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Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
50 min
About this activity
Choose your preferred departure time out of three different time slots offered and embark on this 50-minute sightseeing cruise along the beautiful River Thames.
Starting from central Oxford, the cruise takes in a fascinating stretch of the river offering you an insight into the historic city's rich past and many landmarks. Cruising down the university regatta course towards quaint Iffley village you will pass ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch College and Meadows and the university rowing houses.
This is one of the busiest and most colorful stretches of the River Thames (the stretch locally known as The Isis). Rowing eights, punts, university boats and large pleasure cruisers come together in a lively display of all that the river has to offer.
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Starting from central Oxford, the cruise takes in a fascinating stretch of the river offering you an insight into the historic city's rich past and many landmarks. Cruising down the university regatta course towards quaint Iffley village you will pass ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch College and Meadows and the university rowing houses.
This is one of the busiest and most colorful stretches of the River Thames (the stretch locally known as The Isis). Rowing eights, punts, university boats and large pleasure cruisers come together in a lively display of all that the river has to offer.
Included
- Local guide
Not included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
55%
Original
40%
Aquatic
15%
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There was no time stated on the ticket but when we arrived in Oxford in the afternoon it was too late to take the cruise...!
Not easy to find, asked across the road and all the went well. Greeted by very friendly people, sat and had a drink before our boat trip. Relaxing pleasant and amusing. Love it, especially after being on my feet all day. A must do if in Oxford.
We greatly enjoyed our 50 minute river tour in Oxford as a our last activity before leaving town. Our guide was informative and entertaining about the buildings and colleges along the river's edge as well as the world of regatta racing, especially in Oxford. The time flew by and felt as though we only had 20 quick minutes instead of the actual time of nearly an hour. We took the 11 a.m. tour, and were immediately immersed in another world away from traffic and city noise. We were also impressed by the guide and the restaurant manager who were very helpful in arranging a taxi for us to make a tight connection at the train station which had been complicated by the local road construction and closures. The boat was clean and well cared for, blankets were available in case anyone needed a cover when the breeze picked up...the skipper thought of everything!
The river cruise in a small boat was highly enjoyable and the guide showed us places of interest and told us stories about various events and people who had lived along the cruise. The boat was driven by electricity, so the sailing was quiet and quite enjoyable. I highly recommend this cruise and will for sure try again if I go to Oxford.
Folly Brasserie excellent meal and waiting room fr the cruise. Cruise left on time with an excellent guide. Well worth the price!
Excellent short cruise with a lovely young lady as the guide. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the boat ride.
Very nice tour on a small boat, none of the ones where huge groups of 30 or more people are sitting. Our skipper Geraldine was nice, knowledgeable and entertaining and provided us group of about 8 people with lots of informative and funny facts during the cruise. Highly recommended!