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Oxford | Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/opt New College
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$34.52
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Our guides, Oxford alumni or students, blend personal experiences with a passion for the city's history and architecture. The tour is conducted in English and takes place outdoors. Indoor access isn’t included unless booked in advance. For entry to specific colleges, such as New College, request this option ahead of time.
Our 90-minute tour covers highlights like Balliol College, Trinity College, Sheldonian Theatre, Bridge of Sighs, Old Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Square, All Souls College, St Mary’s Church, Merton College, Christ Church College Meadows and South Wall.
Take a fascinating walk through Oxford, where history comes alive. Visit the meadows where Lewis Carroll first imagined Alice in Wonderland and admire stunning Gothic and Baroque architectures.
Our 90-minute tour covers highlights like Balliol College, Trinity College, Sheldonian Theatre, Bridge of Sighs, Old Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Square, All Souls College, St Mary’s Church, Merton College, Christ Church College Meadows and South Wall.
Take a fascinating walk through Oxford, where history comes alive. Visit the meadows where Lewis Carroll first imagined Alice in Wonderland and admire stunning Gothic and Baroque architectures.
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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
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Enter New College (when you book this tour option)
- Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
- Receive insights into student life from an Oxford University Alumni
- Exceptional access to interiors (when accessible)
- Receive an insight into the Oxbridge Application Process
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to colleges not listed on the itinerary
Meeting point
Meet at the red post box at 11-12 Broad street (very near the Oxford Campus Stores). Your guide will be wearing an item of royal blue clothing, a jacket, cap, beanie, or polo shirt.
Return details
If New College is not selected
If New College is selected
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Meet your Alumni Guide outside 12 Broad Street, by the red post box. They will be wearing a blue hat with the Alumni Tours logo on (or other item of Alumni Tours uniform), and will check you in for your tour
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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!
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Oxford | Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/opt New College
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$34.52
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!