
Traditional Punting Cambridge

Information about Traditional Punting Cambridge
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book to come punting in Cambridge with the Traditional Punting Company. You can experience the best Cambridge has to offer with our range of quality tours.
The Traditional Punting Company, founded in 2001 by proud Cantabrigians, has been delighting tourists with top-rated tours for over two decades. Our highly skilled chauffeurs are the cream of the crop and have been hand-picked to provide you with the ultimate punting experience that Cambridge has to offer.
For over a century, punting has been a beloved tradition in Cambridge, and now it’s your turn to experience the magic. Book your tour today and prepare to be swept away by the stunning views of the River Cam from the most coveted seat in the city!
We did a punting tour with the Traditional Punting Company, that I had booked online on Monday the 17th of February. Our guide was Ben and he did a brilliant job, punting against the strong current and telling us lots of interesting stories. Very good experience! Thank you.
Great experience, very relaxing and our tour guide Torin was brilliant! He was very knowledgable and provided all the info we needed on the tour and more. He guided the punt professionally and we all learned a great deal about Cambridge. We booked a private punt at 10.30am and it was a perfect time as not too busy! Thanks Torin.
Look no further than the Traditional Punting Company for the best punting in Cambridge. Our range of tours are perfect for everyone, from families to hen parties and even large group events.
Alongside our punting tours, we also offer optional extras that will take your Cambridge river trip to the next level. Indulge in one of our various picnic deals, from cream tea punting to deli-style sharing boxes, and make your punting package a truly luxurious experience.
At the Traditional Punting Company, we pride ourselves on tailoring our services to meet your unique requirements. Our staff are available seven days a week to answer any questions you may have about our Cambridge punting tours.
And if traditional punting isn’t your thing, we’ve got you covered! Our special event punting runs all year round and covers a wide range of events, from Music on the River to the May Ball Fireworks. So what are you waiting for? Choose the Traditional Punting Company for an adventure of a lifetime and make unforgettable memories with us!
Monday 09:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00 Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Our comment from TraTraTravel UK about Traditional Punting Cambridge:
Welcome to Traditional Punting Cambridge, where we offer an unforgettable experience on the serene River Cam. Our guided punting tours allow you to glide past iconic college buildings, beautiful bridges, and lush gardens while enjoying fascinating stories and historical facts from our knowledgeable chauffeurs.
Why Choose Us?
- Highly knowledgeable and friendly guides, such as Sam, Luke, and Ryan, who ensure an engaging and fun experience.
- Competitive pricing, making us one of the best-value punting companies in Cambridge.
- Comfortable and stable boats, suitable for all ages and even pets!
- Flexibility and excellent customer service, accommodating special requests and needs.
Many of our visitors have left glowing reviews, praising their guides for being not only informative but also entertaining, ensuring everyone thoroughly enjoys their time on the river. Although there have been some concerns about noise levels during the tours or challenges with visibility at times, our team constantly strives to improve the overall experience.
We invite you to join us for a memorable punting adventure and discover the beauty of Cambridge from the water!
Traditional Punting Cambridge: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Very enjoyable experience. Reasonably priced. Sam was an excellent guide.
Thank you so much, we try to offer the best value for money and your appreciation means the world
Fantastic experience: Lovely time on the water. Our guide was great and shared lots of interesting facts and info. Would recommend!
This is wonderful to know, we are happy that you are happy! Thank you so much for making the time to leave a review too
Fantastic experience: Luke was knowledgeable and amusing, good luck to him with his application to Cambridge!
Thank you so much for the review - Luke will be glad to know that he made an impression on you.
Fantastic experience: A great trip with full off the inside information about the city and history. Fully recommend
Beautiful photos! Thank you so much the 5 stars, your recommendation means the world to us
Fantastic experience: We had our punting experience with Daniel HP. He was excellent, full of knowledge and he made the experience worthwhile. He made the facts fun and interesting and was great at answering any questions. We would highly recommend this experience with him as your guide.
This is great to read! We are very proud of Daniel. Thank you for taking the time to write this, we love to know that you made great memories with us
Fantastic experience: We were very lucky to be with an amazing punter (Saturday, 03/11, 10:10). Thank you so much!
We really appreciate the 5 stars! It means a lot to have received it from you. A weekend in Cambridge is a lovely way to spend a little bit of your autumn, we hope you had lots of fun
Fantastic experience: We (family) had a thoroughly enjoyable and informative trip punted by Sam today. Our first trip on the R.Cam, and we’ll have to plan our return for a 2nd outing.
Wonderful photos! We love to know that you enjoyed yourself on your first tour of the Cam. Thank you for the great review
Fantastic experience: Lovely river with an amazing punter and knowledgeable guide. Incredible value! This was my friend and I visiting Cambridge for the first time, our first experience of punting, and I feel so lucky to be here. Our punter had brown, blond hair with blue eyes (we really want to know his name, thank you so much!), who gave us a clear tour with his own characteristics. He also tried to avoid collision with other punts (since there were too many people puntted by themselves, his punting skill should be said to be very good! We booked the tickets on the website when arriving at Cambridge this morning. The end of October at 3 pm near 4 pm time, just can meet the "golden hour", and the ticket price is relatively cheap, two people £30, could only say that we are really lucky! Highly recommended! Have a puntung experience here, you'll never regret it! Thanks a lot Date: 27/10/2024 Time: 15:45 Type: Shared punting tour
This review is so lovely! And your photos really showcase the beauty of the sunset tours. We are so pleased that you appreciate both the prices and the quality of the experience. We try to offer the best deal out there. I have tried to see which chauffeur you had and I think it was a lovely young man called Sam. We would love to welcome you back next time you are in the city - thank you again!
