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Take a day out of London to see the sights of beautiful Oxford! This day tour by rail will whisk you to the stunning university town in no time at all, giving you hours to explore the highlights of Oxford Escape to the country and discover the historic architecture of Oxford, home to one of the world’s most famous universities, on a hassle-free day trip. Perfect for families and first-time visitors.

Discover over a thousand years of history at one of England’s most beautiful medieval castles before visiting the picturesque town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Finally, head off to explore the historic city of Oxford on a walking tour of the city with your expert guide.

With your ticket, discover Oxford with unlimited access to our flexible walking tours.

You can join and leave our circuits as you please; escorted by local experts who are on hand to meet you throughout the day. Using our app, simply track your nearest guide and begin to discover countless visitor hotspots, including University of Oxford, Radcliffe Camera, Carfax Tower and Oxford Castle.

Enjoy fascinating storytelling from your guide as you explore, and immerse yourself in Oxford’s quaint and charming streets. Best-known for housing one of the world’s most prestigious universities, the city also has exciting stories to tell surrounding history and literature, with plenty of visitor attractions to explore.

Hop-off your guided tour and self-guide whenever you wish; enjoying multilingual audio commentary, suggested walking itineraries, pinpointing your favourite sights and discovering photo hotspots, all offline, day or night - it couldn't be easier!

Lump in the throat that comes from Alma mater nostalgia? Surge of love-hate emotions tied up with classrooms and profs? Pretty much a given…on the cobbled streets of the oldest university of the English speaking world, with your enthusiastic historian-guide.
Cover the obligatory stops, including Bridge of Sighs at Hertford College, New College, University Library, Sheldonian Theatre, Christ Church Radcliffe Camera building. Get your head around the unique college-system of Oxford and Cambridge and the infamous ‘Town and Gown Wars’. Shiver at stories of Oxford martyrs burning at the stake.
Explore movie locations - Harry Potter, Bridshead Revisited, Inspector Morse. Literature buffs can celebrate, because Oxford has inspired many works of fiction from JRR Tolkein, CS Lewis, Lewis Carroll, and JK Rowling.
Lunch with a dreamy view of the River Isis to stir up more brainpower. If you’re up for it, climb up a 74′ bell tower for a drone-view of those dreamy spires. A day well spent.

Oxford Tour would be an ideal getaway from London. Today you will depart from London on a pleasant 2-hour journey to Oxford. Oxford is known worldwide for the University of Dreaming Spires and its place in history.

On the Thames some sixty miles west of London, Oxford’s ancient university city lies. Its colleges cover a lot of the city centre with their gardens and quads. It has been the home of royals and scholars for over 800 years and has become a well-established city since the ninth century, even though people have long been known to have lived in the area.

The city is a lively cosmopolitan city nowadays and although still at its old university, it also has a growing high-tech community. Many companies operate in and around the city, either in one of the scientific and commercial parks or in one of the various residential areas. Today you will explore yesterday’s and today’s popular & ancient city together.

Begin the day traveling across the Chiltern Hills to Oxford, the "City of Dreaming Spires", whose hushed courtyards and elegant, dignified timeworn buildings have inspired generations of scholars (including Bill Clinton in the 1970s) and writers, including Lewis Carroll who wrote "Alice in Wonderland" here.

A city with 2,000 years of history deserves English + Business and Leadership Pre-University Program, right? Did you know that over 100,000 international students are studying in London every year? You may be one of them soon, who knows. Our English + Business and Leadership programme is ready to take you to the next level. This course is designed for groups and individuals wishing to enhance their educational opportunities and career by studying English as well as in business and leadership programmes in London’s vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Our business and leadership curriculum includes grammar, business-focused vocabulary in reading, writing, listening and speaking, in a business and leadership career-oriented academic field. The program also aims at learning skills and introduce you to student life. In this teens University Taster course, students also focus on innovative and exciting topics in Business and Leadership subjects that will shape their career in the future.

This public tour is brand new to be listed here on viator but we have been successfully running this tour with excellent reviews for private groups for several years here with over 46 recommendations .

This tour typically lasts 2 hours to 2.5 hours and it includes entry to Magdalen college, where CS Lewis taught. If Magdalen is ever closed, we will inform you & offer refund or reschedule date or proceed with a visit to an alternative such as Exeter college, where Tolkien studied.

This tour introduces both these famous writers and their lives here in Oxford plus offers insights into what life is like as an Oxford academic.

Magdalen entry fee worth £10 per person is included.

NOTICE: any known closures for Magdalen college will be published under the What's Excluded section.

Please note that Magdalen only permits entry to up to 10 persons with guide before we must instead pre book with Magdalen. Thus, if you book at very short notice, you may instead be asked to do private tour.

Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater the tour according to everyone's interests, introducing also Oxford heritage. See Christ church film site. Find out how does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Find out on this 5 star rated popular walking tour about the making of Harry Potter in Oxford. Your ticket includes £18 entry Christ church £ 2.50 Divinity school.

Final hour of the three hour+ tour will be self guided using audio guide. Christ church entry tickets are limited- so please book ahead. If we cannot run the tour, you will be refunded or you may select a rescheduled date.

This tour also visits the Divinity school film site at the Bodleian library- as & when this secondary venue is open. Pre paid entry included included unless Divinity school is closed. On such dates, we will add entry instead to New college.

Please see notice for any closures under What's not Included section.

No tour Sundays.

Designed to see the best of Oxford in a safe environment with the smallest group sizing we have ever done. With this specialised tour we take important measure to protect your health, and those around you. All our Oxford University student guides wear medical masks. In addition to this, group sizing is inline with Social Distancing Rules (currently we have the smallest group sizing of any tour company in Oxford). Furthermore, all guides must submit their temperature before providing the tour.

This tour has all the most famous sites in Oxford, with our unique guides providing a fun and entertaining insight into one of the most important cities in the world. See the world-famous sites such as the Bodleian Library and Christ Church – both of which were Harry Potter film sites! Get the inside story on Oxford ceremonies, student life, college rivalries and much, much more!

Windsor has been the home of Kings and Queens for centuries. Wander its cobbled streets and see the largest occupied castle in the world - home of the English and British monarchy for almost 1,000 years and today one of the official residences of His Majesty The King.

