Ghost Tour Cambridge

Explore the spooky side of the city with our Ghost Tour

From: £15pp

Dare to experience Cambridge’s haunted history – by river, not road. Step aboard for our exclusive Punting Ghost Tour, where centuries-old legends and real ghost stories echo across the River Cam beneath the cloak of night.

Categories: Punt Tours, Special Events

Punting Ghost Tour – Traditional Punting Company

Join us for an unforgettable evening on the River Cam as we present our Ghost Tour! This unique experience combines the timeless charm of Cambridge punting with the captivating allure of its most mysterious legends.

Glide past the shadowy College Backs as your expert guide reveals exclusive tales you won’t hear on any walking tour: listen for the spectral choir of King’s College Chapel, meet the sorrowful ghost of Elizabeth de Clare, and discover what still haunts the ancient courts of St John’s. If you crave a seasonal thrill that’s atmospheric, spine-tingling, and uniquely Cambridge, this is the ghost tour to book.

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Shared Punt Ghost Tour

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Event Details

Tour Highlights

  • Glide under nine iconic bridges and beside seven historic Cambridge colleges, where ghostly apparitions are said to appear when dusk falls.
  •  Hear legendary tales from your guide – like the echoing cries of Dr. James Wood, the doomed scholar of St John’s, and the chilling secrets of Barret’s Coffin at King’s.​
  • See Cambridge’s Gothic spires and riverside chapels illuminated in the magical twilight, wrapped in cozy blankets with lanterns to set the mood.
  • Seats are strictly limited for this seasonal event—book early to avoid disappointment!

Event Information

  • Departure Time: 16:45 (please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure).
  • Duration: Approximately 50 minutes.
  • Location: The Traditional Punting Company, Landing Stage, Thompsons Lane, Cambridge,  CB5 8AQ.

An Evening of History, Mystery, and Atmosphere

As darkness falls and lanterns flicker, the River Cam is transformed—its ancient shadows come alive with whispered secrets and restless spirits. Wrapped in blankets beneath softly glowing lanterns, you’ll journey past haunted chapels and quiet courts as your guide shares the stories that have haunted Cambridge’s colleges for centuries.

Perfect for couples, friend groups seeking something different, or families with brave youngsters, this special Halloween ghost tour is Cambridge’s most atmospheric after-dark experience.

Reserve Your Place Here Now!

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