Oxford Sightseeing Picnic River Cruise

Explore one of England’s most ancient cities on this 2.5-hour sightseeing river cruise in Oxford

Approx. 2.5 Hours
Mobile & printed vouchers accepted
Free Cancellation
Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a 2.5-hour river cruise to see the sights from a new perspective
  • Take in stunning river scenery including Christ Church College and Meadows the University Boat Houses and Historic Port Meadow
  • Pass through a Thames lock and take a break at an 800-year-old riverside inn
  • Dine from a generous picnic hamper

Includes

  • Picnic lunch
  • Professional skipper
  • 3-hour river cruise

Excludes

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

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Itinerary

This cruise travels through the city past famous landmarks including Christchurch College and Meadows, the University boathouses and regatta course, the Head of the River and Folly Bridge . From the river passengers take in a side of Oxford's heritage rarely seen by visitors to the city. Quaint Osney Island, well-loved allotments and gardens and majestic and ancient Port Meadow are off the tourist trail but represent some of Oxford's most beautiful and intriguing scenery. Port Meadow, a vast area of common land, has remained little changed since prehistoric times and supports plants and bird-life in abundance. At the top of Port Meadow is Godstow. Godstow was the ultimate destination of Alice Liddell and Lewis Carroll when they followed an identical route to this trip while composing 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. It is also the site of Trout Island, an inspiration for another of Oxfords literary icons, C S Lewis, and his stories of the land of Narnia. Your picnic lunch is provided by riverside restaurant, The Folly, and typically includes:
A selection of finger sandwiches
Homemade quiche or tart of the day
Homemade scones with strawberry jam, clotted cream and fresh strawberries
Elderflower presse. Served in a traditional picnic basket with napkins, crockery and glasses (to be returned to the crew at the end of the cruise). Drinks to take aboard can be purchased at the departure point.

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