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Shared | Alumni-led Walking & Punting Tour w/opt New College
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$67.55
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This tour offers something few others do: the chance to experience Oxford both on foot and from the water, all in one visit. Enjoy a full Oxford experience by combining our 90-minute student- or graduate-led college walking tour with a 30-minute chauffeured punting tour—a perfect way to take in the city’s history and beauty.
The tour is outdoors. If selected when booking, AFTER THE WALKING TOUR ENDS, your experience can be enriched with a self-guided visit to New College, one of the university’s most historic and picturesque colleges.
Then, without needing to plan a separate activity, you’ll step into a traditional punt and be taken along Oxford’s quieter, greener side. As you glide past the Botanic Gardens, Christ Church Meadows, and the banks where Lewis Carroll once walked, you’ll see a view of the city that most walking tours simply don’t reach.
It’s a well-balanced way to enjoy both Oxford’s rich academic tradition and its peaceful riverside setting—all in a single experience.
The tour is outdoors. If selected when booking, AFTER THE WALKING TOUR ENDS, your experience can be enriched with a self-guided visit to New College, one of the university’s most historic and picturesque colleges.
Then, without needing to plan a separate activity, you’ll step into a traditional punt and be taken along Oxford’s quieter, greener side. As you glide past the Botanic Gardens, Christ Church Meadows, and the banks where Lewis Carroll once walked, you’ll see a view of the city that most walking tours simply don’t reach.
It’s a well-balanced way to enjoy both Oxford’s rich academic tradition and its peaceful riverside setting—all in a single experience.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
English tour
Punting Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Punting Tour
Duration: 2 hours 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
- Enjoy a chauffeured punting tour along the River Cherwell
- Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
- Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
- Refreshments
- 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
Your tour will finish at the Oxford Punting Station OX14AU
- 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.
- Start your relaxing trip by being chauffeured past the UK’s oldest botanic garden, with the dreaming spires of Oxford peeking over the trees. (pass by)
- Continue your peaceful trip through the nature of Oxford by passing Christ Church Meadow, a large area owned by the College which allows access to many of the cities boathouses. (pass by)
- One of several extensive College Gardens, St Hilda’s boasts rich wildlife and seasonal colour year-round, perfect to appreciate on your serene trip along the River Cherwell! (pass by)
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After experiencing the above (and more!) on the walking tour, have a short break and walk to Magdalen Bridge Boathouse, where a manager will meet you and direct you to the departure point for your punting tour!
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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Shared | Alumni-led Walking & Punting Tour w/opt New College
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$67.55
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!