5. Punt Tours on the River Cam

Punts along the river are an enjoyable way to see the city. Tour guides – usually students dressed in straw boater hats – offer informational narration as they guide you along the river in a flat-bottomed boat. Up to six people can ride together on a standard punt, and a variety of different options are available, from champagne and strawberries aboard to a chauffeured ghost punt tour! Punting boats can be rented without guides, though visitors should be aware that punting is more challenging than it looks – more than one hapless tourist has been left clinging to the punt pole or splashing in the muddy water. Scudamore's is the largest of the punt hire operators on the River Cam, but there are several other companies offering similar services.   (© 10Best)

	"10Best Guest" more than a month ago
Cambridge Punting tours Yesterday I used Cambridge Punting tours to experience Cambridge from the River Cam. Having done many walking tours in Europe I am afraid to say that this was the worst I have been on. The guide seemed more interested in chatting up a group of girls on the punt and his knowledge of the colleges and Cambridge was very poor. This was also the most expensive tour I have been on. Finding a balance of being informative with interesting anecdotes should not be too difficult for a 45 minute tour. If you go punting, check out the guide first and I suggest using the Tourist Office for further suggestions.
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