Add-ons & Info
Enhance your Cambridge Punting Experience!
In Cambridge, Punting is the number one thing to do!
At Let’s Go Punting, we believe a trip along the River Cam should be more than just a sightseeing tour. As a small, independent company, we love helping our customers create memorable experiences, with a fantastic range of extras, activities and complimentary resources to make your Cambridge punting adventure even more special.
Make your private punting tour extra indulgent with one of our picnic or drinks packages, available to add to bookings made at least 48 hours in advance. Whether you’re planning a romantic date, birthday celebration or a relaxing afternoon with friends, we’ve got the perfect finishing touches.
Looking for something more interactive? Our Cambridge scavenger hunts are a fantastic addition to team-building events, school trips and hen parties, bringing a little friendly competition and fun to your time on the river. For school groups, we also provide complimentary educational worksheets for all Key Stages, while our nature-themed activity booklets are perfect for keeping younger guests entertained as they discover the River Cam.
Want to learn even more about Cambridge? Our free audio tour app, available in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, offers another way to discover the fascinating history and stories behind the city’s famous sights, with more languages coming soon.
And the extras don’t stop when you step off the punt! Every booking includes our complimentary Cambridge City Guide, packed with local recommendations, exclusive discounts and useful information to help you make the most of your visit.
From thoughtful little extras to unforgettable group experiences, Let’s Go Punting offers so much more than a traditional punting tour.
Tour Information - Cambridge & It's University
Cambridge is a beautiful city steeped in history, with stunning architecture, picturesque streets and world-famous landmarks around every corner. Home to the prestigious University of Cambridge, whose 31 colleges are spread throughout the city and beyond, Cambridge effortlessly combines centuries of history with a vibrant food and drink scene, beautiful green spaces and a wealth of cultural attractions. Whether you’re visiting for a day out or a weekend break, there’s so much to discover.
Our Cambridge Sights section introduces some of the city’s most iconic landmarks and historic attractions, including many that are best admired from the unique perspective of the River Cam on one of our guided punting tours.
To help you make the most of your visit, we’ve also created a complimentary interactive Cambridge City Guide, available to all our customers via the link in your booking confirmation. Packed with local recommendations and insider tips, the guide covers everything from the University and its colleges to museums, galleries, green spaces and some of our favourite places to eat and drink. Don’t forget to explore the Discount Vouchers section for some fantastic offers from local businesses!
Prefer to discover Cambridge in another language, or find listening to a live commentary difficult? Our free Audio Tour App provides an alternative way to enjoy the fascinating stories and history behind Cambridge’s famous sights. Available in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, with more languages coming soon, the app is complimentary for our customers. Simply download it and ask our team for your free access code.
Explore Cambridge with Let’s Go Punting – and discover everything this wonderful city has to offer, both on and off the river.
Punting Tour Add-Ons
Scavenger Hunts
A fun way to explore the city centre our scavenger hunts are perfect for groups of 10+. We suggest allowing 2 hours to complete the scavenger hunt – all you need is the team pack (posted to you in advance) a pen and a camera/camera phone.
Our Cambridge Scavenger Hunt is a great way to explore the city for Hen Parties, Corporate Groups, Visiting friends & Family and School Groups.
Picnics
We offer a number of different picnics which can be enjoyed on your chauffeured punt tour along the River Cam or on Jesus Green before or after your tour. We would recommend enjoying your picnic on the green before or after your tour (especially for large groups) so you can sit back and enjoy the glide during your punt tour.
Picnics include; Traditional Afternoon Tea, Our Deli Grazing Board and Delicious Brunch Box.
Drinks
You are welcome to bring your own drinks on board. We also offer a range of refreshments which can be added to your private punting tour (12 hours notice required).
Choose from Champagne and Prosecco plus a selection of beers and soft drinks.
Please note we offer a challenge 25 policy and alcoholi drinks are subject to maximum limits
Nature Activity Booklet
Our Nature Activity Booklet is a fun and educational way for younger guests to discover the wonderful wildlife of the River Cam. Packed with engaging activities and opportunities to learn about the local environment, it encourages children to spot wildlife, explore nature and understand the importance of protecting our waterways. The perfect addition to a family punting adventure!
Available on all tours as an add-on before checkout.