Stonehenge is a must-see icon of England and, with a history spanning 4,500 years, has many different meanings to people today. Stonehenge is a wonder of the world, a spiritual place and a source of inspiration.

Plus, discover the beautiful English city of Oxford, home to the world-famous university and incredible architecture dating back to Saxon times.

- See the beautiful historic town of Royal Windsor
- Visit Windsor Castle, the ancestral home of the British monarchy (if option selected)
- Unravel the mystery of Stonehenge with an interactive audio map (if option selected)
- Explore the beautiful city of Oxford with an expert guide
- See the exteriors of the world-famous Colleges of Oxford University

If you are considering studying at Oxford, then what better way to acquaint yourself with the application process and to find out what student life is like, than to book our private tour plus Q and A session with our Oxford or Cambridge educated university alumni guides?

Expected total activity duration is about 150 minutes walking tour plus up to one hour Q and A session led in person and/or by online process.

Discover the beautiful Oxford on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour for 24 or 48 hours! At your own pace, see all of the history and architectural beauty this city has to offer, hopping on and off the double-decker bus whenever you please. From the open-top deck you'll experience panoramic views of Christ Church College, Brasenose College, The Plain, the Sheldonian Theatre, Trinity College and even The Eagle and Child pub where J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis would meet up for a beverage! The on-board audio tour commentary will be sure to keep you fascinated, providing intriguing facts on the way round. Also enjoy an expertly guided walking tour, for a closer look at the local culture.

Building on from our standard Oxford University & City Tour (the single highest reviewed tour of Oxford) comes this extended version, which includes visiting multiple Colleges and guarantees entrance into Christ Church; allowing you to visit one of the most famous Colleges at Oxford University. Coupled with entering the Bodleian Library, this is has been designed as the ultimate Oxford experience, from the highest rated tour companies in Oxford.

Often mistaken for being the entire Oxford University, Christ Church is not only one of the largest colleges but certainly the most famous. From its links to royalty, and one of the most significant film sites for Harry Potter in England; make the best of your time in Oxford with this extended tour.

In addition to this we will be entering another historic College at the University, various parts of the Bodleian Library, along with covering the most iconic sites of the University spread around the city centre.

Visit two of the most prestigious university towns in the UK. Learn about history and science with your private guide, who will also give you details about the traditional English culture.

Oxford is one of the most prestigious university towns in the UK. This ancient college town is steeped in history, with an abundance of notable landmarks and cultural sights to see. From a world-class university to a treasure trove of architectural beauty and grandeur, Oxford is an exceptionally stimulating and beautiful city.

Cambridge is smaller and quieter, but has a charming medieval core and is rich in university history.

Oxford is home to the internationally famous and prestigious Oxford University, while Cambridge is home to the world-renowned Cambridge University.

Visiting Oxford on foot is the best way to see it, especially if you are a fan of Oxford’s most well known writers, the founder members of The Inklings.

Join this 2-hour CS Lewis and Tolkien Tour and learn more about these writers’ lives and work. Both Oxford University alumni Lewis and Tolkien are respectively known for the Narnia series and The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

During the tour you will be able to see Exeter College, where Tolkien studied and the University Church where Lewis preached in WW2 and hear about the colleges where they taught. Moreover, you’ll walk past the Eagle & Child pub, where The Inklings used to meet every Tuesday, to talk about their work. Discover more about their unique writing styles and their influence.

This is definitely a jump back in time and it will give you a glimpse of how Oxford used to be in the early 20th century, and of course earlier. Being the City of Dreaming Spires, the architecture is still stunning to this day!

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience

- Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore
- Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds
- Flexible anytime start
- 100% free cancellation up to 24hrs before
- Just 1 Ticket for your whole group!! (with our great value device sharing ticket)

The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer!

Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning

Visit the stunning buildings of the University, dating back 900 years up to modern day. We will learn how the University works, what makes Oxford unique and the history of the town itself.

We will visit at least one College or University building (depending on availability). I will show you some of the beautiful green spaces Oxford has to offer, as well as the varied architecture.

Oxford has a long and varied history that I look forward to sharing with you. I love telling the amusing stories and strange traditions we have here.

My infectious and informed enthusiasm leaves customer both satiated and eager to learn more.

My narratives surprise and entertain.

We visit the interior of a Medieval College and explore the cobbled back streets. I will point out and explain iconic sites and lesser known details. You will learn about the arts, architecture, kings and queens and lots more. You will also learn about what it is like to study in Oxford today.

A fun and different way to see Oxford!

Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones.

Spot things other people take for granted!

You’ll learn interesting facts and stories.

Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing.

Enjoy sampling 4 or 5 of Oxford's best and unique local food or drink market stalls or shops on this Oxford food tasting & sightseeing guided walking tour which takes in the top Oxford sights. We can cater to special dietary needs.

Food & drinks usually wine or gin tasting at a micro-brewery stall, a visit to the Oxford cheese company and or Italian style gelato plus a choice from a wide range of local, international food stalls at Oxford's international food market. You can also sample a micro brewery drink inside the Covered Market, if you wish to.

This tour introduces each college we pass on the route and sometimes it also includes entry to one of the university colleges.

Day 1: See the city of Oxford's most well known & less known best sights as locals do on 2 wheels. Includes visit inside colleges.

Day 2: Make use of an electric bike to enjoy an adventurous ride of approx 40km, taking in scenic views & picturesque villages in the Cotswolds

Tour officially starts from March 30th but if you have a request for earlier dates, please ask viator to contact us!

Learn from your local guide interesting facts about Pre-Raphaelite artists. The group sought a return to the abundant detail, intense colors, and complex compositions of Quattrocento Italian art. Also, discover the history of two artists that were part of this movement, William Morris and Edward Burne Jones.

Finally, visit Exeter College with its chapel and the Magi tapestry. A passageway from the Front Quadrangle leads through to the college's Fellows' Garden. Enjoy the best views of Oxford and spot Radcliffe Square, including All Souls College and the Radcliffe Camera.

Please note that entry to Exeter is included, as and when it's open. Its opening schedule varies lots by the time of year.

Discover the history of Oxford, the collegiate system, and the famous alumni who studied and taught at the university. There are 38 colleges at Oxford University, but the tour will be focused on Exeter College, which continues to welcome students of the fine arts nowadays.

An Oxford Official Walking Tour is the best way to explore the "City of dreaming spires". Led by one of our knowledgeable guides this award-winning University & City Tour is 2hours. You'll be able to walk by Oxford’s most popular sights, including its colleges*, the Bodleian Library, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bridge of Sighs and many more!

This University & City Tour is the best way to learn about the traditions and secrets of Oxford, the University and its colleges. Be led down hidden lanes and alleyways, and let years of history unfold before you. Your guide will lead you past Oxford’s famous movie locations, including Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and the Morse, Lewis & Endeavour TV series. You'll hear stories of the great academics and scientists who've studied here in our beautiful heritage city.

*Many Oxford University colleges remain closed therefore you will often only be able to see them from outside. The 1pm Tour includes a college visit (subject to availability)

Imagine a day with the perfect combination of natural, historic and cultural wonders of English heritage. A fairy tale which is full of enchanting villages and bucolic farmlands in the quintessential English countryside. An absolute treat to be right in the heart of time-passed villages, delightful vistas and poetic moments. Admire the "wool cathedrals", let the rustic charm bedazzle you, travel through time and see this lovely sleeping beauty, this is the Cotswolds. An education capital full of the oldest universities in the English speaking world dating from the 13th century. A royal heritage where two English kings were born. A romance that inspires the greatest writers of English literature of all time. And yes, a city that admires its monuments, museums, churches, libraries, bridges, theatres and traditional tastes and pubs, this surely is dreamy Oxford. And most of all, the miracle is just a couple of hours away from London or Port Southampton. Just join us!

Explore Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Cotswolds, and discover the best of England in one day on this small group tour, maximum 16 people, from London. Visit historic Stratford-upon-Avon with a guide and learn of the life of William Shakespeare — widely considered to be England’s most famous poet. Spin through the pretty countryside to characterful Cotswold villages, where life ticks by at a relaxing pace. Then, explore the medieval city of Oxford — home to one of the world’s oldest universities and join your tour guide for a walking tour to learn and see more. Tour includes guide and round-trip luxury mini-coach travel from central London.

Building upon the success of our 2-hour tour, this extended 3-hour version now includes entry into one of the oldest colleges at Oxford University. It also incorporates visiting the world-famous Bodleian Library, one of the best examples of Medieval architecture in Europe, and a Harry Potter film site. As always, this is done uniquely with our Oxford University student guides.

Oxford Tour would be an ideal getaway from London. Today you will depart from London on a pleasant 2-hour journey to Oxford. Oxford is known worldwide for the University of Dreaming Spires and its place in history.

On the Thames some sixty miles west of London, Oxford’s ancient university city lies. Its colleges cover a lot of the city centre with their gardens and quads. It has been the home of royals and scholars for over 800 years and has become a well-established city since the ninth century, even though people have long been known to have lived in the area.

The city is a lively cosmopolitan city nowadays and although still at its old university, it also has a growing high-tech community. Many companies operate in and around the city, either in one of the scientific and commercial parks or in one of the various residential areas. Today you will explore yesterday’s and today’s popular & ancient city together.

This is a small group tour with typically under 5 persons. Minimum numbers to book may apply to book- currently minimum 4 adults applies to book. Our competitors run tours with much larger numbers than we do, so one advantage of booking our tour, is a more personalised service.

This tour will include entry into at least one or more colleges- which college/s will vary from day to day.

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!

Notice: please see What's not included section for details of university graduation dates as most colleges are closed on such dates.

Get ready to visit the beautiful city of Oxford, famous for having the most prestigious universities in the world. In this Private Day Trip Tour, your local guide will show you the best of Oxford; from the famous Colleges to one of the biggest bookstores in the world and, why not, even a blackboard utilized by Einstein who still keeps his formulas. Get into one of the most important universities in the world thanks to your skip the line tickets: Christ Church College. Enjoy a delicious British lunch in a famous 14th-century tavern. Visit incredible churches, bridges, and medieval buildings, while you breathe this authentic university and intellectual air. Walk with your local guide, an expert in Oxford's history, as he explains every detail of this beautiful city.
Book now this amazing Private Day Trip Tour tour with a private guide, just for you, and let us make your visit to Oxford a unique experience!!

How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater tour according to everyone's interests, introducing also Oxford heritage. Join tour to find out why we have over 1,000 reviews recommending this tour online!

Calling all fans of the world’s favourite wizard, this Oxford walking tour takes you to recognizable locations of the Harry Potter films. During this family-friendly tour, see the grand buildings of Oxford University and see inside the Divinity School—which featured as the infirmary & classroom space in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Learn of other literary legends that attended Oxford University.

Tour includes entry worth £3 per person inside the Divinity school at the Bodleian Library. Tour lasts average 90-120 minutes.

Notice: on dates when Divinity school is closed - see closures notices under What's not Included section- we instead visit New college.

Home to the first University in the English-speaking world, Oxford offers a unique, magical place to explore on our popular, five-star TA rated, Let’s Explore Oxford, private walking tours.

Hi! I’m Chris and welcome to Tours of Oxford. I have known the City and University for over thirty years. I'm an Oxford alumni with a MSc in English Local History and I set up Tours of Oxford to offer the Discerning Traveller fun, informal, yet highly informative, private, bespoke walking tours.

All the guides who work with me are graduates/published authors and equally internationally acclaimed. We love interaction, opinion and conversation.

In short, Let's explore Oxford, offers you, the Discerning Traveller, simply the best private walking tours of Oxford around.

As for local information, we offer a comprehensive service when you book your tour.

Come and make memories with us.

The 'City of Dreaming Spires’ is home to oldest university in the English-speaking world, a must see city for Harry Potter fans.

Visit New College, its Cloisters and central courtyard were used as the backdrop for Hogwarts. New College is featured in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Another filming location you will be able to see is the great oak tree that sits in the middle of the cloister courtyard.

