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Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise

4.7  / 5
491 reviews
Activity provider:Oxford River Cruises
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Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise

Activity provider:Oxford River Cruises
4.7  / 5
491 reviews

From £18 per person

Cruise along the University Regatta course, passing ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch College and Meadows, and the University rowing houses. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on small group electric boats.

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Duration 50 minutes
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Take in the beauty of the river in Oxford from the University Regatta Course
  • See ancient Folly Bridge, Christ Church Meadows, boat houses and Iffley Lock
  • Cruise aboard our elegant and eco-friendly electric Edwardian River boats
  • Hear the history of the river from your knowledgable skipper
  • Arrive early to order drinks from The Folly Restaurant to enjoy on board
Full description
This 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 the environmentally-friendly, zero-emission electric technology of today.
Includes
  • 50 Minute River Cruise
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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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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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 491 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Allyson – United Kingdom10 October 2023 – Verified booking
Boat ride was enjoyable and lovely to see the Freshers out in the water trying out their skills The guide seemed to find it amusing to make jokes about myself and my husband having a domestic which we did not My husband has Asperger’s so I had to tell him to get on the boat as he was anxious Do not try to belittle someone when you don’t have the facts He also kept saying one of the other guides in charge of another boat was probably hungover Seriously ?
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GetYourGuide traveler – United Kingdom23 September 2023 – Verified booking
We did a family boat trip for 8 adults. Which was great being given a private boat for just are family without extra charge. They have blankets if you were cold. Before the you leave the Dock. We could buy drinks for the boat. The guide we had was great. Family age range from 32 to 75.
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GetYourGuide traveler – United Kingdom3 July 2023 – Verified booking
The boat cruise was lovely, with a great ‘skipper’ who had some very interesting facts to tell and also a great sense of humour. He had had an unfortunate brush with a badger the previous night, so was a bit worse for wear, but he powered through! The reason I give 4 stars in general and 3 for value for money is that although I feel the trip itself was worth it, the £22 (twenty two) I spent on two small lattes each with a shot of baileys in from The Folly, I find simply reprehensible and frankly disgusting. To say that I was shocked upon paying, is a gargantuan understatement. One coffee, even with a shot of liquor in should not cost £11. We spent less on our lunch.
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