Oxford City

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An Oxford Official Walking Tour is the best way to explore the "City of dreaming spires". Led by one of our knowledgeable guides this award-winning University & City Tour is 2hours. You'll be able to walk by Oxford’s most popular sights, including its colleges*, the Bodleian Library, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bridge of Sighs and many more! This University & City Tour is the best way to learn about the traditions and secrets of Oxford, the University and its colleges. Be led down hidden lanes and alleyways, and let years of history unfold before you. Your guide will lead you past Oxford’s famous movie locations, including Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and the Morse, Lewis & Endeavour TV series. You'll hear stories of the great academics and scientists who've studied here in our beautiful heritage city. *Many Oxford University colleges remain closed therefore you will often only be able to see them from outside. The 1pm Tour includes a college visit (subject to availability)

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Building on from our standard Oxford University & City Tour (the single highest reviewed tour of Oxford) comes this extended version, which includes visiting multiple Colleges and guarantees entrance into Christ Church; allowing you to visit one of the most famous Colleges at Oxford University. Coupled with entering the Bodleian Library, this is has been designed as the ultimate Oxford experience, from the highest rated tour companies in Oxford. Often mistaken for being the entire Oxford University, Christ Church is not only one of the largest colleges but certainly the most famous. From its links to royalty, and one of the most significant film sites for Harry Potter in England; make the best of your time in Oxford with this extended tour. In addition to this we will be entering another historic College at the University, various parts of the Bodleian Library, along with covering the most iconic sites of the University spread around the city centre.

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Discover the beautiful Oxford on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour for 24 or 48 hours! At your own pace, see all of the history and architectural beauty this city has to offer, hopping on and off the double-decker bus whenever you please. From the open-top deck you'll experience panoramic views of Christ Church College, Brasenose College, The Plain, the Sheldonian Theatre, Trinity College and even The Eagle and Child pub where J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis would meet up for a beverage! The on-board audio tour commentary will be sure to keep you fascinated, providing intriguing facts on the way round. Also enjoy an expertly guided walking tour, for a closer look at the local culture.

Explore Oxford University and city on this 90-minute walking tour for up to 25 people. Learn about the history and architecture from an experienced, local guide. Stop inside the University Library as well as some of the oldest college dining halls, chapels, cloisters, and quads.

Set sail aboard a beautiful river launch to enjoy a gentle evening cruise and a cool relaxing drink as the sun begins to wane. Enjoy simply being away from the busyness of modern life as you cruise along river.

This is a small group tour with typically under 5 persons and limited to max 14 persons. Minimum numbers to book may apply to book- currently minimum 3 or 4 adults applies to book. Our competitors run tours with much larger numbers than we do, so one advantage of booking our tour, is a more personalised service. This tour will include entry into at least one or more colleges- which college/s will vary from day to day. See Oxford and England's history will be brought alive on this unique small-group guided walking tour of the city and university traditions. See inside colleges with any chargeable entrance fees included in your tour. The 90 to 120-minute long tour will feature storytelling about student life, college traditions, Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, CS Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien and even Harry Potter! Notice: please see What's not included section for details of university graduation dates as most colleges are closed on such dates.

Uncomfortable Oxford takes a unique approach to the walking tour format – both fun and thoughtful, we encourage analysis and discussion about uncomfortable subjects within the city. This walking tour engages with the politics of memory in the city and university. It covers histories of empire, inequality, and race, class, and gender discrimination, highlighting how these legacies have an enduring impact on our modern lives. Discover Oxford's beautiful landmarks, colleges, and statues while going beyond the traditional view of the dreaming spires. This tour lasts for about 1.5hrs. We will walk no more than two miles, but please be aware that cobble stones and uneven pavement may restrict the accessibility of this event.

Take in the top sights of Oxford with a guided tour of its universities. Hear about the famous alumni as you visit Radcliffe Camera, Christ Church College and Lincoln College. Start your journey by meeting your guide at Carfax Tower. From there, you'll see the scholarly highlights while admiring the Gothic and Baroque architecture. Take snaps of the Bodleian Library, Bridge of Sighs and more while learning about their unique history. Before you wave off your guide, don't forget to ask for tips on the best place to get a bite and a pint. Afterwards, continue exploring the city with a sightseeing app that includes self-guided walking routes of iconic landmarks. From the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Castle and Prison to Nuffield College and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Are you looking for a way to see Oxford without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Discover why Oxford’s time is 5 minutes behind the rest of the country and find out why students are forbidden from jumping into the River Cherwell • Hear from producer Ian Grover, a licensed tour guide who’s produced a number of popular VoiceMap tours • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

This is a tour for all ages but especially designed for families, with a spotting list for younger children. Take a unique chronological trip through Oxford's colourful history from the Saxon origins of the town to the present day – with a time traveller! See some of Oxford's best-known landmarks – and some hidden gems – and hear about the people and events that made the city and the university world famous.

A spooky adventure packed with the most chilling and torturous deaths seen anywhere in England. Complete with surprise appearances from a range of vengeful and disgruntled spirits. Bring an open mind, courage and a spare pair of underwear! Venture through the dark alleyways and haunted squares while enjoying mysterious tales of ghosts, horror and sinister happenings. This tour has been designed to bring across the drama of Oxford’s terrifying history with equal attention to making you laugh both nervously and contagiously. Our expertly trained actors will play out before you some of the most barbaric and brutal punishments ever exacted. This tour should not be taken by the faint-hearted as it includes the surprise appearance of multiple wild beasts! Side effects may include sleepless night, potential whiplash and euphoric exultation. Luckily this tour ends next to one of the most historic and famous pubs in Oxford, should you require assistance to regain your spirits.

