Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise: Enjoy Traditional Afternoon Tea Aboard

Experience a delightful river cruise in Oxford, complete with a lavish traditional afternoon tea served on board. On this 1.5-hour journey, you’ll witness the key features of the stunning River Thames, including Christ Church Meadows and the University College Boat Houses, all while it meanders through this venerable university city.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

This relaxing 1.5-hour cruise starts in the afternoon from central Oxford and sails downstream from Folly Bridge taking in the best known reach of the River Thames in Oxford.
Traveling down the University Regatta Course passing Christ Church Meadows, the University College Boat Houses and other landmarks on the way to Iffley lock. This is often a busy…

What's Included
  • Afternoon tea
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
  • Any allergies or dietary requirements should contact us directly, as early as possible
  • Not recommended for travellers with severe food allergies
Location
The Folly Restaurant
Folly Bridge
Please 'check-in' at The Folly restaurant reception.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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A744urjosh
Oct 30, 2025
really enjoyable treat - had a lovely cruise from follybridge on the bacchanalia with a generous and delicious afternoon tea. interesting commentary on the sites and canals in general, and to top it all we saw a kingfisher!
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Traceyrt3886zz
Oct 28, 2025
Cruising along the river - Glorious, from start to finish an amazing experience. Knowledgeable skipper. Lots of information , nice and relaxing. Food was great, dairy free catered well
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Megan_b
Oct 28, 2025
Tea, a history of the area, and beautiful views - This was an easy, enjoyable tour and the added benefit of afternoon tea completed the experience. Absolutely loved it.
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Jamie_r
Oct 22, 2025
Perfect day! - My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the River cruise- the food was delicious and the views were beautiful.
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Hatice_y
Oct 17, 2025
Beautiful, calm and scenic cruise through Oxford - It was a very beautiful, calm and scenic cruise through Oxford. The food and tea was delicious. The boat was not crowded, giving us the opportunity to enjoy the autumn vibe and colours fully. Definitely a must do when in Oxford!
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Andrea_q
Oct 14, 2025
They are so kind! - They were very nice!! Unfortunately, I missed the cruise, but they were so kind to offer a rescchedule and make the afternoon tea inside! I will come back for sure!! Thank you for your kindness
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Angela_l
Oct 13, 2025
Lovely experience, would... - Lovely experience, would definitely do it again, treat for friends birthday, great guide, very informative
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Louisebm2162fm
Oct 6, 2025
Excellent! Did not disappoint! - My husband and I went for our anniversary for something different and it did not disappoint! The tour guide was brilliant and the food was lovely. They listened to our dietary requirements and provided great alternatives. I especially loved the added touch of providing blankets for when it got windy! Overall a terrific experience!
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Louisebm2162fm
Oct 6, 2025
Excellent! - Fantastic tour guide. Lovely food! I especially appreciated the special touch in providing plenty of blankets to wrap up in when it got windy!
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Sarah_n
Oct 25, 2025
Duncan was our skipper... - Duncan was our skipper and was very competent with some interesting stories and friendly demeanour. Our travelling companions were delightful. The tea was very good. We really enjoyed the trip even though the weather was cool.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).