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Tours/Oxford/Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour

Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour

4.9(98)Oxford1h 45min
VIATOR5.0(8)TRIPADVISOR4.9(90)
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
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Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour
Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour

At a glance

Duration
1h 45min
Price from
$34 / person
Location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 98 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 14
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Walking Tours of Oxford
Meeting point
On St Aldates, you will see the entrance into Christ Church meadows. We meet there at the gates, on St Aldates and directly opposite Cafe Independent.

Description

*SMALL GROUP TOUR - NUMBER RESTRICTED - *QUALIFIED GUIDES* The tour capacity is approx half the size of other group tours in Oxford and guides are fully qualified - members of The Institute of Tourist Guiding and The Oxford Guild of Tour guides. We are delighted to offer this 'Oxford Highlights' tour to experience the very best of Oxford. Meet at Christ Church memorial gardens for this comprehensive walking tour of the university and see many of the famous colleges and university buildings. Find out how Oxford works and why it is here. Learn about the many famous people who have studied here. This tour represents outstanding value for money as we keep our groups small in size - this allows you to ask questions and interact and for the guide to tune into particular interests. NOTE; 4 pax required to be able to operate this tour and we reserve the right to cancel.

Tour Options

Simply Oxford 2023 PM
  • Simply Oxford Small Group Tour Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Oxford Highlights
  • Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Oxford Highlights PM
  • Oxford Highlights PM

Itinerary

Christ Church
Admission not included10 min

This is a small group tour and half the size of many other tours in Oxford. Start the tour here and admire the architecture of probably the most famous college in Oxford. Many tours do not see Christ Church (from the outside) and we believe this is an excellent place to start the tour and hear an orientation of how it all began. This also gives you an overview to visit Christ Church independently in the afternoon should you wish.

Christ Church Meadow
5 min

Stroll through the meadows with your qualified guides, here we are surrounded by the two rivers - The Thames and the Cherwell. View the Meadow Buildings at Christ Church.

University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
5 min

Hear how important this church is in the history of Oxford.

Radcliffe Camera
Admission not included10 min

Marvel at this iconic Oxford building located on Radcliffe Square. Your guide will tell you about the history of not only the Camera but the colleges that are also located in this area - Brasenose and All Souls.

Bodleian Library
Admission not included15 min

Walk through The Old School Quadrangle, admire The Tower of The Five Orders, see The Radcliffe Camera, go inside The Weston Library. The Bodleian Library has a deep and fascinating history and your qualified guide looks forward to telling you the history.

Sheldonian Theatre
Admission not included5 min

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and the ceremonial hall of Oxford University

Clarendon Building
Admission not included2 min

Providing an entrance way to 'Oxford University'

Bridge of Sighs
Admission not included5 min

Linking two sides of Hertford College, this famous bridge cannot be missed when visiting Oxford

Oxford
10 min

Simply the best way to see Oxford is on a walking tour with a qualified guide! All guides members of The Institute of Tourist Guiding and The Oxford Guild of Tour Guides so you can be assured of a quality tour. Each tour is unique, does not follow a script and the best route will be chosen on the day to maximize your time in Oxford and in conjunction with opening times of the colleges. The tour will cover all the main sites of Oxford (from the outside) including The Bodleian library, The Radcliffe Camera, The Bridge of Sighs, The Sheldonian Theatre, University Church, All Souls College, Brasenose College and much, much more!   For any Harry Potter or Morse fan's - there will be a few mentions along the way (but do book a themed tour if you are an avid fan!) Tour will finish in a central location with plenty of suggestion for what to do for lunch and beyond! Don't take our word for it - read over 1000 5 star reviews on TripAdvisor where we are number 1 for tours in Oxford.

What's included

Included
Local Blue Badge guide - Fully Qualified and member of The Institute of Tourist Guiding
Small Group Tour - limited numbers
Not included
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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 Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour take?

Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour lasts about 1h 45min. The itinerary has 9 stops.

How much does Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour cost?

Prices start at $34 per person for this Oxford experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights 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 On St Aldates, you will see the entrance into Christ Church meadows. We meet there at the gates, on St Aldates and directly opposite Cafe Independent. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.

Is Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 98 verified reviews; it is run by Walking Tours of Oxford.

Reviews(98)

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SwaSusan
September 5, 2026
If you’re lucky you’ll have Jamie as your guide!

What a day! Jamie was amazing, patient, knowledgable, kind and did I say amazing?

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Marcelv1259
September 1, 2026
Nice tour. Recommendation.

Fun tour with a lot of info about the series. Rebecca tells a lot and is engaging and humorous.

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Curious812336
August 24, 2026
Feeling like you were part of Morse, Lewis and Endeavor

We did the Inspector Morse Tour with Rebecca as our guide. She had a great sense of humor along with being very knowledgeable. She did a great job of relating to specific episodes and making you feel like you were part of the episode.

