Top 10 Oxford Highlights with Divinity School and New College

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About this activity

On this fully guided walking tour of Oxford’s must-see top 10 highlights, visitors can discover the treasures of one of the greatest university cities in the world. This tour offers the best opportunity to see the very best of Oxford.

Starting from the heart of Oxford's historical centre, your expert local guide offers a wonderful engaging tour through the vibrant historical streets of Oxford visiting both well-known sites and hidden gems where visitors can see, and experience so much more, than they could on their own. Packed full of incredible insights and up-close historical visits, including the Bridge of Sighs, the 14th-century New College, and magnificent Divinity Library, this interactive, three hour tour is the essential guide into Oxford city and England’s fascinating history.

Visit Oxford’s Top 10, including Bridge of Sighs, the 13th century New College as well as the magnificent Divinity Library, where many of the Harry Potter moves were filmed.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: LetzGo City Tours GBP

Ages: Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Visit the 14th Radcliffe Square containing the most memorable of Oxford’s buildings
Included: Admission to Divinity School and New College
Included: Enter and stroll New College Lane where one of the most famous bridges in England stands
Included: Tour is led by an expert professional English-speaking local guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude

Itinerary

St. Michael At The North Gate

10 min Admission not included

Discover the oldest building in Oxford, originally built around 1000–1050, with the tower from 1040 still in existence. The church tower is Anglo Saxon.

Discover the incredible story of the Oxford Martyrs who were imprisoned in the Bocardo Prison by the church before they were burnt at the stake in what is now Broad Street nearby. Admission is not included.
Sheldonian Theatre

10 min Admission not included

Enter Broad Street to see Sir Christophers Wren’s early masterpiece, The Sheldonian.

*We will only stay outside.
Blackwell's Bookshop

5 min

Have a phot taken outside the famous 19th century Blackwell’s Bookstore in Oxford, one of largest bookstores in the world with over 3 miles of underground shelves. After the tour guests will have time to go back to Blackwell’s Bookstore.
Bodleian Library

10 min Admission not included

Enter the Oxford University to walk through one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Oxford and beyond, featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, as well as Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Stop 5

20 min Admission included

Visit one of the most spectacular University rooms in the world. This 15th century medieval building and room in the Perpendicular style, was specifically built for lectures, oral exams, and discussions on theology. It was also used as a backdrop for the Harry Potter’s Hogwarts’s infirmary and classroom scenes. Admission is included.
Stop 6

10 min Admission not included

Completed in 1914, this beautiful bridge acts as a link between two Hertford College buildings, one being one of the oldest Universities in the world. The bridge more closely resembles the Rialto Bridge but won the hearts of the public, hence its name. The bridge also carries a storied history of mythology and fact, further enhancing its appeal, which your expert local guide will tell you all about.

*We will only stay outside.
New College Lane

5 min Admission not included

Stop outside Halley’s House where the world-famous Astronomer, Edmund Halley. Admission is not included.
New College

40 min Admission included

Visit the 13th century New College where you will discover its grounds and cloisters and Chapel to soak up its timeless peaceful quality. Admission is included.
Stop 9

25 min

Visit one of the quaintest cobblestoned streets in the British Isles where your guide will make several stops and introduce some of its highlights including the oldest coffee shop in England as well as the most famous of Examinations Halls at the neo-Jacobean building dating back to the 1880’s.
Oxford Covered Market

15 min

This will be the tours last stop where guests will have the opportunity to explore Market building that dates back to the 1770’s and has a long, varied and interesting heritage offers a unique showcase for the very best in local crafts, food and drink. Admission is included.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled time start time

MEETING PLACE: The Saxon Tower of St. Michael at the North Gate, 24-26. Cornmarket St, Oxford OX1 3EY, United Kingdom

MEETING POINT: Meet your guide directly outside the main gates at the blue Saxon Towers sign

End point

END POINT: City centre location close to Cornmarket Street

Using your ticket

You cannot enter the venue with this voucher. Your guide will assist with entering the venues visited during the tour.
To participate in your tour, you must first check-in with the guide 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE.
You can only access the venues as part of your organised group tour. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded or rescheduled.

Health & Safety:

This tour is not suitable for guests who require any device to assist with mobility.
Participants should be in good health, consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
Wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking.
Operates in all weather conditions.
Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.

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

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ADA/EU compliant ramps.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility