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Oxford University Walking Tour With Student Guides

See the highlights of Oxford University in just a couple of hours with this comprehensive walking tour. Avoid being stuck in a crowd, and explore the city in a small group for a more personalized experience. The trip showcases Christ Church, the Bodleian Library, the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, the Bridge of Sighs, and multiple colleges, including Trinity College.

Oxford University Walking Tour with Bodleian Library and Entry

Walk the halls of one of the world’s oldest and most famous universities on this walking tour of Oxford University. Get a glimpse of student life as you peek inside the famous Bodleian Library and see landmarks like the University Church of St. Mary, Radcliffe Camera, and Trinity College. Learn about the prestigious university’s famous alumni, hear fascinating stories and anecdotes about its history, and see on‐campus locations used in the Harry Potter films.

Oxford and the Cotswolds Villages: Day Tour from London

Board your minibus in central London, and relax on the journey to Oxford. Here, you’ll have time free to explore the university city as you like, checking out the colleges, visiting the Ashmolean Museum, or climbing a lookout point for sweeping city views. All activities are at your own expense. You’ll continue to Burford (the Cotswolds) where traditional cottages and tea rooms await. Refuel with a classic afternoon tea if you wish, then visit nearby Bibury—often dubbed England’s prettiest village. Stroll past the quaint weavers houses of Arlington Row, and then relax on the journey back to London.

1.5‐hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

Oxford University is one of the world’s most famous universities and this 90‐minute walking tour takes you behind the scenes of its historic colleges. Follow in the footsteps of alumni such as Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, and J.R.R. Tolkien; admire architectural landmarks such as Trinity College, New College and the Radcliffe Camera; and peek inside the colleges, chapels, and halls.

Oxford Official University & City Tour

Follow in the footsteps of famous former residents like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis—and discover many of Oxford’s top landmarks in just a couple hours—on this introductory walking tour. Meet your group in central Oxford, and set off on foot. You’ll see key attractions like the Bodleian Library and Sheldonian Theatre, will explore the university area, and you will see many of the elegant colleges from the outside. Note: book an afternoon tour to tour inside the colleges (subject to availability).

City Sightseeing Oxford Hop‐On Hop‐Off Bus Tour

With your 24‐ or 48‐hour ticket, see the best of the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’ by bus, with onboard audio commentary offering fascinating snippets of local history. Hop aboard the bus at any of the route’s stops (full itinerary listed below) and enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own itinerary, pace and tour duration.  Grab a comfortable seat in either the indoor or open‐air seating section and take in the sights along the route. Feel free to stay on for the entire loop, or hop off at any stop to see one of Oxford’s historical or cultural landmarks—buses depart regularly.  Between stops, explore the city’s local color and soak up the rich character of this celebrated hub of global education. To end your tour, disembark at any stop along the route, any time you like.

Downton Abbey, Oxford, and Highclere Castle from London

Depart from central London by coach and travel to the historical city of Oxford. As you travel, hear about the world‐famous University of Oxford whose ivy‐strewn buildings you visit during your comprehensive walking tour. On arrival, follow your guide along the timeworn streets, and check off top sights like the Bridge of Sighs. Then enjoy free time to sightsee independently. When the time comes, return to your coach and relax on the journey to Bampton village in Oxfordshire, which is featured in 'Downton Abbey' as Downton Village. Pass recognizable sights like the church where Lady Mary and Matthew Crawley wed and Grantham Arms. Afterward, continue on south to Hampshire, where the grand Highclere Castle awaits. The estate, which dates back to the Victorian eta, is set amid 1,000 acres (405 hectares) of rolling parkland and was featured as Downton Abbey on the show. Tour the castle’s opulent rooms with your guide, and see the main hall and library—all used in the filming of 'Downton Abbey.' Hear about your favorite Downton characters and the real‐life family who owns Highclere. Make the most of some free time before jumping back in your coach for the return drive to London.

Oxford Harry Potter Insights entry to Divinity School PUBLIC Tour

Your tour begins outside of Oxford Visitor Information Center. Greet your guide—the one in a Harry Potter‐inspired cloak—prior to your departure time.  As you stroll towards the historic Oxford University, your guide regales you with tales of literary legends including C.S. Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien, and Lewis Carroll. Discover insider gossip about the stars of Harry Potter and find out why J. K. Rowling chose to set the films in Oxford.   Your tour concludes at your original departure point.

Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Oxford Walking Tour

Meet your guide and group of fellow Morse‐obsessed fans next to the Martyrs Memorial on St Giles at 2pm for your 2‐hour walking tour. Begin your investigation of Colin Dexter's famous detective creation; Oxford is the setting for both the television series and the books.  During the course of your walk, stop by places frequented by the fictional Morse, Lewis, and Hathaway in central Oxford: Broad Street, the White Horse pub, and the Randolph Hotel. Listen to your guide's insights on the show and the characters, as well as the history of Oxford itself.  Return to your starting point after 2 hours.

Oxford Harry Potter Walking Tour

Meet your Oxford University student guide in central Oxford, and head for Hogwarts' Infirmary, set in one of the halls of the famous Bodleian Library. Imagine the infirmary’s beds in place here, and admire the richly sculpted beasts and biblical carvings that appeared in many of the Harry Potter movies. Next, explore one or two of Oxford’s oldest colleges, delving into the rooms and cloisters that featured as Hogwarts’ gloomy interior. See other filming locations, hear trivia about the characters and movie productions, and enjoy an entertaining quiz, testing your knowledge of all things Potter. Along the way, hear about Oxford’s place in the annals of famous children’s literature, learning how books like 'Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland' and 'The Hobbit' were written here. Your tour includes admission to the Bodleian, and at least two Oxford University buildings—although entrance cannot be guaranteed.