Oxford City and University Walking PUBLIC 1pm Tour

Highlights

Learn about the city’s history as you visit sights like the Bodleian Library
Receive personalized attention in a small group of no more than 15
Get an ILoveOxford map of top Oxford landmarks

Summary

Greet your guide and small group in central Oxford. Listen to tales of Oxford history and student life as you walk. Note that the exact itinerary may vary depending on your group’s interests and the time of year. Pass Oxford city center sights including the Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera, and the Bridge of Sights, and peek inside one or two colleges such as St. John's, Wadham, Exeter, or Balliol.

Tour info

Duration

1 hour 20 minutes - 2 hours

Why take this tour?

History buffs—particularly those short on time—should look no further than this Oxford walking tour, which offers a comprehensive overview of the historic city. Peek inside ancient colleges, admire the Bodleian Library, learn where famous writers like 'Lord of the Rings' author J.R.R. Tolkien studied, and more. The tour-group size is limited for a more intimate experience.

What’s included?

Your guide will give you a complementary ILoveOxford map, showing you of all the main sights.
PLEASE SEE EXCLUSIONS SECTION FOR DETAILS OF ANY CLOSURES TO VENUES.
Currently in winter 2021/2022, we can usually always enter at least one college during the tour.
Currently in winter 2021, the tour visits inside either Balliol or Exeter or St Johns college
Entry/Admission - Bodleian Library
Most colleges are still currently closed in 2021 due to Covid19 closures
This specific tour never visits inside Christ church, Magdalen or New colleges ( which cost £8-£16)
XMAS notice: colleges are usually all closed from approx Dec 25 to Jan 2nd

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 80-120 minutes
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

Visit Oxford Tours

About operator:

We are an honest, transparent, ethically managed local small enterprise, offering bespoke tours + university tours. High quality tours in small groups (average under 5 persons) with humorous, experienced guides. Enjoy a wide range of walking tours for all interests. Introducing Oxford town & college history & Oxford writers with no false-foot-prints as we don't claim to be 'free'... then solicit for money! Our guides are paid a fair rate & we don't abuse UK tax laws either.