Cambridge Shared Punting Tour: 45 Minute River Journey Amidst Colleges

Experience the best of Cambridge with Rutherford’s shared punting tour. Enjoy a 45-minute river journey through the stunning college backs, guided by professional chauffeurs. Book online for the best deal!

Duration: 50 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rutherfords Punting Company - Enjoy a luxurious 50-minute tour on our chauffeured punts
    Board and disembark at our Jesus Green Moorings
    Pass beneath nine stunning historic bridges
    Journey through the exclusive College Backs
    Admire the unique architectural splendors of riverside buildings
    Learn about the history of the City and University of Cambridge
What's Included
  • Professional tour guides
  • Visit to ancient ruins
  • Scenic sunset boat cruise
  • Traditional dance performance
  • Complimentary local cuisine tasting
  • Comfortable transportation provided
  • Entrance fees included
  • Photography opportunities
What's Not Included
  • Extras such as food and drink are not included with these tickets and you’re welcome to bring your own drinks and nibbles on the boat.
  • You will be sharing the boat with others - up to 12 people per boat. If you’d prefer a private tour, please get in touch with Rutherfords directly.
  • Does not include children’s tickets
Additional Information

Shared Punting Excursion in Cambridge
Join us for a punting excursion with Rutherford’s in Cambridge that’s second to none! Our boats come equipped with elevated seats, immaculately clean blankets and onboard tables. Accept no less than the best!
Our shared punt tours are a key feature of any Cambridge visit. Prepare for a signature 45-minute river tour…

Location
Rutherford's Punting Cambridge
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Crystal_p
Jan 5, 2025
Highly recommended - Brilliant! A lot of fun. Definitely recommend though paying the extra for a private tour would be worth it! You get to see parts of Cambridge you cannot see any other way. Highly recommend
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Colin_t
Jan 1, 2025
Grand day - Lovely afternoon and our guide was very informative excellent excellent views . Hassel free booking all done expertly
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Deborah_d
Dec 17, 2024
Beautiful day on the river - Harry was very knowledgeable. It was good to have a student that attended the colleges giving the tour to give first hand insight. Highly recommend.
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Ellie_b
Nov 24, 2024
Interesting and informative tour - We had a great experience. John our guide was very informative and gave us lots of interesting facts as we travelled down. Blankets and umbrellas were supplied if needed too. Would definitely recommend
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Mob316
Nov 19, 2024
Enjoyable - Very enjoyable.. John was very knowledgable and made the trip better. I would recommend to do it early in trip as John highlighted some landmarks to visit which was very helpful.
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Bruna_p
Nov 5, 2024
Just lovely - First time punting and would love to do it again. The staff were friendly and knew lots about Cambridge’s history
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Paolina_t
Oct 29, 2024
Highlight of the day! Do not miss this when in Cambridge! - Great punting trip. Well organised we and set off on time. The guide was great! Knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Excellent value for money a great Cambridge experience!!
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Sarah_w
Oct 28, 2024
Beautiful, informative and fun - We had a lovely lad called Felix who really knew his stuff, was very polite and was very entertaining.
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150nicolay
Oct 30, 2024
Halloween punt - I has booked a 4pm halloween punt for my daughter's birthday treat. I was phoned and asked if I would move my booking to a later time of 4:30pm which I agreed to. When we arrived it was disorganised and running late. The punt did not arrive however person in charge packed up and left after telling the group the name of the person doing the tour and that they would be here in 10mins. We were just left standing there. The 4:15pm punt returned and we still had not left. The others in the party tried phoning the company as the punt had not arrived and they had a table booked for 5:30pm and got no answer and we also had an booking at 6:45pm. The punt eventually arrived at 5pm and by then it was dark so difficult to see things. The trip was disappointing espically as it was for my daughters birthday.
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Teaghan_f
Dec 11, 2024
SCAM! Be careful - Booked and paid for this punting tour well in advance. 24 hours prior there had been some bad weather around so I contacted the operator through viatour and had no response. On the day we paid for an uber to take us from our hotel to the location of the punting tour only to find no one there. A passer by who also works in punting noticed us and contacted the tour operator for us who said there had been a booking availability error and that he was closed. He ensured refunds would be processed asap. I started the refund process through viatour but have heard nothing from them in days. The tour operator has not reached out or been proactive in providing refunds. It appears to be a scam. I have followed up with viatour but havent heard anything back yet. Would never recommend this tour! Save your money!
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