Oxford Official University & City Tour
Description
An Oxford Official Walking Tour is the best way to explore the "City of dreaming spires". Led by one of our knowledgeable guides this award-winning University & City Tour is 2hours. You'll be able to walk by Oxford’s most popular sights, including its colleges*, the Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bridge of Sighs and many more! This University & City Tour is the best way to learn about the traditions and secrets of Oxford, the University and its colleges. Be led down hidden lanes and alleyways, and let years of history unfold before you. Your guide will lead you past Oxford’s famous movie locations, including Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and the Morse, Lewis & Endeavour TV series. You'll hear stories of the great academics and scientists who've studied here in our beautiful heritage city. * Subject to availability college visits are included in our 1pm and 2pm tours.
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Itinerary
One of the most famous Oxford Colleges, on the other side of the Broad St to the Meeting Point
Hear about why this college claims to be the very oldest Oxford College
The cross in the cobbles in Broad Street, as well as the monument on St Giles dedicated to the martyred Bishops in the 1600's opposite the Randolph Hotel and The Ashmolean Musuem.
See the University ceremonial theatre with its stone heads outside
See this world famous University Library from the outside
Walk round the square at the heart of the University to see the iconic domed Radcliffe Camera from the outside
The University Church for University of Oxford where the original university library was housed and outside which Town and Gown conflicts raged in the middle ages.
One of the oldest Saxon towers in Oxford
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact the Walking Tours office if you have any mobility issues and we will do our best to adapt the tour, as some of the ancient buildings are not wheelchair accessible. Please note, only Assistance Dogs are allowed on tours.
- In case of severe and dangerous (Yellow) weather warnings tours may be postponed, but normally tours go ahead whatever the weather. Please come comfortably dressed and prepared for the weather.
Reviews(1,212)
Great tour today with Jason who was very knowledgeable and helpful. There were several children of all ages on the tour and he was engaging for all involved. Would highly recommend
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Catrin was a lovely educated and knowledgable guide who showed us some great insights into tge city of Oxford
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Cathy was terrific with all of her facts and revelations about Oxford, things I never knew and would not have known if I had just wandered the city on my own. Oxford is such a special place and so glad I was able to visit during my time in the UK.
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We had the pleasure of joining a guided tour in Oxford with Jason, and it was truly outstanding. His deep knowledge of the city and its history made every stop engaging and insightful. Jason took his time to answer all our questions thoroughly, and his passion for Oxford shone through in everything he shared. He was friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel both personal and enriching. If you're looking for a guide who combines expertise with genuine enthusiasm, Jason is an excellent choice. We can warmly recommend him to anyone wanting a memorable and informative tour of Oxford.
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Nigel was amazing - the best tour guide in Oxford was the opening statement and I suspect he was right! Fabulous knowledge and very entertaining!
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Our guide was Jason. He was very nice and, as a French, it was easy to understand him. I learned a lot about Oxford and its history ! I highly recommend this walking tour !
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Our guide Nigel Green was friendly and very informative. We enjoyed the way he told the story and history of Oxford.
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The walk.and talk with Joel was very enjoyable and entertaining! Iearned about the colleges and the structure of the “university” of Oxford. Interesting.
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The tour was excellent. The guide set a cracking pace and covered a lot of fine sights. So much better to have explanations of the history and background to this wonderful city. The guide had an extensive knowledge , with great anecdotes of the city.
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Tour was amazing. Got lot of insight about city & few collages. Harriet was very warm & had very good knowledge.
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