England · OXFORD TOURS
The colleges are working institutions with their own opening hours, so a guide with entry rights is worth the money here. These 15 cover alumni-led walks, dining halls used on film, and the day trips that pair Oxford with Stratford or the Cotswolds.
Explore Oxford with a student or alumni guide, visiting grand colleges, the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, and Harry Potter sites.
“Well worthwhile. Fascinating history and a good introduction to Oxford. Our guide was knowledgeable and interesting”
Explore Oxford’s colleges, Harry Potter locations, and university lore on a lively 90-minute walking tour with a local guide.
“Really enjoyed this tour. The guide was so knowledgeable and interesting. Was great to see inside the colleges and learn about the history and lovely buildings. Would highly recommend!”
Review of Oxford’s 2-hour university and city walk, with college access, famous sights, guide quality, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Adam gave a fantastic tour of Oxford University along with interesting historical info and his own experiences. He was patient with picture taking and answered every question. He customized the tour using the info he gathered about us. Much recommended tour.”
Review of Oxford’s flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour, with open-top views, audio commentary, walking tour, route stops, timing, and value tips.
“If you arrive by train, right outside the terminal is the 1st stop for the hop on hop off, HOHO. The commentary was very informative, the views give you a very good idea of what's around. The drivers are very good at the driving skills.”
Explore Oxford’s Harry Potter filming sites, New College, and the Bodleian Library with a lively student guide in 90 minutes.
“The tour was a magical experience for fans and history lovers alike. Our guide, Valentine, expertly revealed iconic filming locations such as the library and church. Over the course of the 90-minutes, we enjoyed a fascinating glimpse into the world of Harry Potter and the rich history of Oxford.”
Cruise Oxford’s Thames along the university regatta course, with college views, rowing boats, local stories, and a relaxed 45-minute ride.
“Loved experiencing the Oxford regatta culture close up on Saturday morning. Skipper Nick made the ride fun and informative. Highly recommend!”
Review of Oxford’s 90-minute afternoon tea river cruise, with rowing boats, Iffley Lock, riverside views, live commentary, and practical tips.
“Very pleasant, fun and informative. The tea was good and so was the tour. It was a cloudy day with some brief episodes of rain but no problems. Iffy locks was VERY picturesque..”
Follow Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour through Oxford on a lively 2-hour walking tour with filming spots, pub lore, and college history.
“Magnus was a very informative guide. He was funny and shared a lot of stories and backstories about the cast and locations.”
Explore Oxford’s colleges, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church with a student guide on this detailed small-group walking tour.
“Always bring a rain jacket Martin was our guide. Gracious and entertaining. He waited for my husband to catch up.”
Explore Oxford’s Harry Potter filming sites, Divinity School, literary legends, and college sights on this lively 90 to 120 minute walking tour.
“Great tour! Very interesting and much more than just looking at shooting sites. Learnt about history and inspiration of JK as well.”
See seven Cotswold villages from Oxford in one small-group day, with local stories, free time, and access to lanes larger tours cannot reach.
“Our tour guide Sonya was prompt. Immediately made us feel comfortable on the ride. Sonya is relaxed and very knowledgeable about both the history of the Cotswold villages we visited and the country side. We had plenty of time for photos and perfect amount of time at each village. I would highly recommend this tour. Sonya was very conscientious in returning some people to train station in time to catch their train. Thank you for a too notch tour.”
Review of Oxford’s student-led walking tour, with top colleges, Harry Potter sites, insider stories, and optional New College entry.
“Tanya was a fantastic guide and gave us a really interesting insight into life as an Oxford scholar. She was really friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we got the maximum out of the tour.”
Oxford’s three-hour picnic cruise pairs expert skippers, riverside colleges, locks, wildlife, and a generous picnic in a small boat.
“Fabulous trip on the river around Oxford. Laura our skipper was excellent pointing out local things of interest as we silently glided along the waterways. Delicious picnic provided added to the enjoyment.”
Explore Oxford’s colleges, lanes, libraries, and legends on a small-group walking tour with expert guides and plenty of local detail.
“Our tour guide couldn’t have been more interesting or kind. We went to the wrong place, realized our mistake, and hurriedly went to the correct destination. Our guide was so gracious.”
Explore Oxford at your own pace with cryptic clues, city maps, historic sights, pub stops, and a flexible two-and-a-half-hour treasure hunt.
“Really fun way to see the city. Probably saw parts of the city we would otherwise have missed. If we experienced any problems this was quickly rectified by the hints given ……”
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