Cambridgeshire Trip Overview
Enjoy a tranquil and personal experience on your own private punt. By selecting this private tour option, you and your group will have the luxury of the entire punt and the full attention of our experienced chauffeur. See some of the most famous Cambridge Colleges such as King’s, Clare, Trinity and St John’s as you and your group are punted along the River Cam by your very own private chauffeur.
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Duration: 50 minutes
Starts: Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
Enjoy a tranquil and personal experience on your own private punt. By selecting this private tour option, you and your group will have the luxury of the entire punt and the full attention of our experienced chauffeur. See some of the most famous Cambridge Colleges such as King’s, Clare, Trinity and St John’s as you and your group are punted along the River Cam by your very own private chauffeur.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cambridge CB5 8AG, UK
You and your group will check-in at our Landing Stage at La Mimosa, Thompsons Lane, Cambridge. You will be shown to your boat at your selected departure time.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The River Cam, Cambridge England
The tour is on the River Cam in Cambrdge, lasting approximately 50 minutes. During this time you will see seven different colleges and nine different bridges, arguably some of the famous famous architecture in this historic city of Cambridge.
Duration: 50 minutes
Pass By: Bridge of Sighs, St John’s College, Cambridge England
Travel under the Bridge of Sighs and the Wren Bridge whilst gliding past St Johns College.
Pass By: St. John’s College, St. John’s St., Cambridge CB2 1TP England
See the New Court (the wedding cake buidling) and the famous Boston Ivy.
Pass By: Trinity College, 31 Trinity Street, Cambridge CB2 1TB England
The oldest, largest and most prestigious college in Cambridge. Glide past the Wren Library and under Trinity Bridge.
Pass By: Clare College Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TL England
Second-oldest surviving college of the University – glide past the famous Clare Gardens.
Pass By: King’s College Chapel, King’s Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST England
World’s tallest fan vaulted ceiling.
Pass By: King’s College, King’s Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST England
This college was founded in 1441 by Henry VI – glide past the most iconic sigths in Cambrigde, including the Front Court and Chapel.
Pass By: Queens’ College, Silver Street, Cambridge CB3 9ES England
This College was founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou and refounded in 1465 by the rival queen Elizabeth Woodville. Spanning the river Cam, it is colloquially referred to as the “light side” & the “dark side”, with the Mathematical Bridge connecting the two.
Pass By: Mathematical Bridge, Queens’ College, Cambridge CB3 9ET England
A popular fable is that the bridge was designed and built by Sir Isaac Newton without the use of nuts or bolts.
