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Oxford Architectural and Historical Highlights Private Tour

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College Dining Hall
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See a Hall where students dine in manorial style
Visit the architecture inside a college and learn about college life
Monumental architecture by famous architects

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Overview

Oxford History Tours offer real history for genuine history lovers. Experience Oxford's rich history on a 90-minute walking tour led by an Institute of Tourist Guiding professional and Guild of Guides member. Explore the city's origins from Anglo-Saxon times, the evolution of the university, its stunning architecture, libraries, and the student life of today.

Stroll through Oxford's iconic sites, including:

Radcliffe Camera
Divinity School
Bridge of Sighs
Bodleian Library
Christopher Wren’s Sheldonian Theatre
Medieval Colleges around every corner

Discover stories of patrons, artists, politicians, saints, scholars, rebels, and martyrs who shaped over 1,000 years of Oxford's history. This tour also includes practical tips to enhance your stay in Oxford.

The route passes famous film, television locations and literary legend.

What's Included

  • Advice to explore Oxford 's colleges and museums and where to eat and shop.
  • Entrance fee to a medieval college
  • Guided tour led by an experienced, licensed guide
  • Tips
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please let us know if you would like to be collected from a particular meeting point. Where you so not have a preference this tour starts from the Martyrs Memorial on St Giles, OX1 3AE

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Magdalen Street
Oxford OX1 3AE, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Golden Cross
Oxford OX1 3EU, UK

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What To Expect

Martyrs' Memorial

Important Victorian monument to the Protestant martyrs of the 16th century.
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Michael at the North Gate

This Anglo Saxon Tower was part of the Medieval city gate and is probably the surviving oldest building in Oxford today. Many stories over the centuries
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4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Exeter College

Exeter's chapel was inspired by the Oxford Movement and modelled on Paris' St Chapelle. Graduates include Philip Pullman, JR Tolkien and Alan Bennett.
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4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln College

Lincoln College's original face onto Turn Street tells a story about the University's origins and its relationship with the city. Lincoln College recently got it first Priminister Rushi Sunak, and was also home to the ~Methodist Wesley Brothers
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

The University Church was the University's first building. It is listed in the Doomsday Book. Ot is possible to climb its magnificent spire. Today we will admire its famous stained glass and learn how it inspired CS Lewis.
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7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bridge of Sighs

Oxford's iconic bridge belonging to Hertford College. Although it looks like an old Venetian Bridge, it was built in the twentieth century! It is also next to the house of Edmund Halley who had the comet named after him.
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sheldonian Theatre

We will admire this 17th century home to the ceremonies of Oxford University. It is believed to be the first building by Christopher Wren. The architect of St Paul's Cathedral in London was also Astronomer of Photography at Oxford University.
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6 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bodleian Library

Today the Bodlein Library has over 13 million books. We will admire the 17th century buildings and learn about the origins go the library and how it still works today.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Radcliffe Camera

Oxford's first science Library. Learn about one of Oxford's most eccentric and generous benefactors, the Royal Physician sir John Radcliffe
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Balliol College

We will step inside Oxford's second oldest college and see its internal quadrangle, the Capel with its glorious stained glass, as well as its dining hall with portraits that tell its interesting foundation story. Here we'll learn more about when women undergraduates started to have access to the University and its colleges.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible only with prior notice
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oxford Architectural and Historical Highlights Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oxford Architectural and Historical Highlights Private Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Advice to explore Oxford 's colleges and museums and where to eat and shop.
  • Entrance fee to a medieval college.
  • Guided tour led by an experienced, licensed guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Tips.
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Oxford Architectural and Historical Highlights Private Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible only with prior notice
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oxford Architectural and Historical Highlights Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Advice to explore Oxford 's colleges and museums and where to eat and shop.
  • Entrance fee to a medieval college
  • Guided tour led by an experienced, licensed guide
  • Tips

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible only with prior notice
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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