Oxford River Cruise + Walking Tour to Iffley village

New To The Site! Oxford, England

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

Fall in love with Oxford by joining a relaxing 20 minute Thames river cruise to Iffley village. Then walk or take the cruise back again Thames path. We'll see the Norman chapel & medieval homes in Iffley village. Special focus on Alice in Wonderland heritage and the Oxford rowing tradition.

This tour includes about 1 mile walk at start of tour past famous university sights introduced briefly by the guide. After the cruise ends, we have one hour in Iffley village and then a 3 mile walk along the scenic Thames river path back to Oxford city.

For anyone who has mobility walking issues, please let us know when booking as alternatively we could just replace the walk back from Iffley with either a return trip on the river cruise or a taxi back to the city.

Notice: if the tour does not show as available on date you want to book, please ask City Boat Tours to contact us. I avoid listing dates too early before the cruise boats are usually starting to run or to end. The boat cruise start date varies.

What's Included

£12.50 single or return ticket on the public shared river cruise boat from Oxford to Iffley village

Tea and coffee Time permitting, optional drinks stop will be included in Iffley village

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AS, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Folly Bridge
Saint Aldate's, Oxford OX1 4LB, UK

The tour ends where the boat cruise starts and ends - namely at the Folly Bridge, St Aldates street. From there, it's 20 minutes walk either to our start point or to the train station.

What To Expect

Iffley Village

We spend one hour exploring the village. It has quaint thatched cottages and an almost unique Norman church. Option exists for short drinks stop at a garden pub too

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Iffley Lock

Watch as the traditional narrow boats enter the river lock and the water height changes. You also will see many rowers on the river too

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oxford (Pass By)

See many of the famous college sights and the Bridge of sighs etc as we pass by these sights on our walk at start of the tour to head towards where we depart on the river cruise

Christ Church (Pass By)

You will see the bell tower and a view towards the college meadows as we walk past to catch the boat cruise. The meadows close around sunset, so you could always return to visit there after the tour ends.

Bridge of Sighs (Pass By)

Your guide will walk you past many such sights as these at start of the tour on the way to catch the river cruise boat.

Radcliffe Camera (Pass By)

Your guide will walk you past many such sights as these at start of the tour on the way to catch the river cruise boat.

Balliol College (Pass By)

Your guide will walk you past many such sights as these at start of the tour on the way to catch the river cruise boat.

Trinity College (Pass By)

Your guide will walk you past many such sights as these at start of the tour on the way to catch the river cruise boat.

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Oxford River Cruise + Walking Tour to Iffley village?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023