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Our Punting and Walking Tours have separate check-in stations that are 25 minutes (1 mile : 1.6km) apart by walking. Please ensure that you arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Don’t worry, finding our check-in stations is easy!

To check-in for your Punting Tour, please come to our meeting point located next to La Mimosa restaurant on the riverfront at the corner of Thompsons Lane, Jesus Green, CB5 8AG. The best way to locate us is by searching Cambridge Punters on Google or Apple Maps to get directions to our Punting departure point. If you have any problems finding us on the day please call us at +44 7751988888. There is a big red umbrella attached to a bike that says Cambridge Punters. Please be advised that there is no on-site parking at our departure point. Please refer to the accompanying map for available parking options.

To check-in for your Walking Tour, please come to our meeting point located opposite the entrance of Great St Mary University Church on the Senate House Hill, CB2 3PQ. The best way to locate us is by searching Great St Mary’s on Google or Apple Maps to get directions to our Walking departure point. If you have any problems finding us on the day please call us at +44 7751988888. There is a big navy blue umbrella attached to a bike opposite the entrance of the College that says Cambridge Walking Tours. Please be advised that there is no on-site parking at our departure point. Please refer to the accompanying map for available parking options.

Arriving by Car
Park And Ride

Consider using one of the five Park and Ride facilities surrounding the city in Cambridge. Which one is best for you will depend on where you are coming from. All buses from the Park and Ride stop at Drummer Street, a 10-minute walk to both Punting and Walking check-in stations.


Alternatively, the Madingley Park and Ride bus stops on Bridge Street, just a 5-minute walk away to our Punting check-in station, and an 8-minute walk to our Walking check-in station. Detailed information about each of the Park and Ride options can be found at the Cambridge Park and Ride website: Park and Ride – Cambridge.


All Park and Ride buses accept cash or card payments once stepping on. Oyster Card is not accepted.


City Centre Parking

Grand Arcade and Castle Hill Car Park is located close to the city centre and offers safe and secure parking options. You can find additional parking options by clicking here (Parking – Cambridge City Council).


It is important to keep in mind that traffic in Cambridge City Centre can be very congested, particularly on weekends. To ensure you arrive on time for your punting tour, please allow at least 1-2 hours extra for your journey to avoid any delays.


There are also two Pay and Display bays on Pound Hill and Chesterton Lane which are free after 5pm.


Arriving by Train
A convenient 35-minute walk to our Punting check-in station. Walk along Station Road directly in front of the station until you reach the traffic lights, then turn right and walk along Hills Road. Continue straight until you reach the city centre. It is a shorter 25-minute walk to our Walking check-in station.
A 25-minute bus ride, costing about £3, choose to take the 1, 4, 5, 8, A or X3 bus from the bus stop to the left of the station. Then get off at Bridge Street, and walk for 5-minutes to our Punting check-in station, and a 10-minute walk to our Walking check-in station. You can pay for your bus ticket with cash or contactless.
A 10-minute taxi ride for both check-in stations. The taxi rank is located just outside the entrance, costing about £10. For the Punting Tour, ask the driver to drop you off at La Mimosa Restaurant, Thompson’s Lane, and the boat dock is right next to it. For the Walking Tour, ask to go to Darwin College, Sliver Street.
Arriving by Coach
The closest drop-off point is on Chesterton Lane, a 5-minute walk across the bridge to our Punting check-in station, and a 25-minute walk to our Walking check-in station. Keep in mind, this drop-off point is only for dropping off passengers and does not have designated coach parking. If your coach company uses the drop-off on Queens Road, please be aware it is a 15-minute walk to reach our Punting check-in station, and a 10-minute walk to reach our Walking check-in station.
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