Cambridge Colleges Walking Tour & River Cam Punting

Explore Cambridge’s historic streets and college scenery on a walking and chauffeured punting tour with a Cambridge University-educated guide. Hear historical stories and live commentary along the way, with private and shared group options available. View the colleges from outside; college entry is not included.

Itinerary

1. Meet at King’s College Main Gate. Departure times are 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, and 21:00.
2. Walk past King’s College and King’s Parade.
3. See the Corpus Christi Clock as you pass by.
4. Pass The Eagle Pub.
5. Walk past the Old Cavendish Laboratory.
6. Continue past Corpus Christi College.
7. See Queens’ College and the Mathematical Bridge as you pass by.
8. Continue past The Backs.
9. Walk past Trinity College.
10. Pass St John’s College.
11. See Senate House, Gonville & Caius, and Great St Mary’s as you pass by.
12. Pass Scudamore’s Mill Lane Punting Station.
13. Enjoy views of the River Cam and The Backs during your punting experience.
14. See the Mathematical Bridge, Kitchen Bridge, and Bridge of Sighs as you glide past.
15. View King’s, Trinity, St John’s, and Magdalene Colleges from the water.
16. Finish at the last stop. Listed end times are 11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15, 16:15, 17:15, 18:15, 19:15, 20:15, 21:15, 22:15, and 23:15.

What's Included

• 90-minute guided walking tour
• 45-minute chauffeured punting tour
• Guiding in English or Chinese

Important details

• Ages 3+ only. Children aged 3–15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Shared-tour ticket ages: Child 3–12, Youth 13–17, Adult 18–64, and Senior 65+.
• The walking route involves considerable walking and stairs, with uneven surfaces or cobblestones on historic streets.
• Pets are allowed.
• Additional fees are not included in the listed price; amounts are not specified.
• The tour operates rain or shine. Routes may change depending on access, weather, or events.