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Take a day out of London to see the sights of beautiful Oxford! This day tour by rail will whisk you to the stunning university town in no time at all, giving you hours to explore the highlights of Oxford Escape to the country and discover the historic architecture of Oxford, home to one of the world’s most famous universities, on a hassle-free day trip. Perfect for families and first-time visitors.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting London, England, United Kingdom
Take a day out of London to see the sights of beautiful Oxford! This day tour by rail will whisk you to the stunning university town in no time at all, giving you hours to explore the highlights of Oxford Escape to the country and discover the historic architecture of Oxford, home to one of the world’s most famous universities, on a hassle-free day trip. Perfect for families and first-time visitors.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
You will meet your guide at 9 am and take the train to Oxford. The train takes half an hour less than a vehicle and drops us off in the very center of Oxford.
You will spend the morning visiting the castle, the colleges, and the streets of Oxford city, all the famous things you have seen on the pictures before.
Oxford, a city in central southern England, revolves around its prestigious university, established in the 12th century. The architecture of its 38 colleges in the city’s medieval center led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’. University College and Magdalen College are off the High Street, which runs from Carfax Tower (with city views) to the Botanic Garden on the River Cherwell.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Christ Church, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DP England
During the day you will have time for lunch (own expense) in a central location or by the river Thames in a traditional pub depending on tastes and preferences.
After some rest and having a meal you will visit Christ Church College, New College, Balliol with the option for more colleges time permitting.
Christ Church is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. Christ Church is a joint foundation of the college and the cathedral of the Oxford diocese, which serves as the college chapel and whose dean is ex officio the college head.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bodleian Library Bodleian Library Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG England
The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. With over 12 million items, it is the second-largest library in Britain after the British Library.
In the evening your guide will take you to catch the train back to London.
Duration: 1 hour
