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15 Best Oxford River Cruises

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.

2.Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

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.

★ 4.5

“Our guide had lots of interesting stories and personal experiences on the rivers in and around Oxford which made it both informative & entertaining. (Forgot his name: 2:15 Tuesday ,9/30) . I’d recommend to anyone who likes a breeze in their hair and interested about…”

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4.Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford

Enjoy a relaxing 1.5-hour Thames river cruise in Oxford with afternoon tea, offering scenic views, live commentary, and a romantic atmosphere.

★ 5.0

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, catching up and experiencing a relaxing cruise along the river in Oxford. The tour guide Dexter was great, a young, charming and bright Oxfordian to lead the tour. The sandwiches and scones were exquisite, and we had plenty of tea…”

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6.Oxford Sightseeing Picnic River Cruise

Discover Oxford via a relaxing 3-hour river cruise with a picnic lunch, picturesque views, and engaging guides. Ideal for peaceful, authentic sightseeing.

★ 5.0

“The skipper was outstanding. Three hours of great food and wonderful conversation. The history of the water and area were fully explored. Can’t recommend highly enough”

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7.River Cruise with Three Course Riverside Restaurant Dining

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.

★ 5.0

“Lovely relaxing river cruise, followed by excellent meal. Attentive service, super food. Good wine list.”

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10.Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

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.

★ 4.5

“We had a fabulous time with our ‘Captain’ and tour guide Will, who expertly navigated the boat while providing interesting historical facts along the way which included plenty of laughs. Our cocktails were delicious and we had the privilege of being on the boat during…”

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12.Oxford: River Cruise with 3-Course Meal

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.

★ 4.8

“The trip down the river and back, with a glass of Prosecco on board, followed by a lovely 3 course lunch at The Folly - all part of our booked trip - was a glorious way to celebrate our 44th wedding anniversary. Our guide was…”

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13.Oxford | Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour w/opt New College

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.

★ 4.5

“Beautiful , fascinating city; brought to life by our informative,friendly tour guide Reece. Reece was incredibly helpful and made the experience. Would highly recommend. The punting was also fun, again helped by our guide and steer Joe.”

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14.Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

Experience Oxford from the water with a guided, chauffeured punting tour passing iconic landmarks, colleges, and scenic gardens for a relaxing 30-minute adventure.

★ 4.5

“Nicks commentary was wonderful and we had an amazing Punt. The weather was amazing and the ducks were devine!”

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