Oxford Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

3 hours Private tour

Oxford Self Guided Audio Walking Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the rich history of Oxford, the renowned "City of Dreaming Spires," with a SELF-GUIDED AUDIO WALK that reveals the stories behind its iconic landmarks. This two-and-a-half-mile route covers eighteen notable stops, including Christ Church College, the Bodleian Library, and the Ashmolean Museum, allowing you to discover the city at your own pace. With insights from a Chartered Geographer, enjoy tales of Saxon origins, ghost stories, and architectural wonders while strolling through college quads and medieval streets. Ideal for history buffs and solo travelers, this flexible tour offers a unique way to immerse yourself in Oxford’s scholarly charm.

Wander through 18 historic sites at your own pace
Learn about Oxford’s rich history from a Chartered Geographer
Visit iconic locations like the Radcliffe Camera and the Bridge of Sighs
Enjoy flexibility with an audio guide on your phone that you can pause and resume at any time

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Exploro Limited

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Audio narration, plus images for context
Included: Easy to use app
Included: Compatible with both iOS and Android
Included: Local expert curated itinerary with hidden stories and highlights
Included: Flexible: start, pause, or resume anytime at your own pace
Included: Interactive map with GPS navigation, directions, and marked stops

Not included

Not included: In-person Guide
Not included: Entrance fees: For the few attractions along the route that offer indoor entry, you're welcome to visit independently at your own expense during or after the tour.

Itinerary

Oxford Castle Prison

10 min

Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it.
Carfax Tower

10 min Admission not included

Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it.

The tour doesn't enter the tower. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
University of Oxford Botanic Garden

10 min Admission not included

Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it.

The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
Bridge of Sighs

10 min

Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it.

The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
Sheldonian Theatre

10 min Admission not included

Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it.

The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

10 min Admission not included

Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it.

The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
Stop 7

10 min

Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it.

The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The app will tell you where to go. The tour will start close to the Oxford Castle and Prison

End point

This tours end at the Martyrs' Memorial

Using your ticket

Thanks for booking your self-guided tour with Exploro. To avoid issues, OPEN THE TOUR A DAY EARLY and check everything loads correctly.

Follow the onboarding steps. When asked, select the platform where you bought your tour (e.g. Viator, TripAdvisor), choose your tour from the list, and enter your booking reference number to unlock it.

Most stops are exterior visits, for the few attractions offering indoor entry, you're welcome to visit independently at your own expense.