"I went to the punting tour with my wife & 6 year old child. It was brilliant from start to finish. Taking in all the sights, like bridges, chapels, universities etc. Max was our punter, he was friendly and very informative about all the sights & also about the history of Cambridge. I would definitely recommend this punting tour to anyone visiting Cambridge. 5*"
The Backs · 50 Minutes · From US$166 for up to 12 (Oct 2026)
Private Punting Tour Cambridge
Rutherford's Bridge of Sighs tour with the whole punt to yourselves: plush cushions, blankets, a table, and a chauffeur poling you past King's, Clare and St John's and under the Bridge of Sighs.
From
US$166
per group up to 12 (a whole punt, private option; checked October 2026)
Free cancellation
- 4.8 / 5 65+ Reviews
- Up to 12 One Punt, One Group
- Chauffeur + Cushions & Table
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the Private Punt Includes
A chauffeured punt along the College Backs, cushions, blankets, tables and umbrellas.
Highlights
- Explore a mile of the River Cam with nine University of Cambridge Colleges
- Glide by the magnificent King's College Chapel and St John's Bridge of Sighs
- Pass under eight beautiful bridges as you punt along the River Cam
- See famous sites like Trinity Wren Library and the Queens' Mathematical Bridge
- Learn about the renowned university and its stunning buildings from your guide
What's Included
- Punting tour of the Cambridge College Backs
- Plush pillows
- Blankets
- Tables
- Umbrellas
Good to know: Punts are not suitable for wheelchair users · A team can assist passengers with limited mobility to board and disembark · Choose between a private or group tour · Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
How a Private Punting Tour Works
Book the private option for your group, meet at the station, and the punt leaves when you are aboard.
Pick Private or Shared
The listing sells a private punt for a group of up to 12 or a shared seat. Choose the private option at checkout for a punt of your own.
Tell Them About Mobility
The punts are not suitable for wheelchair users, but the team can help passengers with limited mobility to board and get off.
Bring Your Own Picnic Mood
The private punt carries a table, cushions and blankets; reviews mention champagne and cheese brought along for celebrations.
Fifty Minutes on the Backs
The chauffeur poles past the college river fronts and under the Bridge of Sighs, with the stories of each college on the way.
Photo Gallery
The Private Punt
Photos from the listing: the punt, the cushions and table, and the Backs.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. Instant confirmation; cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Private and Small-Group Punts
A whole punt for 12 against punts for two, three or six. Prices as listed on GetYourGuide in October 2026.
| Feature | UP TO 12 Bridge of Sighs, Private | Let's Go Punting | Scudamore's Walk-Up | Granta Self-Hire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From (October 2026) | US$166 per group up to 12 | US$34 per group up to 2 | US$109 per group up to 3 | US$51 per group up to 6 |
| Who punts | Chauffeur | Chauffeur | Chauffeur | You |
| Time | 50 minutes | 45 to 50 minutes | 45 minutes | 1 hour |
| Rating | 4.8 (65 reviews) | 4.9 (139 reviews) | 4.8 (300 reviews) | 4.7 (36 reviews) |
| Check Availability | See the Punt for Two | See Scudamore's | See Self-Hire |
Smaller Private Punts
Punts for Two, Three or Six
Group-priced chauffeured punts for two or three, and self-hire for up to six.
FOR TWOCambridge: Chauffeured Punting Tour
Upon arrival at the supplier's check in at the La Mimosa Landing Stage (CB5 8AQ), you will be greeted and booked on to the next available departing tour unless you have pre booked your departure time with the office.
WALK-UP TICKETCambridge: Guided Shared River Punting Tour
Embark on a guided punting tour along the River Cam. Experience the famous Cambridge University from the water and pass notable colleges, including King’s College Chapel and the Wren Library.
PUNT IT YOURSELFCambridge Self Rental Punting
Our self rental punts accommodate up to 6 persons, including the punter. FREE tuition and buoyancy aids. Exploring the River Cam offers a blend of history, relaxation, and fun.
