Oxford University and City Walking Tour in French
Description
- Explore the beautiful city of Oxford with an expert, friendly local guide - See the university buildings and visit a college - Discover locations where the Harry Potter movies were filmed - Learn about the collegiate system unique to Oxford and Cambridge - See the Bridge of Sighs. the Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera, the Sheldonian Theatre and more Learn about life at the University today. Topics will include: the Oxford tuition system; student life in an Oxford college; the differences between the colleges and their specialities; how you apply to Oxford and how easy is it to get a place at the University? See several of the Oxford Colleges in the city centre. Whenever possible, the tour will usually include a visit inside one college, such as Exeter College, founded in 1314, St John's College, founded in 1555, or All Souls College, founded in 1438. If possible the visit will include a college chapel, one or two quadrangles and the college garden.
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Itinerary
Your guide will meet you here and will give you an introduction to the tour.
See (from the outside) the Sheldonian Theatre, the university's ceremonial building. Your guide will explain how the Sheldonian Theatre is used by the University for ceremonies and events.
See (from the outside) the world famous Bodleian library. Your guide will tell you how the library works today and about how it was founded by Thomas Bodley. Your guide will also explain how you can buy tickets to visit the Bodleian Library.
Your guide will show you Oxford's Bridge of Sighs, named after the Bridge of Sighs (pont des soupirs) in Venice
See the iconic Radcliffe Camera - a great spot for some memorable photos.
The tour usually visits the University Church.
Usually on afternoon tours it is possible to visit All Souls College, founded in 1438. It is possible to visit the chapel and 2 quadrangles of the college. Alternatively the tour may visit another college such as Lincoln College, Exeter College or St John's College.
The tour usually stops outside Oriel College (founded in 1326) where we are able to see the first quad. We carry on down Merton Street, famous from its use in many films.
The tour usually includes Merton Street, one of Oxford's most beautiful streets and stops outside Merton College, one of Oxford's oldest colleges. Learn about J.R.R.Tolkien who was professor of English at Merton College, and published The Lord of the Rings while he was working here.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
We were lucky to have an exceptional guide, Eve Marie, for our guided tour of Oxford. We were delighted by her energy, her approachability, and her warm welcome, but above all by her in-depth knowledge of Oxford's history. She was able to convey her passion for this magnificent city with a lot of enthusiasm and naturalness. Her professionalism, her very interesting explanations, and her excellent rapport with the group made the visit truly pleasant and enriching. We are extremely satisfied with this experience and we highly recommend this tour, and especially Eve Marie, to anyone who wishes to discover Oxford in an exciting and friendly way.
