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Traditional Punting Cambridge

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El Punting tradicional en Cambridge - Un icónico paseo en bote por el río Cam

El Punting tradicional en Cambridge es una de las actividades más conocidas y populares en la ciudad universitaria de Cambridge. Navegar tranquilamente en un tradicional bote de remos, también conocido como Punt, por el río Cam es una forma única de experimentar la belleza de la ciudad desde una perspectiva especial. Esta forma tradicional de transporte tiene una larga historia y hoy en día es una parte indispensable del patrimonio cultural de Cambridge.

La historia del Punting en Cambridge
La tradición del Punting en Cambridge se remonta al siglo XIX. Originalmente, los botes planos con proa cuadrada se utilizaban para transportar mercancías en aguas poco profundas, especialmente en las regiones pantanosas del este de Inglaterra.

Con el tiempo, los Punts se empezaron a utilizar cada vez más para actividades de ocio, especialmente para paseos en bote tranquilos por Cambridge. A principios del siglo XX, el Punting se convirtió en una atracción popular para turistas, estudiantes y locales. Hoy en día, es una imagen clásica de la ciudad y una de las atracciones más conocidas que ofrece Cambridge.

La ruta - Un paseo por los lugares más famosos
El recorrido clásico de Punting sigue a lo largo del río Cam y ofrece vistas impresionantes de algunos de los lugares más famosos de Cambridge. Durante el paseo, los botes pasan por debajo de puentes históricos y junto a los impresionantes edificios de los famosos colegios de la Universidad de Cambridge.

Algunos de los puntos destacados de la ruta incluyen:
- The Backs - Uno de los paisajes fluviales más hermosos de Inglaterra, que se extiende detrás de los históricos colegios y ofrece amplias zonas verdes y una arquitectura impresionante.
- King’s College Chapel - La majestuosa capilla del King’s College, uno de los lugares más emblemáticos de Cambridge.
- Clare Bridge - El puente más antiguo conservado en Cambridge, construido en 1640.
- Mathematical Bridge - Un puente de madera con una ingeniería fascinante, que parece haber sido construido sin clavos ni tornillos.
- Trinity College - Uno de los colegios más prestigiosos de la universidad con edificios y jardines impresionantes.
- St John’s College Bridge of Sighs - Uno de los puentes más famosos de Cambridge, inspirado en el famoso Puente de los Suspiros de Venecia.

Durante el paseo, muchos guías de botes cuentan interesantes anécdotas sobre la historia de la ciudad, la universidad y sus famosos graduados.

Experiencia y atmósfera
El Punting en Cambridge se puede experimentar de dos maneras:
1. Tours guiados de Punting - Un experimentado guía de botes se encuentra en la popa del Punt y navega el bote con una larga vara de madera. Durante el paseo, proporciona emocionante información histórica y cultural.
2. Punting autoguiado - Los visitantes aventureros pueden alquilar un bote y tomar el timón ellos mismos. Deben mover el bote en la dirección deseada con la larga vara, lo que al principio puede ser un desafío, pero garantiza mucha diversión.

La atmósfera en el río es relajada e idílica. Es especialmente placentero dejarse llevar por el agua en días soleados, mientras se disfruta del telón de fondo histórico y la naturaleza pintoresca.

La importancia del Punting para Cambridge
El Punting es más que una atracción turística, es una tradición arraigada en Cambridge. Los estudiantes a menudo utilizan los botes para salidas sociales, y para muchos graduados, un paseo en Punt es uno de los momentos inolvidables de su tiempo de estudio.

La actividad también es una parte importante de la economía local, ya que muchos proveedores ofrecen tours guiados o alquiler de botes. Además, el Punting contribuye significativamente al ambiente único de Cambridge y es un símbolo de la ciudad.

Conclusión
El Punting tradicional en Cambridge es una experiencia imprescindible para cualquier visitante de la ciudad. El relajante paseo en bote por el río Cam ofrece una maravillosa oportunidad de disfrutar de la impresionante arquitectura y la atmósfera histórica de Cambridge de una manera única. Ya sea como una excursión romántica, un descubrimiento cultural o una divertida aventura, el Punting es una tradición que captura perfectamente el distintivo ambiente de esta famosa ciudad universitaria.

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Dirección
Punting, Landing Stage, Thompsons Ln
CB5 8AQ Cambridge

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Horarios

Domingo9:00 - 17:00
Lunes9:00 - 17:00
Martes9:00 - 17:00
Miércoles9:00 - 17:00
Jueves9:00 - 17:00
Viernes9:00 - 17:00
Sábado9:00 - 17:00

Reseñas

1780 Reseñas

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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