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Oxford | Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour w/opt New College

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Oxford, England

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Overview

Our guides, Oxford alumni or students, blend personal experiences with a passion for the city's history and architecture. The tour is conducted in English and takes place outdoors. Indoor access isn’t included unless booked in advance. For entry to specific colleges, request this option ahead of time.

Take a fascinating walk through Oxford, where history comes alive. Visit the meadows where Lewis Carroll first imagined Alice in Wonderland and admire stunning Gothic and Baroque architectures.

Our 90-minute tour covers highlights like Balliol College, Trinity College, Sheldonian Theatre, Bridge of Sighs, Old Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Square, All Souls College, St Mary’s Church, Merton College, Christ Church College Meadows and South Wall.

After your walking tour, you’ll be directed to the punting station. You'll be chauffeured past Oxford’s Botanic Gardens, Magdalen College School fields, Christ Church Meadows, and St Hilda’s College gardens before returning to the Boathouse.

What's Included

  • Insight into student life
  • Insight into the Oxbridge application process
  • Chauffeured punting tour
  • Gratuities
  • Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AP, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Magdalen Bridge Boathouse
High Street, Oxford OX1 4AU, UK

You tour ends at the boatyard.

What To Expect

Theo's Café

Meet your Alumni Guide outside 12 Broad Street, by the red post box. They will be wearing a blue hat with the Alumni Tours logo on (or other item of Alumni Tours uniform), and will check you in for your tour
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

Magdalen Bridge

After experiencing the above (and more!) on the walking tour, have a short break and walk to Magdalen Bridge Boathouse, where a manager will meet you and direct you to the departure point for your punting tour!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

University of Oxford Botanic Garden (Pass By)

Start your relaxing trip by being chauffeured past the UK’s oldest botanic garden, with the dreaming spires of Oxford peeking over the trees.
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Christ Church Meadow (Pass By)

Continue your peaceful trip through the nature of Oxford by passing Christ Church Meadow, a large area owned by the College which allows access to many of the cities boathouses.
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St. Hilda's College (Pass By)

One of several extensive College Gardens, St Hilda’s boasts rich wildlife and seasonal colour year-round, perfect to appreciate on your serene trip along the River Cherwell!
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Q: Will I get seasick on Oxford | Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour w/opt New College?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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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  • Insight into student life
  • Insight into the Oxbridge application process
  • Chauffeured punting tour
  • Historical tour and anecdotes
  • Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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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