Family Friendly Punting
Being a Family Run business it's important to us that our Cambridge Punting tours are family friendly.
We offer our best rates for both private and shared tours before 11 am when the river is at its quietest. In addition, we have family ticket options making our shared tours more affordable for those with children.
Book Your Family Punting Tour
Note: Family ticket for 4 or 7 includes 1 child under 5 on a lap.
Family Friendly Punting in Cambridge
There are 2 options for your Cambridge punting tour with us; A private tour or a shared tour.
For private tours, we would recommend booking before 11am when we offer the best value tickets and when the river is at its quietest (and coolest on a hot day).
For shared tours, we have a couple of family friendly ticket options:
- Group of up to 4 people including 1 under 5 (on a lap).
- Group ticket for up to 6 people – with a maximum of 3 adults (over 18’s) in the group.
- Group ticket of up to 7 people inlcuding 1 under 5 (on a lap).
These tickets represent great value for money, again with us offering the best rates for our morning tours departing before 11am.
Our tours last for approxiamtely 50 minutes and are return trips along the backs. During the tour there is plenty to see to keep children of all ages entertained and engaged. Some of the sights you will see during your tour include the Bridge of Sighs, Kings College Chapel and The Wren Library. In addition, the river is a great place to spot wildlife including ducks, swans and herons. The ducks are often a highlight when children come punting with us! Don’t forget the duck food.
Chauffeured Punting with the Kids
At Let’s Go Punting, being parents with small children ourselves we love welcoming families and children on board.
We have life jackets available for children should you wish to request one (in advance with our office team) but they are not required as chauffeured punting is an extremely safe activity. We use large wide beam punts with a seating capacity of 12 passengers. These boats are very stable and will not tip over, therefore as long as your children remain seated with their hands and feet inside the punt they will be completely safe.
Children under 1 are classified as babes in arms and whilst not being included in the head count they are very welcome. Prams & Buggys can be left at our check-in (at your own risk).
You are very welcome to bring your own food & drinks on board and prams & strollers can be left at our meeting point.
We are delighted to be a Twinkl Top Attraction for 2021.
Check our their Family Staycation Guide for fantastic ideas of things to do with the kids this summer. Head over to our listing to download the fab resource pack they have designed especially for your punting tour with us. There is a wordsearcha nd colouring activity for younger children and a Cambridge Quiz and drawing activity for older children. Activities can be completed on board or after your punting tour.
| Private Tour | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
|
Up to 12 people |
£89-£99 |
£89-£119 |
|
Up to 6 people |
£79-£89 |
£79-£99 |
|
Up to 2 people |
£79 |
£79-£99 |
| Weekday | |
|---|---|
|
Up to 12 |
£89-£99 |
|
Up to 6 |
£79-£89 |
|
Up to 2 |
£79 |
| Weekend | |
|---|---|
|
Up to 12 |
£89-£119 |
|
Up to 6 |
£79-£99 |
|
Up to 2 |
£79-£99 |
Select early departures for the best rates.
Low season dates: 1st October – 31st March.
| Private Tour | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
|
Up to 12 people |
£99-£119 |
£119-£149 |
|
Up to 6 people |
£89-£109 |
£109-£129 |
|
Up to 2 people |
£79-£99 |
£99-£119 |
| Weekday | |
|---|---|
|
Up to 12 |
£99-£119 |
|
Up to 6 |
£89-£109 |
|
Up to 2 |
£79-£99 |
| Weekend | |
|---|---|
|
Up to 12 |
£119-£149 |
|
Up to 6 |
£109-£129 |
|
Up to 2 |
£99-£119 |
High season dates: 1st April – 15th June (excluding Easter holidays) & 16th – 30th of September.
