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Enjoy a fascinating journey along the River Thames accompanied with a local knowledgeable guide. Cruise down the university regatta course, pass ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch College and meadows, and the university rowing houses on this 45-minute sightseeing tour of historic Oxford.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Christ Church
We will pass by Christ Church Meadows and college
Christ Church Meadow
We will pass by Christ Church meadows and college
Local guide
Lunch
Drinks
Food and drinks
Option 1: Cruise along the Thames down the University regatta course, pass ancient folly bridge, Christ Church college and meadows, and the university rowing houses on this 50 minutes sightseeing tour.
676 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
163annew,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our 50 minutes trip with Duncan - a very charming guy full of interesting and quirky tales and facts! He clearly enjoys what he does thanks Duncan! Will recommend
964jemmae,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a lovely experience on this river cruise. Our tour guide Max was fantastic very knowledgeable on the area and gave some really fun facts and jokes through the tour. It was the highlight of our trip. Rain or shine or both in our case, highly recommend booking with them when visiting oxford.
PRANEETHA B,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
The cruise was such a fun experience—I absolutely loved it. Max was incredibly cheerful and made the whole journey enjoyable. Even when it started raining, he took great care of everyone by keeping us warm with blankets. He explained everything so well and kept the vibe light and fun. Really glad to have had him!
Var travel,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a nice time in the cruise , its a beautiful drive , max our cruise driver did a great job with talking to us about the history of various places that we passed along , he was very enthusiastic and he made sure we all had a good time .
Shirley s,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
Very nice knowledgeable skipper a nice short thing to do one a very cold windy day. Much nicer had it been sunny
Nigel A,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
Wrap up warm if weather is iffy. But good fun. Well organised. Skipper really knowledgeable and with a sense of humour.
EmilyGibbs90,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We loved our river cruise today, and would like to make a special mention to our skipper Paul. He was so welcoming and friendly, very knowledgable about the area, and went above and beyond to make our trip the absolute best it could be. It was the best part of our day! We went in an electric boat called Bacchanalia, which was very pretty and comfortable. Because their boats are relatively small and electric powered, we were able to see parts of the river that aren't accessible to larger ones. I would 100% recommend this tour to others, it is great value for money and a lovely experience.



Mahtuba M,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
Lovely guided cruise by Henry. Comfortable and beautiful scenery. You can buy drinks at the restaurant and take them onboard.
Humera A,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
Nico was a lovely tour guide. He told us the history and answered the questions with great knowledge.
fayesU8708YH,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great location, cheerful knowledge local guide, made to feel comfortable and at ease. Would highly recommend “The Folly” restaurant, great food and impeccable service.
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From £16.80Was £21.00
Operated by Oxford River Cruises