Prospective Oxford Students Entry Advice- Private Group tour
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Oxford, England
120 to 150 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
If you are considering studying at Oxford, then what better way to acquaint yourself with the application process and to find out what student life is like, than to book our private tour plus Q and A session with our Oxford or Cambridge educated university alumni guides?
Expected total activity duration is about 150 minutes walking tour plus up to one hour Q and A session led in person and/or by online process.
What's Included
- Which colleges we enter will vary according to your prior request and what's open on the day.
- Entry inside one or more colleges but these are subject to which colleges may be open on the day
- Entry inside colleges is paid by the guide worth up to £3 per person
- This tour does not enter inside Bodleian library or inside Christ church
- Some colleges don't open to the public but may open by prior arrangement for prospective students
- Christmas Closures: colleges usually close from about Dec 21 to January 2
- On any graduation dates below, some or all colleges may be closed:
- 2025 Graduation dates:
- May 31, July 19 + 29, Aug 1 + 2 + 9, Sep 26 + 27, Nov 7+ 8+9+14 +15 of 2025
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AS, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Bridge of Sighs (Pass By)
This is one of many sights which we pass by on all tours. It was built just over 100 years ago and it connects two parts of Hertford college. Cambridge has a Bridge of Sighs too but this one you can get your photo under, as the one in Cambridge is a bridge over the Cam river.
Bodleian Library
The tour does not visit inside of the library since it's forbidden to guide inside the library but we will introduce it from the outside
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Radcliffe Camera (Pass By)
This is the circular reading room of the Bodleian library. Guiding is forbidden inside but we will introduce it from outside
Sheldonian Theatre (Pass By)
This is Christopher Wren's attractive theatre and venue used by the university for graduations and matriculations. Guiding is generally forbidden inside but we will introduce it from outside
History of Science Museum (Pass By)
This is Christopher Wren's building and was originally used as the Ashmolean museum. Guiding is forbidden inside but we will introduce it from outside
Balliol College (Pass By)
Founded 1263 and famous alumni include 4 prime ministers plus the likes of Adam Smith. This college was founded by John de Balliol, a Scottish noble. This college charges £1-3 per person entry and is typically open 10.30am to 11.45am and then again from 2pm to 4pm.Where and when open, we can visit inside this college on the tour.This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Trinity College (Pass By)
Founded 1555 and famous for its beautiful gardens. This college has a reputation for being a 'posh' college.This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Hertford College (Pass By)
This college does not normally open to public visitors but if this college is one which you are interested in studying at, we can pre arrange a request to enter.This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Exeter College (Pass By)
Exeter college is a free entry college open only 2pm to 4pm and it dates back to 1314. This is where Tolkien studied and Morse was a frequent visitor too. Where and when open, we can visit inside this college on the tour.This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Jesus College (Pass By)
Jesus college is where TE Lawrence studied and it has a gorgeous dining hall. Entry is £1-3 per person. Entry into this college could be included in the tour, if you are interested in applying to Jesus- otherwise though, the tour does not normally visit inside.This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Brasenose College (Pass By)
Brasenose college was founded in 1509 and famous alumni includes the man who opened Pandora's box viz David Cameron. It is not normally open to the public but with prior notice, we may be able to arrange for you to visit inside.This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
All Souls College (Pass By)
Good luck with applying to study at All Souls college as they don't take any students. This college is for research fellows only. The college is free entry open only 2pm to 4pm and generally closed every July and August.This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
University College (Pass By)
University college claims to be the first college founded in 1249. Bill Clinton & CS Lewis studied here. This stop could be included on our route if you request it and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too.Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Merton College (Pass By)
Merton college is a grand old college dating back to 1264. Tolkien taught here. Entry fees cost typically £3-4 per person and this stop could be included on our route. Depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too if we can arrange it in advance.Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Queen's College (Pass By)
Queens college do not permit visitors but with prior arrangement, we probably can arrange for you to visit inside the college.This stop could be included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Corpus Christi College (Pass By)
Corpus Christi college is famous for 'the Greats' viz the study of Latin. They don't normally permit guiding inside but if you make known in advance an interest to study here, we can probably arrange for free entry.This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
St John's College (Pass By)
St Johns college is free entry between 2pm and 4pm and it's where Tony Blair studied law & rock n'roll. It dates back to 1555 and it has some classic quadfranges and gardens.This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Lincoln College (Pass By)
Lincoln college is a gorgeous college with ivy quadrangle and a chapel that hosted John Wesley who studied here. Entry is free 2pm to 4pm and weekends mornings too but guiding is not permitted inside, so unless you request to make an appointment to consider studying here, we cannot take you inside.This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
St Edmund Hall (Pass By)
The oldest and the newest college/hall of Oxford. Guiding is not permitted inside but we could probably arrange to visit inside with prior arrangement for an interest made known to study here.This stop could be included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Oriel College (Pass By)
Oriel college does not normally open to visitors but with prior notice and arrangement, we probably can arrange to visit inside.This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Magdalen College (Pass By)
Which colleges we visit inside of will vary from day to day and according to any prior requests made known to us. Magdalen is usually open from 10am to last entry 6.30pm and costs £8 entry per person. Entry is not included in the tour- unless you make a prior request known of interest to study here and then we can probably arrange for free entry inside the college.Magdalen is a little further walking distance to get to than other colleges so we likely will not walk to Magdalen or visit inside of it, unless you specifically request us to do so.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Prospective Oxford Students Entry Advice- Private Group tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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What is the cancellation policy for the Prospective Oxford Students Entry Advice- Private Group tour?
A:Apr 2025
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).
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What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Which colleges we enter will vary according to your prior request and what's open on the day.
- Entry inside one or more colleges but these are subject to which colleges may be open on the day.
- Entry inside colleges is paid by the guide worth up to £3 per person.
The following is NOT included:
- This tour does not enter inside Bodleian library or inside Christ church.
- Some colleges don't open to the public but may open by prior arrangement for prospective students.
- Christmas Closures: colleges usually close from about Dec 21 to January 2.
- On any graduation dates below, some or all colleges may be closed:.
- 2025 Graduation dates:.
- May 31, July 19 + 29, Aug 1 + 2 + 9, Sep 26 + 27, Nov 7+ 8+9+14 +15 of 2025.
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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
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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
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Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Prospective Oxford Students Entry Advice- Private Group tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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 Prospective Oxford Students Entry Advice- Private Group 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!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Which colleges we enter will vary according to your prior request and what's open on the day.
- Entry inside one or more colleges but these are subject to which colleges may be open on the day
- Entry inside colleges is paid by the guide worth up to £3 per person
- This tour does not enter inside Bodleian library or inside Christ church
- Some colleges don't open to the public but may open by prior arrangement for prospective students
- Christmas Closures: colleges usually close from about Dec 21 to January 2
- On any graduation dates below, some or all colleges may be closed:
- 2025 Graduation dates:
- May 31, July 19 + 29, Aug 1 + 2 + 9, Sep 26 + 27, Nov 7+ 8+9+14 +15 of 2025
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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