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Oxford Official University & City Tour
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Oxford Official University & City Tour
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Overview
Follow in the footsteps of famous former residents like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis—and discover many of Oxford’s top landmarks in just a couple hours—on this introductory walking tour. Meet your group in central Oxford, and set off on foot. You’ll see key attractions like the Bodleian Library and Sheldonian Theatre, will explore the university area, and will even visit one of its elegant colleges. As you go, your guide will share insider stories about Oxford’s history.
- See the best of Oxford in the space of just a couple hours
- Explore one of Oxford University’s historical colleges
- Learn all about the city’s history and former residents from your guide
- A walking tour lets you soak up the city’s evocative ambiance
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What's Included
Guided walking tour
Departure & Return
23 Broad St , 23 Broad St, Oxford OX1, UK
This activity will end right where it started.Outside the entrance of the Cool Britannia Gift Shop on the corner of Broad St and Turl St
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please contact the Walking Tours office on 01865 686 441 if you have any mobility issues and we will do our best to adapt the tour, as some of the ancient buildings are not wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- OPERATED BY Oxford Official Walking Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
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Great tour
Matthew_M
, Jun 2022
Interesting walk
Freddie_K
, Jun 2022
Wonderful and informative
Ashraf_J
, Jun 2022
For my taste, this tour was wonderful. Sally, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, and shared a wealth of info and history, often infused with some dry British humor :). She focused on facts and history rather than trying to be funny, like some tour guides often feel compelled to be. It starts at 23 Broad Street and stays within a quarter mile radius. We went into one of the colleges (Balliol, oldest), its dining hall. Was lucky to watch Encaenia, the once a year event The walk (about a mile in aggregate, flat) is comfortable, and should be manageable for persons without mobility restrictions. Don't think it could be wheelchair accessible, unless a different arrangement is made. Our group was of 12, a very manageable size. Take common sense preparations - comfortable walking shoes, water, shade.etc.). Overall, a very pleasant experience.
Wonderful tour of Oxford!
Lee_T
, Jun 2022
Interesting
Simona_S
, Jun 2022
Enlightening
Frances_M
, Jun 2022
Good knowledge and...
Rebecca_S
, Jun 2022
Amazing
Maria_S
, Jun 2022
excellent guide but a little difficult to hear at times
Jane_W
, Jun 2022
Comprehensive tour of Oxford center, not just the colleges
Frederic_B
, Jun 2022
The lady who guided the group made an interesting tour of the city, highlighting the main place of interest and giving hits for further visits. In 2 hours, we got a very good overview of what has to be visited in Oxford.
Very good tour
Barbora_S
, May 2022
Fantastic and very interesting!
JorgeCruz
, May 2022
Great guided walk
Linda_V
, May 2022
A very interesting tour. The guide, Lucy was very knowledgable & engaging.
It was good to be able to see the quad of a couple of colleges.
Nice also that the walk was 2 hours & did not over run. A small group of 9 was ideal.
We thoroughly enjoyed it & would recommend to people visiting Oxford for the first time.
Lucy was fantastic….fun,...
Ross_B
, May 2022
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED OXFORD WALKING TOUR
GRANT_E
, May 2022
Great overview of Oxford and the university
Kimberli_C
, May 2022
Our guide, Hannah was a wealth of information about both the town and university. Unfortunately, we were delayed getting to the meeting spot but she was very accommodating in meeting us along the tour route. There was so much to see but we got to all the highlights. If you only have a few hours, this was a worthwhile way to spend them.
Well presented tour by very knowledgeable and witty guide, Rob
Dolores_P
, Apr 2022
Great quality tour
Victoria_M
, Apr 2022
Great 2 hour tour
Russell_H
, Apr 2022
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