Fantastic experience: We had a great punting trip with Luke! He told some really fun stories about the different Cambridge colleges, and the price was also very reasonable.
These are beautiful photos, thank you for sharing them. We are so glad that you appreciate both the quality and prices, we aim to provide the best value for money
Fantastic experience: Extremely knowledgeable tour guide - Olly. Who kept us and are two children - 12 and 11 - entertained for a great hour along the Cam. Excellent balance of historical detail and interesting/funny stories. Highly recommend.
Great photos - we are very pleased to have hosted your family. Olly will be happy to know that he entertained the whole family, he is a pro. All the best from the team
Fantastic experience: Good private tour, Luke was a good tour guide. Everyone enjoyed it.
Wonderful! Thank you so much for the high rating and appreciaion of Luke. We hope you have a lovely autumn and winter
Fantastic experience: A beautiful day for a punt down the River. Our guide Isaac was fantastic and very knowledgeable about his home city. Our dog had a great time as well.
So cute! We are happy that you had fun, we love welcoming pups onboard. We would love to post your photo on our Instagram page. If you would be happy to give us permission, please let us know either via email ([email protected]) or DM us on Instagram (@traditional_punting_company)
Fantastic experience: Absolutely loved every minute of the tour…we were very impressed by our guide Luke… the price was very reasonable for 3 people. I will definitely recommend using them.
Beautiful photo! We are so happy that you enjoyed both the quality of the tour and our prices. It means a lot to have hosted you on the Cam, we would love to again whenever you are back in the city. All the best from the team - especially Luke!
Fantastic experience: Nice tour and route, Luke our tour guide was good knowledgeable fellow and he kept the tour interesting and fun.
That's great to hear! Thank you for coming along. We will let Luke know that he got a shoutout!
Fantastic experience: Luke was an excellent tour guide and made the punting tour a memorable experience for us. Me and my partner hope he makes it to Cambridge University next year!
Luke is a great young man, he will be glad that you had fun. Thank you so much for coming along for a glide down the Cam
Fantastic experience: Luckily it was a pleasant day and all of us had a wonderful time
Wow these photos really show how beautiful Cambridge is in autumn. We are glad you enjoyed yourself, thank you so much for the 5 stars
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience. We were running late for our slot booked ,they were kimd enough to make things reasonable for our family. Our guide Luke was spectacular!
Thank you so much, this means a lot to us. We always try to be as flexible as possible so we are glad to hear you appreciate it. Your 5 stars really help
Fantastic experience: Enjoyable ride with a knowledgeable chauffeur, four of us got a separate section on the boat. Great value for money as well. Would definitely recommend!
Thank you for the great review! We are so pleased to have hosted you and to have provided a 5 star experience
Fantastic experience: History lesson on the water ....great value for money, really cool experience.
These photos are wonderful! It looks like you chose a bright blue day to go. We love combining trivia with entertainment, glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic experience: Had a really great day out punting yesterday, inspite of the weather! Our Punter, Ryan was excellent and I’d strongly recommend Lets Go Punting to anyone visiting Cambridge!
Thank you so much for the review - Ryan will be glad to know that he made an impression on you. It's lovely to know that you were able to have fun despite the tempremental British weather. Do enjoy your autumn and winter and come back again next time!
Fantastic experience: Personál bol skvelý! S kamarátkou sme meškali, volali sme im dopredu a počkali na nás, aj keď tour už mala začať. Veľmi milý a zlatý sprievodca, ktorý pekne rozprával o histórii, ale aj o súčasných zaujímavostiach. Rozhodne odporúčame!
Thank you so much, you took some great photos! We are glad to have hosted you on the Cam and would love to welcome you back again. All the best
Fantastic experience: Very relaxed tour with James being extremely knowledgeable. We had expected the to be lots of talking that wasn’t of interest but that wasn’t the case. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide
Thank you so much for this lovely review of James' tour. It means a lot to us to have beaten your expectations - we hope that you made lots of lovely memories. Come back anytime you need another dose of the River Cam
Fantastic experience: Amazing adventure yesterday with JACK. He was professional and attentive, available to answer to many questions about the city and its curiosities. I highly recommend this activity, even the not too good weather was able to spoil it!
Wow - wonderful to hear! Our guides are experts of Cambridge trvia, and welcome being kept on their toes with plenty of questions. You are right that it's worth doing come rain or shine - it's just the ultimate British experience to get caught in the drizzle
Fantastic experience: We had a lovely punting experience with Sam B - very knowledgeable tour guide with great humour. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the river - thank you Sam!
Thank you so much, we really appreciate that you left us 5 stars and we are glad to have earned it from you. We will let Sam know you had fun!
