Shared Tour Tickets

50-minute guided punting tours along the famous ‘college backs’ in Cambridge. 

Small group & family tickets available. 

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Shared Punting Tours

Enjoy a 50-minute chauffeured punting tour along the college backs and enjoy the majestic scenery and famous sights including Kings College Chapel, The Bridge of Sighs and the Wren Library. Sit back, and relax as our chauffeurs provide an interesting and informative guided tour focusing on the history of Cambridge, its University and the Colleges and Buildings you are passing. Tours are return trips starting from and returning to our landing stage on the corner of Jesus Green – CB5 8AG.

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The Best Rates Online

Our shared tours are the most cost-effective option for chauffeured punting in Cambridge. Our online rates are heavily discounted compared to our on-the-day rates.

Note: The price displayed is for the entire group and prices start at just £20 for 2 people.

We use dynamic pricing meaning prices vary throughout the day, week and season. We offer our best rates when the river is at its quietest – before 11 a.m. and on weekday evenings.

Once you have selected your date the prices for all available departures times will be shown on the screen. Please note at busy times we do sell out online so we recommend booking as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Busy summer punting in Cambridge, with punts on the River Cam seen through a stone bridge arch
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From our guests

From iconic views to unforgettable moments, discover why our punting experiences are so loved by guests.

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Did a punting tour in the rain today, our tour guide was Ben R. He was very knowledgeable and skilled and also very funny and made the experience amazing, would definitely recommend him as a tour guide and also doing the punting whatever the weather may be! Thank you soo much for the amazing experience Ben R! 😊
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Ben R. was a brilliant tour guide. He gave us a thorough tour and explained all historic sites in detail. Very empathetic and witty. Can only recommend.
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Edward was exceptional. He was charming, knowledgeable and made the whole experience for my mum‘s birthday really amazing. The only thing we found hard was the access to the punt itself. My mum struggles with mobility issues and there were steep steps going down and a big step into the punt, we thought it would be more disabled access friendly. It was great value for money.
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Oxana O'Keeffe
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We had a lovely experience. The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining.
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aaron friend
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Ben was a great punter, a local dude who did an amazing job and great storyteller despite the ☔️, well done Ben! We paid 35 quid for three of us, despite some other companies around the river tried charging £75 for three people and only 40 mins. Thanks Ben great tour and jokes too!
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Finnian Howard
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Ben R was fantastic wise funny and handsome
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Our tour guide Ben R, was very helpful and insightful. Very sweet and handsome!
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Rob Sekerak
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Ben R is a very skilled driver! Very knowledgeable and made our tour extremely interesting.
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Chauffeured Punting in Cambridge

Our shared Cambridge Punting tours hold a maximum of 12 passengers and last for approximately 45-50 minutes. We seat groups per row or per section (2 rows facing each other). Select the appropriate ticket for your group. Please note family tickets for up to 4 or 7 must include at least 1 child under 5.

In Cambridge, Punting is the number one thing to do and at Let’s Go Punting we pride ourselves in providing an award-winning tour. During the tour, you will pass by 7 riverside colleges and famous landmarks including Kings College Chapel, The Bridge of Sighs, The Wren Library and The Mathematical Bridge. During the tour, your chauffeur will provide a guided tour including historical facts and anecdotes about Cambridge University and the buildings you are passing. Feel free to ask your chauffeur any questions you may have.

Smiling punt chauffeur in a waistcoat lifting his pole on a shared punt tour, River Cam

Know Before You Go

Tours are booked for a specific time. Late arrival will result in a missed tour.

5 minutes before your departure time you will receive a text message, please come to our meeting point when you have received this message.

You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board. Please ensure you take all your rubbish with you.

Discounted distanced shared tour tickets are only available online and are paid for in full at the time of booking.

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.

Punt tour gliding along the River Cam below the lawns of King's College Chapel and Clare College
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All you need to know before you punt

Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Do you provide blankets or umbrellas?
Is my ticket just for 1 person?
What happens if I'm late?