Festive Punt Tours in Cambridge
Festive Shared Punt Tours in Cambridge
For this 2019 winter holiday season, we invite you from 20th to 27th of December to experience our award-winning shared college back tour in a different way. Every day at 1:00 pm.
What's included?
- Each adult ticket includes a cup of warm fresh mulled wine.
- Plenty of woollen blankets.
- Hot water bottles to keep you warm.
- A 45-minute award-winning shared tour of the College Backs, delivered by one of our professional guides.
How to book?
The tour runs every day at 1:00 pm from our Quayside Punt station (Magdalene Bridge, Cambridge CB5 8AB - directions)
You can either book online on this page or over the phone on 01223 359 750.
As spaces are limited, online bookings have a 24-hour cut-off time. If you're looking to reserve on the day, call us on 01223 359 750.
Excluding 25th December as everyone needs to get their presents, even us.
Under 18's are eligble for the child rate as well.
Happy holidays!
Private Tours - If you're looking to enjoy your very own private mulled wine boat tour and you don't want to be restricted by our shared punt tour timings, contact us on 01223 359 750 for options.
Bookings starting from £55
Flexible online bookings
Every day at 15:45
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Shared Cambridge Punt Tours
from £55
Family Shared Punt Tours
from £49
Visiting Cambridge? Make some time to go punting, choosing from our peak, off-peak and super-off-peak options. Avoid the crowds and benefit from cheaper rates on one of our shared tours.
Highlights:
- See the Mathematical Bridge
- Pass by the world famous King's College Chapel
- Admire the Wren Library
- Punt under the Bridge of Sighs
- Go under the “Cam Bridge” at Magdalene College
Looking for a day out with the family? Make use of our preferential rates for family groups of up to 2 adults and any children under 18 years old.
We offer a row for 1 adult and up to 2 children, a section for 2 adults and up to 2 children or a section for 2 adults and up to 4 children.
Highlights:
- See the Mathematical Bridge
- Pass by the world famous King's College Chapel
- Admire the Wren Library
- Punt under the Bridge of Sighs
- Go under the “Cam Bridge” at Magdalene College
Know before you buy ▾
COVID-19 Safety ▾
Getting here ▾
- You can book your tickets from either our Mill Lane or Quayside punting station.
- You can easily reschedule your booking up to 1 hour before departure by following the link in your booking confirmation.
- Tickets are valid for the date and time purchased and are not refundable less than 48 hours before departure. Don’t worry, you can easily rearrange your trip without paying an exchange fee up to 1 hour before departure by following the link in your confirmation. You’ll only pay the difference in ticket price, where applicable.
- Children under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.
- Our punts hold up to 12 passengers split into 4 socially distanced, distinct rows.
- Paid bookings, cancelled up to 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund minus an administration fee equal to 30% of the booking's value up to a cap of £50. We are unable to offer refunds less than 48 hours in advance except in cases of dangerous conditions.
- Tickets are subject to our Terms & Conditions.
Please call us on 01223 359750 if you have any questions about your purchase.
What we’re doing differently
- Requiring visitors to book in advance to avoid crowding and limiting numbers on each punt.
- Thoroughly sanitising all equipment (boat, cushions, pole and paddle) before and after each use.
- Implementing designated pedestrian route layouts and signage on site, along with dedicated members of staff to monitor the flow of people.
- Conducting briefings and hire handover procedures from one meter plus when socidal-distancing rules are in place.
- Keeping our socially-distanced rows on our shared tours regardless of restrictions. We acknowledge that not all members of the public want to share seating in very close proximity to other people.
What we ask of you
- Bring your own hand sanitiser (and other PPE if you want to of course).
- Be confidently mobile as we have had to adapt how we hold the boat to get you on and off and are unable to offer you a supporting hand or arm.
- NOT to participate if you / anyone in your household/group have been infected or displayed any coronavirus symptoms, or have been in contact with anyone that has the virus, within the last 14 days.
During your visit
- In order to maintain social distancing, please arrive on time. Sadly, if you're more than 15 minutes late, we won’t be able to guarantee you entry. Your entry will be at the discretion of the Duty Manager, who will base their decision on visitor numbers and the ability to maintain social distancing.
- Have your booking confirmation ready to show the Scudamore’s staff member at the front entrance, preferably on your mobile device, to minimise contact.
- To help keep everyone safe, please follow social distancing and government guidance throughout your visit. Please look out for our staff and any signs around the site, taking care to follow their guidance.
- You are encouraged to clean or sanitise your hands immediately before and after your trip. Hand sanitiser will be available on site for the use of any customers who don’t have their own.
Mill Lane Punting Station
Granta Place
Mill Lane
Cambridge
CB2 1RS
Quayside Punting Station
Magdalene Bridge
Cambridge
CB5 8AB
Parking and Public Transport
More information on Cambridge parking and public transport to our locations can be found here.
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Additional Information
The festive shared punt tours along the Backs can be taken daily at 13:00, and it needs to be booked in advance. Our punts are equipped with additional blankets and umbrellas in case the weather changes.
We operate a Challenge 25 policy as the tour includes alcohol for the adult tickets. Proof of age might be requested. Children under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult. Under 18s' are eligible for the child rate.
Please read our terms and conditions at the bottom of this page