Oxford: MINI Factory Tour Go Behind the Scenes
Overview
Get exclusive access to the home of MINI on this award-winning, 100-minute factory tour in Oxford. Begin your journey with a warm welcome and an introduction to the plant’s rich history and significance. For over a century, cars have been built at this storied site – now the only place in the UK that builds the MINI, an iconic British car beloved worldwide. Feel the heritage come alive as you hear how a humble Oxford factory evolved into a state-of-the-art facility, crafting a true automotive legend.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Location
MINI Plant Oxford
Oxford OX4 6NL, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Get exclusive access to the home of MINI on this award-winning, 100-minute factory tour in Oxford. Begin your journey with a warm welcome and an introduction to the plant’s rich history and significance. For over a century, cars have been built at this storied site – now the only place in the UK that builds the MINI, an iconic British car beloved worldwide. Feel the heritage come alive as you hear how a humble Oxford factory evolved into a state-of-the-art facility, crafting a true automotive legend.
Inside the assembly hall at MINI Plant Oxford – witness the birth of new MINIs as thousands of parts come together on the production line.
As the tour continues, follow your expert guide onto the production floor for an up-close view of MINI production in action. You’ll see the entire build process unfold, from the "Body-in-White" stage – where the car’s bare metal shell is welded together – through to the bustling assembly lines where each MINI is brought to life. Watch in awe as parts are seamlessly joined by teams of skilled engineers and high-tech robots.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please note that electromagnetic radiation is used in one of our halls, which may affect the function of medical devices such as insulin pumps, or pacemakers and could pose risks for pregnant people.
- Closed shoes must be worn during the tour.
- For a full tour experience, visitors are provided with audio guides and headphones. Wearing headphones is compulsory. If you have a medical condition that prevents you from wearing headphones, please contact the Booking Centre prior to your visit.
- Current global events can have a significant impact on our production. As a result, tours may have to be cancelled for operational reasons. Should this happen to you, we will offer you an alternative date as soon as possible.
- Please note that this is a walking tour and a certain level of mobility is required to cover the distance around the site.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- 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).
- All Fees and Taxes.
The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Oxford: MINI Factory Tour Go Behind the Scenes is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please note that electromagnetic radiation is used in one of our halls, which may affect the function of medical devices such as insulin pumps, or pacemakers and could pose risks for pregnant people.
- Closed shoes must be worn during the tour.
- For a full tour experience, visitors are provided with audio guides and headphones. Wearing headphones is compulsory. If you have a medical condition that prevents you from wearing headphones, please contact the Booking Centre prior to your visit.
- Current global events can have a significant impact on our production. As a result, tours may have to be cancelled for operational reasons. Should this happen to you, we will offer you an alternative date as soon as possible.
- Please note that this is a walking tour and a certain level of mobility is required to cover the distance around the site.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oxford: MINI Factory Tour Go Behind the Scenes 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!
Mar 2024What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please note that electromagnetic radiation is used in one of our halls, which may affect the function of medical devices such as insulin pumps, or pacemakers and could pose risks for pregnant people.
- Closed shoes must be worn during the tour.
- For a full tour experience, visitors are provided with audio guides and headphones. Wearing headphones is compulsory. If you have a medical condition that prevents you from wearing headphones, please contact the Booking Centre prior to your visit.
- Current global events can have a significant impact on our production. As a result, tours may have to be cancelled for operational reasons. Should this happen to you, we will offer you an alternative date as soon as possible.
- Please note that this is a walking tour and a certain level of mobility is required to cover the distance around the site.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
