Oxford & Cambridge Universities Tour
Description
Our first stop is Cambridge, a city renowned for its unique, ornate buildings and culture and a historic city full of character. You'll see the best that Cambridge has to offer on a walking tour of the city with your Expert Guide. Next we travel across to Oxford, the "City of Dreaming Spires", whose hushed courtyards and elegant, dignified timeworn buildings have inspired generations of scholars (including Bill Clinton in the 1970s) and writers, including Lewis Carroll who wrote "Alice in Wonderland" here.
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Our first stop is the city of Cambridge, the location of the University of Oxford's ancient and historic rival, the University of Cambridge. Kings college 45 minute Admission included The Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge
Our next stop is Oxford, also known as The City of Dreaming Spires. Find out why as you enjoy a walking tour of the city with your expert tour guide, who will bring the history of this beautiful city to life. Along the way, you will see architecture from every period in English history, from early Saxon right the way through to Gothic Revival. This eclectic mix of buildings is unique to Oxford, as it is the only place in the country where you'll find structures from every period in English history. Oxford is, of course, also home to the University of Oxford, the oldest University in the English-speaking world with origins dating back to the 11th century.
The River Cam (/ˈkæm/) is the main river flowing through Cambridge in eastern England. After leaving Cambridge, it flows north and east into the Great Ouse to the south of Ely at Pope's Corner. The Great Ouse connects the Cam to the North Sea at King's Lynn: The total distance from Cambridge to the sea is about 40 mi (64 km) and is navigable for punts, small boats, and rowing craft.
The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. With over 12 million items, it is the second-largest library in Britain after the British Library.
In Christ Church college, you will be visiting one of the University's most prestigious colleges. Founded by Henry VIII in 1532, Christ Church also functions as the UK's smallest cathedral. Its beautiful architecture has seen it featured in movies such as Harry Potter and The Golden Compass, while it has also inspired replicas around the world. The famous dining hall, for example, has been reproduced in Cornell University & the University of Chicago. The dining hall in all Harry Potter movies is modelled on the Christchurch dining hall!
As we leave Oxford we will pass through the Chilterns, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The tour will finish outside London Victoria Train Station, centrally located and easily accessible by national rail and underground, it is serviced by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines and is in Travel Zone 1.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For a wheelchair user : Please contact us (by email or by phone) at least seven days before travel so we can make sure to arrange a suitable vehicle.
- If we are unable to visit a planned college we will visit another college instead
- The order in which the cities are visited may be changed for operational reasons
Reviews(241)
Highly recommended, I traveled alone and didn’t get bored.. Our tour guide Sacha is a very lively person and gave us a lot of information about Cambridge and Oxford.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience traveling with us, even on your own. It’s wonderful to know that Sacha’s lively personality and informative commentary made your visit to Oxford and Cambridge both fun and memorable. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future! Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
Fantastic guide bai y think we need more time to visit the places
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience with Bai as your guide and enjoyed learning about the places you visited. We completely understand wishing for more time to explore each destination. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour! Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
Sasha, our guide was amazing, high spirits, fun explanation, and music with relevant background.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Sasha made your tour so enjoyable with their great energy, fun explanations, and perfectly chosen music. It’s fantastic to know that the atmosphere and storytelling added something special to your experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on another memorable tour! Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
Excelente tour gracias a Sasha y el chofer gary
Dear Guest, ¡Muchas gracias por su excelente reseña! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó mucho del tour gracias a Sasha y a nuestro conductor Gary. Estaremos encantados de compartir sus amables palabras con ellos. Esperamos darle la bienvenida nuevamente para otra experiencia inolvidable. Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
It was great due to summer there was no greenery
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience. We hope you enjoyed the beautiful sights and everything the tour had to offer, even with the seasonal changes in the scenery. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again in the future! Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
This tour is an excellent "teaser" to experience the highlights of both Oxford University and Windsor Castle. There is just enough time at both for a fair amount of history and stories and a little bit of shopping - perfect if your time in London is limited. If you get a chance, book with Simon - he is an excellent guide, very knowledgable, funny, and extremely clear with instructions / directions.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your fantastic and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed experiencing the highlights of both Oxford University and Windsor Castle, especially with limited time in London. It’s wonderful to hear such kind words about Simon. We’re thrilled that his knowledge, humour, and clear instructions helped make your day enjoyable and easy to navigate. We’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with him! Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans tour in the future. Evan Evans Tours Team
Excellent overview visits to Oxford & Windsor Castle. Simon was punctual & very informative throughout. A lot to see & learn in one day but Simon made it all happen. The bus was very comfortable & clean. Highly recommend this tour.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visits to Oxford and Windsor Castle and found Simon to be punctual and informative throughout the day. It’s fantastic to know that his knowledge and organisation helped make such a full day feel enjoyable and manageable. We’re also pleased that you found the coach comfortable and clean. Thank you for your kind recommendation — it truly means a lot to us! Evan Evans Tours Team
Very nice tour. Simon the tour guide is very good.
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Simon was a great guide. We’ll be sure to share your lovely comments with him. We hope to welcome you again on another Evan Evans tour in the future! Evan Evans Tours Team
Simon,our tour guide, was great!
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Simon was a great tour guide and helped make your experience a memorable one. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. We hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans tour in the future! Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours Team
Very good tour , very informative!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it informative. We hope you had a memorable experience and look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future. Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours Team
