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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Mariah_bnerk2022
Apr 3, 2026
A must-do experience when in Oxford - A beautiful day starting at the Folly restaurant by the river in Oxford. A gorgeous river cruise down the rivers Themes and Cherwell with skipper Nico guiding us through the beautiful scenery on a sunny day. A wonderful afternoon tea with a variety of sandwiches, scones and cakes which were very delicious. We were only three families on board do the tour was quite private.
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Anna-louise
Mar 30, 2026
Do it! It’s worth it - Just amazing. The food was fantastic, Nico was a brilliant guide, informative and funny. Blankets provided as it was a windy day and a bit of wine in the Folly afterwards made for a great day. Thoroughly recommend
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M7203yocatherines
Mar 26, 2026
Very enjoyable afternoon - Our skipper Nick was very friendly and informative. Delicious afternoon tea. Very enjoyable, would highly recommend.
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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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Kaline61
Mar 29, 2026
Guide Oscar was knowledgeable…. - Wonderful experience with guide Oscar….insightful knowledge of river and area. Food not the quality of F&M tea room but good for boat on the river…..
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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).