Punts and Colleges: The 15 Best Cambridge Tours

1.Cambridge University Walking Tour by Alumni™ Kings College Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,336 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33Our pick

Explore Cambridge with a graduate guide, from the Corpus Clock and Eagle pub to King’s College Chapel, with practical tips on value and timing.

“We got stuck on a bus and ran late the company where fantastic and moved us a hour. Unfortunately it rained all day but our tour girl sellive ( not sure if spelling is right)was amazing she was full of knowledge and had a great smile I felt like we where not rushed along and she had the time of day for all questions. Thank you for the tour.”

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2.Cambridge University With Alumni: Optional Kings College Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,987 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk Cambridge with a student or alumni guide, visit King’s College Chapel, and hear lively stories about Newton, Darwin, Hawking, and more.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour around Cambridge, with a most gifted, kind, and hugely knowledgeable guide named Anna! Herself a graduate of the University of Cambridge, she was very clear and made sure we all got the most from the tour and answered questions easily. A very well-worthwhile tour indeed, we learned a lot and in a good-natured way and it was just the right length. Be sure to book in advance - very highly recommended!”

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3.Punting Tour in Cambridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,690 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Glide past Cambridge’s College Backs, Mathematical Bridge, King’s Chapel, and St. John’s Bridge with live commentary on a 45-minute punt ride.

“It was very good. during this 45-min period you can find out some interesting facts about the colleges, look at them and relax.”

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4.Guided River Cam Punting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,469 reviews · 45 min

Review of Cambridge’s 45-minute guided River Cam punting tour, with college views, lively guides, blankets, practical tips, and value advice.

“Brilliant guide, so calm and tranquil. Awesome views. The addition of a blanket much appreciated !”

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5.University Alumni Tour with Kings College Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,282 reviews · 1.5 - 10 hours · from $33

Explore Cambridge with a student guide, see its famous colleges and Mathematical Bridge, and add King's College Chapel for vaulted ceilings and art.

“Absolutely fabulous experience from start to end. Literally the best walking tour I have ever been on. Our guide was Mark - he was brilliant, knowledgeable, humorous and kept every person in the group engaged. His passion and enthusiasm came through - and he made history come alive for us all.”

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6.Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/ King’s College Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,177 reviews · from $26

Explore Cambridge with a student or graduate guide, see famous colleges and the Cavendish Laboratory, and add King's College Chapel.

“Alanna had been absolutely amazing. She provided very detailed information on quite a few universities, their origin on they were founded and by whom, interesting anecdotes etc. Overall she did an excellent job and always wore a smile, this tour is highly recommended to anyone.”

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7.Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 787 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Review of Cambridge’s 45-minute shared punting tour, with college views, bridge stories, guide tips, pricing, weather advice, and booking details.

“You get a glimpse of knowledge on the different sights you pass. Lots of bridges and history, beautiful views deffo worth it.”

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8.Cambridge Walking & Punting Tour by Alumni™ King’s College Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 698 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Tour Cambridge on foot with a student guide, visit King’s College Chapel, then punt past eight colleges and nine bridges.

“Cambridge was such a magical city. The tour of the university was better than one can imagine. An amazing place of education and history.”

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9.Shared Punt Tour – Cambridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 540 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.)

Glide along Cambridge’s River Cam past famous colleges, bridges, and chapels on a small-group punt tour led by an entertaining guide.

“Very enjoyable hour spent on the river with knowledgeable guide. Well run trip with customer safety paramount Give it a go”

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10.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 520 reviews · 1 day · from $22

See Cambridge’s colleges, museums, Botanic Garden, River Cam, and American Cemetery on a flexible 18-stop open-top bus tour.

“Very informative. The day was hot though and the bus was stifling. Recommend top at the back in future!”

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11.Shared Punting Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 427 reviews · 50 min · from $26

Glide along Cambridge’s River Cam past famous colleges and bridges on a 50-minute guided punt with stories, views, blankets, and great value.

“It was a very picturesque ride totally worth its money. The highlight was Max, a great guide, very easy-going, fun but also very knowledgable that gave us a lot of interesting info and made the whole experience much better!”

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12.Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour w/Kings College

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 418 reviews · from $82

Explore Cambridge with a student guide, King's College Chapel, and a chauffeured punt along the River Cam in one thoughtful tour.

“Thanks to our guide Kristy Thomas who was amazing on this tour! Learnt so much thank you 😊”

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13.Creepy Cambridge – Cambridge’s Most Entertaining Ghost Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Explore Cambridge after dark on a lively ghost walk featuring Oliver Cromwell, Lord Byron, haunted colleges, and old city legends.

“Joining as a solo traveler gave me some difficulties, because you can only book after others have already booked. Though understandable (they want to make sure there are enough people joining to make it worth their while), this was a bit frustrating too. The tour itself was very much fun. Our guide Cid was friendly, enthousiastic and knowledgeable. After learning Cambridge has a ghost on practically every street corner, it was also 'fun' walking back to the hotel in the dark alone;).”

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14.Private Cambridge Punting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.)

Review of a private Cambridge punting tour with a chauffeur, college views, Kings College Chapel, the Mathematical Bridge, and Bridge of Sighs.

“Very enjoyable, fun (Ben F, allowed each of my grandchildren a turn at punting) Lots of interesting info on Cambridge, colleges, ex students, architecture! Would do it again”

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15.Shared Punting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 330 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Review of Cambridge’s shared 50-minute punting tour, with College Backs views, nine bridges, guide tips, pricing, access, and booking advice.

“Didn’t get to experience Punting booked through Viator because this is closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’s this entire season!! After spending $127.55 on the train to get us both here, we were shocked it was no operational!!!”

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