Cambridge College and Bridge Punting Tour

Enjoy a 45-minute private punting tour that showcases eight renowned Cambridge colleges, from Darwin to Magdalene, and highlights nine picturesque bridges such as the Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. Your experience includes a knowledgeable local guide.
Please note, while our walking tour is wheelchair/stroller accessible, our punting tours are not. However, customers can be accommodated with seat cushions. The punts are outfitted for poor weather, with umbrellas and blankets available to suit the conditions.

Meeting Point

Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station

Mill Ln, Cambridge CB2 1RS, UK

Meet our cashier at the meeting point who will get you booked on. Please arrive 5 minutes early.

What's included:

• Cushions and blankets for your comfort
• See 9 famous colleges and 8 famous bridges
• Local guide
• Live commentary on board

What to expect:

Duration: 45 minutes

Darwin College

Silver Street, Cambridge, CB3 9EU

Your student-guide will punt you past 8 famous colleges and 9 famous bridges on this 45 minute guided punting tour along the River Cam.
Gaze 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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King's College

King's Parade, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1ST

Admire the stunning Gothic architecture of one of the most famous colleges in the University of Cambridge.

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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

31 Trinity Street, , Cambridge, CB2 1TB

Learn about the history of the college where Stephen Hawking completed his PhD, all while relaxing as your chauffeur punts you expertly 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!

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