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Oxford City & University Walking PRIVATE GROUPS Tour

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Oxford City and University
Peter guiding usual small sized groups for Morse tours
Peter guiding small group tours
Peter guiding by Radcliffe camera
Peter guiding at Bodleian library quad

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Overview

Oxford & England's history will be brought alive on this private guided walking tour of the city and university traditions. Storytelling about student life, college traditions, Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, CS Lewis, Tolkien & even Harry Potter! 

You may request any special interests for the tour eg sciences or arts or writers in Oxford etc. We generally always include entrance into at least one Harry Potter film site on this tour too (where and when possible).

Requests for a tour in your foreign language must be received at least 48 hours notice & are therefore also subject to whether a bilingual guide happens to be available or not. Requests for a tour in a foreign language also have a marginal additional cost to book.

Includes entry fees inside one or more colleges or the Divinity school at the Bodleian.

What's Included

  • If you book at least 2 days ahead & request a foreign language tour, sometimes this is possible.
  • Please see EXCLUSIONS section below for any dates with limited college entry eg graduations, Xmas
  • This tour includes entry to one college but option to pay for extra entry fees of extra colleges too
  • Christmas notice: colleges are usually all closed from approx Dec 21 to Jan 2nd
  • GRADUATION DATES: we cannot always guarantee entry inside any colleges or venues
  • 2025 Graduation dates, there may be few or no colleges open includes....
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AS, UK

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

End point

Oxford
UK

No fixed end point but we offer a free Oxford map and will assist with directions or walk you back to start point.

What To Expect

Bodleian Library

We will introduce this venue but please note that the Bodleian library never permit guides to take tours inside the library.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St John's College

Which college we will see inside will vary from day to day, depending on what is open but generally we see inside one to two colleges and we pass by and introduce many other colleges too
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Exeter College

This is one of multiple colleges which we will introduce on the route. There are 38 colleges at Oxford university and which colleges we may visit inside varies from one day to the next, depending on which colleges may be open.Exeter has a £3 entry fee.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wadham College

This is one of multiple colleges which we will introduce on the route. There are 38 colleges at Oxford university and which colleges we may visit inside varies from one day to the next, depending on which colleges may be open.Wadham has a £3 entry fee, if you enter with the guide. It's otherwise free entry without a guide.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Balliol College

This is one of multiple colleges which we will introduce on the route. There are 38 colleges at Oxford university and which colleges we may visit inside varies from one day to the next, depending on which colleges may be open.Balliol has a £3 entry fee. If we visit inside this college, we usually spend about 20 minutes here.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bridge of Sighs

This famous landmark is always featured on our tours
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sheldonian Theatre

We always introduce this famous Oxford sight.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Radcliffe Camera

This is one of multiple famous sights which we will introduce on the route. This venue is never open to visit inside.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brasenose College (Pass By)

This is one of multiple colleges which we will introduce on the route. There are 38 colleges at Oxford university and which colleges we may visit inside varies from one day to the next, depending on which colleges may be open.This college is not open to public.
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All Souls College (Pass By)

This is one of multiple colleges which we will introduce on the route. There are 38 colleges at Oxford university and which colleges we may visit inside varies from one day to the next, depending on which colleges may be open.Sometimes we visit inside this college. It is free entry, when open.
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Hertford College (Pass By)

This is one of multiple colleges which we will introduce on the route. There are 38 colleges at Oxford university and which colleges we may visit inside varies from one day to the next, depending on which colleges may be open.This college is not open to the public.
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The Turf (Pass By)

We often stop by this famous pub- this is where Bill Clinton never inhaled....
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New College (Pass By)

This is one of multiple colleges which we will introduce on the route. There are 38 colleges at Oxford university and which colleges we may visit inside varies from one day to the next, depending on which colleges may be open.Occasionally we visit this tour but at additional cost to pay on the day as this college costs £8 per person to enter
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Trinity College (Pass By)

This is one of multiple colleges which we will introduce on the route. There are 38 colleges at Oxford university and which colleges we may visit inside varies from one day to the next, depending on which colleges may be open.Trinity has a £3 entry fee.
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University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

We often visit inside this church. It's free entry.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Michael At The North Gate

We always introduce the Saxon Tower and the church here from outside.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Average duration 90-120 minutes and tour to cater to your special interests (let us know on the day or in advance).
  • Tours are in English but where possible and with at least 24 hours notice, we may be able to provide a tour in a foreign language.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oxford City & University Walking PRIVATE GROUPS 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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Average 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 13 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oxford City & University Walking PRIVATE GROUPS 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?
A:
The following is included:
  • If you book at least 2 days ahead & request a foreign language tour, sometimes this is possible.
  • Please see EXCLUSIONS section below for any dates with limited college entry eg graduations, Xmas.
  • This tour includes entry to one college but option to pay for extra entry fees of extra colleges too.
  • Entry worth £3 max per person is paid by the guide to enter at least one venue.
The following is NOT included:
  • Christmas notice: colleges are usually all closed from approx Dec 21 to Jan 2nd.
  • GRADUATION DATES: we cannot always guarantee entry inside any colleges or venues.
  • 2025 Graduation dates, there may be few or no colleges open includes.
  • May 16 + 17 + 31, July 19 + 29, Aug 1 + 2 + 9, Sep 26 + 27, Nov 7+ 8+9+14 +15 of 2025.
  • Tours are only offered in foreign languages, if adequate advance notice 2 days ahead & at £250 cost!.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

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..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Oxford City & University Walking PRIVATE GROUPS Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oxford City & University Walking PRIVATE GROUPS 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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What's Included

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  • If you book at least 2 days ahead & request a foreign language tour, sometimes this is possible.
  • Please see EXCLUSIONS section below for any dates with limited college entry eg graduations, Xmas
  • This tour includes entry to one college but option to pay for extra entry fees of extra colleges too
  • Entry worth £3 max per person is paid by the guide to enter at least one venue
  • Christmas notice: colleges are usually all closed from approx Dec 21 to Jan 2nd
  • GRADUATION DATES: we cannot always guarantee entry inside any colleges or venues
  • 2025 Graduation dates, there may be few or no colleges open includes....
  • May 16 + 17 + 31, July 19 + 29, Aug 1 + 2 + 9, Sep 26 + 27, Nov 7+ 8+9+14 +15 of 2025
  • Tours are only offered in foreign languages, if adequate advance notice 2 days ahead & at £250 cost!

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Average duration 90-120 minutes and tour to cater to your special interests (let us know on the day or in advance).
  • Tours are in English but where possible and with at least 24 hours notice, we may be able to provide a tour in a foreign language.
  • Please note that as the university colleges are private institutions, we can't always guarantee entry to colleges but it is very rare that we cannot get entry into at least 1 or 2 colleges on the tour. Please take note of any advertised university graduation dates mentioned below, as those dates can have less options of colleges to visit.

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  • 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).

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