Shared | Oxford Walking & Punting Tour w/opt Christ Church Entry
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
- Historical tour and anecdotes
- Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
- Gratuities
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
Meeting Location
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AP, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Magdalen Bridge Boathouse
High Street, Oxford OX1 4AU, UK
You tour ends at the boatyard.
What To Expect
Theo's Café
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Balliol College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Trinity College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sheldonian Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Divinity School
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Bodleian Library
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Radcliffe Camera
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
All Souls College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Oriel College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church Meadow
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Magdalen Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
University of Oxford Botanic Garden (Pass By)
Christ Church Meadow (Pass By)
St. Hilda's College (Pass By)
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
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on Shared | Oxford Walking & Punting Tour w/opt Christ Church Entry?
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