Private Half-Day Guided Tour in Oxford
Overview
Spend half a day with an award-winning guide who knows and loves Oxford, to get a thorough overview of its extraordinary history, architecture, and stories. Whether you are interested in the city's ancient origins, the rise of the university, the many fascinating personalities who have studied here, or its famous film locations, this bespoke tour will take you off the beaten track, guide you amongst the dreaming spires, and give you the inside story of this beautiful and eccentric city. You will see inside one of Oxford's most fascinating colleges, including its chapel and dining hall. You will visit the oldest classroom in the world and learn not just about the ancient university but how it works today. And you will hear many stories about the city's famous - and infamous – inhabitants, including its connections with Tolkien, CS Lewis, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter and Wonka. The timings include a coffee break and walking times between stops.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guide and Language In-person: English
- Entrance tickets to Divinity School and a college (£5-£10 per person)
Meeting Location
Beaumont Street
Oxford OX1 2PH, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Poplar Walk
Oxford OX1 1SS, UK
This tour will end at Christ Church Visitors Centre, Poplar Walk, Oxford OX1 1SS, UK
What To Expect
Martyrs' Memorial
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Michael At The North Gate
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Turl Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Broad Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Sheldonian Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bodleian Library
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Radcliffe Camera
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bridge of Sighs
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New College
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St Edmund Hall
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
High Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Merton College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church Meadow
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-410043P4
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