Halloween on the river
Looking for something spooky to do with the kids during half-term?
This half-term, (from the 24th of October until the 1st of November, 2026), our Halloween Scavenger Hunt & Activity booklets are available when booking a private or shared Cambridge Punting Tour. Dress up, bring the kids down and enjoy a spooktastic, fun-filled 50-minute punt tour.
2026 - Tickets for the Trinity College (22nd of June) and St Johns College (23rd of June) May Ball Fireworks are now on sale.
Punting in Cambridge at Halloween
Join us on the river during October Half Term for some spooky Halloween-themed fun with the kids. Dressing up is optional but encouraged!
Enjoy a 50-minute private or shared punting tour along the college backs, and add our Halloween-themed scavenger hunt and activity booklets for just £2.50 per child.
The second half of the booklet is a city centre scary scavenger hunt taking you to Cambridge’s most haunted spots. Learn about Cambridge’s ghosts and ghouls whilst exploring the city centre and taking some fantastic photos! Watch one of our spooktastic tours here!
Activity booklets are available as an Add-On once you have selected your punting tour. Ensure you are booking between the right dates for the option to appear. Please select the number of booklets you would like to purchase, we recommend one per child so they can all complete the activities and receive their sweet treat!
On the day of your punting tour, the booklets and pencils will be waiting for you at the river. Please ensure you have collected your booklet(s) and spooky sweets before boarding your punting tour.
Once you’ve finished your punting tour, cracked the code and enjoyed your sweet, head into town to complete the second half of your booklet – a city centre scavenger hunt.
The booklet is designed for children aged 4-10 (although older and younger children may enjoy joining in). The punting activities are specifically designed to appeal to younger children and the city centre scavenger hunt is aimed at the older children.
The booklet includes a spooktacular activity guide to enjoy on the river, featuring ghoulish spot-the-difference challenges and creepy college makeovers. Complete the puzzles to solve the code and claim your Spooky Sweets.
Know Before You Go
Tours are booked for a specific time. Late arrival will result in a missed or shortened tour.
You will receive a text message 5 minutes before your departure time.
You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board. Please ensure you take all rubbish with you.
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.
Punting in Cambridge
Our shared Cambridge Punting tours hold a maximum of 12 passengers and last for approximately 45-50 minutes. Bookings can be made for groups of up to 2, 3, 6 or 9 people. We also have a family ticket for up to 6 people with a maximum of 2 adults on the group. When arriving you will be seated on the boat and depednding on group size with have an entire row or section for your party.
Alternatively you can book a private tour for just your party. Please choose between a private tour for up to 6 people and a private tour for up to 12 people.