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Oxford College Gardens Public Walking Tour

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Besides introducing Oxford heritage, this tour is led by one of Oxford's most experienced local guides and it introduces the best college gardens off the beaten route of most tourists visiting Oxford. For anyone interested in herbalism, this can be a focus interest too, if made known in advance before the tour. You will visit inside at least one or more college -see details of which colleges in the main tour description. This tour is suitable for all ages but it will appeal especially to anyone who has a special interest in gardening.

What's Included

  • Entry inside at least one or more colleges such as St Johns, Exeter, Balliol or Wadham
  • Magdalen college entry ticket for £10 is not included in tour & is an optional add
  • Colleges may be closed on graduation dates- see dates below...
  • May 16 + 17 + 31, July 19 + 29, Aug 1 + 2 + 9, Sep 26 + 27, Nov 7+ 8+9+14 +15 of 2025
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Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AS, UK

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What To Expect

Exeter College (Pass By)

This is easily one of Oxford's college gems, founded in 1314 and the student college of Tolkien plus of the pre Raphaelites artists, William Morris & Edward Burne Jones.The chapel is gorgeous & so is the Old Fellows Garden.This college is also where they often filmed Inspector Morse & Lewis shows.This college is usually closed to the public but as a guide, I can get you access with me.
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Balliol College (Pass By)

This college dates back to 1263! We usually visit this college too- unless it's closed.This college has an amazing dining hall which looks like Hogwarts hall!This college is where Adam Smith studied plus four prime ministers.Entry worth £5 per person included
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Magdalen College (Pass By)

Magdalen is ONLY included in our tour, if you agree to pay the extra £10 cost directly to the college. We can discuss the option of whether to include this or not in the tour, on the day but please be aware that it's at least 20 minutes walk away.This college has the most expansive and probably the most pleasant gardens.Addisons Walk is also where CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien used to walk and talk. Magdalen is where Cs Lewis taught.
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Bridge of Sighs (Pass By)

We walk past and introduce this sight on our tours
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University Church of St. Mary the Virgin (Pass By)

We walk past and introduce this sight on our tours
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Brasenose College (Pass By)

We walk past and introduce this sight on our tours
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All Souls College (Pass By)

We walk past and introduce this sight on our tours
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Hertford College (Pass By)

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Trinity College (Pass By)

We walk past and introduce this sight on our tours
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Bodleian Library (Pass By)

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Wadham College (Pass By)

We walk past and introduce this sight on our tours. If however Exeter or St Johns or Balliol college is closed, we may instead visit this college chapel and garden. Its entry fee is £3 per person.This is the college which JK Rowling applied to but she was turned down.
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St John's College (Pass By)

This college is always on our tour to visit inside and see the medieval quadrange, the gardens and the chapel. Its free entry. However, it's only open from 1pm to 5pm.
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Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology (Pass By)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oxford College Gardens Public Walking 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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What's Included

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  • Entry inside at least one or more colleges such as St Johns, Exeter, Balliol or Wadham
  • Magdalen college entry ticket for £10 is not included in tour & is an optional add
  • Colleges may be closed on graduation dates- see dates below...
  • May 16 + 17 + 31, July 19 + 29, Aug 1 + 2 + 9, Sep 26 + 27, Nov 7+ 8+9+14 +15 of 2025

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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