Punting is the ideal way to see the beautiful architecture of the historic Cambridge colleges. Your chauffeur and guide will provide an interesting and informative tour about the University and Cambridge as you glide along. Make your experience enjoyable and safe, get our Varsity Hotel select rates with Rutherford’s Punting.
Rutherford’s are a small, independent Company, specialising in Private and Shared Chauffeured River Tours of Cambridge. Their standard punting tours of Cambridge cover the length of the college backs between Magdalene College and Silver Street Bridge.
We have arranged for some great rates for Varsity Hotel guests.
Please note special Varsity discounted tickets are not available on Saturdays. However, regular tickets can be purchased at the Rutherford’s station a few yards from the hotel.
Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 01223 30 60 30 or at reception.
Open daily: 10am – 5pm
Evening bookings available.
Sat – Sun: 10am – 5pm
Mon – Fri: 10am – 3pm
All times subject to weather. Please contact Rutherford’s to confirm opening times
After your punting experience view the Cambridge skyline from our iconic Roof Terrace along with a delicious cocktail.
The Varsity Hotel offers 44 beautiful individually designed rooms on the river and in the centre of Cambridge.
Enjoy lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and cocktails in our Panoramic Bar and Brasserie overlooking 800 years of Cambridge history.
Spectacular 360 skyline views
Need help? Contact our reservations team at res@sixcambridge.co.uk
or call 01223 30 80 30
Located on the River
Need help? Contact our reservations team at res@riverbarsteakhouse.com
or call 01223 30 70 30
Spectacular 360 skyline views
Need help? Contact our reservations team at res@sixcambridge.co.uk
or call 01223 30 80 30