Oxford: Chauffeured Punting River with Optional Walking Tour Private River Cruise and Private Group Walking Tour
ID: GYG391079-709511
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a relaxing 1-hour outing on the river and learn all about Oxford university, student life, and its proud rowing traditions. Have the option to also add on a guided walking tour afterwards.
See Oxford from the river on this punting or rowing tour. Your guide will meet you and walk you along Broad street to the boat house. On route there, you will walk past some of the most famous sights of Oxford and learn about them from your guide.
Then, go out on the beautiful river for an hour. While on the river, you'll get lots of insight into Oxford student life and traditions. This is in fact how almost every Oxford university student celebrates their graduation.
Locals often take picnics or Pimms on the river, which is sold at the boat house. The boating activity is ideal for private groups couples and families as the boats only fit max 3 or 4 customers.
You also have the option to book a private group or a public shared group walking tour which lasts 90-120 minutes to schedule either before or after the 1-hour boat trip.
Highlights
- Experience Oxford from a new angle
- Gain insight knowledge from your guide on what it's like to study at Oxford university
- Glide effortlessly down the river
- Add on a public or private walking tour to your punting trip if option selected
- Get a unique viewpoint of the famous Oxford sky-line sights
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour will take place rain or shine. In the event of heavy rain, we will offer you an option to participate on a walking tour instead.
Meet your guide wearing a red "iloveoxford" lanyard outside Oxford visitor info centre, 15 Broad street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
