Oxford
The Thames cruises past the boathouses: sightseeing runs along the regatta course, afternoon-tea sailings and the river view of a city built facing away from it. The crews row past at training pace most mornings.
Experience Oxford from the water on a 45-minute electric river cruise past Folly Bridge, Christ Church Meadows, and Iffley Lock—relaxing, informative, and eco-friendly.
Most Popular“The guide was very pleasant and informative nice way to spend an afternoon.”
Discover Oxford's iconic regatta course on a 50-minute Thames river cruise with expert guides, stunning views, and family-friendly fun for just $26.
“Lovely boat ride in Oxford would highly recommend. Our skipper Max was absolutely excellent. Thanks so much.”
Discover Oxford’s charm on a 40-minute River Thames cruise. Enjoy scenic views, expert commentary, and a relaxing way to see the city from the water.
“A lovely day out on the river, not a lot of 'traffic' even though it was a Sunday in August.”
Enjoy a relaxing 1.5-hour Thames river cruise in Oxford with afternoon tea, offering scenic views, live commentary, and a romantic atmosphere.
“Very relaxing and enjoyable. Louis was informative and pleasant the entire trip. The food was good. It was a good choice after the 3.5 hour walking tour of Oxford University. It was the perfect pick me up.”
Enjoy a 1.5-hour scenic river cruise in Oxford with afternoon tea, passing historic landmarks, Rose Island, and lively punts, all led by knowledgeable guides.
“This Oxford river cruise was everything I had hoped for and more. The skipper was knowledgeable, engaging, and fun, sharing fascinating stories that carried us across centuries. The scenery was breathtaking: parks, flowers, tree-lined banks, and charming boathouses where people actually live. The river felt…”
Discover Oxford via a relaxing 3-hour river cruise with a picnic lunch, picturesque views, and engaging guides. Ideal for peaceful, authentic sightseeing.
“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.”
Discover Oxford by water with this scenic Thames river cruise topped with a three-course dinner at a charming riverside restaurant. Enjoy stunning views, friendly guides, and excellent food for a memorable experience.
“Reading the previous reviews, I was not suprised to see that there wasn't any 1 star reviews. The staff went out on a limb to ensure that our visit was a pleasurable experience. The food was faultless, some may say a tad expensive, but we…”
Experience Oxford from a new perspective with a scenic 3-hour river cruise, gourmet picnic, and stunning views of colleges, meadows, and historic landmarks.
“Our Captain George was excellent , very informative The picnic was delicious I highly recommend this trip”
Experience Oxford from the water with a private guided punt along the Cherwell, passing historic gardens and university scenes—perfect for a relaxed, authentic day.
“We had the most lovely pint with Saffron - our guide. I booked it for my friends birthday and my daughter (lives in Oxford) and her 5 year old son came along. Really great relaxing time as opposed to doing it ourselves (!). Saffron was…”
Experience Oxford’s beauty on a 45-minute evening cruise with cocktails, guided commentary, and scenic views along the Thames, perfect for a relaxed evening.
“The venue was easy to find and we were quickly seated on our boat. It was a lovely evening and we enjoyed the commentary and facts from Rory as we made our way down the river. The cocktails were delicious and the ride very comfortable.”
Enjoy a 30-minute evening boat cruise in Oxford with craft cocktails, stunning river views, and insights into the university’s famous landmarks.
“We really enjoyed our cruise, beautiful setting lovely cocktails and our guide was fab! So friendly and informative. Would definitely recommend”
Experience Oxford's beauty from the water with a scenic river cruise, complemented by a delicious 3-course meal at The Folly, all for around $120.
“Fun cruise past the boathouses and an excellent diner :) Highly recommended as an evening cruise when the university rowboats are out training. However, do not expect to view the city from the water. It is just a small stretch of the river with houseboats…”
Discover Oxford’s iconic sights and university life on this alumni-led walking and punting tour, with optional New College entry, for an authentic experience.
“Our walking tour with Daisy was supposed to be with two other people but they didn’t show up so we had a personalized tour. Daisy was so lovely and gave us a perfect introduction to several colleges, including funny student anecdotes and examples. Finished with…”
Experience Oxford from the water with a guided, chauffeured punting tour passing iconic landmarks, colleges, and scenic gardens for a relaxing 30-minute adventure.
“Efficiency of getting on board the boat. Disappointed that the chauffeur wasn't attired like your photograph in your advert.”
Experience Oxford from the water with a private chauffeured punting tour led by a student guide, offering iconic sights, history, and tranquility.
“Wisely choosing to enjoy this experience in the hands of a professional, we were able to sit back and have a wonderful conversation with our guide, Angus. He has an easy way of explaining the history of Magdalen College and the significance of the waterway.…”
College cloisters, Hogwarts corridors and punts past the boathouses.