Oxford University | Punting Tour
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Oxford, England
- 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Punting is an iconic Oxford activity. Enjoy the experience, without having to do all the punting work, with small-group guided tour. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the views as you glide along the River Cherwell, as your student guide directs the punt. Pass by key landmarks, colleges, and literary inspirations.
- Small-group guided punting experience
- Your student guide will do all the punting, so you can relax
- Learn about Oxford and its history from your guide
- See Oxford landmarks from the water
What's Included
- Chauffeured Punting Tour
- An explanation of famous Oxford history.
- Gratuities
- Refreshments
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Oxford PuntingMagdalen Bridge Boathouse, High St, Oxford OX1 4AU, UK
Meet the boat manager at the boat house to start your tour.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Oxford Punting
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
River Cherwell (Pass By)
University of Oxford Botanic Garden (Pass By)
Christ Church Meadow (Pass By)
St. Hilda's College (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchairs and strollers can be left at the punting station and retrieved at the end of the tour.
- In autumn and winter, Oxford’s rivers can experience high or low water levels. Tours may be cancelled in such cases, with a refund or alternative option provided. These conditions are beyond our control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 34 reviews
Jean_G, Oct 2025
This was a great, relaxing way to spend part of an afternoon in Oxford! Percy was our punter; he was great. Very friendly and gave us lots of information about Oxford.
Dilveer_P, Feb 2025
This is a great tour. Just the right length. We had a lovely, smiling and engaging guide called Percy. He was so funny and sweet. It was lovely to be guided by him.
Shona_M, Sep 2024
Nicks commentary was wonderful and we had an amazing Punt. The weather was amazing and the ducks were devine!
Tania_K, Aug 2024
Chauffeured punting was great, such a relaxing experience in the sun with a nice young man providing information about Oxford.
Roeya_R, Jul 2024
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.
George_C, Jul 2024
The punter was wonderful with many interesting stories . His background in Oxford history was obvious
Rosalind_F, Jul 2024
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!
Trevor_V, Jun 2024
Amazing Charlie was the best. Very attentive and helpful and kind. It was lovely
Very enjoyable would do it again
Paula_W, May 2024
Efficiency of getting on board the boat. Disappointed that the chauffeur wasn't attired like your photograph in your advert.
MARCY_M, Apr 2024
We had a great time with James at the helm. He was very knowledgeable and interactive with our group. Thanks for a fun time!
Perri_B, Mar 2024
We really enjoyed our punting experience with Brad. Especially considering the strength of the current, he did an amazing job navigating and we had a really wonderful time traveling on the river.
VeslavaNarkeviciute, Dec 2023
We have been in Cambridge before so our expectations were to have similar experience, but unfortunately it was nothing alike. The boat was so narrow, it hardly could fit 4 adults, it was so low in water we were afraid to move, there was water in boat, so our shoes got all wet, and no blankets provided considering it was December. There was nothing to see during the experience, you just have a quick 30min loop around the empty field, in awkward silence, as the punting guide didn't say a word about Oxford.
Lucille_Y, May 2023
A beautiful punt. The chauffeur was very knowledgeable. Thank you for the sunshine and laughter.,...........
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Response from Host, May 2023
Hello Lucille,
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. It was a pleasure hosting you in Oxford and we hope you’ll tour with us again in future, possibly in one of our other locations such as Cambridge. When booking, use code ‘CAT10’ for 10% off any of our services.
Kind regards,
Alumni Tours Management
Anu_M, Aug 2022
I got there early and the company was very accommodating. I had a private tour with a knowledgeable and entertaining young man. I highly recommend this company.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hello Anu,
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
It was a pleasure hosting you in Oxford and we hope you’ll tour with us again in future, possibly in one of our other locations such as Cambridge. When booking, use code ‘CAT10’ for 10% off any of our services.
Kind regards,
Alumni Tours Management
Oliver_L, Apr 2022
It was perfekt tour sun weather and a lot of story’s from Oxford the university H. Potter and Alice And the Botanic-garden
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Hello Oliver,
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. It was a pleasure hosting you in Oxford and we hope you’ll tour with us again in future, possibly in one of our other locations such as Cambridge. When booking, use code ‘CAT10’ for 10% off any of our services.
Kind regards,
Alumni Tours Management
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