Welcome to Oxford: 2hr private Oxford walking tour
410043P2
410043P2
410043P2
410043P2
410043P2
410043P2
Overview
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.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Entrance to Divinity School (£2.50) and some colleges (£2-£9.50)
Itinerary
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1
St. Michael At The North Gate
We will visit the oldest building in Oxford: the Saxon tower at St Michael's at the North Gate, and learn about how medieval Oxford developed long before the University emerged.
5 min Admission free -
2
Broad Street
We will visit picturesque Broad Street, where bishops were burned, medieval colleges were founded and the largest room in the world selling books can be found.
10 min Admission free -
3
Sheldonian Theatre
Sir Christopher Wren's first masterpiece, where the university still holds its ceremonies. Next to the History of Science Museum, containing ancient astronomical instruments, the first penicillin culture and Einstein's blackboard.
5 min Admission free -
4
Bodleian Library
We will see the stunning gothic architecture of the Divinity School and Duke Humfrey's Library - both locations where Harry Potter was filmed, and visit the Bodleian library, home to 13 million books! Entry to the Divinity School is optional, cost not included.
20 min Admission not included -
5
Radcliffe Camera
We will see the world-famous buildings of Radcliffe Square, including the Radcliffe Camera, University Church of St Mary the Virgin, All Souls and Brasenose Colleges
10 min Admission free -
6
New College
We will visit New College, one of Oxford's oldest medieval colleges, if it's open - or another college such as Balliol, Wadham or Trinity if it isn't.
40 min Admission not included -
7
Bridge of Sighs
Perhaps Oxford's most photographed location, certainly its most romantic. It features in multiple films and TV shows including Wonka, X-Men First Class, The Mummy, Mama Mia 2, Morse/Lewis/Endeavour and Brideshead Revisited. It also hides the entrance to a secret, haunted tavern!
5 min Admission free -
8
Oxford Covered Market
We will end in Oxford's magical Covered Market where you can pause for a coffee (and a toilet break!) before continuing your adventures.
5 min Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Best Oxford tour I've been able to source for visiting guests in nearly a quarter of a century of living here.
Jess has a real talent for making Oxford’s history fascinating. I would not hesitate to rebook.
We had a wonderful, fact filled tour with Jess. She is an absolute fount of knowledge and kept the entire group engaged for the whole time we were out. My wife and I had enjoyed one of Jess's tours previously which is why we felt good about booking the rest of the family in for a morning out. The tour was customised for us with this in mind, the best bits of the one we'd done previously and some new things for us too. We never felt rushed and every stop along the way was brought to life with Jess's vast knowledge of the history and impact of the places we were introduced to. She has a delightfully warm personable style and makes everyone feel like they're the only one there. I can't recommend Jess enough.
A stunningly detailed, informative and entertaining tour. Thank you! Really appreciated your attention to the diverse interests of the group, including the youngest participant.
Jess was simply a fund of knowledge about this historic city, and her guidance, insights, and fascinating anecdotes really brought the town to life. She really provided a great depth of information, and was very flexible about our our route, itinerary, and interests. I can thoroughly recommend one of her guided tours.
Perfectly timed, two hours was just enough to ask questions and still get to every thing. Jess is well informed and well…. Fun. She asked enough questions to tailor the tour for all. If I were in the UK longer, I’d have taken other tours from Jess. It is a possibility that we’ll be back in autumn and if we can, Jess has put Oxford on our itinerary.
This 'Rebels and Radicals' was an excellent, fascinating and original tour of Oxford sites which Jess conducted with verve and humour. We visited some interesting places around the centre of town associated with rebellious people over the history of the town starting back in the 14 century all the way to the present day. Jess was ready to answer questions and tell more stories if asked! Would highly recommend this for a group for a different, fun and thought provoking perspective on the history of Oxford, for locals and visitors.
I joined a small group on Jess' brilliant Rebels and Radicals tour. Jess was absolutely fantastic. She told us all sorts of fascinating information about riots, rebellions, uprisings, many inspiring heroes (and at least one villain). I'm now hoping I'll remember her amazing stories to impress my friends! I would whole-heartedly recommend Jess - she's so articulate and well prepared, and I'd love to go on another tour with her. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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