10 City Tours in Oxford That You Shouldn't Miss

Explore the historic city of Oxford and discover centuries of rich English history on this private walking tour. Follow a private guide through the pretty streets of Oxford and enjoy the flexibility to choose your own itinerary. Sightsee around the churches, museums, and university buildings, and learn of the skilled authors, inventors, playwrights, and scientists who have lived and studied here. Perhaps visit the medieval Divinity School — the university’s oldest building — and admire the intricate 15th-century ceilings and bosses.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Private guide

Exclusions: Some entrance fees to the colleges may apply, Food and drinks, Gratuities

A two-hour private walking tour with a qualified green badge guide around the most historic and well-known parts of Oxford, including many of the colleges (from the outside), the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bodleian Library, the Bridge of Sighs, the University Church of St Mary the Virgin and a few surprises along the way. Our Walking Tours of Oxford guides will explain the complex history of the university from its humble beginnings to the world-class institution it is today. Please let us know any special request such as Literary Oxford or college entry and these can be accommodated but would need to know beforehand.

Inclusions: Professional Blue Badge guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Enjoy the mysteries of Oxford's famous detectives, come alive on this 2-hour walking tour. Stroll through Oxford's old city and learn about Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Hathaway. You will see The Randolph Hotel, the White Horse pub and Broad Street and many other sites where famous scenes were filmed. Hear fascinating stories by your knowledgeable guide. See various locations used in the UK series and in the novels.

Inclusions: Local guide, All Fees and Taxes

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An Oxford Official Walking Tour is the best way to explore the city of the Dreaming spires led by one of our knowledgeable guides through our award-winning 2-hour University & City Tour. You will be able to walk past Oxford’s most popular sights, including its colleges*, the Bodleian Library, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bridge of Sights and many more! This University & City Tour is the best way to learn about the history and the secrets of Oxford, the University and its colleges. Be led down the secret lanes and alleyways, and let years of history unfold before you. Your guide will also walk past Oxford’s most famous movie locations, including Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and the Morse, Lewis & Endeavour TV series and tell you the story of great academics and scientist who have studied and lived in our beautiful heritage city. *Oxford University colleges are currently closed due to Covid-19, therefore you will only be able to see them from outside.

Inclusions: Guided walking tour

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See inside Oxford University, Harry Potter film site and the Bodleian Library on this authentic 2-hour Oxford student led tour. The tour gives you an insight into student life in this prestigious university and offers you in-depth history of many of the famous colleges and sights such All Souls College, Trinity College, Oriel College, Hertford College, Merton College, Radcliffe Camera, University Church of St Mary and many more.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

An Oxford walking tour tailored to what you want to see, ensuring you make the most of your time in Oxford!

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Explore the city of dreaming spires on two wheels on this 2-hour Oxford bike tour including full-day bike hire. Follow a guide through Oxford and take in top sites of interest like Magdalen College, the Oxford University Press building, the Pitt Rivers Museum, and Port Meadow. Reach hidden corners of the city with ease and hear of famous names including J. R. R Tolkien, Oscar Wilde, and Tony Blair who lived and worked here.

Inclusions: Guide, Full-day bike hire

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Muggles welcome! Embark on a magical adventure into the medieval buildings which would inspire the filming of the Harry Potter series! This 2-hour walking tour also covers the dramatic buildings and film sets there were positioned around Oxford. Along with this the tour includes other famous books such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings - along with the history of Oxford University.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

COVID19 NOTICE: Except for entry inside the Divinity School at Bodleian library, this year we currently cannot show you inside colleges due to Covid19 closures. Your guide will still show & tell you about all the famous sights & colleges on the route Where & when open, we'll include £2.50 entry ticket to Divinity school at Bodleian library on your tour. This venue is closed until May 16! . This is a Hogwarts film site & where students used to take their exams. NB Divinity school is closed Dec 24-28 and Dec 31 to Jan 1st!! See Oxford and England's history will be brought alive on this unique small-group guided walking tour of the city and university traditions. See inside colleges with any chargeable entrance fees included in your tour. The 90 to 120-minute long tour will feature storytelling about student life, college traditions, Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, CS Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien and even Harry Potter! Please note dates below under section of any dates with venue closures

Inclusions: Your guide will give you a complementary ILoveOxford map, showing you of all the main sights., Entry worth £2.50 per person included to visit Divinity school, as & when open (closed to May 16), PLEASE SEE EXCLUSIONS SECTION FOR DETAILS OF ANY CLOSURES TO VENUES.

Exclusions: NB all university colleges are still currently closed in 2021 due to Covid19 closures, NB Divinity school is closed until May 16 and from Dec 24-28 and Dec 31 to Jan 1st!!

This 3-hour complete Oxford experience gives you a chance to cover over 1000 years of Oxford history and see the best parts of the city on foot and by bicycle. See this historic city combining the biking and walking experience into one intimate insight into the most beautiful and exclusive sites that Oxford has to offer. Bike is available for you to use the whole day.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Full-day use of bicycle

Exclusions: Gratuities