See other key locations, from the outside, that inspired the Harry Potter Stories:

- Christ Church – inspiration for Hogwarts Great Hall. Venture through the ancient back streets to see the Great Hall (from the outside) and Turl Street with its cobblestones which resembles Diagon Alley.

- The Divinity School was a location in several of the Harry Potter films (Dance School and the Infirmary) You can enter The Old Schools Quadrangle it sits within, which houses the different schools including the ‘Schola Metaphysicae’. All are part of the world-famous Bodleian Libraries.

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.

This tour is a combination of the best trio of English heritage today. Your tour commences with magnificent Windsor Castle (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays), on a rock a hundred feet above the Thames and can be seen kms away is the Queen's favourite residence. The State Apartments and St George's Chapel that is the Order of the Garter's spiritual home, the oldest English chivalry and the Knights Banner is hung below its uplifting Gothic vaults. Henry VIII, who was buried with his favourite wife and Charles I, the only monarch to be trialled and executed by the order of his people, are all buried here. Our next stop is Oxford with its famous universities and other important landmarks. Our final stop is Stonehenge, which stands alone in the vast, empty section of the Salisbury Valley as the world's most famous prehistoric and now a World Heritage Site. Its origins date back almost 5,000 years and since then it has been home to pagan religions and spiritual worship. Just join us!

Beginning in the medieval heart of Oxford, we walk participants through the history of health and medical research in the city. Both uncomfortable and fascinating, this tour asks questions about the lasting impact of disease and the way in which imperialism, conflict, and inequality have helped shape the development of modern medicine.

Our tours are designed to be critically engaging activities that create discussion amongst participants and challenge them to analyse the diverse impacts of historical events. Using the built environment, we examine health geographies, resistance to public health policies, and the tensions inherent in medical progress.

The tour lasts for 1h45m.

ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible, but please note some mild uneven pavement in the city centre. Distance walked is less than 2km.

Our Inspector Morse's Oxford tours are usually much smaller & thus more personalised than our competitor's.

See Inspector Morse's Oxford as well as Lewis and Endeavour filming locations on this approximately 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.

Tour includes entry inside either Wadham, St Johns, Exeter or Balliol college- presuming at least one of these colleges is open.

Our primary guide, Tom, averages a 5 star review from 50% of all his clients who book this tour, as Tom has an incredible knowledge and passion for the subject.

This tour is a combination of the best trio of English heritage today. Your tour commences with magnificent Windsor Castle, on a rock a hundred feet above the Thames and can be seen from kilometres away, is the Queen's favourite residence. The State Apartments and St George's Chapel that is the Order of the Garter's spiritual home, the oldest English chivalry and the Knights Banner is hung below its uplifting Gothic vaults. Henry VIII, who was buried with his favourite wife and Charles I, the only monarch to be trialled and executed by the order of his people, are all buried here. Our next stop is Oxford with its world-renowned universities as well as other important landmarks. Our final stop is Stonehenge, which stands alone in the vast, empty section of the Salisbury Valley as the world's most famous prehistoric and now a World Heritage Site. Its origins date back almost 5,000 years and since then it has been home to pagan religions and spiritual worship. What's more? Just join us!

Turning the streets of Oxford Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city centre on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to explore the city!

On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way.

During your Quest, not only discover the city's highlights but explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by.

As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow.

You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard!

Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

Take a city break from London and explore Bath and Oxford with these immersive audio tours!

Walkthrough the charming literary city of Oxford as you discover its most iconic architectural, historical, and literary spots. Learn about Bath and the origins of its Roman Baths as a spring for pigs to bathe in the story of the Roman invasion of Britain and the mystical properties of Bath's water.

On these guides narrated by local expert historians, we’ll visit the most famous historic buildings and architectural highlights.

We'll visit the most iconic spots such as Bath Abbey, Exeter and Jesus Colleges, Bodleian Library, Sheldonian Theater, Sally Lunn’s, Bath Thermae Spa, as well as the popular filming locations for the hit Netflix series “Bridgerton” and other film productions.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

You will learn lots about Oxford and what to see and do tips with your own private guide for the evening. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Oxford and explore its city streets at night. Average duration is 3 hours.

Visit two or three historic local pubs and learn the stories and urban legends behind them while socializing with others at the two or three historic pubs we visit.

This tour offers a social night out in Oxford while you hear stories about local students and their antics, learn urban legends, discover the favourite hangouts of famous alumni, and pass the famous university at night.

This tour takes you on a journey to the world's leading universities of the G5 in the United Kingdom and the English Language Standardization region. In the South of England, British cultural heritage and history is widely evident and during your Golden Triangle Tour, you will see and visit many places of interest. You will see the places of interest in the list below in 3 different cities and it can be adapted to the group's specific interests in London, Oxford and Cambridge.

Take a day trip out of London and explore Oxford. Walkthrough this charming literary city as you discover its most iconic architectural, historical, and literary spots, with this immersive guide! 

On this self-guided tour, narrated by an expert historian, we’ll visit the most famous historic buildings and architectural highlights. We’ll hear about the ancient tales that live in this city, as well as the story behind the birth of one of the world’s most famous universities and what it’s like to be a student at Oxford University!   

We'll visit the most iconic spots such as Exeter and Jesus Colleges, Radcliffe Square, Bodleian Library and Sheldonian Theatre. Learn about the famous people that have lived in Oxford, and finish the tour by visiting the Martyrs Memorial to cap off this cultural adventure in this must-see picturesque city.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Embark on a two-hour family walking tour of Oxford and explore its historical and cultural gems. Marvel at the stunning Sheldonian Theatre and learn about Oxford’s religious history at the Martyrs’ Memorial.

Learn about the history of the impressive Oxford Castle & Prison, marvel at the Carfax Tower, and admire the architectural beauty of Tom Tower at Christ Church College.

Witness the serene University Church of St Mary the Virgin, discover at the iconic Radcliffe Camera and enjoy the stories related to the iconic Bodleian Library.
Cross the picturesque Bridge of Sighs and create lasting memories in this enchanting city.

See Inspector Morse's Oxford as well as Lewis and Endeavour filming locations on this approximately 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.

Tour includes entry inside either Wadham, St Johns, Exeter or Balliol college- presuming at least one of these colleges is open.

