Tours of Oxford private walking tours for the Discerning Traveler

4.9 (84 reviews) 2 h 15 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Run by an Oxford MSc Historian, Tours of Oxford, awarded best bespoke European walking tour operator, offers private 5 star TA/Viator/Google rated walking tours of Oxford. All tours are inclusive of entry fees, as applicable.

Centred within the Old University Quarter amid Oxford’s dreaming spires your tour visits all the major sites and landmarks for which Oxford is world famous.

We also explore an Oxford College (or two), its chapels, dining halls and beautiful gardens while you sample a taste of college life.

All our guides are Oxford graduates and published Oxford authors, internationally acclaimed for their fun, informal yet highly informative tours. We do not read from a script and love spontaneity, interaction, opinion and conversation. If you have a particular Oxford interest then do let us know.

If you would like info on trains, parking, etc., then also let us know . Plus we send you 2 Ox Info sheets - dining out and other Oxford attractions not to miss.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Tours of Oxford

What is included

Included

Included: Private Tour, exclusively for you, your family, colleagues and friends
Included: Designated meeting point. Plus we offer hotel pick ups (central Oxford only)
Included: Entrance fees to colleges and University as applicable

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Meet your guide at the Weston Library, part of the Bodleian Library, in the heart of the University. The Weston offers excellent facilities, high end cafe and free exhibitions.

Next door lies Blackwell's word famous book shop, and an Oxford icon. Its vast collection of books, set over three floors and the Norrington Room where 5 kilometres of books are shelved underground. Not to be missed if love books and often included in our tours..
University of Oxford

35 min

The Old University Quarter offers to the visitor a magical place packed full of History, Art and Architecture

You will visit the original Ashmolean Museum, Sheldonian Theatre, Old Bodleian Library, Old Schools Quadrangle, Clarendon Building, Radcliffe Camera, the University Church of St Mary the Virgin and the Narnia Doorway - which inspired key characters in the Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis.
University of Oxford

50 min Admission included

Explore an Oxford College (or two): its magical chapels, dining halls and gardens and get a taste of student life
Oxford

35 min

Explore the Old Town of Oxford with its medieval streets, squares and alleyways, its churches and houses, all steeped in its own particular history and magic

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The Clarendon Building is the imposing neo-Classical building situated on Broad Street opposite the Weston Library in the heart of the Old University Quarter. Meet on the steps. Look for a Tours of Oxford sign with your name(s) on it - your guide will be attached.

End point

The Clarendon Building is the imposing neo-Classical building situated on Broad Street opposite the Weston Library in the heart of the Old University Quarter. Meet on the steps. Look for a Tours of Oxford sign with your name(s) on it - your guide will be attached.

Using your ticket

NB It is essential that you provide a vacation accessible mobile number on your Viator booking form. Without this information Tours of Oxford cannot communicate with you and finalize, as needed, your tour time, meeting place and duration of tour,
Comfortable walking shoes or trainers.
Dress according to local weather. An umbrella is recommended!

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%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 10. Please indicate the number of children in your party
Comfortable walking shoes or trainers since this tour involves a moderate amount of walking
Tours run at 2pm start time.