Discover the history and beauty of Cambridge with this fascinating walking and punting tour. Explore famous university colleges, historic streets and iconic landmarks on a 90-minute guided walk before enjoying a relaxing 50-minute punt along the River Cam, complete with captivating stories and picturesque views.
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About the Experience
Experience Days Tours: Discover eight centuries of fascinating university history with this guided walking and punting tour of Cambridge. Combining historic landmarks, captivating stories and beautiful views, it’s a fantastic way to experience one of Britain’s most iconic university cities.
Your tour begins outside King’s College, where you will meet your guide before setting off on a 90-minute walk through Cambridge’s cobbled streets and historic college quads. Along the way, you will discover impressive examples of Anglo-Saxon, Gothic and Neoclassical architecture, see the rooms where Sir Isaac Newton developed his theory of gravity, and visit the pub where Crick and Watson announced their discovery of DNA’s double helix structure. You will also visit several of the university’s most prestigious colleges, with the opportunity to step inside two of them.
After exploring the city on foot, you will head to the River Cam for a relaxing 50-minute punting tour. Glide past eight renowned university colleges and beneath nine picturesque bridges while taking in the peaceful scenery of ‘The Backs’. Along the way, you will hear entertaining tales of famous academics, mischievous students and colourful characters from Cambridge’s past.
Perfect for history lovers, sightseeing enthusiasts and anyone visiting Cambridge, this walking and punting tour offers a memorable way to discover the city. It also makes a fantastic experience gift for birthdays, Christmas or other special occasions.
Requirements
Minimum age: 13
Adult tickets can be purchased separately
Guest Info
The historic Cambridge punting and walking tour runs daily throughout the year, subject to availability.
Your punting voucher is an open ticket. You can depart any time on the hour during these dates:
April to September: 11:00 – 17:00
October to March: 11:00 – 15:00
Participants: The Historic Cambridge Punting and Walking Tour is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: 11
Spectators Allowed on Site: No
Boats vary in size, with a maximum of 12 in the larger boats.
Duration
Experience Duration: 2:20
Time Spent at Venue: 2:50
The Walking Tour has a duration of 90 minutes and the Punting tour has a total duration of 45 minutes.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 13 years
Equipment & Clothing
Please dress appropriately for the weather, with sensible shoes.
Weather
If the weather is particularly bad the tour may be rescheduled for another date.
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
