Cambridge: University Walking Tour and Punting Cruise Private Punting & Walking Tour
ID: GYG146070-O-685099
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of Cambridge on a combined 90-minute walking tour and 50-minute punting cruise along the River Cam. See the highlights of the city and learn about its fascinating history.
A Cambridge University graduate guide will take you on an enthralling journey through time as you recount the colorful story of Cambridge and its famous university. Receive a wonderful insight into student life.
On this walking tour you will see where famous alumni studied including Prince Charles, Sir Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking, visit famous chapels and libraries, listen to anecdotes and see where the structure of D.N.A was discovered all while taking in views of famous architecture with over 800 years of history.
The tour will cover sights such as Trinity Hall College, Trinity College, Corpus Christi College, Pembroke College, Queens’ College, King’s College, Clare College, The Senate House, Gonville and Caius College, St Catherine’s College, Great St Mary’s Church, The Eagle Pub, Corpus Christi college, The Round Church and much more.
Your punting tour will begin 30 minutes after your walking tour and will include an experienced local guide who will explain the famous history of 8 colleges and 9 bridges along the River Cam. You are welcome to bring refreshments on board and will be welcomed to a free punting lesson during your tour.
Highlights
- Learn about Cambridge from a Cambridge University graduate guide
- Enjoy a student guided punting tour
- Discover famous sites in Cambridge and take a journey through time
- Look inside famous colleges like King's College and Pembroke College
- Marvel at the vaulted ceiling of King's College Chapel
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pembroke College and Trinity College entry is dependent on availability on the day
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Departure Point for your Walking Tour:
The starting point for your walking tour is the entrance of King’s College on King’s Parade and your guide will be wearing a royal blue uniform ie a royal blue jacket, cap, beanie, or polo shirt. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
Departure Point for your Punting Tour:
The meeting point for your punting tour is Cambridge Punt Company, Jesus Green, Cambridge CB5 8AG. Meet our cashier at the meeting point who will get you booked on. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