Fantastic experience: Great experience! This was cheaper than the rest although I don’t see the difference. Just be aware that if you’re seated near the punter you may get splashed with water from the river Cam!
We really appreciate the 5 stars! It means a lot to have received it from you. We try to offer the best rate with the best quality tour on offer so your appreciation means the world. There can be the occassional splash from the river, some chauffeurs have mastered the art of minimising it but you are right that it can be better to keep an extra layer on where possible just in case
Positive experience: Our punter was really friendly and always happy to explain all the history connected to our route, always in a funny way. Just be careful not to seat next to the punter because you will get wet. The guys who welcome customers should be more attentive.
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the punting tour - the sights are really unique. It's a good point about one of the seats getting a little bit of splash from the pole - unfortuanetly it is inevitable but some chauffeurs have mastered the art of making it as splash-free as they can. We will monitor the customer service at the Landing Stage to see if any further training is needed - thank you for the note.
Fantastic experience: We had a fantastic time. Our guide (Ewan) was brilliant. Really knowledgeable, really friendly and considerate. Great balance of historical facts and casual anecdotes. Would definitely recommend.
Wow thank you so much Caroline - Ewan will be glad to hear it. Your recommendation means the world to us, come back anytime!
Fantastic experience: We had an amazing time on our punting tour with Ryan! Not only was he an expert punter, navigating the river with ease, but he also kept us laughing the entire way. His knowledge of the area and historical facts were spot-on, and his humor made the experience even more enjoyable. We definitely recommend 'RyanAir' to anyone looking for a fun and informative punting trip. Ryan truly deserves a financial pat on the back for his fantastic service. Thanks for the great tour, Ryan!
Thank you so much! Ryan is a punting pro who really loves to engage customers to help them make the most of the experience. Your enthusiasm means the world. Punting is a wonderful and unique way to explore a city and with a talented chauffeur, the experience can be elevated even more! Your review is a wonderful example of this - thank you so much for wording it so well
Fantastic experience: Wonderful 45 minutes trip. Reasonable price. Nice boat. Friendly & knowledgeable guide.
Lovely photos and videos! It's great that you had a bright blue sky on the day. Your 5 stars mean a lot to us so thank you
Fantastic experience: We thoroughly enjoyed our punting experience with our wonderful tour guide Ewan! We got to see the colleges from the river on such a relaxing and informative tour. Highly recommend, it was well worth it :)
Wow it looks like you had a beautiful day to go out punting and exploring Cambridge via the River Cam! Thank you for the 5 stars. Ewan will appreciate the shoutout. We hope to see you again in the future
Fantastic experience: Lovely river tour with a knowledgeable guide. I love that our small dog was able to join us and she really enjoyed it too! Amazing prices when booking online and this was the highlight of our trip. 100% recommend!
What lovely photos! It's great to have sunny September days to enjoy punting tours. We love welcoming pups onboard - come back anytime you need another exploration of the River Cam
Fantastic experience: The route was splendid, especially because of Alex's work, an unbeatable guide: in a respectful and non-intrusive way, he shared historical facts about the university, offered us photographs, and was extremely kind. A perfect ending to our day in Cambridge. Thanks a lot for making our day even more special.
Thank you so much, we are so happy that you are happy with your experience with your guide Alex. It means a lot that we were a part of your day out in Cambridge and your appreciation means the world to us. Have a lovely summer!
Fantastic experience: Brilliant tour! James our tour guide was really fun and interesting. Would book again
James will be so pleased to know that you had fun on your tour of the Cam. He is very good at what he does and your enthusiasm means the world
Fantastic experience: Great punting tour this morning, Sam B was a fanatic guide, informative, funny and relaxed, made the tour even more enjoyable. Would highly recommend.
Thank you so much for the review - Sam will be glad to know that he made an impression on you. Do enjoy your summer and come back again next time!
Fantastic experience: As a travel agent, every summer I booked puntings for groups, this punting company is awesome, all staffs are always supportive. For some emergency enquiries, they still can try their best to organize boats and gave reasonable rates.
Thank you so much, we don't often get reviews from travel agents so this is an interesting perspective to hear from. We will always do what we can to accomodate bookings, and for bookings made well in advance, we pride ourselves on our organisation and communication. Your appreciation means the world. Thank you again
Fantastic experience: I was able to book online on the same day, couple of hours before the slot... Was encouraged by the their office to book online for a better price... great bunch of people fantastic guide well worth the money
Thank you so much for the great review. We want our customers to have the best value for money whilst also providing high quality tour. Your appreciation means the world to us and we hope that you made lots of memories as a group to treasure
Fantastic experience: A lovely experience all round Ryan did a great job with a balance of fun facts and anecdotes about the bridges and colleges along the river and things that have happened. Highly recommend
We love finding that perfect blend of interesting trivia with entertainment. It means a lot that you appreciate it. Ryan is a pro at what he does and he is elated when customers enjoy themselves. Many thanks
Fantastic experience: Enjoyed a lovely punting trip with Alex L. He was absolutely entertaining. Above that he had a profound knowledge of the history of Cambridge. Thank you for a gorgeous morning.
