City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Highlights

  • Discover Oxford, the “City of Dreaming Spires”, at your own pace

  • Enjoy several stops, including Oxford Castle, University Park, and the station

  • Soak up 360-degree views from the top deck as you listen to audio commentary

  • Choose between 24- or 48-hour tickets to suit your schedule

Summary

Hop on the bus at a stop that suits you—perhaps at Oxford Railway Station—choose between cozy indoor seating or the open-air top deck, don your headset, if required, and explore away. Depending on whether you’ve purchased 24-hour or 48-hour tickets, you are able to hop on and off at any one of the stops, listed under itinerary below, for one or two days. Buses travel at regular intervals, depending on the season, so you never have a long wait for pickup. Stops include Oxford Castle, the Sheldonian Theatre, and University Park, not to mention Christ Church College, a key filming location in the 'Harry Potter' series. Soak up the onboard commentary and historic views as you savor this elegant city, hopping on and off when and where you want.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Oxford’s public bus system caters much more to locals than it does to tourists. Save time and money as you explore on a hop-on hop-off bus with a loop of several stops that's perfect for independent travelers. An open-air top deck delivers 360-degree views, while audio commentary is available via headset. Choose between 24- and 48-hour tickets.

What’s included?

  • 24 or 48 hour bus pass

  • Guided walking tour

  • On-board audio commentary available 11 languages + free headphones

  • Vouchers valid for 12 months

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Hotel pickup and drop off

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

City Sightseeing Oxford

About operator:

A great way to explore the city for the first time. The walking tour was excellent too and my guide was very enthusiastic and passionate about the city.

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