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Discover Oxford And The Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Tour

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Discover Oxford And The Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Tour

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Discover Oxford and the Cotswolds with our self-guided tour, exploring 9 centuries of academic brilliance and enchanting English countryside at your own pace. Begin among the dreaming spires of Oxford — the oldest English-speaking university city — where college quads, Gothic libraries, and dining halls that inspired the Harry Potter films stand alongside markets. Gaze up at the Radcliffe Camera dome, walk Christ Church College where Lewis Carroll first told Alice's adventures, and cross Hertford Bridge — Oxford's Bridge of Sighs. Then venture into the Cotswold Hills, where time stands still in villages of warm honey-coloured limestone. Wade through the River Windrush at Bourton-on-the-Water, photograph the medieval cottages at Bibury's Arlington Row, and climb Broadway Tower for views across 16 counties. From Blenheim Palace to the ancient squares of Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden, this tour weaves heritage and pastoral beauty across one of England's most treasured landscapes.

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Durată
6 h 30 min
Confirmare
Confirmare imediată
Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Doar grupul tău
Persoane pe rezervare
1–15
Ghid audio
engleză
Ghid scris
engleză
Organizator
CloudGuide S.L

Vârste: Adulți (15–65 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Enjoy audio guide access for more than 40 sites across Oxford and the Cotswolds
  • Inclus: Self-guided walking tour (app)
  • Inclus: Digital Map

Nu este inclus

  • Nu este inclus: Private transportation
  • Nu este inclus: Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals

Itinerar

  1. Radcliffe Camera

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    The magnificent circular reading room designed by James Gibbs in 1749 — one of the most iconic library buildings in the world and the heart of Oxford University's Bodleian Library system. The adjoining Old Bodleian Library, founded in 1602, features the medieval Duke Humfrey's Library and the stunning Divinity School with its fan-vaulted ceiling.

  2. Oprirea 2

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    Oxford's grandest and most famous college — founded by Cardinal Wolsey in 1524 and home to the magnificent Great Hall that inspired Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. The college chapel uniquely doubles as Oxford's cathedral, while the tranquil Tom Quad and the Meadow walks along the Thames offer peaceful retreats behind the imposing Tom Tower gateway.

  3. Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

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    The world's first public museum, founded in 1683 — housing an extraordinary collection spanning Egyptian mummies, Greek sculpture, Renaissance paintings by Raphael and Michelangelo, the Alfred Jewel, and Powhatan's Mantle from Virginia. The beautifully renovated neoclassical building on Beaumont Street offers five floors of art and archaeology entirely free of charge.

  4. Bridge of Sighs

    30 min

    The ornate skyway connecting the two halves of Hertford College across New College Lane — inspired by Venice's Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge. Completed in 1914 by Sir Thomas Jackson, this Venetian-style covered bridge has become one of Oxford's most photographed landmarks and a quintessential symbol of the university city.

  5. Oxford Covered Market

    30 min

    A beloved Oxford institution since 1774 — a charming indoor market of independent butchers, bakers, florists, and specialty food stalls tucked behind the High Street. Sample the legendary Ben's Cookies, browse vintage clothing, and pick up artisan cheeses beneath the Victorian iron-and-glass roof that has sheltered traders for two and a half centuries.

  6. Blenheim Palace

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    A monumental UNESCO World Heritage baroque palace in Woodstock — the birthplace of Winston Churchill and the only non-royal palace in England. Designed by John Vanbrugh with gardens by Capability Brown, the estate encompasses 2,000 acres of parkland, formal Italian gardens, a hedge maze, and the magnificent Long Library stretching 55 meters.

  7. Bourton-on-the-Water

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    Known as the Venice of the Cotswolds — a picture-perfect village where the shallow River Windrush flows through the centre beneath elegant low stone bridges, bordered by honey-coloured cottages and manicured lawns. The village green fills with families paddling in summer, while the Model Village, Birdland, and the Motor Museum offer gentle diversions.

  8. Bibury

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    A row of medieval weavers' cottages dating to the 14th century — described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England. The steeply gabled Arlington Row, built from warm Cotswold stone and reflected in the waters of the River Coln, appears on the inside cover of the British passport and is one of the most photographed scenes in the country.

  9. Stow-on-the-Wold

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    The highest town in the Cotswolds at 244 meters, centred around a large market square where eight roads converge — once one of the most important sheep fairs in England. The atmospheric St Edward's Church north door, framed by ancient yew trees that inspired Tolkien's Doors of Durin, and the antiques shops lining the square make this a quintessential Cotswold stop.

  10. Broadway Tower

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    A stunning 18th-century Gothic folly perched atop the second-highest point in the Cotswolds at 312 meters — offering panoramic views across sixteen counties on a clear day. Built in 1798 for Lady Coventry, the tower later became a retreat for William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelite artists. The surrounding Broadway Tower Country Park is perfect for walking.

  11. Chipping Campden

    30 min

    The jewel of the northern Cotswolds — a perfectly preserved wool town whose magnificent High Street of honey-stone houses, the 15th-century perpendicular Gothic Church of St James, and the Jacobean Market Hall built in 1627 testify to the immense wealth generated by the medieval wool trade. The start point of the 102-mile Cotswold Way walking trail.

  12. Castle Combe

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    Regularly voted the prettiest village in England — a tiny hamlet of medieval stone cottages nestled in a wooded valley with no visible modern intrusions. The 14th-century market cross, the ancient packhorse bridge over the By Brook, and the St Andrew's Church with its faceless clock have made Castle Combe a favoured film location, appearing in War Horse and Stardust.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

  • This is a self-guided app-based tour with no in-person guide or fixed meeting point. Travelers are free to start at the suggested location below or choose any stop on the route as their starting point, and explore in the order that suits them best.

Punct de final

  • This is a self-guided app-based tour with no in-person guide or fixed meeting point. Travelers are free to start at the suggested location below or choose any stop on the route as their starting point, and explore in the order that suits them best.

Cum folosești biletul

INSTRUCTIONS

1 – Download the CloudGuide App

The first step is to install the CloudGuide app. The app can be found under the name CloudGuide in the app stores (iOS and Android). You can also get our app here: cloudguide.me/get. Review how to use: cloudguide.me/l/howtouse_en_web.

2 – Get the guide

Once downloaded, open the app. Click "I HAVE A CODE". Type using the keyboard or paste the code that can be found above your ticket on the left, just below the barcode (a 12-digit number starting with “A”, one code per visitor).

Click "START TOUR". You can pre-download or use your guide in streaming. Once activated on your phone, the guide grants access to content for the following 30 days.

3 - Go to the starting point

When you're ready to start the guide, head to the suggested starting point (or feel free to customize the order of your tour).

4 - Need help?

If you have any issues with access codes or in-app purchases, please contact us at [email protected]. We have also prepared a list of the most common issues and the ways to solve them: cloudguide.me/l/issues.

5 – Didn’t receive your code?

If you haven’t received your access code (a 12-digit number starting with “A” — one code per visitor), please contact us at [email protected]. Be sure to include your booking number and the name of the tour, and we’ll assist you as soon as possible.

TIP: Having troubles? Apps and phones aren’t perfect. Sometimes they freeze or crash. If this happens, simply close the app (don’t just minimise it!) and reopen it. In most cases that should help.

All stops, routes, and points of interest in this app are recommendations only. Conditions can change — please check local weather, road conditions, and official sources (such as national parks, tourism boards, visitor centers, and municipal websites) before and during your trip. CloudGuide and its publisher are not liable for any loss, injury, inconvenience, or damages resulting from use of this information or decisions based on it.

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Bine de știut

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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