The punter was a student. This was during their exam week so we saw students in graduation gowns…read moreand students celebrating the end of exams. The punter told us interesting anecdotes of the school and its history. They also have the option to allow you to steer the punt, but we saw that it wasn't easy to steer because some of those people got stuck in the wrong direction. Highly recommend for a relaxed boat ride on the river to enjoy the scenery of the school grounds.

Tommy (as in the former student from Colorado but native to Cambridge) is THAT PUNTER. Truly elite…read more We had a wonderful experience with him. Learned a lot about the town. He was outgoing, answered all of our questions, and gave great recommendations. His punting was skilled and safe. If I could give him 6 stars I absolutely would. Sending cheers to Tommy and Scudamore's from Kansas, USA.

We opted for a private boat and peppered the guide with questions and conversation. Relaxing and…read moreSIGNIFICANT history described along with architecture and flora and fauna.

A must do when visiting Cambridge- it gives you a different vantage point of the town and a blend…read moreof history you can't experience in other forms.

Absolutely wonderful tour! Mary customized our tour for us and we learned so much in our 2 hour…read moreprivate tour. Mary is extremely knowledgeable on the history of Cambridge and all of the colleges of Cambridge University. She has a delightful wit about her and was a pleasure to tour with, she is also apparently well regarded by her peers. I definitely recommend Mary and Cambridge Tour Guides, £100 for 2 hours and up to 6 person, makes for an affordable personalized tour experience that is well worth it!

We had an overall amazing experience. Tony was such a great guide who customized our tour of the…read morecampuses and made it interesting for both our older child and our you her two children. Having a personal tour guide is excellent, as we were able to go quickly at some parts and take our time at others.

Roots travel is great! Yesterday I took a tour from Cambridge to Bath and Stonehenge. It was…read moreawesome. Our tour guide Matt was funny and knowledgeable. It was nice to have the option of a guided tour or being able to roam free during both stops. We did get back to Cambridge a little late, but we were able to make the last train.

When I saw this tour, I thought of how fun it sounded to march along beside the guards. And it did…read morenot disappoint. Our tour guide, Alex, helped make the tour fun and very educational. It was great to listen to his commentary and also to march along beside them as they made their way to Buckingham Palace. We were able to see them from a few different spots and then we hung out at Buckingham Palace to take photos for a while before heading down to where the guards return after they're done. We would not have known about their return trip if it weren't for the information we got from Alex. It really was a great experience!

The tour was amazing! I had so muh fun with my kids and the tour guide Alex was very nice! I…read moredefinitely recommend!

Oxburgh Hall is a place that shouldn't be missed when visiting the area. It sits within a moat and…read moreis a great example of English brick gatehouses of the 15th century. It was originally built circa 1482 by Sir Edmund Bedingfeld and has been continuously occupied by the family ever since. There have been several upgrades as well over the years...centuries. There are Victorian additions that were added later in the 1800's like the terracotta chimneys and windows along with amazing gardens to name a few. It has always been used as a home, and not a fortress. The home has seen the War of the Roses, survived a fire and near demolition prospects and still stands. It is truly an amazing place to visit and I'm happy it's under the care of the National Trust. The hall is known for its "Priest hole". In the event of a raid a priest could hide in the wall and couldn't be found. This is open to the public, whereas most like it are closed. That makes this is a fantastic historical opportunity alone. I must say, it is a little unsettling to go into the hole and you definitely get the idea of how the priest must have felt. The home is also known for the needlework on display by Mary, Queen of Scots while imprisoned in England and Bess of Hardwick. You can also tour the Kings Room where King Henri VIII stayed when visiting. Photos are not allowed inside...darn it, but you are welcome to take pictures of the grounds and such. You can obtain books and postcards in the gift shop. This review was overdue and I simply can't believe that I didn't finish it. But I'm even more surprised that no one else has reviewed this place when it is so extraordinary. It shouldn't be missed if you are in the area. If you are a history buff like us, then you'll truly enjoy it. Gee Whiz info...the name is pronounced: "OX bru" Note: I also recommend becoming a member of the National Trust. They do great things and keep history alive. Whether you are from or live in the UK or just visiting from outside the country...it's well worth it and goes to a great cause...it's a win/win for all!

Let me start by saying the Cotswolds are absolutely beautiful. Our guide Steve, went the extra…read moremile to make sure that we had a good time and answered all of our questions. Steve was the most knowledgeable since he lives in the village. He was personable and helpful. I would highly recommend this tour. I would recommend this tour to family and friends, and ask for Steve.

