Evening Punting Tours

During the summer months the evening is a magical time to be on the River. The sun is setting, the light is perfect and the bussle of the afternoon has passsed.

Book Your Evening Punting Tour

Evening tours available from April to September.
Online bookings: Max 2 boats. For larger bookings please contact us.

Evening Punting Tours

Our Private Cambridge Punting tours run into the evening, beyond 6pm, between April and September, with the last tour of the day depending on the sunset time. We recommend booking an evening punting tour as even on the sunniest of days the river is quieter and the setting sun casts a beautiful light.

You are very welcome to bring your own drinks on board and our evening punting tours make an ideal start to your night out or a relaxing end to your day out in Cambridge. Either way, join us for a relaxing 50-minute glide along the river Cam with majestic sights such as the impressive Kings College Chapel and beautiful Bridge of Sighs.

Pricing - from £79

We use dynamic pricing meaning prices vary through the day, week and season. We offer some of our very best rates on weekday evenings from 6pm, the weekend rates are a little higher.

When checking availability or booking, once you have selected your date the prices for all departures from 6pm will be on screen.

Punting in the evening along the Cam

Cambridge is a small but vibrant city that comes alive in the evenings. We have a thriving street food scene and an increasing number of independent bars and restaurants. This makes Cambridge the perfect destination for a date night or an evening out with friends or family…. And a private chauffeured punting tour is the perfect addition to your evening. Whether you are kickstarting your evening with a couple of bottles of prosecco on board, enjoying one of our delicious picnics or simply sitting back and relaxing it really is the perfect view.

Your evening punting tour will last for approximately 50 minutes and will pass by 7 of Cambridge University’s Colleges. Whilst your chauffeur does the hard work – effortlessly punting down the college backs they will also entertain you with their impressive knowledge of Cambridge and its history. The evening light is perfect for photographers and some of our favourite ever pictures of the college backs have been taken in the evening light.

     Excellent  
     Based on 2576 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Angeli Pawagadhi 
 24/04/2024
 
 
  Went to Cambridge last weekend with my partner and decided to do some punting and came across ‘Let’s Go Punting’. Had the best time looking at the beautiful buildings in Cambridge. Our guide Sam was absolutely amazing, hilarious, and gave us great historical knowledge of the city!
  
 
       
   Dinesh Sivanesan 
 23/04/2024
 
 
  This experience can be excellent or terrible, it all depends on the guide you get. . Weekend it was 30£ pp
  
 
       
   Maria Woodlock 
 22/04/2024
 
 
  We can highly recommend James B he was our tour guide today and the information was excellent. Thank you for a fabulous trip.
  
 
       
   Ishan Parmar 
 22/04/2024
 
 
  The quality of the punting tour was exceptional. Sam was knowledgeable about the history and provided fascinating insights as we glided along the serene waterway.
  
 
       
   Claire Maddocks 
 22/04/2024
 
 
  Really good tour with a knowledgeable guide
  
 
       
   LAD KANISHKA 
 21/04/2024
 
 
  friendly staff! Our guide, Sam told us a lot of interesting facts while punting and was really sweet!
  
 
       
   Michel Sindaha 
 21/04/2024
 
 
  Good, reliable service. The sales people here are less aggressive as some others on the plank by the river.

Big surprise for a town like Cambridge—you’d expect a certain standard considering its history and academic prestige—but beware of predatory sales techniques by these seeming young and innocent college chaps on the board by the river. I was aggressively approached and haggled with a couple that reminded me of my experiences in Cairo rather than Cambridge.

Book online, or at least check so as not to be swindled to pay more than you need to.
  
 
       
   Jane Sharp 
 19/04/2024
 
 
  Great company, knowledgeable and funny guild who made our trip interesting and humourous. Recommend Highly

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 – to aid social distancing please do not come to our check in until you have received this message.

You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board.

Tours booked online are paid for in full at the time of booking. If you would prefer to pay a 30% deposit with the balance due 2 weeks before the booking date please CONTACT US.

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.

Your night out in Cambridge

Our number one top tip for your night out in Cambridge is to join us for a private punting tour. Once that’s booked here’s our top tips for a top night out in Cambridge;

Enjoy a glass of fizz on the Varsity Hotel Roof. 7 floors up, overlooking the Cambridge skyline the view is unrivalled in Cambridge.
Take a stroll along the river and enjoy a drink at the Fort St George, overlooking the river and spilling out onto Midsummer Common.
Grab a delicious ice cream from Jacks Gelato on Benet Street and take a stroll along Kings Parade.