• Two-in-one experience: A 90 minute guided walking tour plus a 50 minute punting trip on the River Cam.
• Punting tour: 50 minutes round trip. Boat capacity up to 12 guests.
• Walking tour: 90 minutes. Maximum 19 participants per group for better interaction.
• Route: The walking tour is a guided tour through central Cambridge. The punting tour is a round trip.
• Multilingual audio guide: Live English commentary by your punter with an optional Mandarin or Cantonese digital guide via our Cambridge & Oxford audio guide.
• Comfort and convenience: Cushions and blankets provided.
• Online booking advantage: Reserve ahead, select your preferred departure time, skip queues, and receive instant booking confirmation.
• Cultural immersion: Learn how students live and study in this historic city where Cambridge history and modern intellect come together.
The walking tour covers external college views only. No entry tickets included.
Meeting points (maps & directions): see visitor information
Walking tours depart from Great St Mary’s Church (The University Church), Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PQ.
Punting tours depart from Granta Moorings Company, 14 Newnham Road, Cambridge CB3 9EX.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for each check in point.
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Experience Cambridge by land and river with our shared walking and punting tour package. Start with a 90 minute student led walking tour departing from Great St Mary’s (meeting point). Your guide brings Cambridge University to life with historical facts, college traditions, and the stories behind the city’s most famous streets and viewpoints.
After the walk, relax on a 50 minute chauffeured punting tour departing from Granta Moorings (meeting point). Your punter provides live English commentary as you glide along the River Cam and the College Backs, passing classic Cambridge sights linked to colleges such as Trinity College, St John’s, and Magdalene. This is traditional punting in Cambridge at its best, with stunning views and an unforgettable atmosphere. Optional Mandarin and Cantonese audio is available for a bilingual experience via our Chinese audio guide. If you prefer fully Mandarin commentary, see our Shared Punting Tour (Chinese Commentary).
Combining guided tours on foot with shared punting tours on the river gives you a complete and affordable way to visit Cambridge. You get the context of the city, the unique perspective from the water, and the chance to share the experience with other visitors. Book online to choose your preferred time and receive booking confirmation instantly. For practical details (arrival time, weather, luggage), read our Cambridge punting FAQs.
Experience Cambridge by land and river with our shared walking and punting tour package. Start with a 90 minute student led walking tour departing from Great St Mary’s (meeting point). Your guide brings Cambridge University to life with historical facts, college traditions, and the stories behind the city’s most famous streets and viewpoints.
After the walk, relax on a 50 minute chauffeured punting tour departing from Granta Moorings (meeting point). Your punter provides live English commentary as you glide along the River Cam and the College Backs, passing classic Cambridge sights linked to colleges such as Trinity College, St John’s, and Magdalene. This is traditional punting in Cambridge at its best, with stunning views and an unforgettable atmosphere. Optional Mandarin and Cantonese audio is available for a bilingual experience via our Chinese audio guide. If you prefer fully Mandarin commentary, see our Shared Punting Tour (Chinese Commentary).
Combining guided tours on foot with shared punting tours on the river gives you a complete and affordable way to visit Cambridge. You get the context of the city, the unique perspective from the water, and the chance to share the experience with other visitors. Book online to choose your preferred time and receive booking confirmation instantly. For practical details (arrival time, weather, luggage), read our Cambridge punting FAQs.
Your 50 minute chauffeured punting tour is the classic punting in Cambridge moment. Sit back as your punter guides the boat and shares live commentary while you glide along the River Cam.
This route is famous for the College Backs, where Cambridge University colleges and gardens line the river. Typical sights include King’s College, Trinity College, Magdalene College, the Bridge of Sighs, and views associated with the Wren Library area. Every bend offers new photo opportunities and stunning views.
Shared punting tours are a great way to enjoy the same scenery as private tours at a more affordable price while meeting other visitors from around the world.
Prefer more space and privacy? Explore our Private Punting Tour (English Commentary). Mandarin speakers can also join our Shared Punting Tour (Chinese Commentary).
Your 50 minute chauffeured punting tour is the classic punting in Cambridge moment. Sit back as your punter guides the boat and shares live commentary while you glide along the River Cam.
