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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private punting tours
50 Minute return trip
Sit back, relax & discover the beautiful College Backs
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Boats for up to 2, 6 or 12 people available.
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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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Vijitha Ammineni0 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Ben r he is soo skillfulPosted on Google![]()
Mark Rogers0 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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!+6Posted on Google![]()
Boitumelo Mokoma0 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Ben R He is Excellent with nice jokes.xxxxPosted on Google![]()
tingting li0 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.Posted on Google![]()
Sai Hung Li0 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Ben R is very nice and talkative!Posted on Google![]()
Adam Marsden0 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Really enjoyed our punting experience. Ben R was a great tour guide and very witty. Highly recommend the company.Posted on Google![]()
Rasmus Aavang0 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Ben R was a humorous, knowledgeable guide, and we enjoyed the boat ride.Posted on Google![]()
Melissa Rossi1 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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+0Posted on Google![]()
Parashanee Tanchirakit1 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had an amazing punting experience here. Thank you, Ben R, for giving us an unforgettable story about Cambridge.Posted on Google![]()
Samantha De-Buriatte1 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Good knowledge and relaxing+5
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.
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.
frequently asked questions
All you need to know before you punt
For private chauffeured tours we can provide a selection of delicious picnics (Deli, Brunch and Afternoon Tea). We also cater for larger events and can provide bespoke catering quotes on request. Champagne, Prosecco, Alcohol-free Prosecco and Water are available to pre-order on private tours. Additionally, we offer a selection of beers, ciders and soft drinks available for events. For more information on the picnics and drinks which we offer please see our picnics page.
Unfortunately at this time, we don’t offer self-hire punting, all of our services are guided tours along the River Cam. If conditions allow it is possible for customers to have a go at punting on Private Tours.
Blankets are provided in chilly conditions, and we have umbrellas on board when rain is predicted. Umbrellas can also be provided in very warm conditions as a sunshade. Please let our staff know during check-in if you would like an umbrella for sun shade.
Please contact us as soon as possible if you are going to be late.
Shared tours can be held for a maximum of 5 minutes. If you are more than 5 minutes late you will miss your departure and will need to repay to book onto a later tour (subject to availability).
If you arrive within 25 minutes of your private punting departure time we can still get you out on the river for a shorter tour time. Please note the boats will need to be back in time to be ready for the next scheduled departure. Some sights may be missed out of the tour as a result.
If we are given a minimum of 2 hours’ notice, we can move your tour to another time slot, subject to a moving fee and dependent upon availability.