Private Punting Tours

Your private view of Cambridge’s riverside Colleges from the comfort of a chauffeured punt. 

This guided experience is exclusively yours.

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traditional private punting tours of Cambridge

Book one of our traditional private punting tours of Cambridge. Tours can be purchased for up to 2, 6 or 12 passengers lasting approximately 50 minutes. A private chauffeured punt tour is the ideal way to see Cambridge’s most iconic sights in comfort and style. Your chauffeur will expertly punt you along the River Cam whilst regaling you with fascinating historical facts and stories.

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Our traditional private punting tours remain a popular option with our customers – the entire boat to yourselves whether you are 2 or 12 people.

Our tours begin on the corner of Jesus Green near Magdalene College and turn at Silver Street Bridge near Queens College returning to Jesus Green 50 minutes later.

We use dynamic pricing therefor prices vary throughout the day, week and season. Of course, we offer our best rates when the river is at its quietest – before 11am and weekday evenings with tours at this time from £79 for 2 people.

Once you have selected your date the prices for all available departures times will be shown on the screen. However, feel free to check availability by emailing us.

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

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Ben r he is soo skillful
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Noah was a fantastic ‘guide/chauffeur’ knowledgable, great stories as well as historical insight. Good sense of humour and made the trip very enjoyable. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
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Ben R He is Excellent with nice jokes.xxxx
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非常不错的体验,讲解很认真详细,划船的小哥Ben.R 热情风趣帅气.
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Ben R is very nice and talkative!
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Really enjoyed our punting experience. Ben R was a great tour guide and very witty. Highly recommend the company.
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Ben R was a humorous, knowledgeable guide, and we enjoyed the boat ride.
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Ben R. Is a very charismatic, wise and handsome guy who showed us all the beautiful places and gave us a lot of good info. Thanks a lot
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We had an amazing punting experience here. Thank you, Ben R, for giving us an unforgettable story about Cambridge.
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Punting Tours in Cambridge

In Cambridge, punting is always the ideal way to see the stunning riverside colleges of Cambridge University in comfort & style.

Our private Cambridge Punting tours last for approximately 50 minutes and pass by 7 riverside colleges (Magdalene, St Johns, Trinity, Trinity Hall, Clare, Kings and Queens) and famous landmarks including Kings College Chapel, The Bridge of Sighs, The Wren Library and The Mathematical Bridge.

Our expertly trained chauffeurs will effortlessly punt you along the college backs whilst entertaining you with tales of past alumni, University history and student pranks.

All of our expertly trained guides are local to Cambridge so feel free to ask them for advice on what to do with your time in Cambridge.

Punts heading downriver past moored boats and willows near Trinity College on a private tour

Know Before You Go

Tours are booked for a specific time. Late arrival will result in a missed or shortened tour; please aim to arrive 5-10 minutes before your departure time.

Additionally, 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, however,  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.

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frequently asked questions

All you need to know before you punt

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Do you provide blankets or umbrellas?
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