Why choose this Oxford tour ?
This magical walking tour is led by an award-winning Green Badge tour guide. It will introduce you to the extraordinary history and people who’ve shaped our city of dreaming spires. From Alice in Wonderland to JRR Tolkien, Oxford has inspired many timeless stories. But its real history is just as fascinating, and often just as strange…
As we walk around Oxford’s famous buildings and explore its world-renowned university and colleges this glorious city will reveal its secrets to you.
This is a great tour if you only have a short time in Oxford or are visiting for the first time. I can tailor it to your interests so let me know if you are particularly interested in Harry Potter, Tolkien, CS Lewis, Morse, Alice in Wonderland etc. If you want to visit a specific college or the Divinity School you will have to pay an extra entrance fee – we can discuss the options when you book.
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What makes Welcome to Oxford: 2hr private Oxford walking tour a unique experience ?
We will visit the oldest building in Oxford: the Saxon tower at St Michael’s at the North Gate, and learn about how medieval Oxford developed long before the University emerged.
We will visit picturesque Broad Street, where bishops were burned, medieval colleges were founded and the largest room in the world selling books can be found.
Sir Christopher Wren’s first masterpiece, where the university still holds its ceremonies. Next to the History of Science Museum, containing ancient astronomical instruments, the first penicillin culture and Einstein’s blackboard.
We will see the stunning gothic architecture of the Divinity School and Duke Humfrey’s Library – both locations where Harry Potter was filmed, and visit the Bodleian library, home to 13 million books! Entry to the Divinity School is optional, cost not included.
We will see the world-famous buildings of Radcliffe Square, including the Radcliffe Camera, University Church of St Mary the Virgin, All Souls and Brasenose Colleges
We will visit New College, one of Oxford’s oldest medieval colleges, if it’s open – or another college such as Balliol, Wadham or Trinity if it isn’t.
Perhaps Oxford’s most photographed location, certainly its most romantic. It features in multiple films and TV shows including Wonka, X-Men First Class, The Mummy, Mama Mia 2, Morse/Lewis/Endeavour and Brideshead Revisited. It also hides the entrance to a secret, haunted tavern!
We will end in Oxford’s magical Covered Market where you can pause for a coffee (and a toilet break!) before continuing your adventures.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Welcome to Oxford: 2hr private Oxford walking tour
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- Entrance to Divinity School (£2.50) and some colleges (£2-£9.50)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Lady Gargoyle Oxford Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
