Oxford: River Cruise and Walking Tour to Iffley Village
ID: GYG390212-707619
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Fall in love with Oxford by joining a relaxing 20 minute Thames river cruise to Iffley village. Explore its historical sites then walk for 1 hour back along the Thames river path to Oxford.
Embark on an active day out to visit Oxford. In the first half hour, you will walk past colleges of the University including Christchurch to reach the departure point for the river cruise boat. Then, glide for about 20 minutes along the Thames river to reach Iffley village.
During the river cruise, watch the rowers and hear all about the Oxford rowing tradition. You'll travel along the same stretch of river that writer Lewis Carroll once rowed on and created the story for Alice in Wonderland.
When you reach Iffley lock, you can see traditional narrow boats passing through the river lock. Disembark for a 1-hour walking tour to explore Iffley village which is a gorgeous village with many quaint thatched cottages and one of the oldest and most unique churches in England. This includes the option for a short drinks stop at a historic garden pub too.
The default itinerary is that you then walk back 2 miles from Iffley village to Oxford city which takes approximately 1 hour. Along the way, your guide will point out specific points of interest and if you choose to learn more, they can also tell you all about Oxford lifestyles and heritage.
Highlights
- See sites from Oxford university such as Christ church college meadows and Iffley village
- Enjoy a relaxing river cruise trip and watch the Oxford rowers go by
- See the unique carvings on the gorgeous church in Iffley
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour will take place rain or shine however a taxi to Iffley village will replace the walking tour should the river cruise not operate
• This activity is fun for all ages but may especially suit keen walkers or anyone wanting a more active day
• If you don't want to walk back to Oxford, your guide can take you to where the hourly departing river cruise departs at Iffley lock and you can buy a single ticket from the boat to be returned on the cruise boat back to Oxford
• Meet your guide outside the currently empty shop at 15 Broad Street
• This is next to the Oxfam shop at 17 Broad Street
• The guide will be wearing a red lanyard
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
