Top 10 Movie & TV Tours in Oxford, England

November 17, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

In the "city of dreaming spires," academia takes center stage. Gaze out at Oxford's world-famous university from the top of Carfax Tower before heading into the city's pedestrian-friendly streets. Follow your nose to the Covered Market for the makings of a picnic to enjoy at Headington Hill Park. Mix the historic and modern with visits to the 12th-century village church of Iffley and trendy Cowley's ethnic shops and music venues.
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1. Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour Locations Private Walking Tour in Oxford

Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England Walking Tours of Oxford
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An opportunity to join your professional Blue or Green Badge guide on this private 2-hour journey and visit some of the places where Morse, Lewis and Endeavour was filmed. Each tour is bespoke and the best route will be chosen on the day by your guide to really get the most out of your time in Oxford and to take account of any closures or events in Oxford. Fully qualified, your guides have the ability to give up to date information, judge the best route on the day, plan the best college to visit and weave the stories to your interests.

Inclusions: Private Blue Badge or Green Badge guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By deborahn657

We booked a bubble tour with Simon, it was excellent, found out so many interesting information with regards to Oxford and the Universities would highly recommend

2. PRIVATE Inspector Morse Private Tour Oxford

Oxford Visitor Information Centre, 15-16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK Visit Oxford Tours
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

See Inspector Morse's Oxford as well as Lewis and Endeavour filming locations on this 2-hour private Oxford walking tour, as you explore the making of this famous character and the TV series. Gain insights into not just the detective but also what life is like to study and work at Oxford university, as you see some of the most famous Oxford sights. The tour usually ends at one of the Morse's favourite Oxford pubs.

Inclusions: Local guide, Entry worth £2.50/person inside Divinity school included as & when open (closed until May 16), From 2021, we hope covid19 closures may have ended. If so, we will again include college entry

Exclusions: COVID19 Notice- no university colleges are open to visitors so entry inside venues not yet possible, NB Divinity school is closed until May 16 and from Dec 24-28 and Dec 31 to Jan 1st!!, Graduation & Open day dates 2021 (when most/all venues are closed) includes following dates:

Reviewed By Q8577SCnicolar

Renata was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We really enjoyed finding out more about our local town.

3. Oxford Guided Tour (in your foreign language)

Oxford Visitor Information Centre, 15-16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK Visit Oxford Tours
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COVID19 NOTICE: Except the Divinity School & Magdalen college, all colleges presently closed to public. Your guide will still show & tell you about all the famous sights & colleges. Wen will include £2.50 entry fee per person to the Divinity school on the tour. This is a Harry Potter film site where they filmed the infirmary scenes & dance scenes. Magdalen charges £6 entry-Magdalen is not included on this tour unless you agree to pay its entry fee directly to Magdalen on the day. Magdalen also only permits entry if very small group sizes viz max 5 persons. • Book private tour conducted by native speaker/fluent speaker in foreign language. • Learn all about Oxford city & university history and traditions plus student life. Please note dates below under section of any dates when entry to colleges is more limited such as any graduation, university open days, Xmas holidays!

Inclusions: This tour visits inside Divinity School- a Harry Potter film site. Entry worth £2.50 is included, Please note under 'Exclusions' below dates of graduation, university open days, Xmas holidays!

Exclusions: This tour does NOT visit Christ church college nor the Bodleian medieval library, Divinity School closures for graduation dates 2021 includes following dates:, Jan 23, Feb 27, March 6, May 8, May 15th of 2021, Divinity school is typically closed on Dec 24-26 and from Dec 30 2019 to January 1st

Reviewed By Q8577SCnicolar

Renata was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We really enjoyed finding out more about our local town.

4. Inspector Morse, Lewis & Endeavour Tour of Oxford

15 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK Oxford Official Walking Tours
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Visiting Oxford on foot is the best way to see it and this tour is great for Morse, Lewis and Endeavour fans. Follow in Morse's footsteps with your expert and enthusiastic Guide who will remind you of episodes past and explain all the story lines. See some of Morse's favourite pubs and many of the buildings used as locations for these popular TV detective series! The City of Oxford has not changed much since last century and with so many ancient and impressive sights to see, this is an excellent all round tour to take.

Inclusions: A College entrance is included whenever possible on your tour

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Reviewed By K8977FNjuliem

Having only visited Oxford a couple of times this tour was a perfect way to gain an understanding of the city and its beautiful buildings. Our fabulous guide Susanne clearly had a passion for Oxford and gave us a fantastic insight into the historical and present day use of the buildings along with some fabulously quirky facts. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone visiting Oxford!

