Tour Cambridge
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
****This Tour is SHARED with other customers – NOT A PRIVATE TOUR****
Boats leave at the scheduled times. LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE NEW TICKETS. WE DO NOT HOLD BOATS TO WAIT FOR LATE CUSTOMERS.
You will receive a personal and detailed historical tour from our knowledgeable guides. You will be told about all the bridges and buildings you pass. Hearing about the famous colleges, their history, some funny anecdotes and all about our famous University Alumni. Our guides will be happy to answer your questions on the town, colleges and whatever else you are curious about. The tour covers the 1-mile stretch of the River Cam, known as The Backs. It will last approximately 45 mins.
Cambridge – Shared Punting Tour
Shared Cambridge Punting Tour
Come Punting in Cambridge in style with Rutherford's, only the best will do! Raised seating, beautifully clean blankets and tables on all the boats. Don't settle for anything else but the best!
The highlight of any Cambridge experience our shared punt tours will take you on Rutherford's quality assured 45-minute river tour through the backs of the colleges, showing you the most breathtaking views Cambridge has to offer.
You will be guided by one of our own professional chauffeurs who will bring Cambridge to life with the fascinating story this city has to offer.
Your tickets can be purchased on a walk-up basis on-station or for the best deal plan ahead and save money with an online e-ticket.
All our boats have raised seating and tables.
Creepy Cambridge – Cambridge's Most Entertaining Ghost Walk
What do you get if you take 2000 years of history, add lashings of ancient buildings, and mix in some of the world’s most colourful characters? A city that’s ‘alive’ with ghosts – that’s what! Meet the victims of horrific punishments, see the hangman’s house, visit one of the most haunted roads in England, and hear the chilling tales of phantom Fellows and spooky Scholars that haunt the city.
Shared | Cambridge University Punting Tour
Enjoy a 45-minute private punting tour that showcases eight renowned Cambridge colleges, from Darwin to Magdalene, and highlights nine picturesque bridges such as the Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. Your experience includes a knowledgeable local guide.
Please note, while our walking tour is wheelchair/stroller accessible, our punting tours are not. However, customers can be accommodated with seat cushions. The punts are outfitted for poor weather, with umbrellas and blankets available to suit the conditions.
Shared Punt Tour – Cambridge
Customers can purchase tickets for up to 3 or 6 people on a shared tour. Enjoy the College Backs of Cambridge on a guided punt tour. Up to 3 people will have an entire row, up to 6 people will have an entire section. These tickets comply with the government guidelines on social distancing.
To avoid a long wait time please ensure you call us in advance to secure your booking time.
Punting Tour in Cambridge
Enjoy a 45 minute shared punting tour of Cambridge, this is a must do when visiting the city. See the sublime architecture and pristine gardens of one of the most beautiful stretches of river in the United Kingdom.
The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour
See the main sites of Cambridge while engaging with its complex past. Our tours are academically researched and led by students and academics from the iconic university. They ask questions about historical memory, controversial statues and objects, and the impacts of imperialism on the city and university.
Oxford & Cambridge Universities Tour
Begin the day traveling across the Chiltern Hills to Oxford, the "City of Dreaming Spires", whose hushed courtyards and elegant, dignified timeworn buildings have inspired generations of scholars (including Bill Clinton in the 1970s) and writers, including Lewis Carroll who wrote "Alice in Wonderland" here.
Walking Tour of Cambridge
Fun and friendly private walking tours of the city of Cambridge. We are qualified Cambridge guides, the only guides permitted to lead groups into the University colleges. Every tour can be personalised to suit you and your group starting and finishing at a convenient location. Each tour will feature highlights of the town, University and its colleges.
Cambridge Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets.
Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day.
Work as a team or compete with each other. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students and groups of friends.
Cambridge | Ghost Tour Led by University Alumni Guide
Explore one of the most haunted cities in the country and uncover the chilling history of Cambridge on our 60-minute ghost tour. Wander through eerie streets where ghostly apparitions have been reported for centuries. Hear tales of the restless spirit that haunts a local pub and the ghost of Oliver Cromwell, said to linger at Sidney Sussex College. Be intrigued by the strange occurrences at Peterhouse that made headlines nationwide.
This walking tour is conducted in English and takes place outdoors. **Indoor access to structures is not included unless specifically booked as an additional option.** For possible entry to specific colleges, we recommend arranging this in advance.
Curious Cambridge – Cambridge's Most Entertaining History Tour
Hear the whole story of Cambridge. From rank Romans, through scary Saxons, vile Vikings and nasty Normans, the ‘Cam-bridge’ was at the centre of English history for over a thousand years before the University was even founded. And learn about what 800 years of dreadful Dons and sickening Students have got up to since, in the company of one of our expertly entertaining guides. If you want a long talk about different types of arches we are not for you – if you want to learn by laughing we are!
Private Cambridge Punting Tour
Sit back, relax and enjoy the views from the comfort of your own punt. Your private chauffeured punt tour for up to 12 people will last for approximately 50 minutes and cover the college "Backs". Whilst punting your chauffeur will provide and interesting an informative tour. During the tour you will pass famous sights including Kings College Chapel, The Bridge of Sighs, The Wren Library, New Court St Johns and the Mathematical Bridge.
