Oxford Experience Cruise

    4.6 / 5

    174 Reviews

    Oxford Experience Cruise

    4.6

    174 Reviews

    From US$ 16.41 per person

    Cruise along the Thames River down the University Regatta Course, as you pass the ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch College and Meadows, and the university rowing houses on this 50-minute long ride.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
    COVID-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Small group
    Limited to 12 participants
    Mobile ticketing
    Use your phone or print your voucher
    Duration 50 minutes
    Starting times 11:00 AM, 1:45 PM, 4:30 PM
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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Take in the beauty of the river in Oxford while traveling down the University Regatta Course
    • See the ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch College and Meadows, the College boat houses and Iffley Lock
    • Cruise aboard our small, elegant and eco-friendly electric Edwardian River Launches
    • Hear the history of the river from your knowledgable skipper
    • Use your ticket to enjoy 10% off your food bill at The Folly, Oxford's acclaimed riverside restaurant
    Full description
    This 50-minute long river cruise takes you on a fascinating stretch of the Thames River, starting with the University Regatta Course and heading towards the quaint Iffley village. This section of the river – referred to by the locals as the Isis – is one of the liveliest, and paints an accurate picture of the bustling river life. As you make your way down the river, you'll see the ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch College and Meadows, the university rowing houses, and Iffley Lock. The waterways next to you contain rowers, punt boats, and pleasure cruisers, and are equally interesting to watch. During the cruise, your captain will share some history of the river and gladly answer any questions. Your cruising vessel will be one from a fleet of many Edwardian-style river launches. These boats combine the elegant lines and teak interiors of the early 1900s with environmentally-friendly zero-emission technology of today.
    Includes
    • 50 Minute River Cruise
      COVID-19 precautions

      Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

      Safety measures in place
      • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
      • Customers must keep distance in vehicles
      • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
      Traveler requirements
      • Customers are required to bring and wear masks

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      Meeting point

      Cruises depart from our moorings at No. 1 Folly Bridge, Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4LB. No.1 Folly Bridge is an acclaimed restaurant, bar, and cafe, where as an Oxford River Cruises customer you can enjoy 10% off your food bill. Terms apply. The closest available parking is at the Westgate multi-story parking lot (OX1 1NT). Parking is also available at Redbridge Park and Ride (OX1 4XG). Please ensure that you allow adequate travel time and arrive at the departure point before your scheduled cruise time. We cannot issue refunds for missed departures.

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      Not allowed

      • Pets
      • Smoking
      • Luggage or large bags
      Customer reviews

      Overall rating

      4.6 / 5

      based on 174 reviews

      Review summary

      • Service
        4.7 / 5
      • Organization
        4.6 / 5
      • Value for money
        4.5 / 5
      • Safety
        4.8 / 5
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      Very pleasant cruise on the Thames

      Very knowledgable captain with keen sense of humour. We took the 1 hr trip and I think we anticipated seeing more of old Oxford and the colleges and were slightly disappointed that didn't happen. If that is what you want to see, I would suggest hiring a punt on the river Cherwell. Overall despite this it was a very pleasant way to spend an hour on the river.

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      1 August 2019

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      Reviewed by Hayden – United Kingdom

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      A lovely morning spent seeing the sights from a different perspective.

      I would say the trip was good value for money. Although the boat was rather much smaller than I expected, it was actually nice to have a small group. We were blessed with the weather and the guide (Nick) was so informed and very entertaining. If you do not know the city, I would recommend taking a map, to have an idea of the river layout and where the points of interest are in the city. An hour very well spent.

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      5 July 2019

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      Reviewed by Sallyanne & Robert

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      Staff at the Restaurant were very attentive when we arrived, and served us drinks in preparation for our tour. The tour guide then collected us from the bar area and made sure all the guests were present on the boat. The information was presented in an informal way, appropriate for the very mixed group on the boat, and was very interesting!

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      8 October 2018

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      Reviewed by Anonymous – United Kingdom

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      Product ID: 21636