Oxfordshire Trip Overview
If you are considering studying at Oxford, then what better way to acquaint yourself with the application process and to find out what student life is like, than to book our private tour plus Q and A session with our Oxford or Cambridge educated university alumni guides?
Expected total activity duration is 90-120 minutes walking tour plus up to one hour Q and A session led in person and/or by online process.
Additional Info
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Starts: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
If you are considering studying at Oxford, then what better way to acquaint yourself with the application process and to find out what student life is like, than to book our private tour plus Q and A session with our Oxford or Cambridge educated university alumni guides?
Expected total activity duration is 90-120 minutes walking tour plus up to one hour Q and A session led in person and/or by online process.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: University of Oxford, University Offices 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD England
The university is made up of multiple colleges and our walking tour route will include on average ten colleges introduced from the outside but also as & when colleges are open, you will see inside two or more colleges too.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Bridge of Sighs, New College Ln., Oxford OX1 3BL England
This is one of many sights which we pass by on all tours. It was built just over 100 years ago and it connects two parts of Hertford college. Cambridge has a Bridge of Sighs too but this one you can get your photo under, as the one in Cambridge is a bridge over the Cam river.
Pass By: Bodleian Library Bodleian Library Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG England
The tour does not visit inside of the library since it’s forbidden to guide inside the library but we will introduce it from the outside
Pass By: Radcliffe Camera, Radcliffe Square, Oxford OX1 4AJ England
This is the circular reading room of the Bodleian library. Guiding is forbidden inside but we will introduce it from outside
Pass By: Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ England
This is Christopher Wren’s attractive theatre and venue used by the university for graduations and matriculations. Guiding is generally forbidden inside but we will introduce it from outside
Pass By: History of Science Museum, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ England
This is Christopher Wren’s building and was originally used as the Ashmolean museum. Guiding is forbidden inside but we will introduce it from outside
Pass By: Christ Church, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DP England
This college is the most famous of he colleges and includes the Harry Potter staircase. It was founded in 1524 by Cardinal Wolsey, the right hand man of Henry 8th.
We do NOT include entry inside this college as it gets so many tourists and thus it is the only college which is not currently open to permit alumni of other colleges to bring visitors inside. However, depending on circumstances on the day and if you request it, the tour route could pass through Christ church meadows.
Pass By: Balliol College, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BJ England
Founded 1263 and famous alumni include 4 prime ministers plus the likes of Adam Smith. This college was founded by John de Balliol, a Scottish noble. This college charges £1-3 per person entry and is typically open 10.30am to 11.45am and then again from 2pm to 4pm.
Where and when open, we can visit inside this college on the tour.
This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: Trinity College, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BH England
Founded 1555 and famous for its beautiful gardens. This college has a reputation for being a ‘posh’ college.
This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: Hertford College, Catte Street, Oxford OX1 3BW England
This college does not normally open to public visitors but if this college is one which you are interested in studying at, we can pre arrange a request to enter.
This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DP England
Exeter college is a free entry college open only 2pm to 4pm and it dates back to 1314. This is where Tolkien studied and Morse was a frequent visitor too. Where and when open, we can visit inside this college on the tour.
This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: Jesus College, Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DW England
Jesus college is where TE Lawrence studied and it has a gorgeous dining hall. Entry is £1-3 per person. Entry into this college could be included in the tour, if you are interested in applying to Jesus- otherwise though, the tour does not normally visit inside.
This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: Brasenose College, Radcliffe Square, Oxford OX1 4AJ England
Brasenose college was founded in 1509 and famous alumni includes the man who opened Pandora’s box viz David Cameron. It is not normally open to the public but with prior notice, we may be able to arrange for you to visit inside.
This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: All Souls College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4AL England
Good luck with applying to study at All Souls college as they don’t take any students. This college is for research fellows only. The college is free entry open only 2pm to 4pm and generally closed every July and August.
This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: University College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4BH England
University college claims to be the first college founded in 1249. Bill Clinton & CS Lewis studied here. This stop could be included on our route if you request it and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too.
Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: Merton College, Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JD England
Merton college is a grand old college dating back to 1264. Tolkien taught here. Entry fees cost typically £3-4 per person and this stop could be included on our route. Depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too if we can arrange it in advance.
Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: Queen’s College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4AW England
Queens college do not permit visitors but with prior arrangement, we probably can arrange for you to visit inside the college.
This stop could be included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: Corpus Christi College, Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JF England
Corpus Christi college is famous for ‘the Greats’ viz the study of Latin. They don’t normally permit guiding inside but if you make known in advance an interest to study here, we can probably arrange for free entry.
This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: St John’s College, St. Giles, Oxford OX1 3JP England
St Johns college is free entry between 2pm and 4pm and it’s where Tony Blair studied law & rock n’roll. It dates back to 1555 and it has some classic quadfranges and gardens.
This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: Lincoln College, Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DR England
Lincoln college is a gorgeous college with ivy quadrangle and a chapel that hosted John Wesley who studied here. Entry is free 2pm to 4pm and weekends mornings too but guiding is not permitted inside, so unless you request to make an appointment to consider studying here, we cannot take you inside.
This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: St Edmund Hall, Queens Lane, Oxford OX1 4AR England
The oldest and the newest college/hall of Oxford. Guiding is not permitted inside but we could probably arrange to visit inside with prior arrangement for an interest made known to study here.
This stop could be included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: Oriel College, Oriel Square, Oxford OX1 4EW England
Oriel college does not normally open to visitors but with prior notice and arrangement, we probably can arrange to visit inside.
This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter.
If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
Pass By: Magdalen College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4AU England
Which colleges we visit inside of will vary from day to day and according to any prior requests made known to us. Magdalen is usually open from 10am to last entry 6.30pm and costs £8 entry per person. Entry is not included in the tour- unless you make a prior request known of interest to study here and then we can probably arrange for free entry inside the college.
Magdalen is a little further walking distance to get to than other colleges so we likely will not walk to Magdalen or visit inside of it, unless you specifically request us to do so.
