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Welcome to Oxford: 2hr private Oxford walking tour

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Overview

This magical walking tour is led by an award-winning Green Badge tour guide. It will introduce you to the extraordinary history and people who've shaped our city of dreaming spires. From Alice in Wonderland to JRR Tolkien, Oxford has inspired many timeless stories. But its real history is just as fascinating, and often just as strange…

As we walk around Oxford's famous buildings and explore its world-renowned university and colleges this glorious city will reveal its secrets to you.

This is a great tour if you only have a short time in Oxford or are visiting for the first time. I can tailor it to your interests so let me know if you are particularly interested in Harry Potter, Tolkien, CS Lewis, Morse, Alice in Wonderland etc. If you want to visit a specific college or the Divinity School you will have to pay an extra entrance fee - we can discuss the options when you book.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entrance to Divinity School (£2.50) and some colleges (£2-£9.50)
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Meeting Location

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Magdalen Street
Oxford OX1 3AE, UK

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

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Market Street
Oxford OX1 3DZ, UK

I will leave you in the middle of this historic market so you can have a coffee or buy gifts - or carry on exploring.

What To Expect

St. Michael At The North Gate

We will visit the oldest building in Oxford: the Saxon tower at St Michael's at the North Gate, and learn about how medieval Oxford developed long before the University emerged.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Broad Street

We will visit picturesque Broad Street, where bishops were burned, medieval colleges were founded and the largest room in the world selling books can be found.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sheldonian Theatre

Sir Christopher Wren's first masterpiece, where the university still holds its ceremonies. Next to the History of Science Museum, containing ancient astronomical instruments, the first penicillin culture and Einstein's blackboard.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bodleian Library

We will see the stunning gothic architecture of the Divinity School and Duke Humfrey's Library - both locations where Harry Potter was filmed, and visit the Bodleian library, home to 13 million books! Entry to the Divinity School is optional, cost not included.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Radcliffe Camera

We will see the world-famous buildings of Radcliffe Square, including the Radcliffe Camera, University Church of St Mary the Virgin, All Souls and Brasenose Colleges
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New College

We will visit New College, one of Oxford's oldest medieval colleges, if it's open - or another college such as Balliol, Wadham or Trinity if it isn't.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bridge of Sighs

Perhaps Oxford's most photographed location, certainly its most romantic. It features in multiple films and TV shows including Wonka, X-Men First Class, The Mummy, Mama Mia 2, Morse/Lewis/Endeavour and Brideshead Revisited. It also hides the entrance to a secret, haunted tavern!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oxford Covered Market

We will end in Oxford's magical Covered Market where you can pause for a coffee (and a toilet break!) before continuing your adventures.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • 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 Welcome to Oxford: 2hr private Oxford walking 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Welcome to Oxford: 2hr private Oxford walking tour?
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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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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • All Fees and Taxes.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance to Divinity School (£2.50) and some colleges (£2-£9.50).
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Accessibility information for the Welcome to Oxford: 2hr private Oxford walking tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Welcome to Oxford: 2hr private Oxford walking 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!

 

 

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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entrance to Divinity School (£2.50) and some colleges (£2-£9.50)

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces 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

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