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Wander48269299743
July 22, 2026
Informative Tour

Shane was very informative, knew a lot about the history of Oxford. He showed us lots of buildings of interest. Architecture was incredible!!! Some references to Harry Potter, nice to see he had photographs of the scenes in Harry Potter. He did a few magic tricks and amazed a little girl who was on the tour. He was very conscientious with another lady who had a walking aid. As some parts were uneven. He made sure she had a safe route.

Operator response

Many thanks for the review, so pleased you enjoyed the tour.

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B6484JNrebeccal
June 29, 2026
Book with Heidi!

Heidi was a fabulous tour guide!! She friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and made for a really delightful experience in Oxford. It is clear she knows and loves the area well. I couldn't recommend her more highly!

Operator response

Thank you so very, very much for this lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and show you Oxford. I love meeting people from around the world and guiding them around our beautiful city. With warmest wishes Heidi

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hmjasonba
June 26, 2026
Utterly brilliant Morse, Lewis and Endeavour walking tour with the amazing Heidi

My wife and I love the Morse, Lewis and Endeavour TV shows and so when I saw there was a walking tour of Oxford, seeing where they filmed the shows I just had to book it. Our guide Heidi met us outside of St. John's College and made sure we were ready by handing out radio headsets so we could hear her talking during the tour and very kindly checking we had brought water, sunscreen and hats for one of the hottest days of the year. At 2pm Heidi started the tour, making sure everyone was following and stopping periodically to describe certain locations and landmarks that had been used in the shows, which episodes they came from and the background behind the stories. As it was a very hot summers day, Heidi always made sure that we had shade (where possible) before stopping. The tour was very well paced, with small amounts of walking, a description and then Heidi would hold up a photo taken from the shows (to give more context) and then we would walk to another location. This helped you to visualise the show locations and really did bring things to life and made you feel like you were stepping into the world of Morse/Lewis/Endeavour. Heidi was an absolutely superb tour guide, full of energy and enthusiasm and generously giving us snippets of information from her considerable knowledge and love of the shows. It felt like you were sharing the joy with another Morse fan. What else could you ask for? If you love Morse, Lewis and Endeavour then you absolutely must book a walking tour.

Operator response

This is such a wonderful review and truly it means a lot to me. I always do my absolute best to ensure my groups enjoy their tour in Oxford and so when I read a review like this, I know my hard work is appreciated and it means the world! It has been a challenging summer with the heat but we do always try and find shade when and where possible for our groups. Thank you again for the review. with warmest wishes Heidi

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ChrisT2956
June 19, 2026
Inspector Morse, Lewis & Endeavour Walking Tour

Absolutely wonderful. I’ve been a Morse fan since I was a kid and I’ve wanted to do this for such a long time. Magnus, our tour guide, was brilliant. Passionate, knowledgeable, engaging and a gifted storyteller. Very kind of him to have a brief chat with me afterwards. I’ll certainly try another tour, preferably with Magnus, when I’m next in Oxford Chris, Manchester. 18.06.26

Operator response

Thank you for this review for the Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Tour with Magnus. We are truly delighted to read that you enjoyed the tour and it means a lot to us. With very best wishes Heidi and team

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888nikw
June 4, 2026
Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour - Oxford walking tour

Excellent tour with my daughter and son-in-law. Guide, Magnus, was knowledgeable, interesting and humorous. He successfully steered us around traffic, other tour groups and shady areas where possible, on an exceptionally hot day. Thanks, Magnus!

Operator response

Thank you of this 5 star review for your tour with Magnus. It is much appreciate and we are delighted you enjoyed the tour. With huge thanks and best wishes Heidi

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600kaleyh
May 17, 2026
A Wonderful Experience for a Large Group

We were a group of 28 travelers from the US (12 students and 16 coworkers from a small college). Leading up to the tour itself, Heidi used clear, frequent communication. She was accommodating, splitting our group into two for the tour. My group had Felicity, and the student group had Heidi, and all were impressed with the information and delivery. This was a favorite experience for the group. The storytelling and historical context helped bring Oxford to life and made important people, places, and dates far more meaningful and memorable. We will absolutely return to Oxford in the future because of the exceptional experience they provided.

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to share this delightful review for your group with myself and felicity. It was wonderful to meet you all and a privilege to guide you around Oxford. I am so thrilled that you will be returning in the future and feel my work is done as a return to Oxford is praise indeed. With warmest wishes Heidi

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Lpbecker
May 14, 2026
Lovely time!

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Heidi. The information was interesting, the sights were amazing, the pace was just right. She also gave great recommendations for dining and further sightseeing for post-tour. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Thank you Lisa for taking the time to leave this review. I loved meeting you and your amazing family (especially Mom in law who is an inspiration!). It was truly a pleasure to guide you around Oxford. With warmest wishes Heidi

$34/ person
4.9(98)
Duration1h 45min
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationWithin 24h
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