Enjoy a relaxing 1-hour outing on the river and learn all about Oxford university, student life, and its proud rowing traditions. Have the option to also add on a guided walking tour afterwards.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 - 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Russian
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Experience Oxford from a new angle
- Gain insight knowledge from your guide on what it's like to study at Oxford university
- Glide effortlessly down the river
- Add on a public or private walking tour to your punting trip if option selected
- Get a unique viewpoint of the famous Oxford sky-line sights
Full description
See Oxford from the river on this punting or rowing tour. Your guide will meet you and walk you along Broad street to the boat house. On route there, you will walk past some of the most famous sights of Oxford and learn about them from your guide.
Then, go out on the beautiful river for an hour. While on the river, you'll get lots of insight into Oxford student life and traditions. This is in fact how almost every Oxford university student celebrates their graduation.
Locals often take picnics or Pimms on the river, which is sold at the boat house. The boating activity is ideal for private groups couples and families as the boats only fit max 3 or 4 customers.
You also have the option to book a private group or a public shared group walking tour which lasts 90-120 minutes to schedule either before or after the 1-hour boat trip.
Includes
- Private punting and optional walking tour after
- Boat hire
- Short intro walking tour on the way to the boat house
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tips
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet your guide wearing a red "iloveoxford" lanyard outside Oxford visitor info centre, 15 Broad street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.
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What to bring
- Rain gear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- This tour will take place rain or shine. In the event of heavy rain, you will have an option to participate on a walking tour instead.