Oxford

Oxford Sightseeing Picnic River Cruise

Oxford, England
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Including Picnic
  • 3 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore one of England’s most ancient cities on this 2.5-hour sightseeing river cruise in Oxford. Cruise onto the tranquil Thames River as your skipper points out places of interest such as Christchurch College, the Meadows, the Oxford University boathouses, Osney Island, Port Meadow and Folly Bridge. See a side of Oxford's rich heritage that many visitors miss, and discover sites made famous by authors including Lewis Carroll and C S Lewis. Stop off along the way for a delicious picnic of delicacies such as potted salmon and Mediterranean vegetable loaf.
  • Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
  • Informative, friendly and professional guide
  • See native wildlife in their natural environment
  • Free drinks included
  • Vegetarian meal option available
  • Perfect for all ages and skill level

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Picnic lunch
  • Professional skipper
  • 3-hour river cruise
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Folly Brg, Oxford OX1 4JU, UK

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

River Thames (Pass By)

Christ Church Meadow (Pass By)

Folly Bridge (Pass By)

Port Meadow (Pass By)

Osney Lock Hydro

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Oxford River Cruises (Pass By)

The Folly Restaurant

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant meals not included
  • Service animals allowed
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    Elisabeth_G
    What a wonderful way to spend an evening, absolutely wonderful, highly recommend. Excellent customer service, beautiful location, gorgeous boat, gorgeous tasty picnic

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    Oxford Sightseeing Picnic River Cruise
    Rhonda_M, May 2024
    The Picnic River Cruise was fantastic. We were fortunate to have the small electric boat and it's skipper all to ourselves for our 5pm cruise. So we marvelled at the lovely picnic basket provided as we happily consumed its contents, chatted to our Skipper (Ash) and enjoyed the beauty and peacefulness that was the Thames. We viewed lots of long boats, people rowing (or attempting to!!), going through the lock and generally having a very enjoyable relaxing time. Well worth doing this cruise. Loved it :)
    Great experience in the Water!
    Martha_S, Oct 2023
    Beautiful, calm and informative! Captain was friendly and very knowledgeable! Scenery was divine! A wonderful way to learn more about Oxford from the water! The picnic was delicious too!
    Brilliant tour
    SharonCampbell_C, Aug 2023
    A lovely way to spend an afternoon on the river around Oxford. Super picnic and excellent guide, so relaxed and very informative. Highly recommended.
    A wonderful 3hours
    Ann_H, Jun 2023
    Fabulous trip on the river around Oxford. Laura our skipper was excellent pointing out local things of interest as we silently glided along the waterways. Delicious picnic provided added to the enjoyment.
    Friendly and nice
    Matt_B, May 2023
    Crew was very friendly and nice. Food quality was great. Managed to see a heron, which was nice. Pub was good.
    Interesting and informative
    Gillian_B, May 2023
    Passing through the lochs was a novel experience. The food was excellent and skipper good fun.The weather helped but the boat was comfortable anyway
    A pleasant and interesting way to spend an afternoon in Oxford
    George_T, Oct 2022
    The guide was a fount of interesting information, and the tour gave us an unexpected perspective on Oxford.
    Fantastic experience with a baby and stroller
    Rhiannon_B, Oct 2022
    Fantastic experience. Our skipper was incredible and so accommodating with our 4 month old baby and massive buggy! Highly recommended!
    A Perfect Afternoon
    Mike_E, Sep 2022
    A great afternoon picnic cruise. Friendly staff, comfortable boat, and excellent food. The entire event was professional, informative, low key, and relaxing. Oscar was a superb Captain and tour quite. A perfect way to end our stay in Oxford.
    Lovely Picnic
    Mariel_F, Aug 2022
    Our guide, Chris, was fantastic. He was funny and was very knowledgeable. Our group was so friendly and the picnic was really special and delicious. This was certainly one of the highlights of my stay in Oxford.
    Very quaint and...
    Barb_K, Jul 2022
    Very quaint and enjoyable. Nick was an excellent guide. Lunch was lovely as well. Would recommend this
    Booked this for my...
    Andrew_B, Jul 2022
    Booked this for my partner bday we both absolutely loved it the picnic basket was just a wonderful touch and crusing down the Thames was just idyllic thank you was a great day . Just one downfall was stopping for half a hour on way back to follys one or two wanted the toilet so had to go into a pub which some people felt uneasy going into a pub to use the toilet so had to buy a drink and only having half a hour isn't long enough. Apart from that excellent experience
    Beautiful river cruise
    Caroline_B, Jul 2022
    Calm and enchanting experience with a feel of escaping for just a few hours could have been anywhere in the world....
    Enjoyable afternoon in Oxford
    Nicholas_A, Jul 2022
    Knowledgeable and friendly skipper. Fresh and delightful food. Highly recommend for an enjoyable, peaceful and care free afternoon in Oxford
    Boat broke down!
    sharon_m, Jul 2022
    Had previously done this trip a few years ago and it was excellent. This time the boat broke down on the river - the young skipper wasn’t able to contact anyone to help as no-one answered any of her calls! Thankfully my husband managed to lean over the side of the boat and free us off from a tangled rope around the propeller and we were able to limp back - Back at the mooring and not even a Thank you from any of the staff there!
    Best rivercruise ever
    Solfrid_K, Apr 2022
    Thie rivercruise was a very wonderful happening. The skipper had so much to tell about the cruise, area, river and history. I really recommend this cruise for all visitors to Oxford.
    Great trip!
    Angela_L, Apr 2022
    Very nice food hamper and drinks. Good skipper with just enough info and silence to enjoy scenery. Very nice trip thank you!
    Davy, Family get together.
    Philippa_D, Oct 2021
    Trip to celebrate the life of a much loved husband and brother. Great trip, great guide, really lovely day. So well taken care of. Thank you
    Oxford River Cruise Experience
    Margaret_M, Sep 2021
    The whole river cruise was a delightful experience. Nick our captain was lovely and informative in an amusing way.
    The way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
    Gail_A, Sep 2021
    What a way to spend a Saturday afternoon! The boat was a lovely small intimate one so it was like having your own private party. The food was delicious, quiche, sandwiches, scones and cream and strawberries. All home made served in wicker baskets which added that special something. A trip on the river with gentle music, lapping waves and even the sun. Brilliant.
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