Private Cambridge Punting Tour
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Private Cambridge Punting Tour
By Lets Go Punting
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Cambridge is known for its University colleges, and its punting scene. Combine both of these things by going on a private Cambridge punting tour, which will take you past the back of multiple colleges such as Magdalene College, and Kings College. You’ll access picturesque views that can only be reached by water, and you’ll have direct access to your chauffeur for questions as it’s a private tour.
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Duration: 50m
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- Private tour
What's not included- Alcoholic drinks
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Start:
- Lets Go Punting Cambridge, Landing Stage, Thompsons Ln, Cambridge CB5 8AG, UKOur meeting point is on the corner of Jesus Green, near the Tennis Courts.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8978P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8978P2
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- Landing Stage, Thompsons Ln, Cambridge CB5 8AG, UKOur meeting point is on the corner of Jesus Green, near the Tennis Courts.
- Pass byKing's College ChapelQueens' CollegeThe Backs
- 1The tour is on the River Cam in Cambrdge and lasts approximately 50 minutes.Pass byBridge of Sighs
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- A3202ZSchristiank0 contributionsFantastic tourLots of information from the tour operator, very professional. If your visiting Cambridge this tour is a must to do as a couple.Written February 3, 2025
- jess-wuhan0 contributionsGreat experienceThe weather was unpleasant, but Callum made the experience enjoyable for our family. My kids especially loved his Harry Potter references throughout the tour. He is both humorous and genuinely caring toward his customers.Written February 2, 2025
- Vivian K0 contributionsJoe is a star!Joe was brilliant - knowledgeable and witty. He gave us enough time to take it all in without saying too much or too little. I learned a lot about the history of the colleges and how they were founded and famous ex-students. The weather was sunny and Cambridge looked amazing. Thanks Joe!Written February 2, 2025
- craig_lissaman0 contributionsFabulous Punting by RyanFabulous Tour - Ryan was an amazing punter and guide!! A really enjoyable experience,with easy pre-booking through the website!Written January 5, 2025
- Freya M0 contributionsLuke was a great guide. Throughly recommend this experienceEnjoyed a Punting tour today. Luke was our guide and he was very informative and polite. His knowledge of the history of Cambridge and the architecture was great and the delivery of information was effortless, allowing us to relax and take in the beautiful scenery. Great experience overall would recommend!Written November 30, 2024
- 449deannep0 contributionsGreat tour, had a fab timeHats off to Oliver for making it a fun event, 4 of us really enjoyed it, got to be honest & say that the rest of my party didn't really fancy being in the river in autumn but everyone agreed it was brilliant. Learned a ton of great info, thank god our guy could steer, he made it look easy but looking at some of the self hire ones it really wasn't ... Leave it to the professionals 🤔🙏😁Written November 10, 2024
- karenpF5547ZS0 contributionsLovely day had by all, it was cold but blankets provided which kept us warm. Informative and interesting.Very informative guide named captain slow, he described everything so clearly. Told lots of interesting story's and was clearly a master at punting.Written November 3, 2024
- Emma J0 contributionsHighlight of our trip to CambridgeVery enjoyable tour down the River Cam. Our guide was a great story teller and very knowledgeable about the university and it's colleges. Money well spent. It was the highlight of our trip to Cambridge.Written November 3, 2024
- nicola b0 contributionsLet's go punting Cambridge.I would recommend lets go punting, firstly was good on price, ( don't use Scudamores their costs are at least double for the same experience) . George the punter was fabulous, friendly, and a very informative young man who added to the experience The college backs were amazing it a definite from us.Written October 31, 2024
- ldg710 contributionsDefinitely an experience to be hadOllie, Ollie, Ollie thank you so much for your informative tour, the time flew by and we had an amazing time. If you want to be entertained and learn facts along the way then this is the tour for you. Reasonably priced (we booked in advance). Been to Cambridge a few times and have said we’d like to do this & never have till this weekend. Plenty of space for 3 in a row and leg room between rows. We felt safe the whole trip in Ollie’s hands.Written October 27, 2024
- Jrouter0 contributionsWhat a puntSam is your man. Very informative about the history of all the buildings as well as being funny. His steering was good as well. Thank youWritten October 27, 2024
- 888meliah0 contributionsGreat for families and kidsLuke was a funny and informative tour guide. He answered all our questions and provided a lot of interesting stories. We loved it! It was so peaceful and beautiful on the river.Written October 22, 2024
- Pinkfizz220 contributionsFantastic family activity- top guide too!What a fantastic trip. Thank you Murphy - what an interesting and informative guide with just the right amount of humour! Loved our relaxing punt down the backs of some of Cambridge’s famous colleges. We learnt lots and would highly recommend - our teens loved the trip just as much as we did and Murphy definitely made it a memorable trip for us.Written October 21, 2024
- ken M0 contributionsSuperb Service and Very Interesting TourI'd like to say a huge thank you to the guys at Let's Go Punting and in particular our tour guide Murphy for his wonderful kindness and patience on my punting trip today (19th October). I'm having some mobility issues currently and was very nervous making the step down into the punt. Murphy went above and beyond in helping me into the punt. He was very patient and reassuring and his kindness together with his extremely knowledgeable guide really made the trip very special. He was amazing and a real credit to the company. Thank you Murphy - you were a real star today!Written October 19, 2024
- C8344ZRlisat0 contributionsGreat way to discover CambridgeThis tour was amazing ! Although it was pouring rain, my friends and I had so much fun! The guide, Luke, was super nice and friendly and gave us great information about the city ! Would highly recommend!Written October 19, 2024
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7julesm
Bedford, England, United Kingdom16 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We took my American cousins on a private punting tour. They were delighted with the whole experience, as were we. Matt, our chauffeur, was lovely. He kept us entertained with stories and the history of the colleges whilst somehow directing his 6'9" frame under the bridges! We can understand why one of the bridges is nicknamed the "concussion bridge"! Would highly recommend.
