Oxford University Punting Tour: Enjoy a 30-Minute Student-Led Ride Along the River Cherwell

This activity offers you a 30-minute punting tour of the River Cherwell in Oxford, guided by a student.

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • River Cherwell - See famous sites of literary inspiration as you glide along the River Cherwell. Set off from the boathouse & visit Oxford’s famous Botanic Gardens, Magdalen College School fields, Christ Church Meadows, & St Hilda’s College gardens.
What's Included
  • Chauffeured punting tour
  • Guided explanation of famous Oxford history
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Location
Oxford Punting
High Street
Meet the boat manager at the boat house to start your tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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917sierray
Oct 14, 2024
Great tour! - We has a great time on this punting tour! Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and the ride was beautiful. We did a loop around an island in the river(?) through Oxford.
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Shona_m
Sep 1, 2024
A highlight of our stay in Oxford - Nicks commentary was wonderful and we had an amazing Punt. The weather was amazing and the ducks were devine!
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Tania_k
Aug 4, 2024
Great experience chauffeured punting - Chauffeured punting was great, such a relaxing experience in the sun with a nice young man providing information about Oxford.
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Exploration576065
Jul 23, 2024
Wonderful Oxford Cruise - We loved our Oxford University Punting Tour. Our guide was Leo and he was great! He had lots of fun information to share with us along. He also asked us questions about where we were from in the US. We enjoyed talking to him and taking an enjoyable tour along the river.
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Roeya_r
Jul 13, 2024
Such a nice, quiet and... - Such a nice, quiet and calm experience, was very relaxing and refreshing. Our guide, Jasper, told us about all the must-see sites and places as we went past them.
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George_c
Jul 7, 2024
Punter Paul - The punter was wonderful with many interesting stories . His background in Oxford history was obvious
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Rosalind_f
Jul 2, 2024
Fantastic and relaxing tour - We had a brilliant experience - very professional company and a great welcome. Our chauffeur (Sunday 30 June 12pm) was ace - friendly and very skilled! It was a lovely relaxing tour of this beautiful river - the perfect start to our afternoon exploring Oxford!
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Trevor_v
Jun 27, 2024
Amazing part of our trip - Amazing Charlie was the best. Very attentive and helpful and kind. It was lovely Very enjoyable would do it again
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Marcy_m
Apr 21, 2024
Great fun! - We had a great time with James at the helm. He was very knowledgeable and interactive with our group. Thanks for a fun time!
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Paula_w
May 13, 2024
An enjoyable experience - Efficiency of getting on board the boat. Disappointed that the chauffeur wasn't attired like your photograph in your advert.
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