Distanced | Cambridge University Punting Tour led by University Students

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Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Distanced | Cambridge University Punting Tour led by University Students

From $32.17 / person

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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more

Safety measures

50 minutes (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Take to the water for a quintessential Cambridge experience on this punting tour. Step aboard a traditional punt and drift downstream on the Cam River, past the famous college ‘Backs’. Glide beneath the Mathematical Bridge and Bridge of Sighs; admire views of landmarks like the King's College Chapel and Trinity Hall; and listen as your guide unveils fascinating facts about the legendary university city. You can even have a go at ‘driving’ the punt yourself!

Punting tour in Cambridge
Glide down the Cam River on a traditional punt
Cruise past landmarks like King’s College, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Mathematical Bridge
Have a go at pushing and steering the punt
Choice of several departures throughout the day
Ideal introduction to Cambridge for first-time visitors

Additional Details

Duration: 50 minutes

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What's Included

Local student-guide

Live commentary on board

Cushions and blankets for your comfort

See 9 famous colleges and 8 famous bridges

Free punt lesson if requested on the tour

Gratuities

Departure & Return

Departure PointGranta Moorings , 14 Newnham Rd, Cambridge CB3 9EX, UK

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Return DetailsThis activity will end right where it started.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Cambridge Alumni Tours - Pandemic Health and Safety Policy Your health is our top priority, and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity. Stringent Cleaning - We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each tour, and hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests at our starting points. Social Distancing – We have reduced maximum capacity of our tours. Guests will stay at a safe distance during all points of our walking tour and guests will be seated further apart on our punting tours. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE and sanitise between each tour. Wellness Checks - Employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour. Please refer to our cancellation terms.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
OPERATED BY Cambridge Alumni Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on sanitization during Distanced | Cambridge University Punting Tour led by University Students?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

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What is the social distancing policy during Distanced | Cambridge University Punting Tour led by University Students?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Distanced | Cambridge University Punting Tour led by University Students?

A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

Guides required to regularly wash hands

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Helen_W

, Oct 2021

Arrived at Granta punting to find no one there, called the number provided on ticket and a man said you should’ve been contacted by them as it’s been cancelled. No email or call to say been cancelled so complete wasted journey. Luckily we went to another punting company. Full refund is pending.

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Response from Host , Oct 2021

Dear Helen, Thank you for your review. We sent an email out to let you know that our meeting point had changed on the day but it appears that it didn't come through in time, for which you have our sincerest apologies. We have processed your full refund for the tour and hope you give us another chance in the future. Best wishes, Cambridge Alumni Tours

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Fantastic experience.

Jagjit_D

, Aug 2021

A must have experience when you visit Cambridge. The guide was fun, and very knowledgable about the Cambridge colleges, bridges and their history.

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worth every penny

kevin_r

, Aug 2021

Easy place to find and well organised. Guide very informative and best place to see college buildings from. thank you to our guide Murdo .

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Nice complement to the walking tour

Family4

, Aug 2021

Sitting in the boat was surprisingly comfortable. Our guide Guy, Cambridge native but a student at Oxford, was friendly and shared personal and other anecdotes as well as historical tidbits about the bridges and the colleges. Some information was new, some was the same and some differed from what we heard in the walking tour the day before but we weren't writing a history book so weren't bothered.

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Amazing

Anto

, Jun 2021

Amazing experience, safe and funny. Very interesting. Beautiful sightseeings and confortable boat. Thanks!

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Excellent Punting Experience

Jade_Australian

, Jun 2021

This was such an amazing activity. The crew were fantastic, very patient abs were super helpful. The tour was amazing, so relaxing and fun. I’m a plus sized gal and I was very worried about how my weight could tip the boat, but they were so reassuring and understanding. They all made me feel so comfortable. Very organised and well worth the tour. Would 100% recommend and would love to book again!

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Relaxing and informative

Simon_B

, Jun 2021

Barney did a great job on his first day! Facts were presented with enthusiasm and was very engaging throughout.

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Amazing experience. The captain of the...

Anjum D

, Oct 2017

Amazing experience. The captain of the boat was absolutely awesome.

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Poorly organized agent at the meeting...

Chris h

, Sep 2017

Poorly organized agent at the meeting point has to keep checking who's there has to just remember online booking guests long wait in open sun past scheduled departure. Having a knee injury I asked if I could get a head start walking to the river - No, I'll walk slowly. When we finally did move he took off like a jack rabbit and our group we didn't know each other got strung out in the holiday crowds as he disappeared from sight. The marshalling point was in a field covered with cow patties, in open sun, and once again tickets and party sizes were checked. We were the next to last punt to board from the eroded and steep river bank, and crammed like sardines. Our chauffeur was good, with interesting banter for the mostly disinterested passengers. Despite his skill, the Backs were like dodgems and he couldn't avoid hitting/ being hit by other boats. He helped rescue poles for other drivers, and the whole trip was chaotic. Being a very hot Bank Holiday weekend, and overrun with tourists, my fiancée second visit to England cut short our Cambridge visit after this experience. I recommend to the Alumni group choosing a better meeting point away from crowds, with seats and shade, issue a colour-coded voucher once guests have checked in the first time, and can someone build a better boarding area? simple boardwalk or pier would help. Maybe the Backs need capacity controls and/ or a one-way system - drive on the right or on the left, not dodgem style. Note to ladies: wear jeans dark colour, flat shoes, a wide-brimmed hat, and don't worry about the cow dung. Not suitable for the mobility challenged or other than skinny people.

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This was an awful experience. The river...

Joan B

, Aug 2017

This was an awful experience. The river was jammed with boats, many by novices flailing around. We were rammed twice, one time the boat skipping the top and hitting me. My son is 6'5 and I am 6'. Despite our size, we were squeezed onto a bench with another man and were cramping in pain half way through. Our guide spoke so softly when he wasn't flirting with the ladies at the front of the boat that we could not hear what little he shared in terms of the sights. It was truly a painful experience that I will never do again.

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