Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church
Description
Building on from our standard Oxford University & City Tour (the single highest reviewed tour of Oxford) comes this extended version, which includes visiting multiple Colleges and guarantees entrance into Christ Church; allowing you to visit one of the most famous Colleges at Oxford University. Coupled with entering the Bodleian Library, this is has been designed as the ultimate Oxford experience, from the highest rated tour companies in Oxford. Often mistaken for being the entire Oxford University, Christ Church is not only one of the largest colleges but certainly the most famous. From its links to royalty, and one of the most significant film sites for Harry Potter in England; make the best of your time in Oxford with this extended tour. In addition to this we will be entering another historic College at the University, various parts of the Bodleian Library, along with covering the most iconic sites of the University spread around the city centre.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Argued to be the oldest College at Oxford University
One of the most beautiful Colleges at Oxford University dating back to 1555
Founded in 1314, notable for where Tolkien attended as a student
With a history dating back to 1282, this College is known as one of the most progressive at Oxford. A good chance to tackle the rather slowing moving image of Oxford.
Established in 1458 this is the largest College at Oxford. With incredible grounds, it even boasts it own Deer Park. Home to C.S Lewis and Oscar Wilde.
Built in 1427, it has a historic rivalry with its neighbours
Famous for housing Albert Einstein's chalkboard with his markings preserved from the series of lectures he provided at Oxford.
A dramatic example of Brutalist architecture, contrasting the typically Victorian Neo-Gothic style, that Oxford is famous for. Responsible for housing over 5 million books - including some of the most important in the history of the human race, with a stunningly modern interior following an extensive renovation.
Often overlooked, but arguably the most important religious site in Oxford. Belies the dark conflict in England between Protestants and Catholics which lead to many gruesome deaths
Finished in 1669 by Sir Christopher Wren. This plays host to the most import ceremonies at Oxford University.
Often mistaken as "new" dating back to 1379, an important model for how all
One of the most important libraries in England built in 1602, responsible for over 12 million books with documents dating back to the Pharaohs.
The most photographed site at Oxford
The most iconic site in Oxford (what you normally see on the postcards). Certainly worth the hype, but is used for a far different function from what most people think.
The most exclusive academic institution in the world, home to Laurence of Arabia and some of the best traditions at Oxford University
The epicentre of Oxford University, belying its religious foundations. Also houses some of the most detailed grotesques in Oxford.
With a reputation as being the most academically inclined College, along with a starting date of 1264 - it's a crucial part of any tour in Oxford. Renowned for having exceptional food for its students!
A unique space in the centre of Oxford, with a strong link to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Christ Church is one of the most celebrated Colleges at Oxford. Nearly 500 years old it has a seriously impressive collection of buildings along with a strong Harry Potter and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland connection. The guide will provide a comprehensive external overview of the College and its grounds before you enter with a multimedia audio guide, so you can explore the vast grounds at your own pace. We recommend an hour for this - following the completion of this, the experience will have ended.
The first purpose built lecture room, and one of the greatest examples of Medieval Architecture in Europe. No wonder it was used in the filming of Harry Potter and other Hollywood films! Explore this famous ceremonial building, with those who have attended the ceremonies! During peak season (June–August), access to the Divinity School is extremely limited due to frequent closures and high demand, and may not be included in the tour. While some companies may claim otherwise, we prefer to be honest upfront rather than risk disappointment on the day. If this is closed on the day, we will substitute it with entrance to another University College.
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Pickup Locations & Times
If you miss the departure time of 8am, for any reason, you will not get a refund
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- As Oxford University is a working institution, some sites may close without notice. In such rare cases, we’ll show you the best available alternatives, inform you of any major changes in advance, and offer a refund if needed.
- At Christ Church, your guide will provide an in-depth external overview before you enter independently with a multimedia headset created by the Christ Church team.
- During peak season (June–August), access to the Divinity School is extremely limited due to frequent closures and high demand, and may not be included in the tour. While some companies may claim otherwise, we prefer to be honest upfront rather than risk disappointment on the day. We will substitute this site with another College entrance, if not available on your day.
- If you select Pickup option (the more expensive one) the meeting point will be the London address (Gloucester Road Tube Station), otherwise its the Oxford one (15 Broad Street, Oxford)
Reviews(497)
This tour was wonderful - our guide Sam was a last minute substitute for the scheduled guide and had already led another tour earlier in the day but he was so cheerful, knowledgeable, and thorough you never would have known that. The headsets were especially helpful to ensure that we could hear everything he was saying even in the wind and among the crowds. We saw so many beautiful sites around the campus and learned a great deal about the different colleges and landmarks during this tour. It was well worth the cost and seeing Christ Church at the end was also so worth the small additional cost. 10/10 recommend.
Our guide Ross for the extended three hour tour was excellent. He was so knowledgeable,and delivered the tour in a relaxed, warm and approachable way. He answered questions readily and really made the tour so interesting. It really was one of the highlights of our trip to Oxford.
Good overview of Oxford. I debated b/w the 1.5 / 2 hour and 3 hour and the 3 hour extended adds the Christ Church which is the last hour and if you go on your own the tickets are around 30 pounds and sometimes difficult to get. Afterwards I think the 3 hour was worth it. It also included a very good audio headset.
We only had about 6 hours in Oxford and knew we couldn’t see all the colleges. This tour was perfect as we were able to see a good bit of the colleges and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. We were happy we didn’t try to visit Oxford on our own as we would have missed so much!
We traveled to Oxford on our own and met our guide (Matt) at the appointed place. He was very knowledgeable, made sure we saw the points of interest and answered everyone's questions. An interesting tour!
I rate this experience a 5 out of 5; the tour guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely recommend this tour. I read this experience a five out of five tour guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly. It would definitely recommend this tour.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a 5-star experience and enjoyed the tour. It's wonderful to know that your guide's knowledge and friendly approach made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
Jacob Ridley gave us a wealth of information , very engaging , funny and covered so much ground .
Thank you for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that Jacob made your tour so engaging and enjoyable. It's great to know his knowledge, humour, and breadth of information helped bring the experience to life. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
George was an amazing guide. He is knowledgeable, gave a personal perspective as a former student, and was genuinely interesting. I highly recommend him.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that George made such a strong impression with his knowledge and personal insights as a former student. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Our guide Elmer has been wonderful, providing us with marvelous explanations thanks to his great knowledge of the city's history and traditions. The tour has been very enjoyable and interesting.
We had an absolutely wonderful time exploring Oxford's rich history and stunning architecture. We truly enjoyed every moment of the tour and are especially grateful to Will for his insightful guidance and friendly attitude. Thank you so much for making our visit memorable!