Our primary guide, Tom, averages a 5 star review from 50% of all his clients who book this tour, as Tom has an incredible knowledge and passion for the subject.

Oxford & England's history will be brought alive on this private guided walking tour of the city and university traditions. Storytelling about student life, college traditions, Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, CS Lewis, Tolkien & even Harry Potter! 

You may request any special interests for the tour eg sciences or arts or writers in Oxford etc. We generally always include entrance into at least one Harry Potter film site on this tour too (where and when possible).

Requests for a tour in your foreign language must be received at least 48 hours notice & are therefore also subject to whether a bilingual guide happens to be available or not. Requests for a tour in a foreign language also have a marginal additional cost to book.

Includes entry fees inside one or more colleges or the Divinity school at the Bodleian.

Following the footsteps of Harry Potter in the real world is just like magic! There are plenty of movie locations in London including the Warner Bros massive Making of Harry Potter Movie film studios in Leavesden. However, Oxford has many important film locations as well and is a Potterhead shrine with three main buildings and seven important film spots. This tour aims to take you to those venues where you are familiar with the Harry Potter film series, while at the same time, learning about the history of this academic city full of old and world-famous universities in the U.K.

Our APTG certified guided love to reveal the common points of the British folklore and mythology that writer J.K. Rowling totally inspired. The ideas, tapestries, portraits from the Tudor & Georgian Dynasties, the roofs and the turrets of Hogwarts Castle are all inspired by some important Colleges in the city. Those are the tidbits that we love to share with our guests to make this trip the most memorable one.

As this is a private group tour, you have ample opportunities to investigate the Dark Arts and to identify where to source a magic potion, while testing your knowledge of all things Potter with your half blood private guide.

How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? 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.

Ponder how studying at Oxford University compares to being a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and learn a bit about Oxford's history.

Entry worth £3 per person the Divinity school is included in ticket. Tour duration is 90-120 minutes. Please see section for dates of any closures.

Notice:

Requests for any tours in a foreign language must be sent to us at least 2 days in advance!

Please see closures under Exclusions

On this fully guided walking tour of Oxford’s must-see top 10 highlights, visitors can discover the treasures of one of the greatest university cities in the world. This tour offers the best opportunity to see the very best of Oxford while walking over cobbled streets of times past in the expert hands of an award-winning local guide.

Packed full of incredible insights and up-close historical visits, including the Bridge of Sighs, the 14th-century New College, and magnificent Divinity Library, this interactive, three hour tour is the essential guide into Oxford city and England’s fascinating history.

This tour is suitable for all ages and it focuses on Oxford's literary heritage such as the lives of Lewis Carroll and 'Alice' Liddell who lived at Christ church college. You will also learn lots about the making of Harry Potter in Oxford plus about other Oxford writers such as CS Lewis of Narnia fame & Tolkien of the Lord of The Rings.

Duration: 2 hours. Your ticket includes up to £20 per person entry fees to Christ church plus the Divinity school Harry Potter film sites.

Notice: The final third hour of your tour is self guided audio guide entry to Christ church as current 2022 covid rules prevent us guiding inside Christ church.

See 'Additional Info' or 'Voucher Info' for known dates when Divinity school may be closed. On such occasions, we will replace with entry to an extra college such as Exeter college, where Tolkien studied or Wadham college which JK Rowling applied to.

Embark on a captivating journey through Oxford's architectural marvels and historical treasures. Start with an outside visit to the Sheldonian Theatre, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, before admiring the Radcliffe Camera's iconic dome. Climb the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin's tower for panoramic views, wander through New College's tranquil gardens, and honor history at the Martyrs’ Memorial. Explore the modern Weston Library and the storied exterior of the Bodleian Library. Conclude at Carfax Tower for breathtaking city views, capturing Oxford's spirit in every step.

Please note: An alternative college can be chosen if new college is not available.
Please also note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

You will see & hear lots of tours in Oxford and tours aimed at all interests but as a former nanny and now a tour operator since 2010 onwards, I notice that there is not really a tour focused on entertaining younger children. Yes, I do run Harry Potter tours but then it's not only focused on children's interests or attention span. So this new concept tour is to ask children to solve riddles with their parents, as we take in the sights of Oxford but also as we introduce the many wonderful literary legends of Oxford such as Lewis Carrol's Alice in Wonderland and CS Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia.

A short tour offered only once a week at a time scheduled to suit parents wanting to occupy and inspire their children.

Minimum numbers 4 persons required for the tour to proceed. If we have less than total 4 persons by 8pm on the day before the tour, then you will be refunded and notified of cancellation.

JRR Tolkien may be the most imaginative, remarkable and influential author in our lovely country. His two most famous creations, "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" are probably the masterpieces of the fantasy literature. This tour is dedicated to John Ronald Reuel Tolkien in Oxfordshire. Let's not forget J. K. Rowling as well. In Oxford, we will see the pubs where the Inklings met to discuss his famous works "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings". Our professional blue badge guides will show you various Oxford Colleges and other important places connected to him. We will follow the footsteps of Tolkien. Our journey leads us to magnificent Stonehenge where we will reveal its mystery. After spending an hour, we shall either proceed to London or we may add some important locations such as Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace or Salisbury or Bath. You decide, so please contact us.

Muggles welcome! Go inside New College and the Bodleian Library on a magical adventure into the medieval buildings of Oxford University. With a fun Oxford student guide, complete with a quiz, the odd prop, and terrible jokes and puns! Suitable for devout Harry Potter fans, along with those publicly unwilling to admit their devotion, and those with no prior interest but looking for a fun way to explore! 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.

• Explore Oxford's top sights with a local guide.
• Get your bearings of the city and discover its history.
• Learn about some strange Oxford University traditions.

See Oxford's top attractions from a local's perspective in this Oxford Evening Walking Tour & hear about its history, stories, and Oxford University traditions. Along the route, we’ll see Oxford’s amazing historic buildings including colleges, museums, libraries, & monuments. I’ll tell you about some of Oxford University’s crazy traditions & you will hear stories about some of our famous authors, whilst we can’t forget the Harry Potter film locations. We end the tour at a hidden secret 14th Century Pub where you can enjoy a drink. This tour is great for people of all ages, couples, singles & families. If there are no dates in my calendar, please ask. I've been running this tour since 2017 on Airbnb, with over 500 reviews scoring 4.92!

