Self-Guided Tour Of The Cambridge Backs

The Backs, Narrated. Enjoy a 51 min journey down the most famous mile of river in England, with 13 stops and 13 stories. See all the benefits of our audio tour of the Cambridge College Backs for yourself and buy yours to listen anytime.

Our Audio Tour Route

From Jesus Green Mooring down to Trinity & the Wren Library and back, past every college that lines the Cam, with narration written by Cambridge historians, our audio tour is designed to help you enjoy a unique experience.

Our audio tours are the perfect way to take Cambridge home with you. Whether you're a visitor to the city or a resident who's interested in the history of our incredible colleges, this tour is the perfect lasting memento of your time in Cambridge.

Whether you choose to walk, punt, or even listen at home, our audio tour can be enjoyed at anytime, so you can take the College Backs with you and explore Cambridge from the comfort of your own home.

Our audio tour takes you down the River Cam on a winding journey from our Jesus Green Moorings, past Magdalen Bridge, St John's New Court, the Mathematical Bridge, The Bridge Of Sighs, King's College Chapel and a host of other sights.

Let the narrator's soothing voice flow over you as you take a trip through this incredible city.

Enjoy A Unique Audio Tour Down The River Cam

At Rutherford's Punting Cambridge, we understand that many visitors to our city want to do more than just look at the beautiful buildings.

They also want to learn the history behind how the city became so influential and known around the world as a haven of knowledge and learning.

That's why our audio guided tours are written with the help of local historians, who act as your audio guide to Cambridge.

See Cambridge at your own pace at any time. Our audio tours work on any phone with no app, and you can download the tour before you go so it works offline.

At the end of every stop there is a photo and transcript, making this an accessible solution for anyone who wants to learn more about Cambridge.

When the tour is complete, there's a quiz to test your knowledge!

Our audio tours are a great experience, but to truly immerse yourself in Cambridge history and culture, you need to explore the city by punt at least once. Book a shared or private punting tour using our online booking portal today.