5. 'Inspector Morse,' 'Lewis,' and 'Endeavour' Walking Tour of Oxford

Martyrs' Memorial, 13 Magdalen St, Oxford OX1 3AE, UK Walking Tours of Oxford
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In 1987 John Thaw hit the British TV screens as the iconic Inspector Morse and Oxford has not been the same since! A total of 33 episodes were filmed over a period of thirteen years on the streets of Oxford (although a couple were not filmed in Oxford). The years 2006 – 2015 were the Lewis era, during which Lewis and Hathaway tried to make the streets of Oxford safe. We now have the prequel, Endeavour, and a new season is currently being filmed. On this 1 hour and 45 mins small-group walking tour, your specialist and fully qualified guides (member of The Institute of Tourist Guiding and The Oxford Guild of Tour Guides) who have witnessed the filming and met the cast will be delighted to show you some of the scenes, although they cannot promise to cover over 80 hours of filming in just two hours! No children under 16. Adult tickets required.

Inclusions: Local Blue Badge guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By deborahn657

We booked a bubble tour with Simon, it was excellent, found out so many interesting information with regards to Oxford and the Universities would highly recommend

6. Christ Church Harry Potter Film AFTERNOON Sites Tour- from 2022

Oxford Visitor Information Centre, 15-16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK Visit Oxford Tours
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4.9 based on 13 reviews

COVID19 NOTICE- CHRIST CHURCH & ALL THE UNIVERSITY VENUES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED. UNTIL THEY RE-OPEN, THIS SPECIFIC TOUR CANNOT OPERATE. That said, we can introduce the making of Harry Potter in Oxford on our general city & university tour. Find out how does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Find out on this 2 hour walking tour of Oxford Harry Potter film sites. Your ticket includes up to £17 in entry fees per person. Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater the tour according to everyone's interests, introducing also Oxford heritage.  See inside 2 of the 3 Hogwarts Oxford film locations (where & when permitting). See Christchurch film site plus when open, also see inside the The Divinity School film site at the Bodleian library. See 'Additional Info' or 'Voucher Info' for known dates when Divinity school may be closed. Christ Church Hall only closure dates 2020: January 17 May 9 Oct 4 + 9

Inclusions: Please check 'Exclusions' or 'Additional Info' for dates of any closures., Your ticket includes up to £17 in entry fees per person as part of your ticket from 2020 onwards

Exclusions: On this tour, we visit 2 of the 3 film sites (where & when permitting). NB While we may visit Divinity School, we don't see inside the medieval Bodleian library upstairs, as this if not open to guides or to children. On some dates, Christchurch may restrict viewing to entrance to hall but the hall is NOT a film site!, NB Saturday mornings, Christchurch hall is rarely open but tour runs anyway as it's not film site, Divinity School closures for graduation dates 2021 includes following dates:, Jan 23, Feb 27, March 6, May 8, May 15th of 2021

Reviewed By Q8577SCnicolar

Renata was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We really enjoyed finding out more about our local town.

7. Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Oxford Walking Tour

St Giles', Oxford OX1, UK Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Tours
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4.9 based on 66 reviews

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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Reviewed By colinh347

Very entertaining and interesting our guid was very knowledgeable and an avid fan. She made the tour fun. Well worth it

8. PRIVATE Harry Potter in Oxford tour daily at various times

Oxford Visitor Information Centre, 15-16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK Visit Oxford Tours
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How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Find out on this private 90 minute to 2.5 hour walking tour of Harry Potter film sites in Oxford. A fun tour for Muggles of all ages, the guide will cater the tour according to everyone's interests so it is also a tour that is fun for adults who happen to be interested in learning about Oxford University heritage. Currently in 2020, the only film site open is the Divinity school at the Bodleian library. Entry fee worth £2.50 per person is included in your ticket.

Inclusions: Entry inside Divinity School film site at Bodleian library- worth £2.50 per person, Currently other film sites are closed to guides but we introduce what was filmed there from outside

Exclusions: Divinity School closures for graduation dates 2021 includes following dates:, Jan 23, Feb 27, March 6, May 8, May 15th of 2021

Reviewed By Q8577SCnicolar

Renata was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We really enjoyed finding out more about our local town.

9. Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including Bodleian Library

5 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AJ, UK Footprints Tours Oxford
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4.7 based on 43 reviews

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

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Reviewed By C4677HXsandyc

Fred was fantastic! So much information about the amazing history of Oxford, and a lot of great stories to make you laugh, learn and really think. I would absolutely recommend this tour for anyone coming to Oxford.

10. Harry Potter Insights Oxford PUBLIC Tour daily at 12.30

Oxford Visitor Information Centre, 15-16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK Visit Oxford Tours
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4.6 based on 195 reviews

Winter 2020-2021, this tour visits inside the only Harry Potter film site now open to the public- the Divinity school at the Bodleian Library. Entry fee worth £2.50 per person is included in your ticket. How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Find out on this 90 minute walking tour of Oxford Harry Potter film sites, Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater the tour according to everyone's interests, introducing also Oxford heritage.  Due to social distancing, tours will be limited to small family size groups

Inclusions: Please see the section titled 'Additional Information' or 'Voucher Details' for info on any and all dates on which due to partial or full closures of film sites venues that are known at this time., See inside the Divinity school film site at Bodleian library + see many super sights from outside

Exclusions: NB all university colleges are closed in 2020 due to Covid19 closures

Reviewed By Q8577SCnicolar

Renata was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We really enjoyed finding out more about our local town.

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