Punting is a very relaxing way to see the seven riparian Cambridge University colleges which are steeped in fascinating history and the majestic Kings College chapel which provides the most iconic visual imagery for one of the most esteemed educational institutions in the world.
COVID-19 – Under current guidelines groups should be a maximum of 6 unless all of the same households. Boats are fitted with perspex screens to meet social distancing guidelines.
Tangential Cambridge: Group Walking Tour of Sights and Highlights
I tailor each tour to the individual interests of the tourists in the group. I am fascinated by Cambridge's history and its magnificent sights, and have in-depth knowledge of its past and present. I can draw on my special expertise in the history of science, mathematics, and computing in Cambridge. My approach is thorough yet not too serious, sometimes light-hearted and always considerate.
We shall explore the very heart of Cambridge, where new and old look out at us from every nook and cranny – hear stories of mediaeval strife and riots, struggles and labours of many a generation of students and scholars, and triumphs of the human thought. On our way, we shall discuss how ideas and life itself have changed over centuries, and what today’s Cambridge is like – both the City and the University.
Cambridge Famous Alumni Quest Experience
Discover Cambridge’s most important spots by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of an Uncanny Zoologist, working with the weirdest and most magical creatures in the world.
As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?
Highlights include:
• Explore the University Library, Queens College, Sedgwick Museums Site Archway and other lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.
• Explore a certain famous pub!
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
• Find out who unraveled the shape of DNA.
After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
Cambridge Day Tour from London
Enjoy a day excursion to the world famous university city – Cambridge. This trip allows for plenty of free time to explore Cambridge and its many colleges. Why not take a walk along the River Cam or hire a punt and explore the river yourself? This tour includes return luxury coach travel, a guided sightseeing tour and entry to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great.
Private City Tour of Boston and Cambridge
This private full-day tour will take you through every highlight Boston and Cambridge! The tour will include sights such as the Old North Church, Paul Revere's house, Faneuil Hall, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution, Harvard, MIT, Copley Square, Boston Public Library and so much more! The tour is a combination of walking and driving, and we are happy to make adjustments to any mobility level of our guests! Listen to stories about Boston's past, learning about the American Revolution and the city's duality of religious morals and corruption. View a packet of historical maps, photos, and dates during the tour to further immerse yourself in the stories you learn about!
The tour takes a break in the middle for free time for lunch and souvenirs, with options including the oldest tavern in America, the oldest restaurant in America, an artisanal food & goods market with 20+ vendor options (chowder, lobster rolls, doughnuts, coffee, ice cream, etc), and more.
Cambridge and Greenwich – Day Tour from Brighton
Greenwich is the home of time, and the Prime Meridian of the World (Longitude 0) where eastern and western hemispheres meet! Discover breathtaking views, royal heritage and amazing attractions, all in a beautiful riverside setting. In Cambridge, a world leading research University, you will be inspired by the many beautiful museums and art galleries.
• Walk through Greenwich the home of time, and feel like you’re on a film set: Netflix filmed scenes from The Crown and Bridgerton here, and the Old Royal Naval College features in the films Les Miserables, Pirates of the Caribbean and Thor, the Dark World.
• In Cambridge explore passages set around the historic market place and enjoy beautiful views of the colleges from the backs. We highly recommend Chauffeured Punting on the River Cam !
• Round trip and hassle free transportation provided.
Cambridge's History & Secrets with Self-Guided Walking Tours
Join a local historian as we uncover the history of Cambridge and its most famous residents! Our first audio tour will give you an introduction to Cambridge, where you'll learn what it's really like to study at the University of Cambridge as well as the history behind its most famous alumni.
The next tour will guide you along the scenic routes of the Backs, where you'll be able to get a picturesque view of Kings and Queens College, and the Mathematical Bridge.
The Cambridge Instagram tour will show you the best creative travel shot locations for photography and Instagrammable sights, whilst also guiding you via the key attractions of the city.
Our final tour will allow you to uncover the extraordinary inventions that have been born out of this beautiful university town, as well as get more insight into Cambridge's rich graduation ceremony.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
Tour de Cambridge Guided Bicycle Tour
On this tour, you’ll cross the Charles River and enter the City of Cambridge. Renowned as one of America’s most bicycle-friendly cities, you will experience the atmosphere and appeal of Cambridge as only possible on two wheels. Touted as “Boston’s Left Bank,” Cambridge is a hotspot of arts, technology, and academia.
This extensive tour, specifically designed to provide you with the overall experience of Cambridge, includes:
• Harvard Square, the heart of America’s oldest university
• Central Square, a vibrant center of music and culture
• The beautiful Charles River
• The Stata Center, Frank Gehry’s only building in Massachusetts
• MIT, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The tour is 2.5-3 hours long and covers 11-13 miles. From the cycling paths on the Charles River to the booming industry of Kendall Square, this tour will show you the most exciting and vibrant parts of Cambridge!
If you are 16 years or older, you may chose to tour on E-bike (select E-bike in checkout).