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Tours of Oxford private walking tours for the Discerning Traveler

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Run by an Oxford MSc Historian, Tours of Oxford, awarded best bespoke European walking tour operator, offers private 5 star TA/ City Boat Tours /Google rated walking tours of Oxford. All tours are inclusive of entry fees.

Centred within the Old University Quarter amid Oxford’s dreaming spires your tour visits all the major sites and landmarks for which Oxford is world famous.

We also explore an Oxford College (or two), its chapels, dining halls and beautiful gardens while you sample a taste of college life.

All our guides are Oxford graduates and published Oxford authors, internationally acclaimed for their fun, informal yet highly informative tours. We do not read from a script and love spontaneity, interaction, opinion and conversation. If you have a particular Oxford interest then do let us know.

If you would like info on trains, parking, etc., then also let us know . Plus we send you 2 Ox Info sheets - dining out and other Oxford attractions not to miss.

What's Included

  • Private Tour, exclusively for you, your family, colleagues and friends
  • Designated meeting point. Plus we offer hotel pick ups (central Oxford only)
  • Entrance fees to colleges and University as applicable

    Meeting Location

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    Broad Street
    Oxford OX1 3AZ, UK

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

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    What To Expect

    Weston Library

    Meet your guide at the Weston Library, part of the Bodleian Library, in the heart of the University. The Weston offers excellent facilities, high end cafe and free exhibitions.Next door lies Blackwell's word famous book shop, and an Oxford icon. Its vast collection of books, set over three floors and the Norrington Room where 5 kilometres of books are shelved underground. Not to be missed if love books and often included in our tours..
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    University of Oxford

    The Old University Quarter offers to the visitor a magical place packed full of History, Art and ArchitectureYou will visit the original Ashmolean Museum, Sheldonian Theatre, Old Bodleian Library, Old Schools Quadrangle, Clarendon Building, Radcliffe Camera, the University Church of St Mary the Virgin and the Narnia Doorway - which inspired key characters in the Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis.
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    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    University of Oxford

    Explore an Oxford College (or two): its magical chapels, dining halls and gardens and get a taste of student life
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    50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Oxford

    Explore the Old Town of Oxford with its medieval streets, squares and alleyways, its churches and houses, all steeped in its own particular history and magic
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    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 10. Please indicate the number of children in your party
    • Comfortable walking shoes or trainers since this tour involves a moderate amount of walking
    • Tours run at 2pm start time.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tours of Oxford private walking tours for the Discerning Traveler?

    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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    Activity code: C-26932P1

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    What's Included

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    • Private Tour, exclusively for you, your family, colleagues and friends
    • Designated meeting point. Plus we offer hotel pick ups (central Oxford only)
    • Entrance fees to colleges and University as applicable

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 10. Please indicate the number of children in your party
    • Comfortable walking shoes or trainers since this tour involves a moderate amount of walking
    • Tours run at 2pm start time.

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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).

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