Discover San Sebastian’s iconic places in the Downtown area by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone.

As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?

Highlights include:
• Explore Oxford Playhouse, Bodleian Library, Magdalen College, and lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
• Discover where Albert Einstein’s genius equations are captured forever on a chalkboard.
• Visit the beautiful, centuries-old library where Harry Potter was filmed.
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets.
Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day.
Work as a team or compete with each other. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students, and groups of friends.

Explore the hidden corners of Oxford and its world-famous university in a small private group or as an individual with an experienced professional Blue or Green Badge Tourist Guide. We can tailor your tour to your individual requirements and we offer a variety of themes including Harry Potter Film Locations, Alice in Wonderland, C S Lewis and Tolkien, His Dark Materials and Morse, Lewis and Endeavour. We offer tours in a variety of languages including French, Spanish, German and Italian.

Oxfordshire is one of the most beautiful places in the UK. With their warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights, you'll be able to enjoy a walk or a picnic throughout the year. Oxford's historic penitentiary is also worth checking out.

Oxford is a British university city located in the county of Oxfordshire, England, and is home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It corresponds to the location of the Carfax Tower, which is considered the centre of the city.

The tour will take approximately 8 hours to complete

Experience the magic world of Harry Potter with your visit to Warner Bros. Studio London - The Making of Harry Potter. Explore the studio, which is home to several of the locations used in the famous film franchise. Then, head to historic Oxford and take a small-group walking tour (maximum of 20). Visit the 15th century School of Divinity that was used for infirmary at Hogwarts. This tour includes all entrance fees, guide, and round-trip transportation by an air-conditioned mini-coach.

Maximum Booking Size: 9 people

Windsor has been the home of Kings and Queens for centuries. Wander its cobbled streets and see the largest occupied castle in the world - home of the English and British monarchy for almost 1,000 years and today one of the official residences of His Majesty The King.

Stonehenge is a must-see icon of England and, with a history spanning 4,500 years, has many different meanings to people today. Stonehenge is a wonder of the world, a spiritual place and a source of inspiration.

Plus, discover the beautiful English city of Oxford, home to the world-famous university and incredible architecture dating back to Saxon times.

- See the beautiful historic town of Royal Windsor
- Visit Windsor Castle, the ancestral home of the British monarchy (if option selected)
- Unravel the mystery of Stonehenge with an interactive audio map (if option selected)
- Explore the beautiful city of Oxford with an expert guide
- See the exteriors of the world-famous Colleges of Oxford University

*SMALL GROUP TOUR - NUMBER RESTRICTED - *QUALIFIED GUIDES*
The tour capacity is approx half the size of other group tours in Oxford and guides are fully qualified - members of The Institute of Tourist Guiding and The Oxford Guild of Tour guides. We are delighted to offer this 'Oxford Highlights' tour to experience the very best of Oxford. Meet at Christ Church memorial gardens for this comprehensive walking tour of the university and see many of the famous colleges and university buildings. Find out how Oxford works and why it is here. Learn about the many famous people who have studied here. This tour represents outstanding value for money as we keep our groups small in size - this allows you to ask questions and interact and for the guide to tune into particular interests. NOTE; 4 pax required to be able to operate this tour and we reserve the right to cancel.

Explore the enchanting city of Oxford and its University, on a captivating walking tour, led by an accredited guide with over 15 years experience. Uncover the architectural marvels and historical gems of mediaeval colleges, delving into the chapels, quads, dining halls, and libraries that breathe life into Oxford's rich past. Visit film locations from Harry Potter, Inspector Morse, and more, discovering the real stories behind the iconic settings.

Learn the fascinating history of Christ church, rooted in an Anglo-Saxon priory, and grasp the unique relationship between Oxford and Cambridge. The tour culminates in an indulgent Afternoon Tea at the renowned riverside restaurant, the Folly, providing the perfect setting to relax, and engage in insightful discussions with your guide. Immerse yourself in Oxford's literary and architectural highlights, creating lasting memories of this captivating city.

What’s the next best thing to meeting Harry Potter and his silver screen squad? Walking to some of their most recognised movie site locations in Oxford. Experiencing the aura of Potter-magic virtually. Touching and feeling the larger-than-life, real-life sets, in person.
Relive your favourite moments from blockbusters like ‘Philosopher’s Stone’, ‘Chamber of Secrets’ and ‘Goblets of Fire’ with our Potter-specialist tour guide.
Cameras on the ready! Pretend to be a character in the sequences shot in Christ Church, New College and the Bodleian Library (where those movie dances were featured), Hogwart’s Dining Hall and the tree where Malfoy sat while taunting Harry. Take your Pottermania to a new level.
Naturally, there would be muggles for lunch. Don’t forget to stock up tons of souvenirs to remind you of an unforgettable day in a world-famous English city.
Pre-book your skip-the-line entrance tickets to Christ Church. And just concentrate on melting into the magic of the day.

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.

Oxford is one of principal university cities of Great Britain, and its university is renowned across the globe.   Oxford is full of wonderful buildings and architecture and walking around its streets it is easy to get lost in its history as Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world.

Wonder round the historical chapels and courtyards around the university or take a walk along the River Thames, known locally as Isis.  Over 9 million visitors a year come to Oxford but there is so much to see that it still feels like a special destination.

Oxford also has a wonderful collection of museums such as The Ashmolean Museum, which is every bit a match for those found in London.  Nearby is the famous Bodleian Library, centuries old and one fo the main repositories for books in the United Kingdom.

Finally, if all this history and culture gets too much then why not look for a gift or have a tea and scone in Oxfords main shopping district.

