England · OXFORD TOURS
Most Oxford colleges are private, so an unaccompanied wander stops at a lot of locked gates. These 15 tours get you inside, priced by which colleges they include and whether an alumni guide is doing the talking.
Explore Oxford with a current or former student, from Radcliffe Camera to the Bodleian Library, with optional London transfers.
“Well worthwhile. Fascinating history and a good introduction to Oxford. Our guide was knowledgeable and interesting”
Explore Oxford’s colleges, Bodleian area, and Harry Potter film sites on a compact 90-minute walk with a local guide.
“Highly knowledgeable host offered a thoughtful overview of Oxford University as well as insights and experiences of the town. Very, very well done, informative, entertaining and edifying !!”
Walk Oxford’s historic core, hear stories of its university, and visit a college on select afternoon tours with an expert local guide.
“Richard gave a great tour. He was very charming and insightful about Oxford and the history of the area. Highly recommend”
See Oxford’s colleges and landmarks from an open-top bus, then hop off for a walking tour with flexible 24 or 48-hour access.
“Sit on upper deck. Foot traffic will be very crowded on all of the streets. Use the audio earplugs provided or you will miss the audio completely.”
Explore Oxford’s Harry Potter filming sites, enter New College and the Bodleian’s Divinity School, and learn university lore from a student guide.
“It was the perfect length and a nice mix of Harry Potter and Oxford knowledge. We LOVED Jenny - she did an amazing job!”
Cruise Oxford’s Thames regatta course past Christ Church Meadows, rowing clubs, and college views on a relaxed 45-minute small-group boat ride.
“Such a unique viewpoint to tour Oxford! Would definitely recommend. Dining at the waterfront restaurant afterwards was a great addition too.”
Review of Oxford’s 90-minute afternoon tea cruise, with Iffley Lock, riverside views, live commentary, food, price, and practical tips.
“Lovely slow paced , narrated trip on the river . There was a rowing regatta under way and it was a beautiful sunny day. Tea and tea sweets and sandwiches were delicious.”
Follow Morse, Lewis and Endeavour through Oxford on a lively 1 hour 45 minute walk with filming sites, college lore and pub stops.
“Heidi was excellent. So informative and really made it a great experience. She brought the trilogy to life!”
Explore Oxford’s historic colleges, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church with a student guide on this three-hour small-group tour from London.
“Thank you for providing a fun and historical guided tour of Oxford University and the surrounding city! Ruth was friendly, entertaining, and a great fit for telling stories that both adults and children would enjoy (ours are 13 & 10 years old). We really enjoyed seeing the insides of individual colleges and appreciating the long history of the area. Highly recommend this experience!”
Review of Oxford’s Harry Potter Insights tour, with Divinity School entry, Oxford history, filming sites, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We loved our tour guide Peter who was brilliant. He truly loves what he does for I haven't seen such an enthusiastic guide in a very long time. He was very funny too. I would definitely book another tour and most likely asked for Peter to be our tour guide. Thank you very much for the lovely day we had in Oxford.”
Review of a seven-hour small-group Cotswolds tour from Oxford, visiting Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter, Stow, and Great Tew.
“Andrew is a phenomenal tour guide for the Cotswolds. He had an amazing grasp of the local history of the area and a wonderful clear voice. We thoroughly enjoyed the day.”
See Oxford through an Oxford student’s eyes, from Balliol and Bodleian landmarks to the Divinity School, with optional New College entry.
“Concise, great combo of history and anecdote, loved seeing it through the eyes of someone who came to Oxford to study.”
Review the Oxford Sightseeing Picnic River Cruise, with a small electric boat, Oxford views, lock passage, picnic lunch, and skipper-led stories.
“The Picnic River Cruise was fantastic. We were fortunate to have the small electric boat and it's skipper all to ourselves for our 5pm cruise. So we marvelled at the lovely picnic basket provided as we happily consumed its contents, chatted to our Skipper (Ash) and enjoyed the beauty and peacefulness that was the Thames. We viewed lots of long boats, people rowing (or attempting to!!), going through the lock and generally having a very enjoyable relaxing time. Well worth doing this cruise. Loved it :)”
Explore Oxford’s colleges, libraries, lanes, and legends on a small-group 90-minute walking tour led by an engaging local guide.
“We saw the highlights of Oxford and glimpses of behind the scenes life at some of the colleges. We learned some history and fun facts in a group of 6. Our guide, Andrew Parker, was first rate - he was warm and enthusiastic without being effusive or looking like he was acting. Andrew was able to answer all our questions and took us to see some fabulous sights in Oxford city centre and the colleges. It was easy walking, no hills, and took just over 90 minutes. Highly recommended.”
Explore Oxford at your own pace with cryptic clues, city stories, and stops from Oxford Castle to the Bodleian Library.
“A great way to learn about the city for both kids and adults. Easy booking process and seamless process on the day of the experience”
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