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Thompson's Lane

Scholars Punting

Cambridge

CB5 8AQ


For information about parking, transport links and disabled access, please follow the link to our accessibility statement

Scholars private tours

Private Punting Tour in Cambridge Private Punting Tours, luxury of having the entire punt to yourself. The punts seat up to twelve passengers, if there are less of you then you will be able to spread out, or even move around the punt. Please consider

All private tours are booked for a specific time, this will enable you to avoid queuing during busy times like Saturday afternoons. On a private tour you pay for the entire boat, this is more expensive for small groups, but can work out cheaper for larger groups. You can expect the same high quality boats, cushions and blankets as you would with any of our Tours.

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Peruse our other outstanding tours

Picnic Punting Tours

A wonderful time

Group tours

A wonderful time

Schools and Nursery

Punting in Cambridge is an excity treat for both pupils and staff. The history is fun and educational

Hen Party

A wonderful time

Corporate Punting on the River Cam

Punting is a great way to impress your clients with an unusual meeting venue, equally it can be a nice way to entertain staff after work

Shared Tours

often the most cost effective. The boat is currently divided into rows of three seats with a social distancing screen. Its best to book in advance because you can save around 35%.

Romantic Evening Punt Tour

The Romantic Punt Tour can be for a first date, or a long married couple. Its an ideal way to share a romantic expirience with your loved one

Private Punting Tour in Cambridge

With our private tours we offer you the luxury of a whole boat to yourself. Romance, business, birthday or wedding. Whatever the occasion, let Scholars Punting Cambridge make the occasion special

Proposal Tour

Punting in Cambridge is a very romantic way to propose to your loved one, have a read and see how we make it extra special

Mother’s Day

A punt trip on the Cam is a great activity to spend with you dear old mum

Vouchers available

Use voucher code SPRING for 10% off

Valid until 28/03/2024

Scholars Punting Co.

We pride ourselves on a warm, friendly service, offering chauffeured punting tours to meet individual needs and requirements. We offer excellent Cambridge punting deals on shared or private tours of the famous 'Backs' - the historic University of Cambridge colleges that align the river

All our punts are equipped with warm blankets and umbrellas, so rest assured you'll be comfortable come rain or shine. We also offer tours in a number of languages, so please let us know your preference and we'll make every effort to ensure your tour is extra special.

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