London to Oxford Day Tour with Christ Church and Bodleian

From£149.99
9 hours
Lancaster, United Kingdom

About this activity

Experience Oxford's rich history with guided tours of Christ Church and the Bodleian Library, including Harry Potter filming sites.

Highlights

  • Explore Oxford's historic colleges
  • Visit Christ Church Cathedral
  • Tour the Bodleian Library
  • Discover Harry Potter filming locations
  • Enjoy scenic walking tours

Full description

Step into the world of academia and cinematic magic on this immersive day trip from London to Oxford. Wander through the hallowed halls of Christ Church College, where history and Harry Potter come alive. Marvel at the architectural splendor of Christ Church Cathedral and delve into the vast collections of the Bodleian Library, one of the oldest in Europe. This tour offers a perfect blend of educational enrichment and cinematic nostalgia, all set against the backdrop of Oxford's picturesque streets and serene gardens. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the city that inspired countless scholars and filmmakers alike.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Oxford's historic sites
  • Entry to Christ Church College and Cathedral
  • Visit to the Bodleian Library
  • Meals and beverages

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
  • Photography may be restricted in certain areas
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • The itinerary notes 3hrs and 25minutes of attractions for the physical tour in Oxford. The remaining time will be free time, and transport time.

Traveler reviews

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Highly Recommend Following in the Footprints of Footprints Tour of Oxford.

We are so glad we chose this particular experience and the transportation that came with it. It was very easy to meet the van in London and avoid worrying about the train schedule and possibly missing the tour. Dougl was a wonderful driver who gave us fun tidbits of information during the trip to and from Oxford. Also, we have nothing but glowing reviews for Hannah, our tour guide at Oxford. Her tour was not only very informative, but she displayed a wonderful sense of humor that kept the tour fun and lively. She was also sensitive to the needs of one of the people in our group who moved a little slower. The tour itself was informative and detailed and covered quite a bit in 3 hours. We highly recommend Footprints and this tour.

craigkF4386ILNov 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Highly Recommend Oxford Tour

I had a fantastic experience on the three-hour tour with Trystan as our guide. We covered the main sites, the information was interesting and relevant, and the tour proceeded on schedule despite unpleasant weather. Footprints as an operator was extremely professional, contacting me well in advance when there was a change in admissions at Christ Church for the day I was originally booked and allowing me to select another day (although disappointingly, even though Christ Church itself was open the day of my tour, the hall everyone had come to see was still closed to visitors, but that's not the tour's fault). I highly recommend this company and have already booked their Cambridge tour for later this year.

elizabethsO8840OVOct 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Wonderful tour!

We had a wonderful tour with George - he gave us a lot of insights on what it was like to be a student, as well as history and inside info. He was also very kind to wait for us as we were late - parking is tough to find!

StefanosquaredOct 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Leanne got me there, Hannah made the day interesting and enjoyable.

My day trip to Oxford was made easier by being picked up in London. Leanne was on-time and a good driver. She told us a bit about the drive, then I was able to sit back and enjoy the views. Her much choice was terrific and at the right volume level. She provide demographic information as we came into Oxford and delivered us to the tour starting point. My tour guide was Hannah, a recent graduate of Trinity College. Her tour was informative and entertaining. We kept to our timeline, and although it was pouring rain, she found us drier spots to stop and tell us about the university, the history of education in England, the important people who constructed and attended the various colleges. She also explained how the student are taught at Oxford, that I really enjoyed. My only knowledge came from watching Oxford based TV shows, so I learned quite a bit from Hannah. Great job!

LaBuBuOct 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Don't hesitate! Book your tour today ~ you will love it!

I highly recommend this tour! My tour guide, Saga, was absolutely wonderful! She was so knowledgeable and shared the history of Oxford University in a fun, story-telling manner. There was plenty of time to enjoy each stop on the tour, and all questions were answered brilliantly. I also loved that each group was small (my tour group had only 7 people), and the tours were led by Oxford students/alumni, which was lovely.

394sabrinapOct 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

The itinerary notes 3hrs and 25minutes of attractions for the physical tour in Oxford. The remaining time will be free time, and transport time.