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Oxford: 2 hour Historical, literary and architectural highlights

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Oxford: 2 hour Historical, literary and architectural highlights

Despre activitate

Oxford History Tours offer real history for genuine history lovers. Experience Oxford's rich history on a 90-minute walking tour led by an Institute of Tourist Guiding professional and Guild of Guides member. Explore the city's origins from Anglo-Saxon times, the evolution of the university, its stunning architecture, libraries, and the student life of today.

Stroll through Oxford's iconic sites, including:

Radcliffe Camera

Divinity School

Bridge of Sighs

Bodleian Library

Christopher Wren’s Sheldonian Theatre

Medieval Colleges around every corner

Discover stories of patrons, artists, politicians, saints, scholars, rebels, and martyrs who shaped over 1,000 years of Oxford's history. This tour also includes practical tips to enhance your stay in Oxford.

The route passes famous film, television locations and literary legend.

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Pe scurt

Durată
2 ore
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Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Doar grupul tău
Persoane pe rezervare
1–15
Ghid
engleză, franceză
Organizator
Oxford History Tours

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Advice to explore Oxford 's colleges and museums and where to eat and shop.
  • Inclus: Guided tour led by an experienced, licensed guide

Itinerar

  1. Oprirea 1

    3 min

    Important Victorian monument to the Protestant martyrs of the 16th century.

  2. Oprirea 2

    4 min

    This Anglo Saxon Tower was part of the Medieval city gate and is probably the surviving oldest building in Oxford today. Many stories over the centuries

  3. Exeter College

    4 min

    Exeter's chapel was inspired by the Oxford Movement and modelled on Paris' St Chapelle. Graduates include Philip Pullman, JR Tolkien and Alan Bennett.

  4. Lincoln College

    3 min

    Lincoln College's original face onto Turn Street tells a story about the University's origins and its relationship with the city. Lincoln College recently got it first Priminister Rushi Sunak, and was also home to the ~Methodist Wesley Brothers

  5. University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

    7 min

    The University Church was the University's first building. It is listed in the Doomsday Book. Ot is possible to climb its magnificent spire. Today we will admire its famous stained glass and learn how it inspired CS Lewis.

  6. Bridge of Sighs

    3 min

    Oxford's iconic bridge belonging to Hertford College. Although it looks like an old Venetian Bridge, it was built in the twentieth century! It is also next to the house of Edmund Halley who had the comet named after him.

  7. Sheldonian Theatre

    6 min

    We will admire this 17th century home to the ceremonies of Oxford University. It is believed to be the first building by Christopher Wren. The architect of St Paul's Cathedral in London was also Astronomer of Photography at Oxford University.

  8. Bodleian Library

    5 min

    Today the Bodlein Library has over 13 million books. We will admire the 17th century buildings and learn about the origins go the library and how it still works today.

  9. Radcliffe Camera

    5 min

    Oxford's first science Library. Learn about one of Oxford's most eccentric and generous benefactors, the Royal Physician sir John Radcliffe

  10. Balliol College

    15 min Intrarea inclusă

    We will step inside Oxford's second oldest college and see its internal quadrangle, the Capel with its glorious stained glass, as well as its dining hall with portraits that tell its interesting foundation story. Here we'll learn more about when women undergraduates started to have access to the University and its colleges.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Poți fi preluat de la cazare sau poți veni direct la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

  • Meet at Protestant Martyrs Memorial

Punct de final

  • The tour can be adapted to have alternative finishing points.

Locuri de preluare

  • Malmaison Oxford Castle
  • Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
  • The Randolph Hotel, A Graduate By Hilton
  • The Store Oxford
  • Old Bank Hotel
  • Old Parsonage Hotel
  • voco Oxford Spires by IHG

Please let us know if you would like to be collected from a particular meeting point. Where you so not have a preference this tour starts from the Martyrs Memorial on St Giles, OX1 3AE

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

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

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Bine de știut

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Wheelchair accessible only with prior notice

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