Select early & late departures for the best rates.
| Private Tour | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
|
Up to 12 people |
£109-£139 |
£129-£169 |
|
Up to 6 people |
£99-£119 |
£119-£159 |
|
Up to 2 people |
£89-£109 |
£109-£149 |
| Weekday | |
|---|---|
|
Up to 12 |
£99-£119 |
|
Up to 6 |
£89-£109 |
|
Up to 2 |
£79-£99 |
| Weekend | |
|---|---|
|
Up to 12 |
£119-£149 |
|
Up to 6 |
£109-£129 |
|
Up to 2 |
£99-£119 |
Peak season dates: Easter Holidays and 16th of June – 15th of September.
Select early & late departures for the best rates.
| Private Tour | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
|
Up to 12 people |
£89-£99 |
£89-£119 |
|
Up to 6 people |
£79-£89 |
£79-£99 |
|
Up to 2 people |
£79 |
£79-£99 |
| Weekday | |
|---|---|
|
Up to 12 |
£89-£99 |
|
Up to 6 |
£79-£89 |
|
Up to 2 |
£79 |
| Weekend | |
|---|---|
|
Up to 12 |
£89-£119 |
|
Up to 6 |
£79-£99 |
|
Up to 2 |
£79-£99 |
Select early departures for the best rates.
Low season dates: 1st October – 31st March.
| Private Tour | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
|
Up to 12 people |
£99-£119 |
£119-£149 |
|
Up to 6 people |
£89-£109 |
£109-£129 |
|
Up to 2 people |
£79-£99 |
£99-£119 |
| Weekday | |
|---|---|
|
Up to 12 |
£99-£119 |
|
Up to 6 |
£89-£109 |
|
Up to 2 |
£79-£99 |
| Weekend | |
|---|---|
|
Up to 12 |
£119-£149 |
|
Up to 6 |
£109-£129 |
|
Up to 2 |
£99-£119 |
High season dates: 1st April – 15th June (excluding Easter holidays) & 16th – 30th of September.
Select early & late departures for the best rates.
| Private Tour | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
|
Up to 12 people |
£99-£119 |
£119-£149 |
|
Up to 6 people |
£89-£109 |
£109-£129 |
|
Up to 2 people |
£79-£99 |
£99-£119 |
| Weekday | |
|---|---|
|
Up to 12 |
£109-£139 |
|
Up to 6 |
£99-£119 |
|
Up to 2 |
£89-£109 |
| Weekend | |
|---|---|
|
Up to 12 |
£119-£149 |
|
Up to 6 |
£109-£129 |
|
Up to 2 |
£99-£119 |
Peak season dates: Easter Holidays and 16th of June – 15th of September.
Select early & late departures for the best rates.
Angeli Pawagadhi24/04/2024Went to Cambridge last weekend with my partner and decided to do some punting and came across ‘Let’s Go Punting’. Had the best time looking at the beautiful buildings in Cambridge. Our guide Sam was absolutely amazing, hilarious, and gave us great historical knowledge of the city!
Dinesh Sivanesan23/04/2024This experience can be excellent or terrible, it all depends on the guide you get. . Weekend it was 30£ pp
Maria Woodlock22/04/2024We can highly recommend James B he was our tour guide today and the information was excellent. Thank you for a fabulous trip.
Ishan Parmar22/04/2024The quality of the punting tour was exceptional. Sam was knowledgeable about the history and provided fascinating insights as we glided along the serene waterway.
Claire Maddocks22/04/2024Really good tour with a knowledgeable guide
LAD KANISHKA21/04/2024friendly staff! Our guide, Sam told us a lot of interesting facts while punting and was really sweet!
Michel Sindaha21/04/2024Good, reliable service. The sales people here are less aggressive as some others on the plank by the river. Big surprise for a town like Cambridge—you’d expect a certain standard considering its history and academic prestige—but beware of predatory sales techniques by these seeming young and innocent college chaps on the board by the river. I was aggressively approached and haggled with a couple that reminded me of my experiences in Cairo rather than Cambridge. Book online, or at least check so as not to be swindled to pay more than you need to.
Jane Sharp19/04/2024Great company, knowledgeable and funny guild who made our trip interesting and humourous. Recommend Highly
Know Before You Go
Tours are booked for a specific time. Late arrival will result in a missed or shortened tour.