Morning times are one of our favourite times to come punting. Alex is a great tour guide and he certainly deserves a pat on the back. Thank you so much for the lovely review and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
Fantastic experience: We had an amazing experience punting. We had Olly as our guide. He was a lot of fun, and made the history of Cambridge really interesting. We would definitely book again.
Wow it looks like you had a beautiful day to go out punting and exploring Cambridge via the River Cam! Thank you for the 5 stars. Olly will be happy to know you had fun on your tour together. We hope to see you again in the future
Fantastic experience: Thank you Sam for the incredible tour!! Highly recommend making time for this while in Cambridge
Lovely photo! It looks like you had a bright day to compliment the beautiful views. Thank you for the lovely words about Sam and his perfected tour. It means a lot to have your enthusiasm!
Fantastic experience: Our tour guide Daniel HP was a fantastic punter and was very knowledgeable. He told us so many stories about the history of Cambridge throughout the tour. Absolutely loved the tour!
This is lovely to know! Daniel will be so happy to hear it - he really cares about creating lasting memories for customers. We are so happy to have earned 5 stars off you, do have yourself a lovely autumn
Positive experience: A fantastic experience. The host was friendly, funny and very knowledgable.
Very beautiful photos! It looks like you had such a bright day to explore the River Cam. We are happy that you are happy with the punting experience and we hope you have a great summer
Fantastic experience: Brilliant :-) we have been before but this time we took the in laws who hadn't been previously and they really enjoyed the punting experience. It was very relaxed funny and informative with our driver/punter Ryan
Ryan will be so happy to hear it - he really cares about creating lasting memories for customers. It's always lovely sharing the punting experience with family members who have never done it before. We are so happy to have earned 5 stars off you, do have yourself a lovely summer!
Fantastic experience: Our trip with Arthur was amazing. Full of fun and interesting knowledge of the area. Really nice fellow. Thank Arthur you for starting of our Great day. We loved every minute. Colin and Joanne Hertfordshire
It looks like you had great fun on your tour with Arthur. We will let Arthur know that you found his tour fun and entertaining. Thank you for including us in your day out in Cambridge! It means a lot to have hosted you. Many thanks from the team
Fantastic experience: My boyfriend and I went for the private tour for our anniversary and we had the best time. Sam B was brilliant and he really made us laugh too. We went during sun set and I couldn't recommend it enough at this time, just remember to bring a jumper!
Hi Shannon, It sounds like you had a wonderful time on your punting tour with Sam B! Sun set is a really lovely time to visit the colleges backs and enjoy the tour. We hope you will join us again soon for another punting tour!
Fantastic experience: Me and my family did a shared punting tour this afternoon in Cambridge. Alex L made us feel welcome, kept us entertained and shared some really interesting facts about the colleges we went past. He helped to make my first punting experience very enjoyable.
Hi Chloe, Its great to hear you had such a wonderful time on your tour with Alex L. Our chauffeurs really are experts at creating a fun, informative and welcome environment for everyone to enjoy! We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Alex.
Fantastic experience: Great experience with Traditional Punting Cambridge! The staff was friendly and well organized, and our guide Sam was truly a star. He shared great anecdotes throughout the tour, and was able to field all our questions. Would recommend!
Hi Emily, Thank you for your five star review. It is amazing to hear that you had a great experience with us and Sam as your tour guide. Thank you for your recommendation to future customers.
Fantastic experience: My husband and I took a private tour with Arthur who was an excellent guide. He was from Cambridge and been doing the job for 8 years so had excellent knowledge of the city. He have just the right amount of information for us to be able to learn about the universities but also have a relaxing punt.
We are very pleased to have made up a part of your Cambridge day out. Arthur is a great guide to have for your punting tour down the Cam. We love combining entertainment with interesting trvia so it means a lot that you appreciated the blend! Have a lovely summer and we will be here for the next time you want a trip along the river
Fantastic experience: Booked (which was super easy and they were really accommodating about fitting our timetable) 3 boats for a private tour with Matt, Sam and Ewan and had a lovely morning. The guides gave interesting, entertaining commentary and answered questions well too. More than one of the group said it was the highlight of their week in Cambridge!
Hi Anne, That is so lovely to hear your group enjoyed their tours with Matt, Sam and Ewan! Punting really is the best way to experience Cambridge with friends and family. We hope you will join us again soon for another tour!
Fantastic experience: Great tour by Sam Barry. Very dedicated, making sure we all learn about the history behind. Highly recommended!!
Thank you so much, what a lovely review. We are so happy to have hosted you and shared some insider knowledge on Cambridge!
Fantastic experience: Really nice activity for a day out in Cambridge. The staff were really friendly and accommodating, even when I asked to reschedule a few times. On the day the punter made good conversation with the boat and engaged well with us all. Very nice to see and hear about the history whilst going down the river. Definitely would recommend!!
Thank you so much for this. We always try to be as flexible as we can where possible to make sure customers can experience the river cam. We are glad to have hosted you on the River Cam and look forward to maybe seeing you again later down the line!
Fantastic experience: Very good tour and Daniel.W our guide was very caring and gave us good stories about Cambridge.
the lighting on your tour looks amazing! You chose a good time to go on the river. We would love to be tagged if you post these anywhere. Thank you for the review and we will let Daniel know
Fantastic experience: Best way to see the colleges along the River Cam . Easy to purchase tickets and if you ask around the different tours they give a good price on tickets.
Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate that you are happy with our prices, we want to have the best quality tour at the best price for customers. We are happy to have hosted you. Also, we really love your photos - if you would be happy to, we would love to share them on our instaram and credit you. DM us at @traditional_punting_company if you would be happy to
Fantastic experience: This was my first time going punting, and I loved that I could bring my dog along for the ride. The staff were so lovely & Luke our guide tour made the whole experience with a good sense of humour & story telling and all whilst getting us around like a pro. Thank you so much.
What a beautiful dog! Thank you so much for the review and lovely words about Luke, we will pass them on. Your photos are great, do tag us if you post them anywhere on social media. Have a great summer
Fantastic experience: Amazing tour, such incredible value! Arthur our guide was so welcoming, fun and extremely knowledgeable. What a great trip. Highly recommended. Thank you Arthur and Traditional Punting Company!
Arthur will be so happy to hear it - he really cares about creating lasting memories for customers. We are so happy to have earned 5 stars off you, do have yourself a lovely summer!
Fantastic experience: Much better than expected
We really appreciate the 5 stars! It means a lot to have received it from you
Fantastic experience: Perfect tour with Dan who wove together great historical facts, stories and humour and giving us time to fully enjoy the wonderful experience of punting in Cambridge. Decided to support this small business due to previous reviews and their commitment to meeting visitor’s aspirations.
Hi Jane, Thank you for your five star review. It is amazing to hear you had a perfect tour with Dan as your guide. Most importantly. thank you so much for supporting us as a small buisness, it means a lot. We do commit ourselves to giving customers the best experience of Cambridge and we are so glad that the view is shared by so many of our previous guests, including yourselves.
Positive experience: It’s an enjoyable tour and Sam our chauffeur made it more so with his easygoing manners and witty remarks. Would have give five stars for the whole experience if the two little kids of other passengers hadn’t been so noisy, but I guess kids are kids
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Sam made it even more enjoyable with his easygoing manners and witty remarks. We appreciate your understanding regarding the noise from the little ones. While we strive to create a pleasant experience for all our guests, sometimes certain factors are beyond our control. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another tour. Safe travels!
Fantastic experience: Trip for 10 family members to celebrate my 75 th birthday. We had a friendly knowledgable punt chauffeur. We took our own drinks & snacks on the punt and had a very enjoyable afternoon Although some of the party were older - help and instructions were given how to board and alight from the punt. Thank you we had a lovely time
Thank you very much Pat, we are glad to have been a part of the birthday celebrations. We hope to see you next year for your 76th! Have a lovely summer and thanks again
Fantastic experience: We had a private punt and Ginger James was amazing. A real asset to your company, knowledgeable and likeable but didn't go on and on ! A lovely well spent hour!
This is lovely to read. James is a great guide to have for the River Cam. He is especially good at putting customers at ease to help them enjoy the tour. We are very happy that you are happy and we hope that you enjoy your summer
Negative experience: Tom the manager was ridiculous. We had two people late and rather than refunding us so we can sit on the next session he forced us to split up and then pay double when there was clearly availability to book onto the next session. It ruined the whole experience as half the group were missing. This was our first punting experience and we were so excited but Tom ruined it. Finally the host we had was genuinely good. I’m just so disappointed that he couldn’t help. I explained we had a disabled child too who was distressed with the process and he didn’t care. Just money minded
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear about your experience and regret that it did not meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and would like to investigate this matter further to understand what happened.Regarding our terms and conditions, as stated on our website, a late arrival does result in a missed tour. However, we strive to accommodate our customers whenever possible, especially under special circumstances and prior notice (subject to availability).Could you please provide us with more details about your booking? Specifically, we would like to know:The date and time of your tour.The name under which the booking was made.Any communication you had with us regarding your late arrival before your scheduled departure time.This information will help us locate your booking and better understand the situation. It is very out of the ordinary for us to receive such feedback, and we want to ensure we address it thoroughly.You can send these details to [email protected]. We are committed to resolving this matter and hope to have the opportunity to make it right for you.
Fantastic experience: A beautiful view of Cambridge, gliding gently up and down the river on a shared punt. The relatively early morning session was a good time on a hot and sunny July day. Our punter, Ewan, was friendly and talkative (just right) and a knowledgeable and interesting guide.
Thank you so much for the review - Ewan will be glad to know that he made an impression on you. We do love to blend interesting Cambridge trvia with entertaining tours. Do enjoy your summer and come back again next time!
Fantastic experience: We did a private tour for a work activity. Our guide Will was new to the role but an absolute delight - he read the group really well, throwing out some great facts and information but keeping it light and fun. We had a great time and would definitely recommend.
Hi Hannah, Thank you for five star review. It is great to hear that you had a delightful time onboard with Will as your guide. Punting is a great work activity!! Thank you for your recommendation to future customers.
Fantastic experience: We had a lovely punting tour. During the journey, we were given by a lot of interesting facts and info. About the colleges we passed by. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The boat was very stable and comfortable. It was such an enjoyable ride and we would definitely recommend this to others.