Discover Oxford with a flexible pass that includes three walking tours. See the city, universities and historical pubs with a tour guide. Renowned for being home to the prestigious University of Oxford, the city boasts a wealth of stunning architecture, picturesque scenery, and fascinating cultural attractions. See top landmarks such as the Bridge of Sighs and Carfax Tower. Enjoy the flexibility to join the three tours either on the same day or on different days. Discover the iconic Bodleian Library and the Ashmolean Museum, the oldest public museum in the world. Hear the stories about the University of Oxford and its 38 colleges, marvel at their stunning Gothic and Baroque architecture and learn about the famous alumni who studied there. Afterwards, continue exploring more of Oxford and its incredible history with a sightseeing app. Enjoy self-guided walking tours and curated audio-guided routes, all from the convenience of your smartphone.

Discover charming and historic Oxford, renowned for being home to the prestigious University of Oxford, one of the oldest universities in the world. The city boasts a wealth of stunning architecture, picturesque scenery, and fascinating cultural attractions, like the Bridge of Sighs and the Carfax Tower, that you will discover in our walking tours. Discover the iconic Christ Church College and Lincoln College and marvel at their stunning Gothic and Baroque architecture. Learn about the famous alumni that studied there. After the tour, download the sightseeing app (included in your tour) to discover more of Oxford and its incredible history with curated audio-guided routes through the main quarters.

Oxford & England's history will be brought alive on this private guided walking tour of the city and university traditions. Storytelling about student life, college traditions, Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, CS Lewis, Tolkien & even Harry Potter!  You may request any special interests for the tour eg sciences or arts or writers in Oxford etc. We generally always include entrance into at least one Harry Potter film site on this tour too (where and when possible). Requests for a tour in your foreign language must be received at least 48 hours notice & are therefore also subject to whether a bilingual guide happens to be available or not. Requests for a tour in a foreign language also have a marginal additional cost to book. Includes entry fees inside one or more colleges or the Divinity school at the Bodleian.

Discover the best of Oxford with a walking pass and entry to the historic Carfax Tower. With three walking tours included in this 48-hour pass, you’ll see the city’s most iconic landmarks. Start by meeting your guide at Carfax Tower for the Town & Gown walking tour. You’ll then set off to visit iconic landmarks, from the Bridge of Sighs and Bodleian Library, to Oxford University and the Radcliffe Camera. As you explore this picturesque and historic city, lined with world-famous educational institutions and visitor attractions, you’ll enjoy entertaining stories from your local guide. Your pass also includes entry to Carfax Tower. Climb to the top of the 74-foot-tower, the tallest point in Oxford’s centre, and admire the panoramic views while taking snaps of the stunning skyline.

*SMALL GROUP TOUR – NUMBER RESTRICTED – *QUALIFIED GUIDES* The tour capacity is approx half the size of other group tours in Oxford and guides are fully qualified – members of The Institute of Tourist Guiding and The Oxford Guild of Tour guides. We are delighted to offer this 'Oxford Highlights' tour to experience the very best of Oxford. Meet at Christ Church memorial gardens for this comprehensive walking tour of the university and see many of the famous colleges and university buildings. Find out how Oxford works and why it is here. Learn about the many famous people who have studied here. This tour represents outstanding value for money as we keep our groups small in size – this allows you to ask questions and interact and for the guide to tune into particular interests. NOTE; 4 pax required to be able to operate this tour and we reserve the right to cancel.

This tour offers an immersive journey through Oxford’s rich history, stunning architecture, and academic heritage. Explore the iconic Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library, two of the world’s most prestigious learning centers. Step into the enchanting Divinity School, a filming location for Harry Potter. Enjoy a delightful lunch at a historic pub once frequented by literary legends like Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Discover the grandeur of Christ Church College, home to awe-inspiring architecture and the famous dining hall that inspired Hogwarts. With guided visits to key landmarks and seamless travel from Birmingham, this tour provides a perfect blend of history, culture, and literary charm in just one unforgettable day.

Use our app to explore Oxford in this fun scavenger hunt! Use the app to find things around the city in any order you'd like, take photos, and collect points. You can also complete challenges for points. Take a look at the rankings to see how your score compares at any point! All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore in Oxford.

Take this tour, the definitive guide to the most haunted locations in Oxford and led by a professional Guide. Be careful to arrive on time or they will have disappeared! Hear the spookiest tales from around the historic city of Oxford, some documented in Haunted Oxford by a local author and Guide and learn more about Oxford’s most well known ghosts. This tour is a truly spooky experience with “heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena” and stories of “first-hand encounters with ghouls and spirits.” Soak up the atmosphere on a misty dark night in Oxford, down winding and cobbled lanes, around the ancient colleges and past some of the oldest public houses in the UK, dating back nearly 900 years – (plenty of time to be haunted!). Not really suitable for Under 10's – this is a 2 hour tour after dark!

This 3-hour complete Oxford experience gives you a chance to cover over 1000 years of Oxford history and see the best parts of the city on foot and by bicycle. See this historic city combining the biking and walking experience into one intimate insight into the most beautiful and exclusive sites that Oxford has to offer.