Historic Cambridge Punting Tour - Adult

Experience Days Tours: Explore eight centuries of university history during this guided punting tour of Cambridge. With great views and fascinating stories, there�??s no better way to see the city from the water!��Punts were originally used to transport cargo across the Fens, and it wasn�??t until the early 20th century that punting really took off as a leisure activity. Since then, however, punting on the River Cam has become an iconic Cambridge tradition�??enjoyed by students and visitors alike. Tours begin outside King�??s College, where you�??ll redeem your punting ticket. Once on board, you�??ll follow a 50-minute route past eight of the university�??s most revered colleges and under nine picturesque bridges. Along the way, you�??ll hear tales of tyrannical rulers, student pranksters and intellectual heavyweights, all while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and scenery of �??The Backs�??. Would that all history lessons were like this one!The Historic Cambridge Punting Tour is a must-do activity for anyone visiting the university, and Experience Days vouchers make unique birthday or Christmas gifts. If you know a prospective student or history buff, why not take a punt and treat them today!