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Oxford: 2 hour Historical, literary and architectural highlights
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$244.97
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Overview
Oxford History Tours offers a captivating 90-minute walking tour for history enthusiasts. This journey through time is led by a professional guide from the Institute of Tourist Guiding, revealing the rich tapestry of Oxford's past.
- 🕰️ Stroll through iconic sites like the Radcliffe Camera, Oxford's first science library, and hear about its eccentric benefactor, Sir John Radcliffe.
- 📚 Visit the Bodleian Library, home to over 13 million books, and learn about its fascinating origins and continuing legacy.
- 🎭 Admire the Sheldonian Theatre, the first building by Christopher Wren, where Oxford University ceremonies take place.
- 🏰 Explore the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, the first university building listed in the Domesday Book, featuring magnificent stained glass.
- 🌉 Walk across the Bridge of Sighs, an iconic structure of Hertford College, inspired by Venetian designs but built in the 20th century.
- 🏛️ Discover Exeter College, influenced by the Oxford Movement, with notable graduates like J.R. Tolkien and Philip Pullman.
- 📜 Learn the history of Lincoln College, home to the first Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Methodist Wesley Brothers.
- 🍽️ Benefit from practical tips on where to eat, shop, and explore Oxford's colleges and museums from your knowledgeable guide.
- 🚶♂️ Enjoy a guided tour led by an experienced, licensed guide, ensuring a rich understanding of Oxford's history and culture.
- ♿ Take advantage of wheelchair accessibility with prior notice, making this tour suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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Private Hist/Arch 90 minutes
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Guided tour led by an experienced, licensed guide
- Advice to explore Oxford 's colleges and museums and where to eat and shop.
Meeting point
Meet at Protestant Martyrs Memorial
Return details
The tour can be adapted to have alternative finishing points.
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Important Victorian monument to the Protestant martyrs of the 16th century.
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This Anglo Saxon Tower was part of the Medieval city gate and is probably the surviving oldest building in Oxford today. Many stories over the centuries
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Exeter CollegeExeter's chapel was inspired by the Oxford Movement and modelled on Paris' St Chapelle. Graduates include Philip Pullman, JR Tolkien and Alan Bennett.
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Lincoln CollegeLincoln College's original face onto Turn Street tells a story about the University's origins and its relationship with the city. Lincoln College recently got it first Priminister Rushi Sunak, and was also home to the ~Methodist Wesley Brothers
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University Church of St. Mary the VirginThe University Church was the University's first building. It is listed in the Doomsday Book. Ot is possible to climb its magnificent spire. Today we will admire its famous stained glass and learn how it inspired CS Lewis.
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Bridge of SighsOxford's iconic bridge belonging to Hertford College. Although it looks like an old Venetian Bridge, it was built in the twentieth century! It is also next to the house of Edmund Halley who had the comet named after him.
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Sheldonian TheatreWe will admire this 17th century home to the ceremonies of Oxford University. It is believed to be the first building by Christopher Wren. The architect of St Paul's Cathedral in London was also Astronomer of Photography at Oxford University.
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Bodleian LibraryToday the Bodlein Library has over 13 million books. We will admire the 17th century buildings and learn about the origins go the library and how it still works today.
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Radcliffe CameraOxford's first science Library. Learn about one of Oxford's most eccentric and generous benefactors, the Royal Physician sir John Radcliffe
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Balliol CollegeWe will step inside Oxford's second oldest college and see its internal quadrangle, the Capel with its glorious stained glass, as well as its dining hall with portraits that tell its interesting foundation story. Here we'll learn more about when women undergraduates started to have access to the University and its colleges.
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Oxford: 2 hour Historical, literary and architectural highlights
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$244.97
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!