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Private | Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College

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Red mailbox outside 11 Broad Street – our meeting point.
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Walk through Oxford with someone who knows it from the inside. Our guides are Oxford students or graduates who combine personal experience with a deep knowledge of the city’s history and architecture. The 90-minute tour includes landmarks like the Sheldonian Theatre, Radcliffe Square, and the Bridge of Sighs.

The tour is entirely outdoors, focusing on Oxford’s streets, squares, and college exteriors. If selected when booking, AFTER THE WALKING TOUR ENDS, your experience can be enriched with a self-guided visit to New College, one of the university’s most historic and picturesque colleges.

You’ll pass through quiet college lanes and meadows where Lewis Carroll imagined Alice in Wonderland, C. S. Lewis envisioned the gateway to Narnia, and where Tolkien and J. K. Rowling studied, lived, and found inspiration. Along the way, you’ll admire the city’s striking mix of Gothic and Baroque architecture.

What's Included

  • Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
  • Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
  • Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes
  • Gratuities
  • Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
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What To Expect

11 Broad St (Pass By)

Meet the guide OUTSIDE the address, not inside. The location is not part of our business. The meeting point is the RED PILLAR MAILBOX in front of 11 Broad Street. Your guide wears a royal blue item of clothing with a heraldic shield—this may be a jacket, cap, beanie, scarf, or polo shirt.
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Balliol College

Gain an overview of one of the oldest universities in the world while admiring the first of many architecturally grand buildings.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trinity College

Take a look into some of the strange traditions that come with an old and prestigious university. From pranks to tortoises, student life certainly isn’t boring here!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sheldonian Theatre

Learn about the 13 busts visible atop the pillars, and get an insiders’ correction of a common misconception.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Divinity School

Hear about the intricacies of the Oxford graduation ceremony, and, if possible, take a look inside the Divinity School which was famously used in the Harry Potter films.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bodleian Library

A library with a long history, find out about some of the treasures kept among the 12 million books here.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Radcliffe Camera

A dome that is famous for being one of the Oxford Dreaming Spires, and a Camera which has nothing to do with photography? Contradictions abound here, and your guide will make sure you don’t get lost in them!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

All Souls College

All Souls is a very prestigious college which requires an incredibly stringent examination to be completed by all prospective students. Your guide can give you examples of past questions; how do you think you would fare?
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

The University Church is a great location to understand some of the tensions between so called ‘Town and Gown’, and of course is a stunning building to appreciate!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oriel College

A controversial piece of university history, learn why there have been protests against honouring one of the main funders of the College.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Christ Church Meadow

One of the most famous sites in Oxford, there are many powerful figures associated with this college!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New College

##IMPORTANT: This option is available only if selected at the time of booking.Access times for New College – Spring/Summer 2025 (10th March to 14th October): Open daily from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. Last entry at 4:30 pm. All visitors must leave the premises by 5:00 pm.The self-guided visit to New College takes place at the end of the walking tour. Access involves a short walk to the entrance on Holywell Street.Please keep these timings in mind when booking this option.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • ##IMPORTANT: Before booking New College, please note the following timings: Spring/Summer 2025 (10th March to 14th October): Open daily from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Last entry at 4:30 pm All visitors must leave the premises by 5:00 pm If you have any doubts or questions, feel free to contact us.d for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private | Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College?

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 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 28 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 Private | Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College?
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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:
  • Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE).
  • Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student.
  • Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes.
  • Gain an insight into student life at an elite university.
  • Enter New College (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION).
  • Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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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?
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Accessibility information for the Private | Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
  • 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 Private | Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College 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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  • Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
  • Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
  • Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes
  • Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
  • Enter New College (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
  • Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • ##IMPORTANT: Before booking New College, please note the following timings: Spring/Summer 2025 (10th March to 14th October): Open daily from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Last entry at 4:30 pm All visitors must leave the premises by 5:00 pm If you have any doubts or questions, feel free to contact us.d for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
  • New College is generally 10 to 15 minutes away from the tour’s end point. Please keep this in mind before booking.
  • Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Please note that one small area is inaccessible, though it only accounts for a few minutes of the route. Some parts of New College may also be difficult to access. We advise caution due to uneven surfaces, curbs, and potential trip hazards. Please also be mindful of vehicles and bicycles, particularly in busy areas.

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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