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The wonders of Christ Church Oxford: Private Tour

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Christ Church is home to many wonders, and I'm lucky enough to be one of the few guides accredited to take private tours inside. The college caps these at 5 people, so they are very exclusive!

Christ Church is the most famous college in the world's oldest English-speaking university, unique in having a chapel that's also a cathedral.

It has been a place of worship for 1300 years, founded by a feisty Saxon saint before Oxford even existed.

Over time it became home not just to thousands of scholars but to the real Alice in Wonderland and, more recently, a famous boy wizard.

I invite you to travel back in time via the spectacular Tudor dining hall, miraculously rescued ancient shrine, carved throne of doomed King Charles I, fabulous Hogwarts staircase and rare medieval stained glass windows to get a history of not just the college, but England itself.

IMPORTANT: I'll need to check the college's availability before confirming.

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    Saint Aldate's
    Oxford OX1 1RA, UK

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    Christ Church

    We will start in the glorious Christ Church meadows, then visit the college and cathedral. The itinerary includes:- The jaw-dropping Tudor hall where kings, queens and the real Alice in Wonderland have all dined.- The stunning fan-vaulted staircase where Harry Potter was filmed.- Tom Quad where Oxford University students live and work, King Charles I mustered his troops during the Civil War and Sir Christopher Wren built a famous clock-tower.- The ancient cloisters where monks once roamed.- Christ Church cathedral where we will see the glorious fifteenth-century vaulted ceiling, St Frideswide's shrine and a range of stunning stained glass from medieval times, through the Pre-Raphaelites to the modern day.This tour is dependent on Christ Church being open to visitors on this day. When you book I will check with the college.
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    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • 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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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The wonders of Christ Church Oxford: Private Tour?

    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

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-410043P1

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