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Cambridge Punting Prices
Great experiences, flexible prices. Discover the best time to enjoy Cambridge from the River Cam.
At Let’s Go Punting, we believe exploring Cambridge from the River Cam should be an unforgettable experience at a great price. That’s why we offer flexible, dynamic pricing on both private and shared punting tours.
Prices vary throughout the day, week and season, with some of our best rates available before 11am, on weekdays and during the evenings. These quieter times are also a wonderful way to experience Cambridge away from the busiest river traffic.
All tours last approximately 50 minutes and include a guided journey along the famous College Backs, passing King’s College Chapel and the Bridge of Sighs.
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How to Get the Best Punting Prices
Early Bird Tours
Book a departure before 11am to enjoy some of our best rates and a beautifully peaceful river.
Weekday Savings
Weekday departures are generally cheaper than weekends, making a midweek visit a great choice.
Evening Punting
From April to September, enjoy relaxed evening tours and excellent weekday rates after 6pm.
Book online and save up to 50% compared to on-the-day rates.
PRIVATE PUNTING TOURS
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Online bookings: Max 2 boats. For larger bookings please contact us.
Shared Punting Tours
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Punting Prices
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Weekday Friday Saturday Sunday Low Before 11 Before 11 Before 11 Before 11 Mid 11 – 6 11 – 1 11 – 1 11 – 1 High — 1 – 7 1 – 7 1 – 4.30 Mid — After 7 After 7 4.30 – 5.30 Low After 6 — — After 5.30 Select early & late departures for the best rates.
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Weekday Friday Saturday Sunday Low Before 11 Before 11 Before 11 Before 11 Mid 12 – 5.30 After 12 11 – 1 11 – 1 High — — 1 – 7 1 – 4.30 Mid — — After 7 4.30 – 5.30 Low After 5.30 — — After 5.30 Select early & late departures for the best rates.
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Weekday Friday Saturday Sunday Low Before 11 Before 11 Before 11 Before 11 Mid 12 – 5.30 After 12 11 – 1 11 – 1 High — — 1 – 6 1 – 4.30 Mid — — After 6 After 4.30 Low After 5.30 — — — Select early & late departures for the best rates.
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Weekday Weekend Low Before 12 Before 12 Mid After 12 After 12 High — — Mid — — Low — — Select early & late departures for the best rates.
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Ticket Weekday Weekend Shared 2 £25 – £50 £35 – £55 Shared 3 £30 – £55 £40 – £65 Shared 4 £60 – £90 £70 – £130 Shared 6 £60 – £110 £80 – £130 Shared 9 £80 – £155 £110 – £175 Private 2 £109 – £155 £109 – £179 Private 6 £99 – £175 £119 – £205 Private 12 £109 – £209 £145 – £239 Select early & late departures for the best rates.
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Ticket Weekday Weekend Shared 2 £20 – £35 £25 – £40 Shared 3 £25 – £40 £30 – £50 Shared 4 £40 – £50 £50 – £90 Shared 6 £50 – £80 £60 – £100 Shared 9 £80 – £115 £85 – £140 Private 2 £79 – £109 £79 – £139 Private 6 £79 – £125 £89 – £159 Private 12 £89 – £149 £109 – £189 Select early & late departures for the best rates.
Enjoy the River at its quietest
Our early morning and evening departures offer more than great savings. They’re also some of the loveliest times to discover Cambridge, with calmer waters, fewer crowds and beautiful views of the colleges.
Our Early Bird offer is perfect for families with young children who are often up early and making the most of the day. Our chauffeured tours along the Cambridge College Backs are the ideal family day out and are safe for children of all ages.
Whether you’re planning a romantic evening a night out with friends or corporate twilight plans our evening tours could be for you.
frequently asked questions
All you need to know before you punt
Our online rates are discounted by up to 50% compared to our on-the-day rates. Our early, late and weekday departures receive the largest discounts.
We offer further discounts for Cambridge students, NHS workers, and carers. Drop us an email to receive the code to take 10% off your punting tour total.
We also offer discounts through promo codes. When these are available, they will be on our Instagram page here. Or, check our Google Business page here.
The price depends on whether you are booking a private or shared punting tour and the time you are looking to depart. More information can be found on our pricing page but essentially tours are most heavily discounted before 11am when we are at our quietest. We also charge a peak rate during the weekends and school holidays.
All punting tours come with a skilled chauffeur who will be your guide and carry out the physical punting of the boat with anecdotes to engage you in the history of Cambridge. It’s an experience of full escapism in the majesty of the University of Cambridge.
The tour itself will cover 7 colleges and 9 bridges – including the most iconic sights in Cambridge. These are exclusive sights to the River Cam, and can all be experienced in our 50 minute tour.
All boats have raised and cushioned seating, and blankets and umbrellas are available upon request. This allows for a spacious and comfortable experience, whether you opt for a shared or a private tour.
You can book online up to 30 minutes before departure. Please ensure you allow enough time to reach us. A late arrival will result in a missed tour (or a shorter tour for private tours that arrive up to 25 minutes late).
During busier times, our online tours will sell out in advance. If you have a specific time in mind, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.