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Punting Experiences

Experience the best punting in Cambridge with Rutherford’s to see the world-famous English Heritage historic park in the heart of the city.

Champagne Punting

This award-winning tour takes you through the historic highlights of Cambridge as you sip chilled Champagne in a luxurious setting, ideal for afternoon and evening toasts.

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Romantic Tour

Experience pure romance on the River Cam as you enjoy each other’s company on this 45-minute tour, decorated with flower petals for the perfect romantic touch.

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Picnic Punting

On this fun and unique experience enjoy a traditional British summer picnic while punting — there’s nothing more Cambridge!

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Proposal Punting

Make your engagement one to remember with our Proposal Punting experience, the most quintessential Cambridge way to pop the question.

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Prosecco Punting

Prosecco punting is Cambridge’s unforgettable experience. Make room on your bucket list, this is a great way to make treasured memories.

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Create your own Cambridge punting experience with Rutherford’s

We have a range of experiences that we know our guests adore but if you’re looking for something a little different then don’t hesitate to get in touch. We love creating the perfect punting experiences for our customers. You can see rough costs on our pricing page and find out more on our FAQs page.

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A traditional punt travels down the River Cam in Cambridge, past King's College Chapel on a beautiful sunny afternoon. A guide pushes a group of friend's enjoying a Pimm's as they glide.

Pimm’s & Punting

***COMING SOON*** Pimm’s and Punting – the perfect summertime duo. It’s hard to get more British than this Pimm’s Punting Tour!
Dog Days Out Cambridge - Two dogs lean over the edge of a punt to sniff the water. A chauffeur stands at the back of the punt with a pole - you can see his legs and pole only.

Dog Days Out Punting
Cambridge Distillery Gin Trio on a punt - sampling the best on our gin punting tour.

Cambridge Gin Punting
A birthday punting tour glides past King's College Chapel with a gorgeous chauffeur and 6 colourful balloons.

Birthday Party Punting

Birthday punting is the truly Cambridge way to celebrate! Plan your birthday in Cambridge on your own party punting tour with scrumptious mini cakes and colourful helium balloons floating above you as you glide along the famous College Backs. It’s a scene rivalling no other.
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Prosecco Punting

Make room on your bucket list, Prosecco Punting in Cambridge makes a great way to add treasured memories with your besties, family or even (we’re told) colleagues.

An upgraded traditional punt glides past King's College Chapel on the Cambridge College Backs. Blue skies and serene views.

Cream Tea Punting
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Proposal Punting

Experience a Magical Proposal with Proposal Punting in Cambridge
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Picnic Punting

Travel the stunning vistas of the University of Cambridge’s riverside Colleges with a sensational afternoon tea on our Cambridge picnic punting tour.
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Romantic Punting Tour

Experience the quintessential activity for Cambridge lovers when you book a romantic punting tour of the College Backs.
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Punting Lesson

Perfect for Freshers and locals, this 45-minute punting tour and lesson ensures that you get to know the story behind the city as you learn to punt.
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Cheese Punting Tour

These fantastic cheese punting tours are English cheese tasting with a true Cambridge twist – they take place on a punt!

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Cambridge Punting & Walking Tours

  The combo of a punting and walking tour has been designed to give you the very best introduction to the city with all the Cambridge highlights on and off the river.

We loved this tour! Charlie was our guide and he was awesome. It was raining but they had blankets and umbrellas! It was so cozy and fun! We loved it! This company was the best by far!!!

ANON

The Rutherford’s team never fail to make the punting experience magical. Rutherfords are first-class for their knowledge of the city’s rich history, their cheerful and witty humour and their hospitality.

HEATHER STEWART

An enchanting journey into the fascinating history of Cambridge and its alumni! John’s knowledge was foundational in our immersive experience. Excellent!

ANDREW GOWLER

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Christmas Tree In A Cambridge Punt

Spending Christmas In Cambridge: 7 Unmissable Adventures

As we get closer to Christmas, visitors and locals alike will be looking to get in the Christmas spirit in Cambridge. Thankfully, this historic city is a great place to be during the Christmas season, and there’s plenty of festive fun to be had, with unique Christmas events that combine the city’s rich history with our love of the festive season.
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Midsummer House

Local Highlight: Midsummer House 

Here at Rutherford’s we love supporting and working with local businesses and we’re delighted to endorse Midsummer House – a 2 Michelin Star restaurant in the heart of Cambridge. A 15-minute walk along the river from our Punt Station, the restaurant offers haute-cuisine, fine dining and a world-beating selection of wines. Fronted by world-renowned chef Daniel Clifford (as seen on Masterchef), Midsummer House has an ever-changing seasonal menu that is sure to blow even the biggest foodies’ minds!

Punting Events

May Ball Fireworks 2025

For a jaw-droppingly beautiful and oh-so Cambridge experience, book a May Ball Fireworks Punting Tour with your own chauffeur to glide along the Backs on one of these magical evenings in June.
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Mother’s Day Punting 2025

Best Cambridge Mother’s Day Activity If your Mother deserves the world, and some serious appreciation for everything she does for you, then our Mother’s Day Punting Tour is just perfect.

Cambridge City Fireworks 2024

We are delighted to announce that we are one of the main sponsors of this year’s Cambridge City Fireworks, alongside a number of high-profile, well-renowned local businesses! Being part of events like this mean that we can be present at events with tens of thousands of local people and have our brand recognized!
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Cambridge Ghost Tour

Trick or Treat! We’ve got an exclusive Halloween treat for you this year- our unique shared ghost punting tours! Intrepid travellers will love this foray punting into the dark side of the city with our Halloween punt experience.
Cambridge Distillery Gin Trio on a punt - sampling the best on our gin punting tour.

Gin June Punting

Friday Nights on the River Cam Kick your weekend off in style on our limited edition Friday night Gin June Punting Events.

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Valentine’s Day Punting

Punting Tours for Lovers Make things extra special this year with our Cambridge Valentine’s Day punting experience for two with a long stemmed red rose.
Trinity & St John's May Balls Cambridge Punting Experiences

Fireworks Punting 2024

May Ball Fireworks Punting For a jaw-droppingly beautiful and oh-so Cambridge experience, book a May Ball Fireworks Punting Tour with your own chauffeur to glide along the Backs on one of these magical evenings in June.
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Saffron Grange Wine Punting

Sparkling Summer Punting Start your weekend off in style as you sample three celebrated Saffron Grange vintages on a wine tasting punting tour gliding through the glorious Cambridge College Backs. 
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Ghost Tour Punting Cambridge

Spooky Halloween Punting Tours In Cambridge Trick or Treat! We’ve got an exclusive Halloween treat for you this year- our unique shared ghost punting tours! Intrepid travellers will love this foray punting into the dark side of the city with our Halloween punt experience.
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About
Rutherford’s
Punting

Rutherford’s punting company has family heritage directly linked to Ernest Rutherford, a Cambridge Graduate and nuclear physicist, who has shaped our world today through his contribution to industry and education. We’re Cambridge’s luxury punting company focused entirely on giving customers the very best punting hospitality.

We would be delighted to plan your Cambridge experience around your ideas, suggestions and requests – Get in touch as we’re here to make the best Cambridge day happen for you!

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