Highlights
Tours are restricted to no more than 10 persons making for a more personable experience. This has proved to be a winning feature of our tours setting us apart from the competition. Daily tours commence at 11 am, 12 am and 2 pm. Oxford zealously guards its architectural heritage boasting what is possibly the finest collection of historical buildings in the United Kingdom. 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 we discuss their origins, architects and purpose, 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 where the University began, the famous Radcliffe Camera, Bridge of Sighs, and much more. Where possible we will take clients inside university and college buildings.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Across the road from thecRandolph Hotel
Return Details
- Across the road from thecRandolph Hotel
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Martyrs' Memorial
13 Magdalen Street, , Oxford
The meeting point. Tours commence from here at 11 am and 2 pm daily. This memorial celebrates the lives of three Anglican clerics burned at the stake for Heresy in the 16th century.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bodleian Library
Broad Street, University Of Oxford, Oxford
We move into the Scholastic Quadrangle and discover how Oxford University's world-famous research library grew from the ashes of the reformation.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street, , Oxford
See the ground-breaking architecture of renowned English architect Christopher Wren's first major project, built in 1669
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: History of Science Museum
Broad Street, Oxford
Highly significant in the cultural history of the Western world, the very first purpose-built public museum.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bridge of Sighs
New College Ln., Oxford
Built in 1913 the iconic Bridge of Sighs adds a romantic touch to our walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: High Street
Oxford's famous High Street is a history lesson in itself, not only in terms of the colleges we see where the likes of CS Lewis, Shelly, Bob Hawke and Bill Clinton studied but its fascinating architecture stretching back hundreds of years.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Radcliffe Camera
Radcliffe Square, , Oxford
Traverse the narrow winding and infamous Magpie Lane to the High Street.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Carfax Tower
Corner of Carfax and Cornmarket, , Oxford
Set in the Radcliffe Square the very heart of Oxford's world-renowned University precinct, visitors will find themselves surrounded by history on all sides. This is where it all began!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Queen's College
High Street, Oxford
Enter through St Aldates gate, see the splendid views of Christ Church, the Meadow Building, Merton Field where James Sadler became the first English aeronaut, the Deans Garden, Dead Man's Walk, exit through the Kissing Gate.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- 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
- Children are welcome, the tour is not suitable for infants and children under seven years.
- Guides are able to provide information pertaining to onward transport, accommodation houses etc.
Exclusions
- Dogs are not allowed on university and college property
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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