This route is famous for the College Backs, where Cambridge University colleges and gardens line the river. Typical sights include King’s College, Trinity College, Magdalene College, the Bridge of Sighs, and views associated with the Wren Library area. Every bend offers new photo opportunities and stunning views.
Shared punting tours are a great way to enjoy the same scenery as private tours at a more affordable price while meeting other visitors from around the world.
Prefer more space and privacy? Explore our Private Punting Tour (English Commentary). Mandarin speakers can also join our Shared Punting Tour (Chinese Commentary).
Your shared walking tour brings the city to life before you step onto the boat. Over 90 minutes, your guide leads you through Cambridge’s most famous streets, landmarks, and hidden corners, sharing stories that most visitors miss.
Cambridge University was established in 1209 and is made up of 31 colleges, each with its own traditions, architecture, and character. On the walk, you will learn how the university shaped Cambridge, why the colleges look the way they do, and how student life continues to push innovation today.
Your route focuses on external views, great photo spots, and clear historical context. Depending on timing and the day, you may pass well known sights such as Great St Mary’s Church, the Corpus Clock, and the Eagle Pub, along with famous colleges such as Trinity College and King’s. Want a preview of classic stops? See Cambridge walking tour highlights.
This is guided touring designed to feel personal. Ask questions, follow your curiosity, and get the deeper context that makes the punting experience even more meaningful. If you want a longer deep-dive (with King’s College entry), explore our Cambridge University Student-Led Tour (3 Hours).
Your shared walking tour brings the city to life before you step onto the boat. Over 90 minutes, your guide leads you through Cambridge’s most famous streets, landmarks, and hidden corners, sharing stories that most visitors miss.
Cambridge University was established in 1209 and is made up of 31 colleges, each with its own traditions, architecture, and character. On the walk, you will learn how the university shaped Cambridge, why the colleges look the way they do, and how student life continues to push innovation today.
Your route focuses on external views, great photo spots, and clear historical context. Depending on timing and the day, you may pass well known sights such as Great St Mary’s Church, the Corpus Clock, and the Eagle Pub, along with famous colleges such as Trinity College and King’s. Want a preview of classic stops? See Cambridge walking tour highlights.
This is guided touring designed to feel personal. Ask questions, follow your curiosity, and get the deeper context that makes the punting experience even more meaningful. If you want a longer deep-dive (with King’s College entry), explore our Cambridge University Student-Led Tour (3 Hours).
Save time and money by booking online in advance. You can choose your preferred tour time, avoid queues, and start your Cambridge day with less stress.
Prices can vary by date and demand, so booking online shows you the best available rate at the time you book. You will also receive booking confirmation with the key details you need.
• Choose your time slot in advance
• Skip the queue and avoid last minute stress
• See clear pricing during booking
• Secure your departure time at Granta Moorings
For a quieter river atmosphere, early morning and late departures are often calmer.
Need practical info before you book? Read our Cambridge punting FAQ.
Enjoy live English commentary on your punting tour with the option to access a synchronized Chinese audio guide in Mandarin or Cantonese. It is ideal for visitors who want to experience Cambridge in their native language.
Tap landmark icons as you pass each sight to hear clear Chinese explanations. You will gain a deeper understanding of the bridges, colleges, and courtyards along the River Cam, combining sightseeing, culture, and learning in one seamless experience.
Join the English guided punt
Open the Chinese audio guide on your phone
Tap landmarks as you pass to hear Mandarin or Cantonese narration
If you would rather have fully Mandarin commentary (instead of audio guide), choose our Shared Punting Tour (Chinese Commentary).
Tip: bring headphones for the best listening experience.
Enjoy live English commentary on your punting tour with the option to access a synchronized Chinese audio guide in Mandarin or Cantonese. It is ideal for visitors who want to experience Cambridge in their native language.
Tap landmark icons as you pass each sight to hear clear Chinese explanations. You will gain a deeper understanding of the bridges, colleges, and courtyards along the River Cam, combining sightseeing, culture, and learning in one seamless experience.
Join the English guided punt
Open the Chinese audio guide on your phone
Tap landmarks as you pass to hear Mandarin or Cantonese narration
If you would rather have fully Mandarin commentary (instead of audio guide), choose our Shared Punting Tour (Chinese Commentary).
Tip: bring headphones for the best listening experience.
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