Cambridge University: Guided Punting Tour on the River Cam
Who This Trip Suits
Forty-five minutes on a chauffeured punt from Scudamore’s Mill Lane station, past Darwin College, the Mathematical Bridge at Queens’, King’s College, Clare Bridge and Trinity’s Wren Library. Alumni Tours books the tour and a local chauffeur punts it; cushions, blankets and umbrellas are on board. It is rated 4.6 from 313 reviews, and it is the punting tour Google most often shows for “punting tour cambridge”.
Practical points from the listing: meet the cashier five minutes before your time at Scudamore’s Mill Lane Punting Station, Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RS; give a phone number that works in the UK; there are no stops, so use a restroom first. The tour goes ahead in all weather unless there is a safety risk. Tips are not included.
The price is from US$40 a person (checked October 2026), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The same company’s walk and punt tour adds a graduate-guided walk through the colleges.
About This Experience
Experience the charm of the most famous Cambridge colleges and the Arcadian beauty of the River Cam, gliding along one of England's most idyllic water routes, which has inspired poets like William Wordsworth and Xu Zhimo
Highlights
- See eight famous Cambridge colleges and bridges
- Sit back and relax while you enjoy a chauffeured punting tour
- Learn more about Cambridge's history
- Bring your own food or refreshments on board
- Receive umbrellas or blankets according to the weather
What's Included
- ✓ Boat
- ✓ Chauffeur
- ✓ Cushions, blankets, and umbrellas
Not Included
- Tips
- Food and drinks
Good to Know
- Important: Ensure your contact information is up-to-date and functional within the UK
- The tour does not include scheduled stops. Ensure you use the restroom before your tour
- This tour will go ahead in all weather conditions, except in the event of a safety risk. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing
- Wheelchair users are welcome providing they can communicate how best to assist them while boarding, or are with a carer who can. Wheelchairs will be left at the station and collected after the tour ends
- If you are unable to attend the tour due to reasons beyond the company's control, such as train cancellations, you will not be entitled to reimbursement or rebooking
- Follow the punters' instructions and local safety rules. Let your punter know if you feel unwell
