Oxford University and City Walking Tour in Italian

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About this activity

Explore the beautiful city of Oxford with an expert, friendly local guide
See the university buildings and visit a college
Discover locations where the Harry Potter movies were filmed
Learn about the collegiate system unique to Oxford and Cambridge
See the Bridge of Sighs. the Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera, the Sheldonian Theatre and more

Learn about life at the University today. Topics will include: the Oxford tuition system; student life in an Oxford college; the differences between the colleges and their specialities; how you apply to Oxford and how easy is it to get a place at the University?

See several of the Oxford Colleges in the city centre. Whenever possible, the tour will usually include a visit inside one college, such as Exeter College, founded in 1314, St John's College, founded in 1555, or All Souls College, founded in 1438. If possible the visit will include a college chapel, one or two quadrangles and the college garden.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Italian
Operated by: Contrada Tours - walking tours of Oxford

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Walking Tour of Oxford
Included: Your Personal Guide - Contrada Tours uses only experienced local guides
Included: Entry to a college of the University - this is normally possible on tours beginning after 1pm

Not included

Not included: Please note: the colleges are usually closed between 21 Dec - 3 January and over Easter.
Not included: Please note, Colleges are working academic institutions. Some areas may close at short notice.
Not included: Crowds! Our maximum group size is 15.

Itinerary

Broad Street

10 min

Your guide will meet you here and will give you an introduction to the tour.
Sheldonian Theatre

Passing by

See (from the outside) the Sheldonian Theatre, the university's ceremonial building. Your guide will explain how the Sheldonian Theatre is used by the University for ceremonies and events.
Bodleian Library

Passing by

See (from the outside) the world famous Bodleian library. Your guide will tell you how the library works today and about how it was founded by Thomas Bodley.
Bridge of Sighs

Passing by

Your guide will show you Oxford's Bridge of Sighs, named after the Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei sospiri) in Venice
Radcliffe Camera

Passing by

See the iconic Radcliffe Camera - a great spot for some memorable photos.
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

5 min

The tour usually visits the University Church.
All Souls College

15 min

Usually on afternoon tours it is possible to visit All Souls College, founded in 1438. It is possible to visit the chapel and 2 quadrangles of the college. Alternatively the tour may visit another college such as Lincoln College, Exeter College or St John's College.
Oriel College

Passing by

The tour usually stops outside Oriel College (founded in 1326) where we are able to see the first quad. We carry on down Merton Street, famous from its use in many films.
Merton College

Passing by

The tour usually includes Merton Street, one of Oxford's most beautiful streets and stops outside Merton College, one of Oxford's oldest colleges. Learn about J.R.R.Tolkien who was professor of English at Merton College, and published The Lord of the Rings while he was working here.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet near the Italiamo Cafe on Broad Street, near the red telephone box.

End point

We often finish at the Radcliffe Camera, but we sometimes end the tour in a different place in central Oxford, depending on the route we decide to take.