Oxford Private Day Trip from London: Lunch & Colleges Option

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About this activity

Explore the charming city of Oxford on this private walking tour from London. Visit prestigious universities, including Christ Church College, with skip-the-line tickets. Your local guide will showcase the best of Oxford, from its iconic Colleges to a bookstore renowned worldwide and a blackboard featuring Einstein’s preserved formulas. Enjoy a traditional British lunch in a historic 14th-century tavern. Stroll through medieval streets, discovering stunning churches, bridges, and historic buildings while soaking in the city’s intellectual and scholarly atmosphere. With your expert guide, dive into the rich history and culture of Oxford, making this an unforgettable experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Local CoolTour

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch in a traditional british tavern (Full option)
Included: Skip-the-line entry to Christ Church College (Full Option)
Included: Round-trip train tickets from London to Oxford
Included: Skip the line tickets to Divinity School and University Church of St Mary (all options)
Included: Full day private tour with a local guide in Oxford

Not included

Not included: Children must be over 8 years old to climb the tower of Saint Mary Church
Not included: Gratuities to the guide

Itinerary

Oxford Castle Prison

15 min Admission not included

See Oxford's 1000 year old castle and prison, a piece of Oxford´s history.
Carfax Tower

15 min Admission not included

Discover the only remaining ruin of a 12th-century church in the center of Oxford.
Martyrs' Memorial

15 min Admission not included

Find out the tragic story around the Martyrs' Memorial.
Balliol College

15 min Admission not included

Appreciate the architecture of the oldest college of Oxford University.
History of Science Museum

20 min

See Einstein's Blackboard, the masterpiece of the oldest museum in the United Kingdom.
Bodleian Library

15 min Admission not included

Check out the University library, one of the largest in Europe, with more than
Stop 7

20 min Admission included

Visit Divinity School: enter the University's oldest purpose-built teaching and examination room. It is also a location made famous from featuring in the Harry Potter films.
Bridge of Sighs

15 min

Take a look at Oxford's most popular bridge, better known as the Bridge of Sighs.
Radcliffe Camera

15 min Admission not included

See the circular dome of the Radcliffe Camera, the distinctive landmark of the city.
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

30 min Admission included

Climb the 127 steps to the top of the 13th-century tower, the oldest part of the church, and enjoy the best views across the heart of the university city.
Stop 11

50 min Admission included

Lunch Break. Enjoy a traditional English lunch and a beer in this typical 14th-century British tavern, very popular with students, including several celebrities who studied at Oxford. (Full Option)
Merton College

15 min Admission not included

See the 13th-century chapel stands at the heart of one of the ancient Oxford Colleges.
Christ Church

45 min Admission included

Upgrade you tour visiting the most prestigious College of Oxford University, which provided the location for many Harry Potter scenes and inspired the story of Alice in Wonderland.
Stop 14

40 min Admission included

You can return to London with the guide, or if you wish to continue enjoying Oxford, you can say goodbye to the guide at the Christ Church College and return on your own using your return train tickets. During the tour your private host will give you all the tips you need to know about the local life, the things you can do, to make the most of your visit to the city!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Paddington Train Station. Gate 1, at the door of the Pret A Manger shop

End point

Paddington Train Station. Gate 1, at the door of the Pret A Manger shop

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can return to London with the guide, or if you wish to continue enjoying Oxford, you can say goodbye to the guide at the Christ Church College and return on your own using your return train tickets
Christ Church College tickets and lunch inluded in the Full Option
Children must be over 8 years old to climb the tower of Saint Mary Church
This tour is not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments. Please contact us before booking if you require any accessibility accommodations.