Imagine a day with the perfect combination of natural, historic and cultural wonders of English heritage. A fairy tale which is full of enchanting villages and bucolic farmlands in the quintessential English countryside. An absolute treat to be right in the heart of time-passed villages, delightful vistas and poetic moments. Admire the "wool cathedrals", let the rustic charm bedazzle you, travel through time and see this lovely sleeping beauty, this is the Cotswolds. An education capital full of the oldest universities in the English speaking world dating from the 13th century. A royal heritage where two English kings were born. A romance that inspires the greatest writers of English literature of all time. And yes, a city that admires its monuments, museums, churches, libraries, bridges, theatres and traditional tastes and pubs, this surely is dreamy Oxford. And most of all, the miracle is just a couple of hours away from London or Port Southampton. Just join us!

Are you looking for a way to see Oxford’s literary gems without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• See the spots that inspired Lewis Carroll, CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien and the filming locations for Harry Potter and HBO’s His Dark Materials
• Hear from producers Jeremy Allen and Graeme Fry, the presenters and producers of the Oxford Lives podcast
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Test your spell-craft & knowledge of all things Potter with our guide. This tour is a new listing on here, so it has no reviews yet but we have hundreds of 5 star reviews for our existing Harry Potter Oxford tour products already published here. Please join our tour to find out all about how Oxford inspired Hogwarts and JK Rowling's influences and loads of insights about the actors, the producers and of course about Oxford too.

This tour includes entry to arguably one of the most appealing and one of the oldest and likely most haunted colleges called New college. At New college, you can marvel at the gorgeous medieval dining hall, chapel, cloisters, quadrangle and the medieval wall of the city. In the cloisters and garden is where several scenes were filmed in the Goblet of Fire,

Includes £8 entry fee to New college + £3 entry to Divinity school, as & when Divinity school is open.

NOTICE: see what's Not Included section for partial closures!

10.45am TOURS TO BE BOOKED BY 20.30!

Harry Potter’s Wonder & Magic English Course in London is the best way of learning English in Harry Potter’s London. The inspirational city of the films of all times and surely Harry Potter’s home. The author JK Rowling used to be an English teacher and therefore, it’s not just Harry Potter’s, Ron’s and Hermione’s student life that we should talk about in Hogwarts. In this program, you can see and explore the inspiration for the Hogwarts Dining Room. Perhaps you want to see the entrance to the Ministry of Magic. Yes, like Harry and Mr Weasley, we will pass through the gates of Westminster Tube Station on the way to the Ministry of Magic. Do you want more? Just be part of our programme. This Harry Potter’s Wonder & Magic English Course is specially designed for the juniors who want to learn English and meet the soul of Harry Potter in London. It is a perfect combination of Harry Potter related activities and film locations.

Leave Oxford city & the crowds behind on this small-group tour and enjoy a 3 hour bike ride with scenic views. Cycle past traditional narrow boats, ducks, swans, and of course Oxford's famous teams of rowers out on the Thames river. There are two routes available, both of which include an optional garden pub stop. Fun for all ages but a good family activity too.

Learn about the rowing races and the historical importance of trade along the river, and the various writers, including Lewis Carroll, whose story-telling is the result of days messing about with boats on the river.

Explore the city of dreaming spires on two wheels on this 2-hour Oxford bike tour. 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.

Discover the history and legends of Oxford, one of the world's best known univesity citties. Explore one of the most renowned English town with a 5-Star Licensed Guide. Extended option: fall in love with the beautiful landscapes of Cotswolds hills.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

6-hour: Oxford Tour
Choose this opiton to visit the city of Oxford and explore the Oxford University complex and other highlights. Includes private transport.

9-hour: Oxford & Cotswolds Tour
Choose this opiton to visit the city of Oxford, explore the Oxford University complex, and disocver the wonders of the Cotswolds countryside. Includes private transport.

Take advantage of a 5-Star Guide and private transportation and visit to beautiful English destinations in only one day. Explore the must-see sights and hidden gems of Oxford and enhance your experience with sightseeing in the fairytale Cotswolds when you choose the extended option.

Punting on the river is how students enjoy themselves after finishing their exams. What more unique way to experience Oxford than this. Your chauffeur guide will take you punting or rowing for one hour then join our walking tour.

See the city of dreaming spires both from the beautiful views of the river at a leisurely pace with a relaxing river trip in the comfort of your private group. See Oxford skyline plus Christchurch & Christchurch meadows.

You can select either to meet the guide for the chauffeured river trip as a private group before or after the shared walking tour- please select either 10.30am or 12.45 start time.

Your guide will walk you to Magdalen boathouse & tell you about Oxbridge's rowing traditions & the origins of the story of Alice in Wonderland, which resulted from just such an outing on the river on July 4th 1862. Option also exists to request boat trip to take place before the walking tour- upon request, when you book. Max 3-4 persons + guide per boat.

This tour includes from two hours guided tour followed by one hour self guided audio guide entry inside Christ church. Minimum numbers may apply to book during low season. If ticketing won't let you book less than 4 persons, just call us.

Find out how studying at Oxford University compares with Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Two hour walking tour of Oxford Harry Potter film sites. Your ticket includes up to £20 per person entry fees.

Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater tour according to everyone's interests, introducing also Oxford heritage. 

During the tour, you will also see inside the Divinity School film site at the Bodleian library. Entry worth £3 paid for. Please note we don't enter Duke Humfreys library- that can only be accessed by booking the Bodleian's own tours.

On dates when Divinity school closed, we will replace entry with New college film site- presuming it's open too. See notice below for any known closure dates....

Enjoy three of England's most delightful destinations in just one day! Make sure you are in Victoria: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR for 7:30am as your coach will be leaving at 8:00am sharp!

Highlights of the day:
• See what’s inside the King’s favourite weekend residence
• Marvel at the stunning interiors of Windsor Castle
• Get up close with the mystery of Stonehenge
• Wander through the cobbled streets of Oxford

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.

- Round trip travel by executive coach with air conditioner

- Entry into Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter

- 1 hour guided walking tour in Oxford with a professional guide

- 1 hour free time in Oxford

- 4 hour in the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Embark on the “Wizarding Oxford Tour,” exploring Oxford’s magical and historic sites. Start at Blackwell’s Bookshop, akin to Flourish and Blotts, and admire the Bodleian Library’s ancient façade, reminiscent of Hogwarts’ library. Marvel at the Clarendon Building and New College’s cloisters, evoking the grandeur of magical institutions and Hogwarts’ corridors. Behold the Radcliffe Camera and visit the University Church of St Mary the Virgin, echoing Hogwarts’ infirmary. Stroll past 6 Alfred St and conclude at Christ Church and the Divinity School, whose architecture inspired Hogwarts scenes.
Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

It truly is my pleasure to show guests around my marvellous hometown. I've travelled far and wide and there are few places on the planet that can compete with the beauty, history, and majesty of central Oxford. I've been a student here for three years now, and it would be my pleasure to show you around.