Our family recently completed a 2.5-day private tour of the Cotswolds with Dave, and we highly…read morerecommend him and the entire Go Cotswolds team! From initial outreach to planning/booking to the trip itself, our 8-person group had a fantastic time, and loved our experience in various villages of the North Cotswolds plus Castle Combe and Bath. Lisa was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process, helping us to shape a multi-day tour for our family. She was highly responsive and communicated clearly in answering our questions and helping us consider the options. Once we arrived in the Cotswolds, Dave provided an amazing experience for our multi-day tour. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and funny throughout the tour, and provided excellent advice on when to rearrange the itinerary to get us to popular spots before they were overrun with people. We greatly appreciated his expertise and flexibility in adjusting the plan as we went to let us spend more or less time in spots based on our preferences -- which, given our family, was necessary more than once, and a huge bonus to a private tour vs. public tour. The Go Cotswolds vehicle was roomy, comfortable, and well-air conditioned, a plus given that we arrived mid-heat wave. Our tour was the perfect way to explore this beautiful region for the first time. We can't wait to come back!

Uki was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and friendly, his love for his hometown of Cambridge was…read moreinfectious.

My family and I did a punting tour through Let's Go Punting and had such a great time! I was super…read moreimpressed with our chauffeur, Gemma. You don't see nearly enough female guides on the river, and Gemma was full of interesting stories, fun factoids, and lovely conversation. I learned a lot and found the whole thing very relaxing. The pricing was reasonable, and easy to book. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting in the area.

Nieve is exceptional, with a lot of knowledge and fun. Very engaging tour. We had the most…read moreintensive and enjoyable 90 minutes at Cambridge.

Our group of 6 (3 seniors, 2 adults, and 1 child) did the combination Cambridge Walking Tour and…read morePunting Tour, along with King's College Chapel admission, this afternoon and enjoyed it. Anita was our walking tour guide, and she was friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning about the history of Cambridge and various colleges within it. The inside of King's College Chapel is gorgeous and we were glad we purchased this "upgrade" option with our tour. The punting experience was pleasant and we got great views of various colleges from the river that we couldn't get from land. That said, it's important to note that the tour guides share much of the same content during the walking and punting tours (our punting guide Moses was also pretty good!). It was nice hearing the Cambridge student perspective from Anita. Overall, we had a positive experience and would definitely recommend this tour!

Boat trips to see the seal colony at Blakeney Point…read more This is a wonderful trip to make for nature lovers who love to see wildlife in their natural habitat. Although there are other companies who do these tours as well, I went with Bishop's Boats as they were running an evening trip at 6.45pm. I phoned to book 4 places and we were given instructions to pick up our tickets from Blakeney Quay, and from there we were directed to the village of Morston, to the marshes there. As we arrived, everyone was wearing welly boots and I had the impression that they all knew something I didn't, but after walking over boarded bridges to Morston Quay, wellies were not essential, but maybe I was just lucky that day! Arriving half an hour early at the landing stage, there were the 2 Bishop's Boats moored abreast into the mud and no sign of sea in sight......I couldn't imagine that there would be enough water to set sail in......but sure enough, it was there when we needed it. The 'skippers/guides' suggested that people with dodgy hips should go into the 2nd boat thereby avoiding the extra climb from one boat to the other. I chose not to take notice and went for the 1st boat and with dodgy knees, it was not the best of ideas, but getting off afterwards was much easier. As we set off, the skipper explained all the safety details, where lifebelts were and not standing on the seats etc.This was soon replaced with information about the wildlife and what to look out for and answering any questions we had. The sea was a bit choppy, so the video I tried to make just makes me feel sea-sick, and as the 'heavens opened up on us', my pictures are not the greatest, but they will give you an idea of how big the seal colony at Blakeney Point is. As we neared the island many seals were swimming about in the water and many more basking in the rain on land. We had a strange pre storm/sunset light in the sky which seemed to compliment the seal colours. The Common Seal is actually rarer than the Grey Seal and we were lucky to see both, it was truly an awesome sight. We were told that when the water is calm, seals will swim right up to the boats. Also, June is a good time for this boat trip as the seals will have all their baby pups with them then. This was a lovely trip despite the weather and one that I hope to do again sometime. It took around an hour and cost £8 per adult and £4 for each child under 14 *One day I saw a seal swimming around the pier in Cromer, a lifeguard had to warn the body boarders as they hadn't noticed and it could have bobbed up anywhere presenting a danger to both beast and man! You can see a slide show of my trip here:- http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.Confirm&friendID=154279587

my aunt and uncle own a cottage in blakeney and i would say woo hoo to anyone who was going it is a…read morelovely little village and the seal trip, and perhaps crab and river fishing :) is a must. But i do recommend taking wellies and a warm coat as when we went at the end of march it was snowing and hailing but still a very beautiful place.