The famous Cambridge colleges of Cambridge University are world renowned. Surely the best way to see them is to take a relaxing punt ride with an experienced local guide? A 45 minute round trip takes in the stretch of river from Jesus Green to Silver Street and back again, around 1.5 miles total distance. Along the way are some of Cambridge's most famous sights, including but not limited to King's College Chapel, The Wren Library at Trinity college, the Mathematical Bridge at Queens in addition to numerous university landmarks.
What many visitors to Cambridge are unaware of is the fact that punting along the river is not just the best way but also, practically the only way to get a good view of all of these famous Cambridge colleges. There is no tow path along the banks and because the land is all privately owned by the colleges, you cannot follow the course of the river through the city centre on foot.
Visitors are required to pay an admission fee if they wish to visit the grounds of any Cambridge college. Should you visit all of the colleges that you would see on a Cambridge punt tour it could come to a hefty fee by the end of your visit! Depending on the time of year you are visiting Cambridge you might also be disappointed to find the colleges closed to visitors because of exams or other events. You never get this problem if you are punting in Cambridge!
Contrary to popular belief, the large Cambridge punting companies are not the only option when it comes to taking a guided punt tour of Cambridge. I like to think the situation is analogous to dining out. Many prefer to choose a small restaurant with local specialities over a fast food chain.
Cambridge River Tour is a small independent business established in 2005 by two experienced punt chauffeurs with many years experience working on the river Cam.
They started out specialising in running punt tours on the traditional six person punts but now cater for groups of any size.
Experienced chauffeurs provide a high quality, bespoke and above all personal service.
Whether you are a one time or a regular visitor, punting in Cambridge is something that everyone should do at least once in their life times. Make sure you remember your trip for all the right reasons.
They are able to service the needs of groups from the smallest up to the very largest. Regardless of whether you are visiting alone, organising a hen party, have a large tour group who are visiting or are just planning a day out with a few friends and want to enjoy Cambridge punting.
From humble beginnings operating a couple of 5 seater punts they have built on their years of experience to offer tours on the more spacious 12 seater punts.
What many visitors to Cambridge are unaware of is the fact that punting along the river is not just the best way but also, practically the only way to get a good view of all of these famous Cambridge colleges. There is no tow path along the banks and because the land is all privately owned by the colleges, you cannot follow the course of the river through the city centre on foot.
Visitors are required to pay an admission fee if they wish to visit the grounds of any Cambridge college. Should you visit all of the colleges that you would see on a Cambridge punt tour it could come to a hefty fee by the end of your visit! Depending on the time of year you are visiting Cambridge you might also be disappointed to find the colleges closed to visitors because of exams or other events. You never get this problem if you are punting in Cambridge!
Contrary to popular belief, the large Cambridge punting companies are not the only option when it comes to taking a guided punt tour of Cambridge. I like to think the situation is analogous to dining out. Many prefer to choose a small restaurant with local specialities over a fast food chain.
Cambridge River Tour is a small independent business established in 2005 by two experienced punt chauffeurs with many years experience working on the river Cam.
They started out specialising in running punt tours on the traditional six person punts but now cater for groups of any size.
Experienced chauffeurs provide a high quality, bespoke and above all personal service.
Whether you are a one time or a regular visitor, punting in Cambridge is something that everyone should do at least once in their life times. Make sure you remember your trip for all the right reasons.
They are able to service the needs of groups from the smallest up to the very largest. Regardless of whether you are visiting alone, organising a hen party, have a large tour group who are visiting or are just planning a day out with a few friends and want to enjoy Cambridge punting.
From humble beginnings operating a couple of 5 seater punts they have built on their years of experience to offer tours on the more spacious 12 seater punts.
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