Oxford Twilight Ghost Tour
Description
As darkness falls, Oxford’s haunted history stirs to life! Journey through the oldest parts of the medieval city, uncovering its grim and gruesome past. Hear of murders and executions, phantoms and spirits, ancient libraries and unsolved mysteries—and the fascinating history behind them! From Martyrs Cross, where bishops burned in Bloody Mary’s reign, wander down shadowy streets to Dead Man's Walk, where a spectral soldier guards the city walls. Learn how Oxford’s brooding architecture has inspired storytellers like Tolkien, Lewis and Wilde, and hosted literary icons from Hamlet to Harry Potter. As you walk the moonlit passageways, your guide will share horrible histories and spectral stories from across the ages. They may even tell of their eerie experiences on Oxford's most haunted lane... if they're sure the poltergeist isn’t listening! Join us—and the ghosts of centuries past—for a tour of Oxford's macabre history, fantasy heritage and sinister tales to haunt your imagination…
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Hear stories of Oxford's gruesome past and ghostly tales as we wander through the historic city in twilight.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(17)
Not a 100% ghost tour. Go after dark for a better experience. Wear comfortable walking shoes as roads and paths are cobbled.
We had an absolutely fantastic time on the Oxford Ghost Walking Tour! From start to finish, everything was brilliant. Booking was easy thanks to the lovely and incredibly helpful Stewart, who made the whole process so welcoming. Our guide, Alex, was outstanding—engaging, knowledgeable, and a fantastic storyteller. He brought Oxford's history to life with fascinating tales and just the right amount of spooky atmosphere. It was creepy enough to be exciting but never too scary, making it perfect for families. The kids had sooo much fun and were completely captivated the whole way through. We all learned so much about Oxford's history while being thoroughly entertained. If you're looking for a fun, informative, and memorable evening in Oxford, I couldn't recommend this ghost tour more highly. Huge thanks to Stewart and Alex for making it such a wonderful experience!
Very good experience with a summer school group. Tour guide Alex was fantastic and very knowledgeable about all the history of Oxford and the ghosts associated with it!
Ali was an excellent guide and very informative, including insights into student life. Entertaining way to learn about some of the history and ghostly happenings in Oxford.
It was a very educational and fascinating experience! We weren't sure what to expect, but we were all extremely entertained. And, we learned a lot about Oxford's history along the way! Our guide was also great. He told stories very well!
Quite scary walk through the city of Oxford! The guide went through much of Oxfords history and also included some details from the worlds of Tolkien and Lewis which we greatly appreciated.
This was a great tour of the city with so many interesting facts and landmarks pointed out. Simon was a great tour guide and clearly showed his passion for the city. It is worth doing as a first activitie as it really helps you find your way around
Our guide was fabulous -energetic, fun, patient with our questions and observations, with a love for the history of Oxford and all it's delicious, extraordinary details. Highly recommend!
Eleanor was an amazing guide, with wonderful storytelling skills and refreshing humour! It was a fun hour walking around the city and hearing super interesting spooky stories..
A truly entertaining and excellent tour that brought the past back to life! Eleanor was a first-class guide, who presented her content in a memorable and exciting way. Her story - telling skills were first rate, and the tales she told, were related enthusiastically and in great detail. It was a thoroughly interesting tour, told in an exciting and intriguing way. Well done, Eleanor! We enjoyed the tour immensely!
