Spirit of Oxford Cruise
On this 2 and a half hour boat tour, you'll get to know iconic places like College Boat House, Folly Island and Oxford College. You can also admire the beautiful landscape upstream. The starting and ending points will be at The Folly Restaurant, 1 Folly Bridge.
- 2.5 hour Sightseeing Tour.
- Stunning Scenery at Port Meadow.
- Short stop at Historic Perch Inn.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Sunday
DURATION
2.5 hours
START LOCATION
The Folly, 1 Folly Bridge
END LOCATION
The Folly, 1 Folly Bridge
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
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Detailed Description
The tour begins at The Folly Restautante, 1 Folly Bridge at Oxford OX1 4JU. Where you will meet the local guide, you will board the boat to depart at 12:30 and admire the best landscapes of the city from the different routes of the river.
As a first point, admire the picturesque residential suburbs that are on the way to Binsey and Port Meadow, these have been the sites that inspired writers such as Lewis Corrall, CS Lewis and Evelyn Waugh have created a great legacy in English literature .
Then, going downriver you will meet Christchurch Meadows College, the college regatta course, the College Boat Houses and Folly Island. While you admire the landscapes of the place you will hear the story told by the local guide.
The tour will end at the same starting point, where the local guide can provide you with the necessary information to return to your hotel.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
Ticket | Price (GBP) |
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Adults (P/P) | 29.00 (GBP) |
Children (from 5 to 16 years old) | 15.00 (GBP) |