss!

5 minutes

Eagle

Bene't St, Cambridge CB2 3QN, UK

Visit The Eagle pub—where history lives in every corner, from WWII airmen to the scientists of the nearby Cavendish Laboratory. With over 400 years of history, this pub holds countless remarkable stories.

10 minutes

Old dsCavendish Laboratory

Free School Ln, Cambridge CB2 3RF, UK

Discover the place that put Cambridge on the map of the scientific world—a place that changed the history of science and the history of humanity as well.

10 minutes

Corpus Christi College

Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RH, UK

Listen to your student-guide describe the (somewhat dark!) history of Corpus Christi College, and feel free to ask any questions about the College or student life

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Queens' College

Silver Street, , Cambridge, CB3 9ES

Hear about the reason why this is Queens' College rather than Queen's, and discover the myths that abound about the nearby Mathematical Bridge

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Backs

Queen's Rd, Cambridge CB3 9AH, UK

Walk along by the famous College Backs while you learn about the history of King's College and how it is related to three different King Henrys.

10 minutes

Trinity College

31 Trinity Street, , Cambridge, CB2 1TB

Home of some of the most famous Alumni, hear a student's take on the rivalry between Trinity and St John's!

10 minutes

St. John's College

St. John's St., Cambridge, CB2 1TP

Admire the magnificent profile of St John's College, known for its grand architecture and notable alumni.
A perfect blend of history and beauty along the River Cam.

10 minutes

Senate House

Senate House Hill, Cambridge, CB2 1TS

Get a student's perspective on the practice of the public announcement of grades, and get a glimpse into the particular traditions of the University of Cambridge while you hear about the graduation ceremony.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

King's College Chapel

King's Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1ST

##IMPORTANT: this option must be selected as an upgrade of the walking tour ticket. Please, make sure that you select it.
The visit of the chapel is self-guided at the end of the 90 minutes walking tour, and it is not supervised by our official guide. The duration of the visit is a basic approximation, but you can leave the chapel when you prefer.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station

Mill Ln, Cambridge CB2 1RS, UK

After experiencing the above (and more!) on the walking tour, take a short break before heading to Scudamore's Mill Lane punting station. Your punting tour will begin 2 hours after the start of the walking tour if you have not purchased access to King's College Chapel, or 3 hours after the start if you have purchased access to the Chapel.

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Darwin College

Silver Street, Cambridge, CB3 9EU

Following the walking tour, you will be punted along the River Cam past 8 colleges and 9 bridges while your local student-guide explains famous Cambridge history and anecdotes about each landmark. Start your tour by gazing upon the Georgian and Victorian architecture of the college with strong connections to the family of Charles Darwin, one of the most famous alumni of the University of Cambridge, while hearing your guide relay some of the fascinating history of the college, university and city.

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Mathematical Bridge

Queens' College, Cambridge, CB3 9ET

Sit back and appreciate your excellent view of the bridge that somehow manages to get a graceful arch from a series of straight timbers!

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Gibbs' Building

Gibbs' Building, King's Ln, Cambridge CB2 1TL, UK

Admire the stunning Gothic architecture of King's College and its Neoclassical neighbour, the Gibbs Building — one of the most famous colleges in the University of Cambridge — from a new perspective.

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Clare College

Clare College Trinity Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TL

Listen to your guide describe the second-oldest surviving college of the University, which was one of the first to accept women as undergraduate students.

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Trinity College Bridge

Cambridge

Learn about the history of Cambridge’s most prestigious college, situated on one of the most beautiful bends of the River Cam, surrounded by some of the finest gardens in town—all while relaxing as your chauffeur expertly punts you along the river.

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Bridge of Sighs

St John's College, Cambridge, CB2 1TP

Relate to Queen Victoria as you look upon the bridge that was said to be one of her favourite spots in the city!

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Magdalene College

Magdalene Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AG

Complete your tour of the College Backs with Magdalene, known as one of the most traditional of the colleges. Make the most of these last few minutes to ask your knowledgeable guide any final questions to satisfy your curiosity! After this stop, the punt will return to the punt station you left from.

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