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90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$35.91
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Overview
Tours are restricted to around 10 persons making for a more personable experience. This has proved to be a winning feature of our tours setting us apart from the competition. (Larger groups by arrangement). Daily tours commence at 11 am, 12 am and 2 pm. Oxford zealously guards its architectural heritage boasting what is possibly the finest collection of historical buildings in the United Kingdom. Our Classic Oxford Walking Tour takes visitors on a relaxing 90 - 120 minute meander through 1000 years of architectural and social history. We visit some of the most iconic civic and university buildings in Oxford, discuss their origins, architects and purpose, while providing a rich vein of social history of the town and university. Among the sights you will see are Christ Church, the 11th century University Church of St Mary where the University began, the famous Radcliffe Camera, Bridge of Sighs, and much more. Where possible we will take clients inside university and college buildings.
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90 Minute Guided Walking Tour in Oxford
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Guides are able to provide information pertaining to onward transport, accommodation houses etc.
- Children are welcome, the tour is not suitable for infants and children under seven years.
- Dogs are not allowed on university and college property
Meeting point
Across the road from thecRandolph Hotel
Return details
Across the road from thecRandolph Hotel
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Martyrs' MemorialThe meeting point. Tours commence from here at 11 am and 2 pm daily. This memorial celebrates the lives of three Anglican clerics burned at the stake for Heresy in the 16th century.
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Bodleian LibraryWe move into the Scholastic Quadrangle and discover how Oxford University's world-famous research library grew from the ashes of the reformation.
- See the ground-breaking architecture of renowned English architect Christopher Wren's first major project, built in 1669 (pass by)
- Highly significant in the cultural history of the Western world, the very first purpose-built public museum. (pass by)
- Built in 1913 the iconic Bridge of Sighs adds a romantic touch to our walk. (pass by)
- Oxford's famous High Street is a history lesson in itself, not only in terms of the colleges we see where the likes of CS Lewis, Shelly, Bob Hawke and Bill Clinton studied but its fascinating architecture stretching back hundreds of years. (pass by)
- Traverse the narrow winding and infamous Magpie Lane to the High Street. (pass by)
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Radcliffe CameraSet in the Radcliffe Square the very heart of Oxford's world-renowned University precinct, visitors will find themselves surrounded by history on all sides. This is where it all began!
- Enter through St Aldates gate, see the splendid views of Christ Church, the Meadow Building, Merton Field where James Sadler became the first English aeronaut, the Deans Garden, Dead Man's Walk, exit through the Kissing Gate. (pass by)
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Carfax TowerLandmark 23m-high bell tower, once part of a 12th-century church, offering city views from the top.
- Passing Queens College we enter Queens Lane, claimed to be the most haunted site in Oxford, we pass St Edmund's Hall the very last medieval hall in Oxford, the ancient St Peter's Church in the East, New College which is actually built on a plague pit. This is lovely walk through the winding back streets of the city. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$35.91
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!