Thank you for your lovely review Queenie! We're delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable punting tour with us. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the interesting facts and information about the colleges along the way. Our friendly and helpful staff, along with the stability and comfort of our boats, aim to make your experience memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful ride on the River Cam with the Traditional Punting Company!
Fantastic experience: Firstly, we were waiting in the wrong place. The girl phoned us and directed us to where we should be and they very kindly waited for us. We apologised to the waiting boat. The young man was very knowledgeable, friendly and very interactive with all the questions we fired at him. He admired the history book I had purchased at the antique book store. I wish him well in his studies of History. Overall, highly recommend and happy to support young student punters at this company.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We're glad our team could assist you in finding the right meeting spot. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your punting tour and that our young guide made such a positive impression with his knowledge and friendly interaction. We’re thrilled that you had a great experience and that you support our student punters as they pursue their studies. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable journey on the River Cam. Best wishes from all of us at the Traditional Punting Company!
Fantastic experience: We booked a private tour and loved it. Gemma was friendly and willing to answer questions, and she also knew lots of interesting facts about the city and the university.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved your private tour with us. Gemma is indeed a fantastic guide, and we're glad to know that her friendliness and extensive knowledge about the city and the university made your experience memorable. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another insightful and enjoyable punting adventure in Cambridge with the Traditional Punting Company! We also love seeing you beautiful images that you captured on tour
Fantastic experience: My partner and I booked a morning trip on a shared boat on 17/7/24 and loved every second of it! Our punter Benji was not only a lovely chap but an excellent source of information. As we went down the river he told us all about the college buildings and their history, which was a wonderful touch we weren’t expecting! The boat was much more stable than you may think and Benji was in complete control the whole journey, so don’t let crashing or falling in put you off! Would recommend Traditional Punting to anyone of any age! This company is also one of the cheapest the city has to offer. Happy customers!!
Thank you so much for the review - Benji will be glad to know that he made an impression on you. The boats are perfectly safe and stable you are right, it makes for a very relaxing trip. Do enjoy your summer and come back again next time!
Positive experience: A very nice experience! The starting point is easy to find and is centrally located. We started on time and the ride lasted about 45 minutes. The only downside is that our guide didn't explain very much about what we were seeing, just a few things.
Thank you for your wonderful images and 4 star review. We hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Archie our tour guide was absolutely fantastic- very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended we had a lovely time and the tour is a perfect length
Thank you so much Abbey for your glowing 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that Archie provided you with an exceptional tour. His friendly nature and wealth of knowledge certainly make our punting tours special. It's fantastic that you enjoyed the tour length and had a lovely time on the River Cam. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable punting experience in Cambridge. Thank you for choosing us!
Fantastic experience: Excellent tour. Daniel was very knowledgable, was able to answer every question asked. The weather was incredible and the views were breathtaking. Thank you Daniel for making it such a memorable tour!!!
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review Mike! We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent tour with Daniel. His deep knowledge and ability to answer every question certainly add great value to the experience. We're glad that the beautiful weather and stunning views made your trip even more special. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled that Daniel helped create such a memorable tour for you. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful punting adventure in Cambridge.
Positive experience: Took my family on a private punt tour, it was lovely but the only issue was our tour guide spoke a little too quiet especially for the oldies. I sat near where he was stood and still found it heard to hear him, he did stop for us on the pimms bar though
Thank you for your 4-star review and for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private punt tour and appreciated the stop at the Pimms bar. However, we're sorry to learn that you had difficulty hearing your tour guide. All our chauffeurs undergo rigorous training to ensure they meet the Visit England accreditation standards.To help us investigate this further and improve our services, could you please let us know the name of your chauffeur and the date of your tour? Your feedback is invaluable, and we want to ensure every aspect of our tours meets the highest standards. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we look forward to welcoming you back for an even better experience.
Fantastic experience: Lovely service and experience. Shout out to Sam. He is very friendly and provided us with great info.
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled that you had a lovely punting tour in Cambridge. Sam truly is a gem, and we're glad his friendliness and informative commentary added to your enjoyment. Your kind words are much appreciated. We strive to provide exceptional service and memorable experiences, and it's wonderful to hear that we succeeded. We look forward to having you back for another delightful journey along the River Cam. Thank you for choosing us.
Fantastic experience: We had a great time discovering Cambrige through the river Cam. Tom B was very kind and knowdgeable. He made our experience outstanding. Very calm and relaxing, I really recommend it.
Thank you so much, punting really is a great and novel way to explore the city. We are happy to hear that your tour was made even more enjoyable with Tom, he will be glad to know that you had a lovely time
Fantastic experience: Enjoyed a lovely punting experience with Sam at the helm. Timing was good to keep the interest of the kids and Sam kept us entertained with interesting facts and stories as we sailed along. It was a rainy day but the punts were equipped with umbrellas so all was good and we had a great time.
Thank you so much for the review - Sam will be glad to know that he made an impression on you. It's so hard to plan a punting tour around the British weather but we are glad that you enjoyed yourself regardless. Do enjoy your summer and come back again next time - hopefully on a warmer day!
Fantastic experience: Wonderfully lovely way to see the town. Sam was full of fun facts.... And guided us well!