Written July 15, 2023
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We are glad to have hosted your cousins for an hour! We love sharing the culture of Cambridge with visitors. We are very proud to have team members like Matt who are excellent at navigating the River Cam and welcoming guests like you
Written April 29, 2024
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137nigel1965
Horsham, UK93 contributions
We were delighted to get Jasper as our guide for our private group tour for 5 friends, he is a local lad with good knowledge that comes from living in this lovely city, the weather was fine & the river was fairly quiet on the bank holiday Monday morning. Jasper was a confident guide and steered us smoothly along the stretch of river that you get to see despite there being some punts being “steered” by novices & going all over the place! He gave a good commentary and pointed out all the sights along the way, answering all our questions as well. Highly recommend this tour and if you get Jasper as your guide you will have a fab time.
Written May 28, 2024
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We appreciate your lovely words; it means a lot when our chauffeurs are fully appreciated by their customers. Japser especially is great at what he does. You are right that the self hire boats are more of a hectic option, you did right to let a chauffeur do the hard work so that you could better experience the River Cam. Come again soon!
Written June 18, 2024
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Hanna C
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Couples
I had a fantastic experience with Let's Go Punting in Cambridge! The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout. A special shoutout to Ryan, who went above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable and informative. His knowledge of the history and fun anecdotes really added to the charm of the experience. Thank you for making it such a memorable day—I’ll definitely be recommending Let's Go Punting to friends and family!
Written November 15, 2024
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Thank you so much for this - we love to hear that you had such a great time with Ryan. He is a punting pro and will be very pleased with the shoutout. We love to combine interesting trivia with entertainment. We are glad to have been a part of your day and also your memories! Thank you so much again
Written December 9, 2024
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Paul
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
One of the most memorable things we have done in a long time and our family have done a vast amount of different things across the years. Our chauffeurs Sam B and Jakob were knowledgeable, engaging and funny and did an amazing job of keeping the two boats together the whole journey. A company is only as good as it's staff and this was proved here. Having not visited Cambridge for over 30 years the experience we shared on the river that day has whetted the appetite to visit more often. Well done Lets go Punting top job all and worthy of a 5 star no question.
Written August 28, 2024
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We are so pleased to have hosted you and the family! It means a lot that you made lovely memories and we are happy to have been a part of it. Our staff really do make the difference and it's what sets us apart from other companies - your appreciation for Sam and Jakob means the world. Wishing you all the best from the team
Written September 29, 2024
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Maria K
8 contributions
Punting on the Cam was one of the highlights of our whole trip. We went in the early evening so the river wasn’t too crowded. The weather was perfect & the light was beautiful, perfect for taking pictures of Cambridge University. The boat was comfortable, the ride was relaxing & our tour guide/ punter, Ben R., was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable. I think it’s the best way to see & learn about Cambridge.
Written August 10, 2023
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We certainly agree that it's ideal to go punting in the evening when you have a more tranquil river to explore. You are absolutely right that it's a unique way to learn about Cambridge because of the exclusive views and sense of going behind the scenes. We hope the pictures came out wonderfully too
Written March 28, 2024
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Shaz2004
Beaconsfield, UK26 contributions
We were a party of 12 including a 4 month old baby. It was well organised, timely and they waited patiently to whilst we had to take the 5 yr old for a bathroom break just before starting our trip.
The host was a 2nd yr student called James and he was very informative and answered all our questions.
