Activity Oxford, England

Ghost Tour of Oxford

5.0 (5 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Follow me down a dark alleyway into Oxford's mysterious and bloody past.

Oxford is one of the most haunted places in Britain, with good reason. It was the murder capital of medieval England, largely due to its extremely badly behaved student population.

I will take you on a tour round the city's most sinister streets and baddest back-alleys, where we will hear about the terrible events that have left so many spirits wandering eternally. Burning bishops. Enraged poltergeists. Abandoned lovers. The Devil himself!! All have made their restless presence felt over the centuries and if we're (un)lucky, we might spot one of them tonight - it has happened on my tours before.

This tour is thoroughly enjoyed by children, but it does contain some quite gory details so check they are ok with that. It needs to take place when it's dark, as that's when 'they' come out. It could well be cold, and possibly wet, so please dress accordingly.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Lady Gargoyle Oxford Tours

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

St. Michael At The North Gate

10 min

We will start at the oldest building in Oxford: the Saxon tower at St Michael's at the North Gate, on the ancient street of Cornmarket, where the decapitated heads of executed prisoners used to be displayed to all who entered, as a warning. . .
Broad Street

10 min

The place three bishops were burned by Bloody Mary.
Bridge of Sighs

10 min

Here we will see a haunted pub overlooked by a haunted tower...
New College Lane

10 min

This spooky medieval lane is home to two college hauntings and some rather dramatic poltergeist activity.
Merton College

15 min

Where a famous author's ghost often leaves a whiff of tobacco smoke in his wake, and a civil war colonel's spirit cannot forget the great injustice done to him.
Christ Church

10 min

Where a poor student died possibly the grossest death imaginable...
Brasenose College

10 min

Where the Devil himself came to Oxford, with gruesome results.