Thank you, Beth, for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time seeing Cambridge's famous sights with Sam as your guide. His fun facts and excellent guidance truly enhance the experience. We appreciate you sharing your positive feedback and the lovely image. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable punting in Cambridge adventure.
Fantastic experience: An excellent experience - an amazing tour guide. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with us and found our tour guide amazing. Your recommendation means a lot to us. The images you shared captures the essence of your enjoyable journey. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable punting adventure on the River Cam!
Fantastic experience: Great punt tour! Alex L was a fab tour guide - really interesting. Would definitely recommend booking
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review Emily! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your punt tour with Alex L. It's wonderful to know that you found his commentary interesting and engaging. Your recommendation means a lot to us. The image you shared beautifully captures the essence of your enjoyable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable journey on the River Cam!
Fantastic experience: Sam did a great job with our late morning punt. Enjoyed all the facts he shared about the university and colleges. Only improvement I'd make is for the guides to have a loud speaker so we could hear better. With many tours on the river, it was a bit difficult at times to make out what was said.
Thank you Sarah for your fantastic review and for sharing your images! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your late morning punt with Sam and appreciated the fascinating facts he shared about the university and colleges. Your feedback about the loudspeaker is valuable, and we will certainly inform our guides to speak as loudly as possible. Unfortunately, due to licensing regulations and restrictions, we are not allowed amplified music or audio on board. However, we do offer a free audio app for all customers to use, which can enhance your experience should you have any difficulties hearing during the tour. Details about this app are included in the booking confirmation email sent to every customer who books online. Thank you once again for choosing the Traditional Punting Company, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable punting adventure in Cambridge!
Fantastic experience: Excellent. Very good value at £35 for the three of us. Our chauffeur was very adept handling the punt and full of interesting information. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review Philip! We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience on your punting tour. Providing great value is important to us, and we're pleased to know that you found the tour to be very good value at £35 for the three of you.Our chauffeurs are trained to offer the highest level of service, and it’s fantastic to hear that your chauffeur adeptly handled the punt while sharing a wealth of interesting information about Cambridge. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're thrilled that we could make your tour memorable.We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable and informative journey along the beautiful River Cam. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your positive experience!
Fantastic experience: The punt on the river Cam with Zac guiding the put was excellent. He related the history of the river and the sites along it in an interesting and fun way. I would thoroughly recommend The Original punting company.
Thank you very much - it looks like you managed to choose a beautiful day to go punting on the River Cam. The sky looks very blue! We are happy to hear that Zac made an impression on you - we will let him know
Fantastic experience: This is probably the best price you can find for punting in Cambridge. We booked a shared ticket for 7:15pm in mid-June, but no one else had booked at that time, so we enjoyed a private ride. Thanks to our punter, Sam, for sharing details about the places and maneuvering us around. I definitely recommend this service.
Thank you, Ehsan, for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our pricing to be the best for punting in Cambridge and that you enjoyed a private ride even with a shared ticket. Sam is indeed a skilled punter, and we're glad he could make your experience memorable by sharing interesting details and expertly maneuvering the punt. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful journey on the River Cam with Traditional Punting Cambridge!
Positive experience: Sam our "punter" was a nice guy. He gave us information about the colleges on the river and the bridges on the way. Communication was good with the company. The afternoon tea was well presented but a bit disappointing. Scone was nice sandwiches a bit tasteless and small in size, plum and cherry "posh pop" not everyone's choice it would be better with an orange or apple. Overall an enjoyable experience as it was a good sunny day and I didn't pay for it as it was part of a birthday present from the family.
thank you for the review - we are very glad that you enjoyed the punting experience. We can pass a note onto the picnic supplier with your thoughts incase they would like to make any alterations. But it sounds like overall you had a lovely day
Positive experience: The cost performance is good
Thank you for the review - we certainly aim to have the best deal on the River Cam
Fantastic experience: Ryan was our guide, he was welcoming, knowledgeable and very funny. Well worth doing this if you’re visiting Cambridge for a day or so.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review Alex! We're delighted to hear that Ryan made your punting experience in Cambridge memorable with his welcoming nature, knowledge, and humour. It's fantastic to know that you found the tour well worth it. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable journey on the River Cam in the future!
Fantastic experience: Our guide Ben told us interesting stories about the different colleges and some fun facts during the punting journey. We certainly enjoyed our punting on the River Cam
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're delighted to hear that Ben provided you with interesting stories and fun facts about the different colleges during your punting journey. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed your time on the River Cam. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable tour with the Traditional Punting Company in Cambridge!
Fantastic experience: Brilliant experience, beautiful buildings and James was extremely knowledgeable answering all our questions with great sense of humour too! Would definitely recommend Traditional Punting Company. Thank you.
We really appreciate your review - thank you so much. James is a lovely member of the team and it means a lot that you value his tour that he has spent a good while perfecting for his customers. Do come back soon - thank you!
Fantastic experience: We absolutely loved our punting experience. The chap was friendly, knowledgeable andvvery informative. The sights from the river are so beautiful. I can highly recommend both the company and the experience.
