Boat Tours in Cambridge at a glance
- Our pick: Punting Tour Cambridge: 45-minute shared river cruise, £ 81 per group (45m, 4.59★ · 1,736).
- Top rated: Cambridge: Private Punting Tour & College Backs with Guide, £ 99 per group (50m, 4.92★ · 344).
- Best value: Cambridge Punting Tour: River Cam & College Backs 45 mins, £ 16 per person (45m, 4.83★ · 971).
Price per person across the 4 options priced per person: £ 15–£ 32 (median £ 16). With 100+ reviews: 8 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 3 kid-friendly, 2 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Boat Tours in Cambridge
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
9 options
Punting Tour Cambridge: 45-minute shared river cruise Shared punting tour on the River Cam in Cambridge with a live English-speaking guide: float past the Bridge of Sighs. Every day · No fixed time ★ 4.59 (1,736 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 81 per group
Cambridge Punting Tour: River Cam & College Backs 45 mins Shared punting tour on the River Cam past Trinity, King's College Chapel and the Bridge of Sighs, with a knowledgeable guide. 45 minutes on the Backs. Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.83 (971 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 16 per person
Cambridge Shared Punting Tour: 50-Minute River Guide Shared punting tour in Cambridge with a live guide steering you under nine historic bridges through the College Backs, raised seating. Every day · Every 15 min, 09:00 to 16:30 ★ 4.68 (501 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 20 per person
Guided Punt Tour Cambridge: College Backs & Bridges Every day · No fixed time ★ 4.90 (567 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 25 per group
Cambridge: Private Punting Tour & College Backs with Guide Glide past Cambridge’s iconic colleges by private punt, hear stories from your local guide, and pass under the Bridge of Sighs: includes private boat for your group. Every day · No fixed time ★ 4.92 (344 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 99 per group
Cambridge: River Cam Punting Tour & College Views with Guide Float past Cambridge’s iconic colleges, hear local stories from your guide, and relax on a chauffeured punt along the River Cam. Cushions and blankets included. Next departure: 25 Sep 2027 · From age 3 ★ 4.66 (219 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 32 per person
Cambridge: Private Punt Tour River Cam & Colleges Private punt on River Cam with your own chauffeur. See King's, Trinity, Clare & Queens' Colleges, Bridge of Sighs, Mathematical Bridge. 50 minutes, up to 12 people. Every day · No fixed time ★ 4.91 (112 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 99 per group
Punting tour Cambridge: Seven colleges on the River Cam Punt the River Cam past seven Cambridge colleges including King's and Queens' on a shared 50-minute tour with a live guide. Every day · No fixed time ★ 4.89 (108 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 25 per group
Cambridge Punting Tour: 50 Minutes on the River Cam Punt the River Cam past Trinity College, King's College Chapel, and the Mathematical Bridge on a 50-minute shared tour with a student guide. Every day · 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.91 (11 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 15 per person
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punting Tour Cambridge: 45-minute shared river cruiseOur pickGroup of up to 12 | £ 81 per group up to 3 people · ≈ £ 27 per person if 3 go | 45m | 4.59★ · 1,736 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Cambridge: Private Punting Tour & College Backs with GuideTop ratedPrivate | £ 99 per group up to 12 people · ≈ £ 8.25 per person if 12 go | 50m | 4.92★ · 344 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Cambridge Punting Tour: River Cam & College Backs 45 minsBest valueGroup of up to 12 | £ 16 per person | 45m | 4.83★ · 971 | Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Cambridge Shared Punting Tour: 50-Minute River GuideGroup of up to 12 | £ 20 per person | 50m | 4.68★ · 501 | Every day · Every 15 min, 09:00 to 16:30 | English |
| Guided Punt Tour Cambridge: College Backs & BridgesGroup of up to 6 | £ 25 per group up to 2 people · ≈ £ 12.50 per person if 2 go | 50m | 4.90★ · 567 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Cambridge: River Cam Punting Tour & College Views with GuideGroup of up to 12 | £ 32 per person | 45m | 4.66★ · 219 | Next departure: 25 Sep 2027 | English |
| Cambridge: Private Punt Tour River Cam & CollegesPrivate | £ 99 per group up to 12 people · ≈ £ 8.25 per person if 12 go | 50m | 4.91★ · 112 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Punting tour Cambridge: Seven colleges on the River CamGroup of up to 6 | £ 25 per group up to 2 people · ≈ £ 12.50 per person if 2 go | 50m | 4.89★ · 108 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Cambridge Punting Tour: 50 Minutes on the River CamGroup of up to 12 | £ 15 per person | 50m | 4.91★ · 11 | Every day · 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 | English, Chinese |
By what you need
- Private (2): Cambridge: Private Punting Tour & College Backs with Guide (£ 99 per group) · Cambridge: Private Punt Tour River Cam & Colleges (£ 99 per group)