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

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Oxford Punting
Magdalen 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.

What To Expect

River Cherwell (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

Operated by Oxford Alumni Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

12 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

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Fun in the sun

Lucille_Y, May 2023

A beautiful punt. The chauffeur was very knowledgeable. Thank you for the sunshine and laughter.,........... ......

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

Oxford punt

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

Nice tour

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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