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Compared and reviewed.
The 6 most popular oxford tours, compared in one place. What you actually see from the water, how long each sailing runs, what it costs and who to book it through.
A 45-minute small-group cruise along Oxford’s regatta course from Folly Bridge, with calm Thames views and a guide’s funny history.
Most Popular“Focus on the history and the beautiful environs, ignore the boats docked in the side, listen to your guide carefully”
90-min Oxford Thames cruise with live commentary and The Folly afternoon tea from Folly Bridge to Iffley lock.
“Had a very lovely afternoon cruise and high tea! Food, tea and coffee were all wonderful and our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable! Had a wonderful afternoon!”
1.5-hour Oxford cruise from Folly Bridge with afternoon tea onboard. Glide past rowers, Iffley Lock, and Rose Island for $78.
“Really good, had a lovely time. Sandwiches etc really nice and fresh”
Enjoy a 3-hour Oxford river cruise with a guided skipper and included picnic hamper, sailing past colleges, meadows, and locks.
“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”
Oxford Thames dinner cruise with a three-course meal at Folly Restaurant by Folly Bridge, plus Prosecco and small-group river views.
“The boat tour was a relaxing way to end a busy day. Our boat driver was fun and informative. The dinner was great!! The food was wonderful and really exceeded our expectations! You want to eat at this restaurant!!”
Thames cruise in Oxford plus a six-course tasting menu at The Folly Riverside Restaurant, Champagne included, about 2.5 hours.
“The boat ride was really pleasant. Its a fun way to see Oxford from a different perspective. The boat driver was really nice and we had a great conversation about some Oxford traditions and celebrations.”
Choose a river by name, or the city it runs through. The Seine in Paris, the Douro from Porto, the Vltava under Charles Bridge – every great waterway, and the boats that work it.