We’ll cover as much as we can in three hours. Please note that entry fees are not included in the fee, though they are not necessary for a fantastic tour. NB: with groups of one or two (and possibly three - if we're lucky!), we can access practically every site for free with my student card.

Please note: Colleges, libraries, and other university sites are liable to occasional closures. I will always do my best to plan around closures when they are announced, but please be aware that access cannot be guaranteed.

For more options, dates/times & greater flexibility, or if you have any specific requirements, please message me through my website - Oxfordaudiotour [dot] com.

Are you looking for a way to see Oxford without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Discover why Oxford’s time is 5 minutes behind the rest of the country and find out why students are forbidden from jumping into the River Cherwell
• Hear from producer Ian Grover, a licensed tour guide who’s produced a number of popular VoiceMap tours
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

As a student, it truly is my pleasure to show guests around this marvellous city. I've travelled far and wide and there are few places on the planet that can compete with the beauty, history, and majesty of central Oxford. I've been a student here for three years now, and it would be my pleasure to show you around.

We’ll cover as much as we can in three hours. Please note that entry fees are not included in the fee, though they are not necessary for a fantastic tour. NB: with groups of one or two (and possibly three - if we're lucky!), we can access practically every site for free with my student card.

Please note: Colleges, libraries, and other university sites are liable to occasional closures. I will always do my best to plan around closures when they are announced, but please be aware that access cannot be guaranteed.

For more options, dates/times & greater flexibility, or if you have any specific requirements, please message me through my website - Oxfordaudiotour [dot] com.

Enjoy a guided tour of one of England's most famous medieval haunted cities. That's right!- for example, the curiously named 'New college' was founded in 1379, literally on top of the Black Death plague pits. So no shortage of spectral monks pay visits to the college. Then we have Sir Thomas Pembroke, the inspiration for Nearly Headless Nick, who has a statue (with his head on) welcoming the youth and the souls past to make use of the eery rooms of the Bodleian library, founded in the 1400s.

Plus learn some urban legends about Oxford's rogues, shady characters and the famous female convict who was sentenced to death but miraculously survived the gallows to live to tell her tale.

Be brave and join us for a night of magic and ghoulish stories and end at a historic pub to watch the latest version of the town versus the gown waging battle of intellect and fists sometimes too!

This tour takes you on a journey to the world's leading universities of the G5 in the United Kingdom and the English Language Standardization region. In the South of England, British cultural heritage and history is widely evident and during your Golden Triangle Tour, you will see and visit many places of interest. You will see the places of interest in the list below in 3 different cities and it can be adapted to the group's specific interests in London, Oxford and Cambridge.

Our tour includes entry into CS Lewis's college called Magdalen college worth £9.50 per person plus as and when open, we also see inside Tolkien's college called Exeter, worth £3 per person..

This tour focuses on the Inklings' Oxford but also introduces the city history + university life. See inspiring sights relating to CS Lewis & JRR Tolkien on a 2 hour plus tour of the sights where they worked & relaxed, including the pubs they enjoyed. Locations visited include Magdalene or Merton college plus where and when open, we also visit Exeter college.

Various start times are offered by time of year.

Oxford zealously guards its architectural heritage which boasts the possibly finest collection of historical buildings in the United Kingdom and around the world. Our Classic Oxford Walking Tour takes visitors on a relaxing 90 - 120 minute meander through 1000 years of architectural and social history. Not only do we see some of the most iconic civic and university buildings in Oxford and discuss their origins, the architects and purpose of their construction while providing a rich vein of social history of the town and university. Among the sights you will see are Christ Church, the 11th-century University Church of St Mary the Virgin where the University began, the world-famous Radcliffe Camera, Oxford’s Bridge of Sighs, the Bodleian Library, the oldest academic library in the English speaking world, and much more. Where possible we will escort our clients inside university and college buildings. (Customised private tours, can be arranged).

This tour focuses on introducing famous people and events from the Reformation era but also introduces other religious names from before and after the Reformation and Counter Reformation period.

You will also earn all about Oxford city & university history and traditions plus student life and how the university developed.

This tour can be booked at a range of start times but please note there are much more colleges open afternoons than mornings, so ideally preferable to book afternoon tour.

Requests for a tour in Dutch must be received at least 2 days in advance and the Dutch guide does not work weekends or Mondays.

The minute we watched "A Discovery of Witches", we fell in love with the characters, the setting, and the story. We already loved Oxford, the city of dreaming spires, and we rushed out to buy the whole trilogy of books in the series. From this, our "A Discovery of Witches"/All Souls Trilogy tour was born.

Our "A Discovery of Witches"/ All Souls Trilogy Tour takes the hassle out of discovering the best locations from the hit TV series and the books. Our guide, who is a qualified member of the Oxford Guild of Tour Guides, will show you Matthew and Diana's Oxford and explain how Deborah Harkness created the book series from her experience of visiting Oxford and studying at Keble College.

During the tour, we will explain the history of the locations you visit, detail any unique points of interest, and explain how these locations relate to both the books and TV series.

JRR Tolkien may be the most imaginative, remarkable and influential author in our lovely country. His two most famous creations, "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" are probably the masterpieces of the fantasy literature. This tour is dedicated to John Ronald Reuel Tolkien in Oxfordshire. Let's not forget J. K. Rowling as well. In Oxford, we will see the pubs where the Inklings met to discuss his famous works "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings". Our professional blue badge guides will show you various Oxford Colleges and other important places connected to him. We will follow the footsteps of Tolkien. Our journey leads us to magnificent Stonehenge where we will reveal its mystery. After spending an hour, we shall either proceed to London or we may add some important locations such as Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace or Salisbury or Bath. You decide, so please contact us.