Oxford Scenic Cycle Tour- 2 persons minimum summer season
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Oxford, England
150 to 180 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
Leave Oxford city & the crowds behind on this small-group tour and enjoy a 3 hour bike ride with scenic views. Cycle past traditional narrow boats, ducks, swans, and of course Oxford's famous teams of rowers out on the Thames river. There are two routes available, both of which include an optional garden pub stop. Fun for all ages but a good family activity too.
Learn about the rowing races and the historical importance of trade along the river, and the various writers, including Lewis Carroll, whose story-telling is the result of days messing about with boats on the river.
What's Included
- Bike rental (our normal stock of bikes will fit anyone from 1.3 metres or taller)
- Children will automatically be given helmets. Adult Helmets only included if you request with notice
- Local guide
- Children of height under 1.3m (4 foot 2), requires us to hire in bikes so advance notice is required
- We do NOT visit inside colleges on any of the shorter cycle tours, so if you wish to see inside a college, please select the cycle and walk combined tour option. We also cannot guarantee entry into colleges, as it is subject to their being open eg graduation days is problematic.
- Gratuities
- We do not stock tandem bikes but we can hire in one tandem bike trailer only, if you give us adequate advance notice. This is why we charge you a booking fee for infants to cover that cost. Alternatively, we have one infants child back seat suitable for infants weighing under 17 pounds weight.
- Any requests for infant seat, the parent must ride the bike with the one infant seat we can attach.
- If you plan to bring children along, please provide ages and heights, at time of booking. Our stock of bikes includes two bikes only which will fit someone of height from 1.4m to 1.5 metres tall. We stock no bikes shorter than that, nor any bikes with tandem child seat on the back. Any such bike requests need to be made known to us, at least 24 hours in advance, as we need to hire in such bikes!
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AS, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Port Meadow
Our route heads out of Oxford and leaves the crowds behind to enjoy a leisurely cycle to and beyond the Port Meadow and along the Thames path
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Iffley Village
Our secondary alternative shorter route visits Iffley village. Our primary default longer route takes us to the Port Meadow and to Binsey hamlet
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St Margaret of Antioch Church
Our primary default route goes to visit this quaint medieval church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Balliol College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Trinity College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Exeter College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jesus College (Pass By)
We briefly introduce a range of colleges such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
Brasenose College (Pass By)
We briefly introduce a range of colleges such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
All Souls College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin (Pass By)
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
Hertford College (Pass By)
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
New College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bridge of Sighs (Pass By)
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
Radcliffe Camera
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bodleian Library
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wadham College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Keble College (Pass By)
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
Oxford University Museum Of Natural History
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- You must be at least 1.3 metres (4 foot 2) to fit our normal stock of bikes. Anything smaller & we need to hire in smaller bikes which requires usually at least 24 hours notice.
- MINIMUM 3 PERSONS REQUIRED TO BOOK ANY PUBLIC CYCLE TOURS
- If you plan to bring children along, please provide ages and heights, at time of booking. Our stock of bikes includes two bikes only which will fit someone of height from 1.4m to 1.5 metres tall. We stock no bikes shorter than that, nor any bikes with tandem child seat on the back. Any such bike requests need to be made known to us, at least 24 hours in advance, as we need to hire in such bikes!
- This tour may not be suitable for younger children. If you are shorter than the required height, a fold out bike is available but not recommended for children. The balance on these bikes takes some time to get used to
- Please dress for all types of weather and bring water
- Helmets are only offered to adults if you ask (at least 1 day in advance). There is no obligation in Oxford to wear a helmet on bikes. This tour will be avoiding busy roads. If you would like us to provide helmets, please mention if you want S, M, L adult-size
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required- otherwise you could choose to pay for 2 persons
- A maximum of 12 people per booking is set here but we can accommodate larger groups with significant advance notice given.
- PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME:
- Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point. If you arrive more than 5 minutes later than the scheduled tour, then you will likely forfeit and lose your booking as it interrupts the guide and other customers, if we are trying to find you after a guide has started and left the meeting point.
- INFO FOR DRIVERS AND PARKING:
- If you are driving, then please allow extra 30-60 minutes over whatever time you think it will take you to get here. Oxford is NOT car friendly and it is congested roads and hard to find parking spaces....unless you park at the sign posted 'park and rides' on edge of town on any major road into the city and hop on their buses into city centre. The park and ride buses leave every 15 or every 30 minutes and take anything from 10 min to 30 min (depending on traffic) to reach city centre. So if you are going to drive, then please assume you should be aiming to park your car about one hour before your tour starts.
- PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
- We actually recommend instead using the much faster and reliable train services but again please aim to arrive about an hour or earlier before your tour starts as trains can be delayed and the train and coach station are about 15 minutes walk from our meeting point. There is also the coach service from London called the Oxford Tube which leaves every half hour or more but it can take much longer than its advertised 105 minute journey time. It drops you off either at High street Oxford or Gloucester Green coach station. It's quicker to ask to get off on High street near Carfax tower, then it's a 10 minutes walk to Broad street.