We were going to book with another punting company but this was much more cost effective. Hugely recommend to use ‘Let’s go punting’ and you will not be disappointed. 5 out of 5.
The host was a 2nd yr student called James and he was very informative and answered all our questions.
We were going to book with another punting company but this was much more cost effective. Hugely recommend to use ‘Let’s go punting’ and you will not be disappointed. 5 out of 5.
Written September 17, 2023
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Wow this is a lovely review to read - thank you for appreciating the work we do to help customers enjoy their experience. We are very proud of our lovely team members like James and proud to have the opportunity to meet lovely people like yourself
Written March 27, 2024
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SlouiseG
Southampton, UK8 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
My family and I (a group of five - my elderly parents, my boys and myself) hadn’t planned to take a punting tour along the river; we were thinking about hiring a boat to do a punt ourselves. However, we were approached by a Let’s Go salesman who sold us a tour and we were so pleased we did as it was a bit windy on the Friday afternoon when we went. We were lucky enough to get the whole boat to ourselves even though there were several other groups on the river at the time and we had opted to pay for a shared boat. Our punting tour was Hugh, he took us along the canal (a 50 minute tour along a beautiful stretch of canal through the colleges of Cambridge) and highlighted notable features on the way with facts and was genuinely interested and interesting. Having not long completed his A Levels, he was new to touring but he made the experience so positive with his skilful handling of the boat and his engaging conversation. It was a lovely experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested.
Written August 9, 2021
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Hi,
Thank you for your 5 star review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We're glad you had an interesting and knowledgable punting expereince with us, and that you were pleased that you chose our guided punting tours over doing it yourselves! I will pass your kind words on to Hugh and we hope to see you and all of your family again soon.
Kindest regards,
Georgie
Written September 19, 2021
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Ben P
London, UK31 contributions
I decided to treat my girlfriend for her Birthday and take her to Cambridge for the weekend and decided to book a private punting tour with let’s go punting. We had a lovely boat ride down the river and had a very knowledgeable tour guide by the name of josh (Guru) who explained the history behind kings college etc.. and was very good at answering any questions that we had. Unlike a few of the other tour guides that we saw whilst on the river as none of them seemed to be talking much to their customers. We had a great time and would highly recommend giving it a go if you haven’t done it before. You can also take your own food and drink on the boats with you. We decided to go out on the evening as the river was much calmer and not so many boats about. It’s best to book in advance as it does sell out quickly and there is no guarantee on the day weather you can just turn up and get a booking. Thank you to Let’s go punting we will definitely be back soon.
Written August 29, 2021
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Hi,
Thank you for your 5 star review, we really appreciate it! We're glad you and your girlfriend had a lovely private punting experience with us and I will pass your kind words on to Guru, We look forward to seeing you both again in the future.
Kindest regards,
Georgie
Written September 26, 2021
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clarence_28
Merstham, UK103 contributions
Jul 2022
We had a great time on our Private Punting Tour. Tom G ensured we had a smooth ride, which was very informative as well as entertaining. Booking online beforehand was really easy and we were able to leave our buggy with the cashier on the riverbank. Would definitely recommend.
Written July 31, 2022
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Come Away With Me
2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Solo
There are so many punting companies in Cambridge, it’s hard to pick one but I had heard great reviews of Let’s Go and their prices are very competitive, with more slot options than some other companies.
I wasn’t disappointed - I booked a private tour at sunset, when the river is more quiet, and it was a lovely evening. Charles was very friendly and knowledgeable, great at navigating the boat around the much less-expert but very enthusiastic people on self-hire punts!
Would totally recommend them to anyone looking for a great punting experience.
I wasn’t disappointed - I booked a private tour at sunset, when the river is more quiet, and it was a lovely evening. Charles was very friendly and knowledgeable, great at navigating the boat around the much less-expert but very enthusiastic people on self-hire punts!
Would totally recommend them to anyone looking for a great punting experience.
Written July 23, 2021
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Hi,
Thank you for your 5 star review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! I am glad that you enjoyed your sunset tour and that you had an enjoyable punting experience with us. I will pass on your kind words to Charles and we hope to see you again,
Kindest regards,
Georgie
Written July 31, 2021
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Hi, trying to book a tour for 11 people on 25/09/22 but cannot see what times are available?
Written August 22, 2022
Hi I’d be interested to hear details on hiring privately.
Is there an email I can use to send my question or maybe a telephone number? Thank you
Written October 3, 2021
Sorry. Slight number error
01223651659
Written October 6, 2021
Hi so I pay 99 pounds and can bring up to 5 people with me for a private tour?
Written April 28, 2018
We paid exactly the price advertised on their website (we booked online in advance) and then tipped James. Whatever the # of passengers they quote is the correct #
Written July 23, 2018
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