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Traditional Punting Cambridge

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Tours en bateau sur la rivière Cam

Le Punting traditionnel à Cambridge - Une promenade emblématique en bateau sur la rivière Cam

Monuments historiques à Cambridge

Le Punting traditionnel à Cambridge est l'une des activités les plus connues et appréciées de la ville universitaire de Cambridge. Glisser tranquillement sur un punt traditionnel sur la rivière Cam est une façon unique de découvrir la beauté de la ville sous un angle particulier. Ce mode de déplacement traditionnel a une longue histoire et est aujourd'hui un élément essentiel du patrimoine culturel de Cambridge.

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L'histoire du Punting à Cambridge
La tradition du Punting à Cambridge remonte au 19ème siècle. À l'origine, les bateaux plats à l'étrave carrée étaient utilisés pour le transport de marchandises sur des eaux peu profondes, notamment dans les régions marécageuses de l'est de l'Angleterre.

Détente en punting à Cambridge

Au fil du temps, les punts ont été de plus en plus utilisés pour les loisirs, en particulier pour des balades tranquilles à Cambridge. Déjà au début du 20ème siècle, le Punting est devenu une attraction populaire pour les touristes, les étudiants et les habitants. Aujourd'hui, il fait partie de l'image classique de la ville et est l'une des attractions les plus célèbres que Cambridge a à offrir.

Activités traditionnelles à Cambridge

Le parcours - Un voyage le long des attractions les plus célèbres
La balade classique en Punting longe la rivière Cam et offre des vues spectaculaires sur certaines des attractions les plus célèbres de Cambridge. Pendant le trajet, les bateaux glissent sous des ponts historiques et passent devant les impressionnants bâtiments des célèbres collèges de l'Université de Cambridge.

Les points forts du parcours incluent :
- Les Backs - l'une des plus belles paysages fluviaux d'Angleterre, s'étendant derrière les collèges historiques et offrant des espaces verts luxuriants ainsi qu'une architecture impressionnante.
- La Chapelle du King's College - la majestueuse chapelle du King's College, l'un des monuments les plus célèbres de Cambridge.
- Clare Bridge - le plus ancien pont encore existant à Cambridge, construit en 1640.
- Le pont mathématique - un pont en bois avec une architecture fascinante, apparemment construit sans clous ni vis.
- Trinity College - l'un des collèges les plus prestigieux de l'université avec des bâtiments et des jardins impressionnants.
- Le Pont des Soupirs du St John’s College - l'un des ponts les plus célèbres de Cambridge, inspiré du célèbre Pont des Soupirs de Venise.

Pendant le trajet, de nombreux guides de bateaux racontent des anecdotes intéressantes sur l'histoire de la ville, de l'université et de ses célèbres diplômés.

Expérience et atmosphère
Le Punting à Cambridge peut être vécu de deux manières :
1. Des visites guidées en Punting - un guide expérimenté se tient à l'arrière du bateau et le guide avec une longue perche en bois. Pendant le trajet, il fournit des informations historiques et culturelles passionnantes.
2. Punting autonome - les visiteurs aventureux peuvent louer un bateau et prendre les commandes eux-mêmes. Ils doivent déplacer le bateau dans la direction souhaitée avec la longue perche, ce qui peut être un petit défi au début, mais qui apporte beaucoup de plaisir.

L'atmosphère sur la rivière est relaxante et idyllique. Surtout par temps ensoleillé, c'est un plaisir de se laisser porter sur l'eau tout en appréciant le décor historique et la nature pittoresque.

L'importance du Punting pour Cambridge
Le Punting est plus qu'une simple attraction touristique - c'est une tradition profondément enracinée à Cambridge. Les étudiants utilisent souvent les bateaux pour des sorties sociales, et pour de nombreux diplômés, une balade en Punting est l'un des moments inoubliables de leurs études.

L'activité est également un élément important de l'économie locale, de nombreux prestataires proposant des visites guidées ou des locations de bateaux. De plus, le Punting contribue grandement à l'atmosphère unique de Cambridge et est un symbole de la ville.

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Punting, Landing Stage, Thompsons Ln
CB5 8AQ Cambridge

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Horaires d'ouverture

Dimanche9:00 - 17:00
Lundi9:00 - 17:00
Mardi9:00 - 17:00
Mercredi9:00 - 17:00
Jeudi9:00 - 17:00
Vendredi9:00 - 17:00
Samedi9:00 - 17:00

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1780 Avis

Adriano Capêlo
05.02.2025

If you are ever in doubt which agency to go for your punting tour along the river Cam, this is definitely the one. The prices are very reasonable for a 35-40mins tour compared with other agencies around the river, the staff was incredibly nice, including Callum, our tour guide. Very knowledgeable, funny and polite! I definitely enjoyed my time and I would recommend in a heartbeat.
Daisee
25.01.2025

Such a great experience, our punter Callum was brilliant, really knowledgeable with interesting facts. Also thought the price was great for the amount of time you have. Would definitely recommend
Mariana Rocha
22.01.2025

