1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour
Description
Short on time but want to make the most of your visit to Oxford? Our City and University Tour is the perfect 90-minute introduction to the iconic city and its world-famous university. Designed for first-time visitors or those wanting a good overview of the history and main sights, this guided walking tour covers all the key central landmarks, stories, and highlights that make Oxford so unique. Led by an expert local guide, the tour takes you through Oxford’s historic heart — from the grandeur of the Bodleian Library and the Sheldonian Theatre to the iconic Radcliffe Camera and picturesque college quadrangles. Along the way, you'll learn about the University of Oxford's rich history, traditions, and quirky customs, as well as the city’s role in everything from royal intrigue to scientific discovery.
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Itinerary
Your tour will begin at the blue gates of Trinity College and take you into some of the oldest colleges, usually including New College, which was founded in 1379 and made an appearance in the Harry Potter films.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Up to a mile (1½km) of walking is involved in total
- Dress suitably for the weather
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Wheelchair accessibility: some parts of the tour may involve stairs where, due to the age of the buildings, there is no wheelchair access. There are also some uneven surfaces and curbs. If assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer
Reviews(1,490)
Loved the tour. Simon was very knowledgeable and the length of the tour was just right. We went into Trinity College and we learnt a lot about it and the wider university. We also took us to the area around the Bodleian and he gave us some great tips for places to go and see after our tour. It was the perfect way to start our visit to Oxford.
Dan was an excellent guide! So fun and informative
We had a great time and our tour guide Dan was very enthusiastic, and explained the history well. We ealked at s good pace. In all an exelent time to be had by all, and very informative.
Our guide, Dan, was engaging, knowledgeable and super friendly. We all learnt so much about life at Oxford, and also about English history. Who knew it was so entertaining!
Dan was amazing! We had such a fun time discovering the city and the university’s history. Would definitely recommend this tour :)
Jeremy led an incredibly well researched and informative tour, peppered in with amusing stories and current trivia about the colleges, former students and celebrity attendees. Much fun for the Tolkien, CS Lewis and Harry Potter fans, too! Highly recommend!
My husband and I had a great walking tour of Oxford University and its colleges. Our guide Dan was exceptional both with history, architecture and other points of interest. We highly recommend this tour especially if you have not spent very much time in Oxford and want to appreciate its history.
Wonderful guide with passion and knowledge during the entire tour. She took her time with our questions and made us interested and more curios in getting to learn more about Oxford. We’ll be back👍
Our guide Kate was very knowledgeable & friendly. The tour included a visit of Baliol college , chapel & dining halls. Kate took time.to answer any questions and pointed out some interesting things to do/see after the tour. I would.have missed out on loads if I had visited by myself. Very enjoyable. Thanks Kate.
the tour with Sergey was excellent. He was really clear in his explanations, respectful, attentive, also, with a nice sense of humor, and his love for Oxford, very inspiring! We learned a lot and had a really good time. Thank You so much!!!
