Highlights
Our guides, Oxford alumni or students, blend personal experiences with a passion for the city's history and architecture. The tour is conducted in English and takes place outdoors. Indoor access isn’t included unless booked in advance. For entry to specific colleges, such as New College, request this option ahead of time. Our 90-minute tour covers highlights like Balliol College, Trinity College, Sheldonian Theatre, Bridge of Sighs, Old Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Square, All Souls College, St Mary’s Church, Merton College, Christ Church College Meadows and South Wall. Take a fascinating walk through Oxford, where history comes alive. Visit the meadows where Lewis Carroll first imagined Alice in Wonderland and admire stunning Gothic and Baroque architectures.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Meet at the red post box at 11-12 Broad street (very near the Oxford Campus Stores). Your guide will be wearing an item of royal blue clothing, a jacket, cap, beanie, or polo shirt.
Return Details
- If New College is selected
- If New College is not selected
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: University of Oxford
Wellington Square, , Oxford
Starting as early as 1096 with some form of teaching, Oxford is the oldest English-speaking university in the world.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Stop At: Merton College
Merton Street, Oxford
Founded in 1264 AD, Merton is one of the oldest colleges in Oxford. It is home to the oldest academic library in continuous use anywhere in Europe, which was built between 1373 and 1378. The buildings around the College span many time periods and illustrate several different architectural styles. The oldest buildings still standing date to the 1280s. The current student body comprises c. 700 students (equally divided between undergraduates and graduates).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
The High Street, University of Oxford, Oxford
The world-famous Bodleian Libraries is a must-see cultural destination in the heart of Oxford. The Bodleian Library was founded by Sir Thomas Bodley and officially opened in 1602. Since then the Bodleian libraries has grown to be the largest academic library system in the UK. In its reading rooms, generations of famous scholars have studied through the ages, amongst them monarchs, Nobel Prize winners, British Prime Ministers and writers including Oscar Wilde, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. At the site, you can explore historic spaces that you might recognise from popular films and TV series such as Harry Potter and A Discovery of Witches. We also offer free, inspiring exhibitions featuring the libraries’ rich collections, two unique gift shops and a lovely café.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: All Souls College
High Street, Oxford
Considered one of the oldest university buildings in the world, this is a superb example of Church Architecture from the 13th century. Standing in the very centre of Oxford, the University Church is the spiritual heart of the oldest university in Britain.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hertford College
Catte Street, Oxford
Founded by Henry VI and Henry Chichele in 1438, the college today serves primarily as an academic research institution at the University of Oxford.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Oriel College
Oriel Square, Oxford
Founded in 1282 by Elias de Hertford, this Oxford College has educated many leading figures in British life over the centuries including John Donne, the 17th-century poet, Thomas Hobbs, political philosopher, and Jonathan Swift, famous satirist.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Radcliffe Camera
Radcliffe Square, , Oxford
Founded in 1326 by King Edward II, this is the fifth oldest college at Oxford University.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Exeter College
Turl Street, Oxford
This distinctive circular building is a beautiful piece of classical architecture and one of Oxford’s most iconic sights. Built independently of the Bodleian, it’s named after the royal physician, John Radcliffe who had left money in his will to purchase land, build a library, purchase books, and pay a full-time librarian. The camera, simply meaning ‘room’, was built 1737 – 1749 and designed by the leading architect James Gibbs. With its growing collections, the Bodleian took over the Radcliffe Camera in 1860 to expand its book storage facilities.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jesus College
Turl Street, Oxford
Exeter College
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Be cautious of uneven surfaces, curbs, and potential trip hazards. Be aware of vehicles and bicycles, particularly in busy areas
- Receive an insight into the Oxbridge Application Process
- Exceptional access to interiors (when accessible)
- Receive insights into student life from an Oxford University Alumni
- Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
- Enter New College (when you book this tour option)
Exclusions
- Entrance fees to colleges not listed on the itinerary
- Gratuities
Redemption Instructions
Meet your tour guide wearing a royal blue uniform at the red post box located at 11-12 Broad St, Oxford, OX1 3AP.
**Note:**
- Walking tours are not suitable for those unable to walk for the duration of the tour
- Wear weather appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes
- Ensure you use the toilet before your tour as there are no toilet breaks throughout your experience
- Strict Lateness policy: If you are late you forfeit your ticket and will need to but a new one.
Cancellations & Refunds Policy:
Cancel 24 hours or more in advance and receive a full refund. Customers must check in on time and at the correct meeting point or risk missing the tour and having to purchase new tickets. Traffic and train delays (or cancellations) will not entitle you to reimbursement or rebooking. Give yourself enough time to arrive a minimum of 5 minutes early.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
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