J
Amazing
Fantastic experience and Sammy was just amazing, such a lovely young man
Operator response
Sammy will be pleased to hear that you enjoyed his tour. Thank you for the 5 stars and positive feedback.
Private Cambridge Punting Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 50 min
- Price from
- $133 / person
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 343 reviews
- Languages
- CMN, YUE, EN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Lets Go Punting
- Meeting point
- Our meeting point is on the corner of Jesus Green, near the Tennis Courts.
Description
Sit back, relax and enjoy the views from the comfort of your own punt. Your private chauffeured punt tour for up to 12 people will last for approximately 50 minutes and cover the college "Backs". Whilst punting your chauffeur will provide and interesting an informative tour. During the tour you will pass famous sights including Kings College Chapel, The Bridge of Sighs, The Wren Library, New Court St Johns and the Mathematical Bridge. Punting is a very relaxing way to see the seven riparian Cambridge University colleges which are steeped in fascinating history and the majestic Kings College chapel which provides the most iconic visual imagery for one of the most esteemed educational institutions in the world. COVID-19 - Under current guidelines groups should be a maximum of 6 unless all of the same households. Boats are fitted with perspex screens to meet social distancing guidelines.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Group price
- $133 per group of up to 12
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
King's College Chapel
Your chauffeured tour passes Kings College Chapel and the Senate House.
Queens' College
The turning point of the chauffeured punting tour is Queens College & the Mathematical Bridge.
The Backs
The Chauffuered Punting tour passes through the famous colleges backs. This is a stretch of water just under 1 mile long which passes 7 riverside colleges.
The River Cam
The tour is on the River Cam in Cambrdge and lasts approximately 50 minutes.
Bridge of Sighs
The tour passes under the majestic bridge of Sighs, part of St Johns College.
What's included
Included
Private tour
Not included
Alcoholic drinks
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
343 reviews
How it compares in Cambridge
- No. 10 by number of reviews among 109 tours in Cambridge
Excurgo comparison of 109 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Cambridge Punting Tour take?
Private Cambridge Punting Tour lasts about 50 min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Private Cambridge Punting Tour cost?
Prices start at $133 per person for this Cambridge experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Cambridge Punting Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Private Cambridge Punting Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Our meeting point is on the corner of Jesus Green, near the Tennis Courts. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Cambridge Punting Tour offered in?
The experience is available in CMN, YUE, EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Cambridge Punting Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 343 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lets Go Punting.
Reviews(343)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Summer punting on river cam
Lovely experience, highly rate our guide, Ralph, very knowledgeable and skilled at separating fact from fiction regarding local legends and stories. Warm and friendly and lovely to chat to as he punted us along the river. Passionate about his studies in geography and very focused on protecting the environment for future generations. Hope you achieve all your goals.
Operator response
Ralph will be pleased to hear that you enjoyed his tour. Thank you for the 5 stars and positive feedback, we will ensure your kind words are passed on.
C
Amazing experience and guide
Amazing experience and tour guide. It was informative and fun. We had four adults and two kids below the age of 2 and it worked perfectly. Safe, interesting and very central.
Operator response
Thank you for the review! We're glad you enjoyed your tour!
5
Daniel HP was Awesome!
Had a fabulous trip with Daniel HP! Knowledgeable, funny, and just an all round great bloke. A real highlight of our trip to Cambridge 😎
Operator response
Thank you for the review! We will ensure the positive feedback is passed on to Daniel!
P
Great private tour from Ilias
Excellent tour! Ilias was very friendly and knowledgeable and provided lots of very interesting facts on the history of Cambridge. Would highly recommend. 10/10!
Operator response
Thank you for the review and positive feedback - we're glad you enjoyed your tour!
C
Punting Tour
Ilias was absolutely puntastic. Very knowledgeable, and engaging. Would highly recommend booking this tour - 5/5 review!
Operator response
Thank you for the review - we're so glad you enjoyed your tour!
M
Must Do!
Wonderful way to see Cambridge and learn local history from a charming and knowledgeable guide (thank you, Dan!).
Operator response
Thank you for the positive feedback. We will ensure your kind words are passed on to Dan!
P
Enjoyable ‘punting’ hour
Excellent service from start to finish from all parties dealt with . Made it very enjoyable and relaxing
Operator response
Thank you for the review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your tour.
J
Punting in Cambridge
We booked our punting through the varsity hotel. We had a great time very relaxing and Ben F was a great guide who was very informative. Thank you
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your time on the river with Ben and would love to welcome you on board again in the future!
M
Wonderfull moments
It was amazing experience to know the historic city Cambridge. Alias was amazing and active and did great effort to explain the landmarks, bridges and colleges.
Operator response
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed exploring Cambridge and that Elias made the tour engaging and informative. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to him!
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