You will receive a text message 5 minutes before your departure time – to aid social distancing please do not come to our check in until you have received this message.
You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board.
Tours booked online are paid for in full at the time of booking. If you would prefer to pay a 30% deposit with the balance due 2 weeks before the booking date please CONTACT US.
Once confirmed, bookings can be amended subject to availability. Tours go ahead in poor weather. More information including cancellation policy can be found here: Terms & Conditions.
Safety Measures
Punting is an extremely safe activity to do with children as the boats are very sturdy but there are a few things to bear in mind as it is a water-based activity.
- Ensure children remain seated at all times, with very small children it is advisable to seat them between 2 adults.
- Ensure children keep their hands and feet inside the boat at all times and beware of other boats coming up alongside.
- Ensure you all wash your hands after your punting tour and before eating or drinking anything.
Book Your Family Punting Tour
Note: Family ticket for 4 or 7 includes 1 child under 5 on a lap.
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Angeli Pawagadhi24/04/2024Went to Cambridge last weekend with my partner and decided to do some punting and came across ‘Let’s Go Punting’. Had the best time looking at the beautiful buildings in Cambridge. Our guide Sam was absolutely amazing, hilarious, and gave us great historical knowledge of the city!Dinesh Sivanesan23/04/2024This experience can be excellent or terrible, it all depends on the guide you get. . Weekend it was 30£ ppMaria Woodlock22/04/2024We can highly recommend James B he was our tour guide today and the information was excellent. Thank you for a fabulous trip.Ishan Parmar22/04/2024The quality of the punting tour was exceptional. Sam was knowledgeable about the history and provided fascinating insights as we glided along the serene waterway.Claire Maddocks22/04/2024Really good tour with a knowledgeable guideLAD KANISHKA21/04/2024friendly staff! Our guide, Sam told us a lot of interesting facts while punting and was really sweet!Michel Sindaha21/04/2024Good, reliable service. The sales people here are less aggressive as some others on the plank by the river. Big surprise for a town like Cambridge—you’d expect a certain standard considering its history and academic prestige—but beware of predatory sales techniques by these seeming young and innocent college chaps on the board by the river. I was aggressively approached and haggled with a couple that reminded me of my experiences in Cairo rather than Cambridge. Book online, or at least check so as not to be swindled to pay more than you need to.Jane Sharp19/04/2024Great company, knowledgeable and funny guild who made our trip interesting and humourous. Recommend Highly
Angeli Pawagadhi24/04/2024Went to Cambridge last weekend with my partner and decided to do some punting and came across ‘Let’s Go Punting’. Had the best time looking at the beautiful buildings in Cambridge. Our guide Sam was absolutely amazing, hilarious, and gave us great historical knowledge of the city!Dinesh Sivanesan23/04/2024This experience can be excellent or terrible, it all depends on the guide you get. . Weekend it was 30£ ppMaria Woodlock22/04/2024We can highly recommend James B he was our tour guide today and the information was excellent. Thank you for a fabulous trip.Ishan Parmar22/04/2024The quality of the punting tour was exceptional. Sam was knowledgeable about the history and provided fascinating insights as we glided along the serene waterway.Claire Maddocks22/04/2024Really good tour with a knowledgeable guideLAD KANISHKA21/04/2024friendly staff! Our guide, Sam told us a lot of interesting facts while punting and was really sweet!Michel Sindaha21/04/2024Good, reliable service. The sales people here are less aggressive as some others on the plank by the river. Big surprise for a town like Cambridge—you’d expect a certain standard considering its history and academic prestige—but beware of predatory sales techniques by these seeming young and innocent college chaps on the board by the river. I was aggressively approached and haggled with a couple that reminded me of my experiences in Cairo rather than Cambridge. Book online, or at least check so as not to be swindled to pay more than you need to.Jane Sharp19/04/2024Great company, knowledgeable and funny guild who made our trip interesting and humourous. Recommend Highly