- THIS IS A LEISURELY RIDE and Oxford is very flat
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oxford Scenic Cycle Tour- 2 persons minimum summer season?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-22362P33
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Oxford Scenic Cycle Tour- 2 persons minimum summer season?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Bike rental (our normal stock of bikes will fit anyone from 1.3 metres or taller).
- Children will automatically be given helmets. Adult Helmets only included if you request with notice.
- Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
- Children of height under 1.3m (4 foot 2), requires us to hire in bikes so advance notice is required.
- We do NOT visit inside colleges on any of the shorter cycle tours, so if you wish to see inside a college, please select the cycle and walk combined tour option. We also cannot guarantee entry into colleges, as it is subject to their being open eg graduation days is problematic.
- Gratuities.
- We do not stock tandem bikes but we can hire in one tandem bike trailer only, if you give us adequate advance notice. This is why we charge you a booking fee for infants to cover that cost. Alternatively, we have one infants child back seat suitable for infants weighing under 17 pounds weight.
- Any requests for infant seat, the parent must ride the bike with the one infant seat we can attach.
- If you plan to bring children along, please provide ages and heights, at time of booking. Our stock of bikes includes two bikes only which will fit someone of height from 1.4m to 1.5 metres tall. We stock no bikes shorter than that, nor any bikes with tandem child seat on the back. Any such bike requests need to be made known to us, at least 24 hours in advance, as we need to hire in such bikes!.
Q:
What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Oxford Scenic Cycle Tour- 2 persons minimum summer season is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oxford Scenic Cycle Tour- 2 persons minimum summer season will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bike rental (our normal stock of bikes will fit anyone from 1.3 metres or taller)
- Children will automatically be given helmets. Adult Helmets only included if you request with notice
- Local guide
- Children of height under 1.3m (4 foot 2), requires us to hire in bikes so advance notice is required
- We do NOT visit inside colleges on any of the shorter cycle tours, so if you wish to see inside a college, please select the cycle and walk combined tour option. We also cannot guarantee entry into colleges, as it is subject to their being open eg graduation days is problematic.
- Gratuities
- We do not stock tandem bikes but we can hire in one tandem bike trailer only, if you give us adequate advance notice. This is why we charge you a booking fee for infants to cover that cost. Alternatively, we have one infants child back seat suitable for infants weighing under 17 pounds weight.
- Any requests for infant seat, the parent must ride the bike with the one infant seat we can attach.
- If you plan to bring children along, please provide ages and heights, at time of booking. Our stock of bikes includes two bikes only which will fit someone of height from 1.4m to 1.5 metres tall. We stock no bikes shorter than that, nor any bikes with tandem child seat on the back. Any such bike requests need to be made known to us, at least 24 hours in advance, as we need to hire in such bikes!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- You must be at least 1.3 metres (4 foot 2) to fit our normal stock of bikes. Anything smaller & we need to hire in smaller bikes which requires usually at least 24 hours notice.
- MINIMUM 3 PERSONS REQUIRED TO BOOK ANY PUBLIC CYCLE TOURS
- If you plan to bring children along, please provide ages and heights, at time of booking. Our stock of bikes includes two bikes only which will fit someone of height from 1.4m to 1.5 metres tall. We stock no bikes shorter than that, nor any bikes with tandem child seat on the back. Any such bike requests need to be made known to us, at least 24 hours in advance, as we need to hire in such bikes!
- This tour may not be suitable for younger children. If you are shorter than the required height, a fold out bike is available but not recommended for children. The balance on these bikes takes some time to get used to
- Please dress for all types of weather and bring water
- Helmets are only offered to adults if you ask (at least 1 day in advance). There is no obligation in Oxford to wear a helmet on bikes. This tour will be avoiding busy roads. If you would like us to provide helmets, please mention if you want S, M, L adult-size
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required- otherwise you could choose to pay for 2 persons
- A maximum of 12 people per booking is set here but we can accommodate larger groups with significant advance notice given.
- PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME:
- Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point. If you arrive more than 5 minutes later than the scheduled tour, then you will likely forfeit and lose your booking as it interrupts the guide and other customers, if we are trying to find you after a guide has started and left the meeting point.
- INFO FOR DRIVERS AND PARKING:
- If you are driving, then please allow extra 30-60 minutes over whatever time you think it will take you to get here. Oxford is NOT car friendly and it is congested roads and hard to find parking spaces....unless you park at the sign posted 'park and rides' on edge of town on any major road into the city and hop on their buses into city centre. The park and ride buses leave every 15 or every 30 minutes and take anything from 10 min to 30 min (depending on traffic) to reach city centre. So if you are going to drive, then please assume you should be aiming to park your car about one hour before your tour starts.
- PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
- We actually recommend instead using the much faster and reliable train services but again please aim to arrive about an hour or earlier before your tour starts as trains can be delayed and the train and coach station are about 15 minutes walk from our meeting point. There is also the coach service from London called the Oxford Tube which leaves every half hour or more but it can take much longer than its advertised 105 minute journey time. It drops you off either at High street Oxford or Gloucester Green coach station. It's quicker to ask to get off on High street near Carfax tower, then it's a 10 minutes walk to Broad street.
- THIS IS A LEISURELY RIDE and Oxford is very flat