The Guide
When a Private Punt Is Worth It
Above about six people, a whole punt can cost less per head than shared seats, and you choose the pace.
A private punting tour in Cambridge gives your group a whole punt and a chauffeur for about 50 minutes along the Backs, and the main option on GetYourGuide is Rutherford’s Bridge of Sighs tour, listed per group of up to 12. It is sold as the Bridge of Sighs Punting Tour, from US$166 for the group (checked October 2026), rated 4.8 from 65 reviews. The same listing also sells shared seats, so pick the private option at checkout.
When private pays
A private punt makes sense in three cases. For a group of about six or more, the whole punt can cost less per head than shared seats, and you are not squeezed between strangers. For a celebration, reviews mention birthdays and proposals, champagne and a cheese board on the table. And for a family with small children, the pace is yours. The punts are not suitable for wheelchair users, but the team helps passengers with limited mobility on and off.
Smaller groups: punts for two or three
For two or three people, two listings sell a punt priced per group. Let’s Go Punting’s Chauffeured Punting Tour is listed from US$34 for up to two, rated 4.9, 45 to 50 minutes with cushions and blankets; book a departure time with their office after booking to avoid a wait. Scudamore’s Guided Shared River Punting Tour is listed per group of up to three as a ticket valid for 180 days that you use on a walk-up basis. Tips are not included on either.
Pick the punt for your group:
Up to 12 people
Bridge of Sighs, Private
A whole punt with cushions, blankets and a table, 50 minutes along the Backs.
Check times →For two
Let's Go Punting, Chauffeured
45 to 50 minutes with a chauffeur, cushions and blankets. Rated 4.9.
See the punt for two →Prices and review counts as listed on GetYourGuide in October 2026, not a quote.
Guest Reviews
What Private Punt Guests Say
4.8/5
from 65 verified guests
"Our guide, John, was excellent. Cambridge's history was explained and delivered very well. The tour started on time"
"Enjoy very well!!! Friendly staff and knowledgeable about the place."
"Had a very nice day! First experience of punting and it was great. The tour guide George was lovely, very knowledgable and friendly. I would recommend this company and their services to anyone looking to try a punting tour."
"We loved the trip and John our skipper was just awesome!!"
"Was so much fun! And had the perfect guided tour from George. Knowledgeable with great humour. Added bonus was directed before to go to local wine merchants to take on the tour & enjoy glass of vino on board. Perfect Tour definitely recommend a must to do in Cambridge!!"
"I had booked for the wrong day and Rutherfords got me in on the next available punt. The tour guide was funny and very informative. An excellent experience. Thank you very much!"
"It was a great experience! Super enjoyable trip down the river to see beautiful sights. And my tour guide was wonderful (don't remember his name...)"
Read all 65 verified reviews
See All ReviewsA Punt of Your Own on the Backs
Rutherford's Bridge of Sighs tour sells a private punt for a group of up to 12, with cushions, blankets, a table and a chauffeur, for 50 minutes along the Backs. Rated 4.8 from 65 reviews, from US$166 per group as of October 2026, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Starting from US$166 per group up to 12 (a whole punt, private option; checked October 2026).
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Private Punting FAQ
The questions people ask about a punt of their own in Cambridge.
Rutherford's Bridge of Sighs tour is listed from US$166 for a private punt for up to 12 people (October 2026). For two, Let's Go Punting's chauffeured punt is listed from US$34.
Up to 12 on the private Bridge of Sighs tour; smaller punts are sold for two or three. Scudamore's guided tour is listed per group of up to three.
For a group of about six or more it often is, per head, and you have the punt to yourselves. Shared seats on Rutherford's punt are US$22 a person (October 2026).
No: the listing says the punts are not suitable for wheelchair users, though the team helps passengers with limited mobility to board. Check accessibility with the operator before booking.
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