Leisure Activities

Let’s Go Punting

At Let’s Go Punting we offer award-winning private and shared chauffeured punting tours in Cambridge. Sit back, relax and see the majestic Cambridge University 'college backs' in comfort & style.

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Top-Rated Private & Shared Punting Tours in Cambridge

Let’s Go Punting offers private and shared chauffeured punting tours through the world-famous ‘college-backs’ in Cambridge. Tours, on spacious modern punts with raised seating and refreshment tables, leave regularly throughout the day from 9.15 am to dusk.

Choose between a private tour; exclusively yours for up to 2, 6 or 12 passengers, or a shared tour; select the seats required for your party and share the boat with others. Both tours last approximately 50 minutes and are return trips, starting from and returning to, our landing stage on the corner of Jesus Green – CB5 8AG.

Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquillity of the famous ‘college backs’ as your chauffeur expertly glides you past some of Cambridge’s most historic sights and impressive views, whilst regaling you with tales of; kings and queens, famous alumni and scientific discoveries, to name just a few.

During your tour, you will pass 7 riverside colleges and 9 bridges. Iconic sights you’ll see include:

  • Kings College Chapel
  • The Bridge of Sighs
  • Mathematical Bridge
  • The Wren Library
  • New Court St Johns

Why Choose Let’s Go Punting?

We’ve been awarded the accolade of ‘Visit England Quality Assured Tour’ and with over 5,000 5-star reviews on Google and Trip Advisor, our customers agree that our tours are not to be missed.

We offer our best rates online so don’t forget to book online in advance and receive a discounted rate compared to our on-the-day rates. Additionally, we use dynamic pricing meaning our rates are at the lowest when the river is at its quietest; win-win.

Our punts offer superior comfort with raised seats, comfortable cushions and side tables for refreshments. Every booking receives a complimentary copy of our digital city guide including information on Cambridge, The University, Museums and galleries, Green Spaces, Food & Drink and an exclusive discounts section.

We have an audio tour available in English, Cantonese and Mandarin available free of charge for all of our customers.

 Accessibility facilities:
Assistance dogs welcome
Audio description (Audio Tour App)
Staff available to assist
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Accessibility Facilities

  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Audio description (audio tap app)
  • Staff available to assist
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Did you know?

The city’s name is known around the world, but it wasn’t always called Cambridge. In the Middle Ages it was known as Grantabridge, meaning the bridge over the river Granta (one of the sources of the River Cam).