Oxford Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 2026

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About Oxford Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Get the best out of your visit by booking the City Sightseeing Oxford tour on a Hop-on Hop-off Bus. Listen to the included audio commentary while riding on an open-top bus and soaking in the views of the beautiful city.

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Incredible City Sightseeing with a Bus Tour!

This tour was a great way to get to know Oxford. We went on many Hop-on Hop-off tours of UK cities, including Oxford, London, and Manchester. In my opinion, it is the best way to get to know the city you’re visiting and visit its attractions without spending much money on public transport or taxis.

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This was a truly easy, affordable, and fast way of exploring Oxford. I booked this bus tour for convenience and ended up loving it. Definitely go on a Hop-on Hop-off Oxford Tour if you’re visiting the city!

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Oxford Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing Tour

Hop on to a City Sightseeing Bus in Oxford and enjoy the unlimited Hop-on Hop-off tour for 24 or 48 hours. Discover sights such as Queen’s College and Oxford Castle as you ride on an open-top, double-decker bus with panoramic city views. Plus, you can jump off at any stop if you want to explore something! This bus tour route drives around Oxford’s world-famous libraries, museums, and even shopping streets.

Oxford is the home to the oldest University in Britain. It’s also an architectural spectacle. You’ll get fantastic views of its honey-colored buildings as well as tantalizing glimpses of the quiet courtyards of its many Colleges. Visit the International award-winning Oxford Castle Heritage area. Travel by the Ashmolean, the Sheldonian, and the historic Carfax junction – see this and more on the City of Oxford’s attractions.

Tour Itinerary/Bus Stops

Stop 1 – Railway Station 

Stop 2 – Park End Street 

Stop 3 – Gloucester Green Bus Station 

Stop 4 – Oxford Castle 

Stop 5 – Westgate Shopping Centre 

Stop 6 – John Lewis 

Stop 7 – Speedwell Street 

Stop 8 – Christ Church 

Stop 9 – The Radcliffe Camera 

Stop 10 – The Queen's College 

Stop 11 – Magdalen Street East 

Stop 12 – St. Cross Road 

Stop 13 – South Parks Road 

Stop 14 – Wadham College 

Stop 15 – Trinity College 

Stop 16 – Parks Road 

Stop 17 – Bansbury Road 

Stop 18 – Woodstock Road 

Stop 19 – St.Giles Church 

Stop 20 – Marty's Memorial

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GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • Duration of the Oxford Hop-on Hop-off route: 40 minutes
  • Frequency: during the summer, buses drive every 10 to 15 minutes, and every 25 to 30 minutes during the winter.
  • This tour operated daily and all year round. The only exceptions are the 25th and 26th of December and the 1st of January.
  • First Bus Tour Starting Time: 9:30 AM (All Year Round)
  • Last Bus Tour: Summer – 6:00 PM, Winter – 4:00 PM, Spring & Autumn – 5:00 PM.
  • 24 or 48-hour tickets are available.
  • Visit to Carfax Tower is only available in the Panorama tickets.
  • Some Hop-on Hop-off tour buses are accessible for wheelchair users.
  • You can access your voucher for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at checkout.

Meeting Point

The meeting point for this tour is Visitor Information Point 44-45 High Street.

But you can get on and off the tour bus at basically any bus stop included in the Hop-on Hop-off tour route.

FAQ

Is Hop-on Hop-off Oxford worth it?

Hop-on Hop-off tour of Oxford is definitely worth your time and money. It’s a really affordable sightseeing tour that allows you to hop on and off whenever and wherever you want.

How long is the Hop-on Hop-off bus tour of Oxford?

The duration of one hop-on hop-off bus ride in Oxford is usually 60 minutes, but due to some road works, it can take up to 90 minutes.

What else can I see and do in Oxford?

To truly visit Oxford, go beyond the bus and explore it from every angle. Try an Oxford Afternoon Tea Cruise for a relaxing river view, join a costumed Oxford Prison Tour of the castle, or experience the eerie side of the city on the Oxford Ghost Tour.

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  • Purchased tour is valid for 24 or 48 hours
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