Top South East England Water Tours

Explore Windsor by land and sea on a 1-hour duck tour of the historic town. Depending on whether you want to spend more time on the road or in the river, you’ll choose from two different tours. Tick off top attractions such as Windsor Castle, Royal Mews, and Long Walk & Crown Estate, before plunging into the Thames River for a cruise. Throughout the tour, listen to history-rich commentary from your guide.

Explore Oxford University’s famous regatta course on this 50-minute Thames River sightseeing cruise in Oxford. Hop aboard your sightseeing vessel in the heart of Oxford and cruise out onto the famous waterway. Listen as your guide sheds light on the city’s rich history, and discover local landmarks such as Folly Bridge, Christchurch College, the Oxford University boathouses and the Meadows. Share the waters with rowing eights, punts, university boats and cruisers, and watch the banks for sightings of native river wildlife.

Set sail for a romantic cruise through the heart of Oxford on this 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise, including afternoon tea served on-board. Tuck into traditional English teatime treats like finger sandwiches and scones with jam and clotted cream, as you glide downstream. Following a scenic route along the University Regatta Course, you’ll discover Oxford’s surprising greenery and enjoy marvelous views of the University Boat Houses, Christ Church Meadows and Iffley lock.

Explore one of England’s most ancient cities on this 2.5-hour sightseeing river cruise in Oxford. Cruise onto the tranquil Thames River as your skipper points out places of interest such as Christchurch College, the Meadows, the Oxford University boathouses, Osney Island, Port Meadow and Folly Bridge. See a side of Oxford's rich heritage that many visitors miss, and discover sites made famous by authors including Lewis Carroll and C S Lewis. Stop off along the way for a delicious picnic of delicacies such as potted salmon and Mediterranean vegetable loaf.

Get a taste of the high life with this luxury private yacht experience from Lymington. A freshly prepared 2-course meal and Champagne is included, and you’ll have ample time to kick back and relax with your personal group as the crew take care of the yacht. If the weather is good, then grab the chance for a swim near the Isle of Wight, or, if the weather is less than kind, then hunker down with blankets below deck.

In the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, Bicester Village houses over 160 luxury fashion and lifestyle boutiques, offering savings of up to 60% on brands including Mulberry, Smythson, Vivienne Westwood, and Manolo Blahnik. Enjoy exclusive reserved parking, a pass with a 10% extra saving in participating boutiques, and a refreshment voucher and gift card combo worth more than you paid. Choose between VIP and luxury packages.

Feast your eyes and fill your camera roll with postcard-perfect English countryside on this private tour of the Cotswolds’ most adorable villages. There’s no need to stress about left-side driving or worry about parking, which can be challenging, especially in high season. Simply meet your private driver/guide at the pickup point of your choice and soak up delights such as Bourton on the Water, Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold.

Make unforgettable memories in the heart of Oxford on this 2-hour dining experience with evening cruise. Step aboard your vessel as the sun slowly sinks on the horizon, and cruise out onto the Thames River. Sip chilled Prosecco as you wind your way along the tranquil waterway, and gaze out over Christchurch Meadows and the university boathouses. Afterwards, alight at the mooring outside The Folly restaurant and follow the candles and fairy lights to your table. Then, enjoy a delicious 3-course a la carte dinner in the restaurant’s romantic surroundings. 

Head out to the Seven Sisters, a group of chalk sea cliffs on the coast of East Sussex, with this small-group boat tour. You'll not only get the chance to see the beautiful cliffs, but you'll also receive a lesson in the history of smuggling in the area from your guide, a descendant of smugglers himself.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Thames River and soak up the views in style on this 30-minute evening sightseeing cruise in Oxford. Hop into your sightseeing boat as the sun starts to set and head out onto the calm waters with your guide. Sip a glass of Prosecco, beer, wine or a soft drink as the sunlight dances on the river, and gaze out over Oxford’s beautiful Christchurch Meadows. Learn of the city’s educational and sporting heritage, and enjoy a romantic moment on the river with your loved one.  

Enrich your visit to the University of Oxford with a graduate-led 1.5-hour college walking tour and a student-led 30-minute punting tour. Get entry to some of the most historic buildings on campus.

This experience allows you to enjoy a 30-minute student-led punting tour along the River Cherwell in Oxford.

This fantastic combination tour allows you to see the highlights of Oxford from the land and the water on the same day. You’ll save hours shortlisting the city’s top sites by having a guide to show you around instead. The guided walking tour takes you past top city sites including Oxford University, Harry Potter filming locations, and Christ Church Meadow. A highlight of the tour is a boat trip, where you can choose to row yourself or have a chauffeur to punt for you.

You get to combine our graduate-led 90-minute college walking tour and our student-led 30-minute punting tour at a reduced rate when compared to purchasing each tour individually Meet your graduate guide at the entrance of the Red Post Box on Broad Street for your 90-minute Oxford University College walking tour and learn about the colourful story of the oldest English-speaking university in the world. After your walking tour, you will be directed to the starting point of our punting tour. As you set off south from the boathouse you will be chauffeured gently past Oxford’s famous Botanic Gardens, Magdalen College School fields, Christ Church Meadows where Lewis Carroll was teaching students in the mid 19th century when he wrote the famous Alice Through the Looking Glass and Alice in Wonderland. Then past St Hilda’s College gardens and back to the Boathouse.

Enjoy a private 30 min student-led punting tour 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.

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.