Thank you so much - it means so much to us. We really pride ourselves on our friendly team who really want to give our guests the best experience they can. The beautiful sights on the River Cam are only half the experience - a guide can make or break the tour. Your appreciation goes a long way for us
Fantastic experience: My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our punting trip yesterday. Noah was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. The weather was kind for the time we were out which was a bonus! I would highly recommend.
Thank you Rachel for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you and your friend thoroughly enjoyed your punting trip. Noah's friendly, professional, and knowledgeable guidance certainly enhances the experience. It's great to know that the weather was kind during your outing – a lovely bonus! Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable journey on the River Cam.
Fantastic experience: Fabulous little tour up and down the river! Our tour guide Cameron was amazing and so funny too! We would defo come back and do it again with friends and family! 5 star review for Cameron especially! X
Thank you so much Jade for your fabulous 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time on your tour with Cameron. His humour and expertise truly make the experience special. We're delighted that you enjoyed it so much and are considering returning with friends and family. Cameron will be pleased to hear your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful journey on the River Cam!
Fantastic experience: Our tour guide James was very knowledgeable and informative. Thoroughly enjoyed the punting as i bought it for my father for his birthday. He loved it!
Hi Emma! Thank you for the review - we really appreciate it. Buying experiences as presents can often create many more valuable memories than something you can wrap - punting is a great gift! Happy birthday to your dad - bring him back next year too!
Fantastic experience: Great trip in comfortable punt. Very knowledgable guide/punter. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much Carol - our boats do have elevated seating to ensure customers can feel comfortable on board. The blankets are also there if you need them to get even more cosy. Your recommendation means a lot!
Fantastic experience: My mother and I had booked a private punting tour in the morning. It was a perfect time for it too as there weren’t many other boats on the water. We had Noah as our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable and kind. I would definitely recommend this company and tour to others!!
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review Kerri! We're delighted to hear that you and your mother enjoyed your private morning punting tour. It sounds like the timing was perfect for a peaceful experience on the water. Noah's knowledge and kindness clearly made a positive impact on your trip. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're thrilled to have provided you with such a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you and others back for more delightful tours on the river here in Cambridge.
Fantastic experience: We had a lovely time. Booking was easy with no queue. Got a text when our Punt was ready. Our tour guide Matt was great, friendly and full of facts. He even offered to stop and turn the punt to take a picture of us with kings college in the back ground, it was a quiet day! Would definitely recommend this company.
Thank you Katy - your review is a lovely read. We try to make the booking process as seamless as possible so we are glad to hear that you had a smooth process. Matt is a pro guide. King's is certainly one of the top contenders for most famous photo backgrounds to snap up! Feel free to tag us on instagram with it (@traditional_punting_company)
Fantastic experience: We had a great day and our guide was amazing , special thanks for him to telling us the history of Cambridge University. Great service at good price I would recommend to everyone ☺️
We are so happy that you enjoyed your tour with us. There is so much history to share on the River and we love to do it. We also want to give the best rates on the river, so we are glad that you appreciate our prices. Have a lovely summer and do come back in the future
Fantastic experience: Great experience, highly recommend booking in advance, really good price compared to other punting companies. We had Daniel Wood who was well informed and witty.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Daniel Wood as your guide. His informative and witty commentary truly adds to the enjoyment of the tour. Booking in advance is indeed a great way to ensure a spot and take advantage of our competitive pricing. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable punting tour with the Traditional Punting Company in Cambridge!
Fantastic experience: The lad who took us on our tour was professional, polite and knowledgeable. A credit to the company. Would do this tour again and recommend.
Thank you for your glowing 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our guide. It's wonderful to know that he was professional, polite, and knowledgeable, enhancing your tour. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable journey along the River Cam. Your kind words and the beautiful images you shared are greatly appreciated and highlight the charm of our tours. Thank you for choosing us!
Fantastic experience: The weather was perfect, our guide was an exceptionally nice informative guy. Drinks were cold, had a nice chilled time. We're going back for more....thank you
This is lovely to hear - it's rare to get perfect weather in England but it sounds like luck was on your side! A little drink to have along the way is so refreshing too - sounds like you had a great time. Do come back soon!
Fantastic experience: Had a great time on this trip, perfect weather and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. I'm afraid I could not hear his name as a few of the other people were talking during that moment. We would absolutely do the tour again, thank you! ☺️
Thank you for the lovely review - we really appreciate it. It could have been any of our team members who conducted your tour as they are all lovely! Do have a lovely a summer
Fantastic experience: Punting in Cambridge offers a serene and picturesque experience along the River Cam. Glide past iconic college buildings, beautiful bridges, and lush gardens while a knowledgeable guide shares fascinating stories and historical facts about the university and its surroundings.
You worded it so beautifully. The tour is packed with so many engaging and bautiful views to behold. This time of year is great for the gardens and greenery coming into bloom. All of our team is very eager to share their knowledge on the River Cam with our lovely customers. Do come back again!
Fantastic experience: Amazing tour. Started on time, was easy to find the starting point. Communication was clear and clean. We really loved the tour guide Luke. His stories were just amazing, he kept the crowd engaged and interested in the whole tour. I will highly recommend.
We really appreciate it! Luke is a great member of the team - thank you for recognising it. Our guides love nothing more than to create good memories for our customers. Your high review really helps us.
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