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Oxford University Walking Tour by Alumni™ & Optional New College
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$34.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Oxford's rich history and stunning architecture come alive through the insights of knowledgeable guides. These are Oxford students or graduates who share their personal experiences on this 90-minute outdoor tour.
- 🕵️♂️ Visit iconic landmarks such as the Sheldonian Theatre, Radcliffe Square, and the Bridge of Sighs.
- 🌳 Stroll through quiet college lanes and meadows that inspired literary greats like Lewis Carroll and J. K. Rowling.
- 🏛️ The tour focuses solely on outdoor spaces, including streets, squares, and college exteriors.
- 📜 If selected during booking, enhance your experience with a self-guided visit to New College after the walking tour concludes.
- ⚠️ Note that this tour does not include indoor visits to college buildings; all activities are conducted outdoors.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
English tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Enter New College (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
- Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
- Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes
- Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
- Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
- Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Important:
meet the guide OUTSIDE the address, not inside. The location is not part of our business. The meeting point is the RED PILLAR MAILBOX in front of 11 Broad Street.
Your guide wears a royal blue item of clothing with a heraldic shield—this may be a jacket, cap, beanie, scarf, or polo shirt.
Return details
If the New College option is selected
If the New College option is not selected
- Meet the guide OUTSIDE the address, not inside. The location is not part of our business. The meeting point is the RED PILLAR MAILBOX in front of 11 Broad Street. Your guide wears a royal blue item of clothing with a heraldic shield—this may be a jacket, cap, beanie, scarf, or polo shirt. (pass by)
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Balliol CollegeGain an overview of one of the oldest universities in the world while admiring the first of many architecturally grand buildings.
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Trinity CollegeTake a look into some of the strange traditions that come with an old and prestigious university. From pranks to tortoises, student life certainly isn’t boring here!
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Sheldonian TheatreLearn about the 13 busts visible atop the pillars, and get an insiders’ correction of a common misconception.
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Hear about the intricacies of the Oxford graduation ceremony, and, if possible, take a look inside the Divinity School which was famously used in the Harry Potter films.
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Bodleian LibraryA library with a long history, find out about some of the treasures kept among the 12 million books here.
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Radcliffe CameraA dome that is famous for being one of the Oxford Dreaming Spires, and a Camera which has nothing to do with photography? Contradictions abound here, and your guide will make sure you don’t get lost in them!
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All Souls CollegeAll Souls is a very prestigious college which requires an incredibly stringent examination to be completed by all prospective students. Your guide can give you examples of past questions; how do you think you would fare?
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University Church of St. Mary the VirginThe University Church is a great location to understand some of the tensions between so called ‘Town and Gown’, and of course is a stunning building to appreciate!
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Oriel CollegeA controversial piece of university history, learn why there have been protests against honouring one of the main funders of the College.
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Christ Church MeadowOne of the most famous sites in Oxford, there are many powerful figures associated with this college!
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##IMPORTANT: This option is available only if selected at the time of booking. Access times for New College – Spring/Summer 2025 (10th March to 14th October): Open daily from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. Last entry at 4:30 pm. All visitors must leave the premises by 5:00 pm. The self-guided visit to New College takes place at the end of the walking tour. Access involves a short walk to the entrance on Holywell Street. Please keep these timings in mind when booking this option.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Oxford University Walking Tour by Alumni™ & Optional New College
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$34.60
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!