Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour

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About this activity

*SMALL GROUP TOUR - NUMBER RESTRICTED - *QUALIFIED GUIDES*

The tour capacity is approx half the size of other group tours in Oxford and guides are fully qualified - members of The Institute of Tourist Guiding and The Oxford Guild of Tour guides. We are delighted to offer this 'Oxford Highlights' tour to experience the very best of Oxford. Meet at Christ Church memorial gardens for this comprehensive walking tour of the university and see many of the famous colleges and university buildings. Find out how Oxford works and why it is here. Learn about the many famous people who have studied here. This tour represents outstanding value for money as we keep our groups small in size - this allows you to ask questions and interact and for the guide to tune into particular interests. NOTE; 4 pax required to be able to operate this tour and we reserve the right to cancel.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Walking Tours of Oxford

Ages: Children (4–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local Blue Badge guide - Fully Qualified and member of The Institute of Tourist Guiding
Included: Small Group Tour - limited numbers

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Christ Church

10 min Admission not included

This is a small group tour and half the size of many other tours in Oxford. Start the tour here and admire the architecture of probably the most famous college in Oxford. Many tours do not see Christ Church (from the outside) and we believe this is an excellent place to start the tour and hear an orientation of how it all began. This also gives you an overview to visit Christ Church independently in the afternoon should you wish.
Christ Church Meadow

5 min

Stroll through the meadows with your qualified guides, here we are surrounded by the two rivers - The Thames and the Cherwell. View the Meadow Buildings at Christ Church.
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

5 min

Hear how important this church is in the history of Oxford.
Radcliffe Camera

10 min Admission not included

Marvel at this iconic Oxford building located on Radcliffe Square. Your guide will tell you about the history of not only the Camera but the colleges that are also located in this area - Brasenose and All Souls.
Bodleian Library

15 min Admission not included

Walk through The Old School Quadrangle, admire The Tower of The Five Orders, see The Radcliffe Camera, go inside The Weston Library. The Bodleian Library has a deep and fascinating history and your qualified guide looks forward to telling you the history.
Sheldonian Theatre

5 min Admission not included

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and the ceremonial hall of Oxford University
Clarendon Building

2 min Admission not included

Providing an entrance way to 'Oxford University'
Bridge of Sighs

5 min Admission not included

Linking two sides of Hertford College, this famous bridge cannot be missed when visiting Oxford
Oxford

10 min

Simply the best way to see Oxford is on a walking tour with a qualified guide! All guides members of The Institute of Tourist Guiding and The Oxford Guild of Tour Guides so you can be assured of a quality tour.

Each tour is unique, does not follow a script and the best route will be chosen on the day to maximize your time in Oxford and in conjunction with opening times of the colleges.

The tour will cover all the main sites of Oxford (from the outside) including The Bodleian library, The Radcliffe Camera, The Bridge of Sighs, The Sheldonian Theatre, University Church, All Souls College, Brasenose College and much, much more!

For any Harry Potter or Morse fan's - there will be a few mentions along the way (but do book a themed tour if you are an avid fan!)

Tour will finish in a central location with plenty of suggestion for what to do for lunch and beyond!

Don't take our word for it - read over 1000 5 star reviews on TripAdvisor where we are number 1 for tours in Oxford.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

On St Aldates, you will see the entrance into Christ Church meadows. We meet there at the gates, on St Aldates and directly opposite Cafe Independent.

End point

Each tour is unique and there is no fixed ending point but we will complete the tour in central Oxford. Usually around Broad Street.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are 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%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Simply Oxford 2023 PM

Simply Oxford Small Group Tour

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Oxford Highlights PM

Oxford Highlights PM
Oxford Highlights

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes