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Oxford: Scenic Sightseeing Cruise with Gourmet Picnic

4.7  / 5
85 reviews
Activity provider:Oxford River Cruises
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Oxford: Scenic Sightseeing Cruise with Gourmet Picnic

Activity provider:Oxford River Cruises
4.7  / 5
85 reviews

From US$ 72.33 per person

This Oxford picnic cruise combines Oxford sightseeing with a leisurely picnic lunch and a relaxed experience of river life.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Experience

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
Full description
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 passenegers 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: • An 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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  • Picnic lunch
  • 3-hour cruise
  • Drinks (can be purchased at the departure point)

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The cruise departs from the moorings at The Folly, Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4JU.

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  • Smoking
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  • If you have any dietary requirements, please contact the local partner as soon as you make the booking
  • The picnic contents may differ depending on availability

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4.7 /5

based on 85 reviews

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    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
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This was the highlight of our visit to Oxford. With out a doubt our experience was made all the better by our guide Chris (who only works on Mondays & Tuesdays). The picnic lunch was excellent value, filling & enjoyable. The commentary provided throughout by Chris was full of great stories about the area, the history etc… mixed with a great sense of humour. In our view Chris made it - a huge thank you from Brian & Kim (12 pm picnic cruise Monday 3 July)

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July 5, 2023

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Brian – New ZealandVerified booking

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We had the best time. We were lucky with the weather, but even more lucky to get whole boat to ourselves. I think our boatman and guide was called Nick, and he was great! Very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife on the river. Boat we had was gorgeous, lovely white leather seats, very comfortable! The picnic was nice too, all served in a lovely wicker basket. We were able to take alcoholic drinks form the Folly restaurant where you board. All in all, a great experience! Thank you Nick!

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June 6, 2021

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We did as Oxfordians do, and spent an hour or so at the Folly sipping gins and tonics pre-cruise. The boat held 12, and the others onboard were friendly and fun. The picnic hampers held a sweet, lovely, delicious picnic—quiche, scones, sweet butter, jam, and berries. The boat took us up the Thames, with a stop for a walk about, but we were having such a good time with our cruise mates, we stayed on board to chat. If you are considering this activity, go for it. We had a great time in a beautiful landscape.

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