Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise with Picnic Lunch
by Oxford River Cruises
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£136Overview
This relaxed river cruise in Oxford lasts about three hours and includes a picnic lunch. Guests travel by boat along the River Thames, passing well-known landmarks such as Christ Church Meadow, the University boathouses, and Folly Bridge. The cruise offers views of the historic regatta course and the Head of the River, presenting a perspective of Oxford’s heritage visible only from the water. During the trip, passengers see the open countryside of Christ Church Meadow and the surrounding colleges, then pass under Folly Bridge, the site where Oxford began. The route continues past Port Meadow, an ancient area of common land with diverse plants and birdlife. The boat navigates through Osney Lock, where passengers spend about ten minutes observing the system of locks and weirs that control the river’s flow. The cruise departs from and returns to the Folly Restaurant by Folly Bridge, where guests may purchase drinks before boarding and meals after the cruise, sold separately. A professional skipper pilots the boat throughout the journey. The picnic hamper is included, and all taxes and fees are covered. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
River cruise
Passengers travel along this historic waterway enjoying the calm and quiet of river life.
Christ Church Meadow
The boat passes views of Christ Church Meadow, an open green space in central Oxford, with sights of Christ Church College, Merton College, and Magdalen College nearby.
Folly Bridge
The cruise goes under Folly Bridge, an old river crossing that played a key role in Oxford’s development.
Port Meadow
From the river, guests see Port Meadow, a large common land area that has changed little since prehistoric times and supports various plants and birds.
Osney Lock Hydro
The boat passes through Osney Lock, spending about ten minutes observing the lock and weir system that has controlled the Thames’ flow for centuries.
10 min
Oxford River Cruises
Oxford River Cruises operates sightseeing and dining cruises in central Oxford.
Folly Restaurant
The cruise begins and ends at the Folly Restaurant near Folly Bridge, where guests can buy drinks to take on board and meals after the cruise, sold separately.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise with Picnic Lunch
by Oxford River Cruises
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£136Overview
This relaxed river cruise in Oxford lasts about three hours and includes a picnic lunch. Guests travel by boat along the River Thames, passing well-known landmarks such as Christ Church Meadow, the University boathouses, and Folly Bridge. The cruise offers views of the historic regatta course and the Head of the River, presenting a perspective of Oxford’s heritage visible only from the water. During the trip, passengers see the open countryside of Christ Church Meadow and the surrounding colleges, then pass under Folly Bridge, the site where Oxford began. The route continues past Port Meadow, an ancient area of common land with diverse plants and birdlife. The boat navigates through Osney Lock, where passengers spend about ten minutes observing the system of locks and weirs that control the river’s flow. The cruise departs from and returns to the Folly Restaurant by Folly Bridge, where guests may purchase drinks before boarding and meals after the cruise, sold separately. A professional skipper pilots the boat throughout the journey. The picnic hamper is included, and all taxes and fees are covered. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
River cruise
Passengers travel along this historic waterway enjoying the calm and quiet of river life.
Christ Church Meadow
The boat passes views of Christ Church Meadow, an open green space in central Oxford, with sights of Christ Church College, Merton College, and Magdalen College nearby.
Folly Bridge
The cruise goes under Folly Bridge, an old river crossing that played a key role in Oxford’s development.
Port Meadow
From the river, guests see Port Meadow, a large common land area that has changed little since prehistoric times and supports various plants and birds.
Osney Lock Hydro
The boat passes through Osney Lock, spending about ten minutes observing the lock and weir system that has controlled the Thames’ flow for centuries.
10 min
Oxford River Cruises
Oxford River Cruises operates sightseeing and dining cruises in central Oxford.
Folly Restaurant
The cruise begins and ends at the Folly Restaurant near Folly Bridge, where guests can buy drinks to take on board and meals after the cruise, sold separately.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.