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Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Including a Picnic

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Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Including a Picnic

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From $65.57

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up to 24 hours in advance

2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)

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Offered in: English

Keeping you safe during COVID-19

What you can expect during your visit

Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Regular temperature checks for staff

Guides required to regularly wash hands

Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

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

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From $65.57

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Picnic lunch or dinner

Professional skipper

2.5-hour river cruise

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Folly Bridge, Oxford OX1 4JU, UK

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

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
Infant meals not included
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
OPERATED BY Oxford River Cruises Ltd

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on sanitization during Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Including a Picnic?

The policies on sanitization are:

Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

See all safety measures taken by Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Including a Picnic.

What is the social distancing policy during Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Including a Picnic?

The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

See all safety measures taken by Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Including a Picnic.

What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Including a Picnic?

The policies on staff health & safety are:

Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands

See all safety measures taken by Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Including a Picnic.

What is the maximum group size during Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Including a Picnic?

This activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Including a Picnic.

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A very pleasant trip on the river.

Alistair_Y

, Oct 2020

A very pleasant 2 and a half hours on the river. The professional skipper made this an interesting trip with his knowledge and chatty presentation. I was not overly excited by the picnic lunch but this should not detract from a enjoyable experience.

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A lovely peaceful afternoon on the river

berylsheasby150

, Sep 2019

A lovely peaceful afternoon on the river in a particularly quiet boat. Beautiful scenery and wonderful wildlife. The picnic provided by the Folly Restaurant was excellent - we loved the old fashioned traditional picnic baskets. The Captain was very informative but a pity he did not speak louder - maybe some audio enhancement would overcome this. The stop at The Perch Pub was great but we would have enjoyed a little more time there. Highly recommend this tour.

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Lovely day, delicious picnic, great...

Suzanne S

, Jun 2017

Lovely day, delicious picnic, great time. It was quiet, beautiful, and relaxing.

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We had a wonderful time on this nice...

nsonyakay

, Jul 2016

We had a wonderful time on this nice leisurely outing. The picnic lunch was yummy ( the scones were a bit over baked). It was a nice introduction to the Oxford area.

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Our tour was very peaceful, the lady...

Allen R

, Jun 2016

Our tour was very peaceful, the lady driver was very welcoming and informative thoughout the trip. Our lunch was very nice but would suggest not putting cucumber in the sandwiches as they were very soggy. Would definitely to the trip again.

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