Cool punting
Josee Tassoni
20.01.2025

This was an awesome experience and tour. Ryan was our tour guide and he was super charming and funny. He knew a lot of fun and silly facts. Definitely recommend trying this out !
Madison Ann Applegarth
20.01.2025

This was the highlight of my trip to Cambridge! Our tour guide Ryan was super informative and hilarious! We were allowed to bring our own food and drinks. The whole boat ride was super scenic as we passed through the different colleges. I would love to do it again this spring or summer!!
Kayla Sheveland
20.01.2025

Ryan was our tour guide and he was the best! He knew a lot of history about Cambridge and he had great jokes😋 He also gave us recommendations for pubs and things to do. In addition, the company was very timely and organized. The seats on the boat were covered in blankets and it was very comfortable. Lastly, this company also lets you bring your own food & drinks unlike other companies. Highly recommend!!
Lucy Rickers
19.01.2025

Had a great time punting today with traditional punting, shoutout to our captain Isaac he was an absolute legend. I would definitely choose this place over scudamores!!
Sylvia Kruk
15.01.2025

Fab day out. Callum was great with a boat load of stories
Georgia Craig
05.01.2025

Sam was so good, had great banter and was so funny. he was so knowledgable about Cambridge, and put up with our silly questions. was definitely fun and worth the money, and blankets provided in the cold. definitely worth the £15
Ellie Strutt
01.01.2025

We had a private tour and it was just perfect! Joe was amazing and told us all about the history of Cambridge! Would 100% recommend!
Lauren
31.12.2024

Sam B was great. Funny, factual and worked hard to push us all around with minimal crashes. Only negative was that we would have liked to have faced forward but it is what it is! Weather and the river were beautiful and the sights were awesome!
Chris Bodill
31.12.2024

Wonderful experience with an excellent local punter who shared history and stories!
Eleanor Mayes
30.12.2024

Joe E. was an excellent punter and knowledgeable and friendly guide!
Zoe Tearle
29.12.2024

Callum our tour guide was brilliant! We’re Cambridge locals and he tailored his tour for us and for the interest of the kids too.
Emma Henderson-Smith
28.12.2024

Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Daniel H.P
Winston Smith
27.12.2024

Had a great experience punting in Cambridge. Daniel HP had great knowledge, providing a great insight into Cambridge!!
Raymund Mapa
26.12.2024

We had a very pleasant time punting with our chauffeur Jake. He was very knowledgeable about the colleges along the river and the Cambridge area in general. This is our third time punting and we always learn something new and enjoy it every time.
Khadija H
26.12.2024

It was a lovely experience. Trip was fun with Adam & learning history wasn't boring.
Kamila Toh
24.12.2024

The tour was really nice, Adam, our punting guide and chauffeur did an excellent job at explaining is the history behind the different colleges of Cambridge. We recommend it!
Jennie Clark
16.12.2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience, punting down the river with an additional punt full of chorister who sang carols to us beautifully, we were the envy of all other punts on the river and the many bystanders on the bridges and riverbank. The organisation was excellent and I would thoroughly recommend to everyone - it should be on everyone’s bucket list!
Mia Wakeling
05.12.2024

Thoroughly enjoyed the punting experience with Ryan. Great views and champagne! Ryan was very knowledgable of the city. Highly recommend!
Vira Mazurkevych
03.12.2024

It was a great tour with Sam. Very recommended😊
Liubov Mazurkevych
03.12.2024

I am very grateful to my friends who recommended me to try Cambridge punting tour. It is an incredible experience, interesting stories and facts, an opportunity to touch the thousand-year history of Cambridge universities, to be inspired and enjoy the ancient architecture. This is my first experience of riding a "gondola", like in Venice. Our guide was Sam, who told us fascinating stories. We had the opportunity to have a nice chat and share our impressions, thank you very much Sam. Best of luck!
Natasha Small
01.12.2024

Relatively comfortably cruise along the river cam. Slightly confusing ‘check in’ details with differing information between the email and the website. Our chauffeur was a sweet young guy but some of the facts were jumbled and incorrect.
Edgar Davis
29.11.2024

This was our second time but we enjoyed it much more than we did at the first time. Our tour guide Sam make the experience entertaining and truly enjoyable. Hats off to him.
Sam Hoogstad
22.11.2024

Wonderful treat with friends visiting from South Africa. James was knowledgable and friendly, and made the experience for us. Highly recommend!
Ruth Altschuler
18.11.2024

We had a wonderful time on a most beautiful Fall day, and it was so inspiring to see Cambridge at its best through the eyes of our Punting Guide Johannes. We have been enjoying a family reunion in this amazing location and also had friends visiting and everyone went on the boat. We saw the most beautiful sights and learned so much. The Autumn light was beautiful, colored leaves in the water and every detail was enriching. Thank you, Johannes for the great experience you provided us all. We highly recommend this tour!
Mihai Constantinescu
17.11.2024

Great experience! Johannes was brilliant, very friendly and well informed, and he briefed us constantly during the tour. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in this trip. Plus a photo of him with a nice St. Peter like aura :))
Julie Ann Arnold
16.11.2024

We had a great time, beautiful scenery and guide was fun and knowledgeable. Would recommend, would go again with this company.

 

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