Before comparing Cambridge punting prices, check whether each fare covers one person or the whole boat. Use the labels below to compare shared, private, self-hire and combined tours.
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A shared fare buys one seat. Self-hire and private options usually price the group or boat. Keep the ‘per person’ or ‘per group’ label beside every figure.
Then compare what the fare includes: commentary, privacy, taking the pole or a longer walk-and-river itinerary.
Keep the price basis and capacity beside every amount, then compare what each format includes.
Prices and availability checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the latest price on the booking page.
A guided College Backs trip with Cambridge stories, comfortable seats, cushions and blankets.
A student- or local-guided trip from Granta Moorings beside Darwin College, with two additional sights and multilingual support on request.
A chauffeur-led College Backs journey past eight bridges, the Wren Library and King’s College Chapel.
These divisions are planning estimates. Checkout keeps the stated per-group price.
Divide 25 by 2 for a planning equivalent of 12.50 each.
Divide 99 by 12 for a planning equivalent of 8.25 each at full capacity.
Divide 40 by 6 for a planning equivalent of about 6.67 each at full capacity.
Start with what your group wants to do on the river, then compare the relevant fare.
Pay per person when one or two travellers want a chauffeur, live stories and College Backs views without reserving the whole punt.
Pay a whole-group total when keeping up to twelve people together and directing questions to your own guide matters more than the single-seat rate.
Pay for the group when taking the pole, learning the technique and returning the punt on time are part of the experience you want.
Pay per person for a 90-minute university walk and a later 45-minute chauffeured punt. The Chapel option changes both the visit and the schedule.
A shared seat, a private boat and a self-hire hour are different outings. Choose the format first, then compare the total for your group.
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Recheck the date, party size, price basis and inclusions before paying.
Starting prices can change by departure. Select the date you intend to travel.
Party size can change the available format and total. Include everyone who will travel.
Keep ‘per person’ and ‘per group up to’ visible. Omitting the label can reverse the comparison.
Blankets, umbrellas, commentary, tuition, college entry and walking sections vary between tours.
These reviews belong to the Shared Guide Tour from Jesus Green. Guests mention responsive guides, comfortable seating and blankets, which helps explain what sits behind its per-person fare.
David said the tour exceeded expectations, combining a friendly, responsive guide with striking river views.
Jessica appreciated the guide's enthusiasm and useful stories, as well as the comfortable cushions and available blanket.
Elena found the river trip pleasant and worthwhile, with an animated, respectful and knowledgeable guide.
Choose between a shared seat, a private boat, an active self-hire hour or a guided walk followed by the river.
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