Boat Tour in Oxford 8 options
Oxford River Cruise: 45-minute Thames sightseeing tourCruise the River Thames for 45 minutes from Folly Bridge with a local guide, passing Christ Church College.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 15:15 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages★ 4.71 (801)45mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 21per person
Afternoon Tea River Cruise Oxford: 1.5-hour Thames sightseeingSail the Thames from central Oxford for 1.5 hours past Christ Church Meadows and University College Boat Houses while a live guide narrates the route.Every day · 12:30 and 15:00 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages★ 4.81 (659)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 58per person
Oxford: River Cruise with Picnic & College ViewsThree-hour Thames cruise from Folly Bridge past Christ Church and Magdalen College, with picnic hamper included. Small groups, all weather.Thu–Sat · 11:30 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages★ 4.87 (335)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 68per person
Oxford: River Thames Cruise & Three Course Dinner at The Folly45-minute Thames cruise with Prosecco, then three-course dinner at acclaimed Folly restaurant. Christ Church College views, riverside terrace seating, all included.Every day · 11:00 and 12:15 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages★ 4.84 (224)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 95per person
Oxford river cruise to Iffley Lock: 40-minute boat tripHourly boat trips from Oxford to Iffley Lock with skipper and crew, departing 11:00–17:00 daily.Thu–Sat · First departure 11:00, last 16:00 · All ages★ 4.50 (2)40m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 16per person
Oxford Thames Cruise with Prosecco: Folly Bridge to IffleyCruise the Thames from Folly Bridge downstream to Iffley Lock on a guided boat tour of Oxford with a glass of Prosecco included.Thu and Fri · First departure 12:15, last 16:00 · All ages★ 4.00 (2)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 20per person
Oxford Cherwell Punting: Guided Boat & Waterfowl FeedingPunt the Cherwell with an experienced guide steering while you relax, feed swans and ducks from the boat.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 18:00★ 5.00 (1)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 500per group
Oxford River Cruise & Walking Tour to Iffley VillageRiver cruise from Oxford to Iffley village with a guide past college sights, then walk back along the Thames path: 20 minutes on the water.Thu–Sat · 10:30 and 14:30 · Season until 31 Oct · All ages2h 30mEN · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 125per person
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✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford River Cruise: 45-minute Thames sightseeing tourOur pick | £ 21 per person | 45m | 4.71★ · 801 | Every day · First departure 10:00, last 15:15 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Oxford: River Cruise with Picnic & College ViewsTop rated | £ 68 per person | 3h | 4.87★ · 335 | Thu–Sat · 11:30 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Oxford river cruise to Iffley Lock: 40-minute boat tripLowest price | £ 16 per person | 40m | 4.50★ only 2 reviews | Thu–Sat · First departure 11:00, last 16:00 | — |
| Afternoon Tea River Cruise Oxford: 1.5-hour Thames sightseeing | £ 58 per person | 1h 30m | 4.81★ · 659 | Every day · 12:30 and 15:00 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Oxford: River Thames Cruise & Three Course Dinner at The Folly | £ 95 per person | 2h | 4.84★ · 224 | Every day · 11:00 and 12:15 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Oxford Thames Cruise with Prosecco: Folly Bridge to Iffley | £ 20 per person | 1h | 4.00★ only 2 reviews | Thu and Fri · First departure 12:15, last 16:00 | English |
| Oxford Cherwell Punting: Guided Boat & Waterfowl Feeding | £ 125 per person£ 500 per group (split 4 ways) | 1h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · First departure 09:00, last 18:00 | English |
| Oxford River Cruise & Walking Tour to Iffley Village | £ 125 per person | 2h 30m | — | Thu–Sat · 10:30 and 14:30 · Season until 31 Oct | English, Spanish, French |
Boat Tour in Oxford at a glance
- Our pick: Oxford River Cruise: 45-minute Thames sightseeing tour, £ 21 (45m, 4.71★ · 801).
- Top rated: Oxford: River Cruise with Picnic & College Views, £ 68 (3h, 4.87★ · 335).
- Lowest price: Oxford river cruise to Iffley Lock: 40-minute boat trip, £ 16 (40m, 4.50★ · only 2 reviews).
Real price per person across the 8 options: £ 16–£ 125 (median £ 58). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 7 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.