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Oxford Afternoon Tea & Picnic River Cruise
Overview
Enjoy a relaxing Oxford river cruise combined with a traditional afternoon tea or a leisurely picnic experience. Glide along the picturesque waterways surrounding Oxford while taking in views of historic architecture, peaceful riverside scenery and the beautiful countryside beyond the city. Sit back and enjoy your selected food experience as the landscape gently passes by, creating a memorable way to see Oxford from the water. Whether you choose afternoon tea for a special occasion or a picnic for a laid-back outing, this Oxford boat cruise offers a wonderful combination of sightseeing, good food and tranquil scenery.
Tour's Features
Free Cancellation
Mobile Voucher
Family Friendly
Instant Confirmation
Live Guide
English
Highlights
- Enjoy a relaxing river cruise along Oxford’s picturesque waterways.
- Choose a delightful afternoon tea or picnic experience while cruising.
- Admire Oxford’s historic architecture and scenic riverside surroundings from the water.
- Unwind aboard a comfortable boat while taking in peaceful views of the River Thames.
- Enjoy a leisurely sightseeing experience combining food, scenery and relaxation.
- Capture beautiful photographs of Oxford’s riverside landscapes during your cruise.
Itinerary
Arrive at the designated departure point and prepare for a peaceful journey along Oxford’s waterways. Step aboard, settle into your seat and get ready to experience the city and its surrounding landscape from a completely different perspective.
Settle In for a Relaxing Journey
Once aboard, take some time to relax and enjoy the comfortable surroundings. Leave the busy city streets behind as the boat begins its gentle journey through Oxford’s scenic riverside landscape.
Enjoy Your Afternoon Tea or Picnic
Choose the food experience included with your selected option and settle in for a leisurely meal during the cruise. Enjoy your afternoon tea or picnic while surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of the river and the changing scenery along the route.
Take in Oxford’s Riverside Scenery
Look out across the water as the cruise passes beautiful stretches of riverside landscape. Enjoy views of green banks, trees, meadows and historic surroundings while experiencing a quieter side of Oxford away from the city centre.
Admire Historic Oxford from the Water
As you cruise, appreciate Oxford’s distinctive character from a new viewpoint. The waterways provide opportunities to see historic buildings, riverside areas and picturesque surroundings while enjoying a relaxing sightseeing experience.
Capture Picturesque Views
Keep your camera ready for memorable moments along the journey. From peaceful waterways and greenery to historic architecture and scenic riverbanks, the cruise offers plenty of opportunities to capture photographs of Oxford’s beautiful surroundings.
Relax and Enjoy the Journey
Take time to enjoy the experience at your own pace. Whether you are sharing afternoon tea with friends and family or enjoying a picnic in a scenic setting, the combination of food, water and countryside creates a refreshing Oxford experience.
Complete Your Oxford River Cruise
As the cruise comes to an end, enjoy your final views of the river and surrounding scenery before returning to the departure area. Leave with memorable moments from a leisurely Oxford sightseeing experience combining a scenic boat trip with delicious food.
Book your Oxford Afternoon Tea & Picnic River Cruise and enjoy a deliciously relaxing journey through Oxford’s beautiful waterways!
What's Included
What's Included
- 3-hour picnic lunch (if selected)
- 1.5-hour afternoon tea (if selected)
- Local guide
Schedule
- Timings: Please check calendar
- Duration: Approx. 90 Minutes
- Meeting point: The Folly Restaurant, No.1 Folly Bridge, OX1 4JU
Redemption Info
- Travellers must exchange their booking voucher.
- Your booking voucher will expire after you exchange it for a ticket.
- The company or tour operator will not provide a refund if ticket is misplaced.
Know Before You Go
- Refunds won’t be given for missed or late arrivals.
- This activity is not wheelchair friendly.
- Dogs are not allowed.
- You will receive an e-ticket for this tour.
- Please arrive in advance of the departure time to secure your seat.
- Remember that your vouchers will remain valid for the date and time selected at the time of purchase.
Cancellation Policy
- To get the full refund, you must cancel your booking at least 72 hours before the activity/tour start time.
- If you cancel your booking less than 72 hours before the activity/ tour start time, you will not get any refund.
- Modifications/ changes are allowed at least 72 hours before the activity/ tour start time.
- You must contact us through email. The activity/tour's local start time determines the cut-off times.
Disclaimer
- There may be unexpected changes in the timetable due to public holidays, weather conditions, or other unanticipated situations. During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy.
- We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
- Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
- The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.
Group Booking
For groups of 8 or more, please submit a group inquiry at booking@activity-crest.com. While discounted rates are not available for all tours, selected tours may qualify for special group pricing. Standard tours & activities are eligible for group discounts; however, attractions, passes, combo tickets, and related products are excluded.
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours:
Due to the operational nature of hop-on hop-off bus tours and fluctuating daily demand, we cannot guarantee that all members of a group will be accommodated on the same bus at the same time. Seat availability varies by stop and service demand, and groups may be required to split across multiple buses and/or wait for subsequent departures.
All group members must redeem their vouchers together initially. Once redeemed, individual tickets will be issued, allowing travellers the flexibility to explore independently thereafter. The requirement to remain together applies only during the voucher redemption process when tickets are booked under a single reservation.
As we are unable to guarantee that larger groups can travel together as one unit, bookings will be divided into smaller groups of approximately 5-7 passengers per ticket allocation, depending on the overall group size.
Customer Reviews
4.6
based on 2,510 reviews
Rating Distribution
"I had already seen some landmarks in photographs, but viewing them from the bus felt different. The surrounding streets and buildings gave everything a new perspective."
"Our original itinerary changed completely, and that was the best part. We explored an interesting area for longer than planned without worrying about rearranging our entire day."
"After spending the morning exploring on foot, the bus provided a welcome change. We could continue sightseeing comfortably before getting off refreshed for another walk."
"We spotted several beautiful views during the ride and took plenty of photographs. The changing scenery made even the stretches between attractions feel like part of the adventure."
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