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Oxford City and University Walking Small Group PUBLIC Tour
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$53.46
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Overview
Oxford's storied streets and prestigious colleges await you on this intimate small-group walking tour. With a maximum of 14 participants, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history, tradition, and storytelling that defines this iconic city.
- 🏷️ Daily Public Tour: Join our shared public tour, lasting 90 to 120 minutes, led by an engaging English-speaking guide.
- 📜 College Entry Included: Experience the grandeur of either Balliol, Exeter, or St John's College, with entrance fees covered up to $5 per person.
- 🗺️ Your guide will provide a complimentary ILoveOxford map, highlighting all the main sights and enriching your journey through the city.
- 🏰 Marvel at the stunning architecture of the Bodleian Library and the Divinity School, a famous Harry Potter filming location, with entry fees included when colleges are closed.
- 📚 Discover the legacy of literary giants like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis as you stroll through the very halls they once walked.
- 🕰️ Tours are designed to adapt based on the day's college openings, ensuring a unique experience every time.
- 🌟 Enjoy a personalized experience with a small group, allowing for more interaction and a deeper connection to Oxford's history.
- ♿ Accessibility is prioritized, with wheelchair-friendly options and accommodations for service animals available.
- 🚶♂️ Suitable for all fitness levels, this tour allows you to explore at a comfortable pace while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of Oxford.
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Public tour
Daily shared public tour: Daily shared PUBLIC Individual tickets lasting 90-120 minutes
Daily shared public tour: Daily shared PUBLIC Individual tickets lasting 90-120 minutes
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Your guide will give you a complementary ILoveOxford map, showing you of all the main sights.
- The tour typically visits inside either Balliol or Exeter or St Johns college worth max £3 person
- Entry fee worth up to £5 max per person is included.
- PLEASE SEE EXCLUSIONS SECTION FOR DETAILS OF ANY CLOSURES TO VENUES.
- Sep 10 + 14+ 15+ 16 + 17+ 20+ 21+ 22+ 23+ 24+ 25 + 26, Nov 6 + 7 +13 + 14 of 2026
- Divinity school is closed on all the dates below in 2026:
- We cover your cost of either entry inside one college OR entry inside Divinity school but not both!
- Jan 23, Feb 27, March 6, May 14 +15 +22 of 2027
- Divinity school will be closed in 2027 on the following dates below...
- Sep 25+ 26, Nov 6 + 7 + 13 + 14 of 2026
- 2026 Graduation dates includes....
- On graduation dates, we may not always be able to enter a college so see graduation dates below:
- Christmas notice: colleges are usually all closed from approx Dec 21 to Jan 2nd
- Tour does NOT visit Bodleian, Christ church, Magdalen or New colleges ( which cost £8-£18)
Meeting point
Meet your guide wearing red lanyard. Meeting next to our black sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS. This is also next to the Oxfam shop which has a green sign above its shop.
Return details
The tour either ends outside New college or next door outside the Bodleian library.
- Which colleges we visit inside will vary from one tour to the next, depending on what is open from day to day. This college is free entry to visit yourselves. (pass by)
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Exeter CollegeWe briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. This college is where Tolkien was a student! It's also connected to JK Rowling.
- Which colleges we will visit will vary from day to day, depending on what is open from day to day. This college is worth £3 in entry fee and we often visit here during the tour. (pass by)
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Bodleian LibraryWe introduce the Bodleian and the Divinity school which is a Harry Potter film site at the Bodleian library. It costs £3 to enter the Divinity school and on dates, when no colleges may be open, the tour instead includes entry to the Divinity school. We do NOT visit inside the medieval library as it is not open to private guiding but we do introduce the library history and architecture from outside. We also present info about the filming of Harry Potter here.
- We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. (pass by)
- An iconic Oxford sight (pass by)
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University Church of St. Mary the VirginWe briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
- We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. (pass by)
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All Souls CollegeWe briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. This college is free entry and we sometimes visit here.
- We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. (pass by)
- We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. (pass by)
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Jesus CollegeWe briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. This college is where...Jesus studied in Oxford!!
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St John's CollegeWe briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. This college, we usually visit during the tour, assuming it's open. Its' free entry.
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Oxford City and University Walking Small Group PUBLIC Tour
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$53.46
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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