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Tours/Oxford/Oxford : University Tour

Oxford : University Tour

4.0(9)Oxford1h 30min
VIATOR3.9(7)TRIPADVISOR4.5(2)
Oxford : University Tour
Oxford : University Tour
Oxford : University Tour
Oxford : University Tour
Oxford : University Tour
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Oxford : University Tour
Oxford : University Tour
Oxford : University Tour
Oxford : University Tour
Oxford : University Tour
Oxford : University Tour
Oxford : University Tour

At a glance

Duration
1h 30min
Price from
$87 / person
Location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Rating
4.0 / 5 · 9 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Walking tour company
Meeting point
Please meet outside the church, beside the cheese shop

Description

Perfect for history buffs and those looking for a unique gift idea. This tour offers exclusive access to some of the university's oldest colleges, beautiful gardens, and historic chapels.[Enter St Johns and Keble College]This small-group experience, limited to just ten participants, ensures a more personal and engaging atmosphere. This walking tour includes entry to two of the iconic colleges of Oxford University. Discover the unique architecture and philosophy of these storied institutions as you soak up the ambience of this enchanting city. It's a perfect gift for anyone eager to explore the world of academia and enjoy the charm of one of the UK’s most iconic cities.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
31 times a day, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Next available
Sun, Oct 4
Adult (ages 18+)
$87
Youth (ages 14–17)
$87
Child (ages 3–13)
$87

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.

Tour Options

Oxford : University Tour

Itinerary

Jesus College
5 min

Founded by Elizabeth I Beautiful architecture and fascinating history

Exeter College
5 min

Visit one of Oxford’s oldest colleges and learn about its founding financiers who funded the exquisite chapel and fellows quadrangle

Balliol College
5 min

Visit the first founding college of Oxford University. Founded in 1263 you will learn about the its founding financiers, the buildings architecture, the colleges philosophy, its coat of arms and famous people who studies there. They're several notable noble peace prize winners, scientists and politicians who have come from the Oxford Colleges.

Trinity College
10 min

Enter one of the Universities oldest colleges and glory in the wonders of its gardens as well as learn about the buildings architecture, the colleges philosophy, its coat of arms and famous people who studies there. They're several notable noble peace prize winners, scientists and politicians who have come from the Oxford Colleges.

Keble College
Admission included10 min

Keble has kept up its reputation for being one of the friendliest and most inclusive colleges in Oxford. Its red brick appearance is one of the most unique and beautiful in all of Oxford (although it occasionally suffers from being compared to a lasagne).

St John's College
Admission included10 min

Although primarily a producer of Anglican clergymen in the earlier periods of its history, St John's also gained a reputation for both law and medicine. Fellows and alumni have included Archbishop Laud, who became Chancellor of the University in 1629 and was executed in the English Civil War and Jane Austen's father and brothers.

Radcliffe Camera
10 min

The Bodleian Libraries is a group of 26 libraries that serve the University of Oxford, open to staff, students and other readers. Circle the cobbled streets of the Bodleian Radcliffe camera and learn about the contents that it holds in its three miles of bookshelves and thirteen million books.

Sheldonian Theatre
5 min

Designed by Christopher Wren, the famous architect, the building is used as a music hall and theatre by the Philharmonic Orchestra and the University for their ceremonial events, initiations and graduation.

What's included

Included
Guided tour

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.0
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How it compares in Oxford

  • Starting price $87 is 63% above the typical $54 for tours of similar length in Oxford

Excurgo comparison of 262 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

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

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Oxford : University Tour take?

Oxford : University Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 8 stops.

How much does Oxford : University Tour cost?

Prices start at $87 per person for this Oxford experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Oxford : University Tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 31 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM.

How much does Oxford : University Tour cost for children?

Children aged 3–13 pay from $87, adults from $87.

Can I cancel Oxford : University Tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Please meet outside the church, beside the cheese shop. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Oxford : University Tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(9)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Joshua_B
August 15, 2026 · via Viator
Enriching and educational...

Enriching and educational tour of historic city, with ample information over its roots and foundations

A
Alan_T
August 13, 2026 · via Viator
Very informative expert historian tour of Colleges

Excellent background for an Oxford visit from a qualified and experienced historian. So much of interest!

C
chris_t
July 1, 2026 · via Viator
Never Again

Be very careful with this operator. Our tour never fronted, Completely out of pocket and still no response from Viatour

Operator response

Th customer was rescheduled to a different time.

M
Marji_C
August 16, 2025 · via Viator
A Great Guide

Guide was great. He was knowledgeable, friendly and happy to answer all our questions. We couldn’t fault him at all. The meet up place was a little vague as it turns out we should have met at the Jericho Cheese Company, but this wasn’t what the tickets said. The tickets also stated we would see the Bodleian library but actually it is the Divinity hall you see and we were told that the wrong ticket time had been booked by the organisers of the tour so we only had 15 minutes to get to the hall. Overall though this did not diminish our enjoyment of the tour and we thoroughly enjoyed our time and would recommend to others.

E
Emily_N
August 11, 2025 · via Viator
thorough

thorough, good way to experience a city, especially one with so much history. 38 prime ministers from Oxford University, wow.

F
Francisco_G
August 5, 2025 · via Viator
Our guide was insanely...

Our guide was insanely knowledgeable, even with the impromptu questions we asked along the way. Highly recommended.

P
peggytZ2047KP
June 1, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A fascinating trip through Oxford's history

My husband and I found the Bodleian Historic Oxford Walking Tour a wonderfully enjoyable experience. Our guide, David Crosby, was full of information and knew how to deliver it in a way that was easy to listen to and even memorable-- quite a feat when you consider the breadth of history we covered! The guide one has makes a big difference in the experience; so I highly recommend you ask for David.

C
christopherc850
August 16, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
The most interesting way to see Oxford

A good way to see some of the interesting parts of Oxford that you could miss. The guide was knowledgeable and gave an entertaining talk and he didn't try to rush us around.

Operator response

Thank you

J
Julie_R
July 20, 2024 · via Viator
Really disappointed

No one showed up at the meeting point, no one answered the phone and I'm still waiting for my refund.

2 people found this helpful
Operator response

A refund was issued. Now better established we have secured very professional tour guides.

$87/ person
4.0(9)
Duration1h 30min
LanguagesEN
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