- A luxury 45-minute tour on our chauffeured punts
- Board and disembark at our Jesus Green Moorings
- Glide on the river and see nine beautiful bridges
- Travel along the famous College Backs
- See the unparalleled architectural treats of riverside buildings
- Hear the history of the City and University of Cambridge
When travelling with family, book on our Family Punting option to get the best family group offer in Cambridge. You can use this option if you are travelling with at least one child under 12.
Choose our shared punting tours of Cambridge to see the world-famous College Backs. Shared tours are the most cost-effective for those looking to travel on a shoestring budget, but still enjoy the very best our city has to offer.
Join us for our VisitEngland Rose Marque tour, winner of the 2022-2023 Best Story Told Accolade. You’ll travel by punt up and down 1 mile (1.6km) of outrageous beauty on one of our upgraded classic Cambridge wooden boats.
Your guide will entertain you with Cambridge’s fascinating history as you see the sublime University of Cambridge buildings, elite bridges and private gardens that are only visible from the river.
Enjoy the city’s most beautiful sights including Queens’ Mathematical Bridge, King’s Chapel and the famous St John’s Bridge of Sighs. Your expert tour guide will take you along the river on a luxurious punt, dressed with cushions for your comfort.
If you’re looking to experience this unique side of Cambridge for less, then our shared tour is the best option. For the best savings, book online before you head to the river. Booking ahead will secure you punting prices that beat anything that you’ll find on the day. Keep a lookout on our Instagram, Facebook or the website banner here, as we regularly release punting offer codes.
Book some treats for your tour, order from our sister company The Cambridge Bar and your drinks and nibbles will be awaiting your arrival on the day.
When travelling with family, visit our Family Punting page for information on our budget friendly tickets. Select your family size to get the best deals when booking our Shared Punting Tickets.
All children under 12, or indeed anyone celebrating their inner child, can grab our beautiful Children's College Backs Map from our Bookings Desk as you join the tour. The booklet is a creative masterpiece, with an accurate map and can be used to create your own creature scavenger hunt.
Enhance your punting trip with choices of beautiful wine, artisan cheeses, and many more options from the Cambridge Bar. Add to your booking and everything will be delivered to you at our pontoon by bicycle in time to be sipped, savoured and sampled on your tour.
Our shared tour tickets are bookable per person.
Our punts seat 12 people in 4 rows, each row comfortably seats up to three people with each half boat seating up to 6 people. Book your tour online ahead of your visit for the day and time that suits you best.
On the day, head to our desk on the Quayside Boardwalk, nearest our Jesus Green Moorings. We will call you once the moorings are free for you to board your punting tour safely.
Please aim to arrive in good time. These tickets are for seats on shared punting tours, and as such we are not able to hold the tour for late arrivals as this would affect other guests' experiences.
See you on the river!
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!