Oxford University & City of Oxford Walking Tour 2025 with Alumni Guide
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About Oxford City and University Walking Tour
Book this Oxford Walking tour and visit one of the UK’s most famous universities. Your Alumni guide will provide insight into Oxford’s prestigious university and the city itself. You’ll also visit the Harry Potter film locations on this guided Oxford tour.
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City and University Walking Tour of Oxford
Explore Oxford City and step inside the grounds of Oxford University on this exciting tour led by a former university student. Discover student life with your alumni guide as you admire the iconic architecture.
Visit the Bodleian Library, University buildings, and one of the oldest university colleges. Learn about the history of the university institutes, including Trinity College, Oriel College, Hertford College, All Souls College, the Radcliffe Camera, the University Church of St. Mary, and Merton College
Tour includes an equally in-depth history of the Oxford city centre. Walk down Broad Street as you hear all about ceremonies at Oxford, famous graduates, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and how the most powerful Archbishop of Canterbury was burned at stake in Oxford.
You’ll also visit the Exeter College and Divinity School, used as a filming site for Harry Potter movies. Follow the Footprints tour of Oxford set up by students and designed to provide an entertaining and authentic way of discovering the city of Oxford.
To round off your Oxford experience, consider adding a relaxing Oxford Afternoon Tea Cruise. It’s a great way to see the city from a new perspective after your walking tour.
- Entrance fees
- Skip the ticket line access
- Walking tour
- Professional guide
- Tips/Gratuities
- English
Tour Meeting Point
Meeting point for this Oxford University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide is at the Oxford Tourist Information Centre..
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Uncover the beauty of Oxford City and University with an alumni guide.
Step inside one of the oldest colleges at Oxford University.
Learn all about life at the prestigious Oxford university from your student tour guide.
Visit the world-famous Bodleian Library, Divinity School, Trinity College, and other important Oxford sites.
FAQ
How long is the Oxford walking tour?
A full Oxford walking tour, including University and the city is 2 hours long. Although shorter tours take about 90 minutes, we recommend booking this 2-hour Oxford walking tour guided by alumni of Oxford University.Is Oxford University & City of Oxford Walking Tour worth it?
Yes, definitely! You can explore Oxford by yourself but we highly recommend recommend booking your Oxford University tour online and in advance. You will hear informative and well presented stories about the city and some of it's famous residents. We found the best walking tour of Oxford City and University that covers all the important sights and attractions.What can you do in Oxford for 2 hours?
There are numerous things you can do or visit in Oxford, whether you’re there for a short day trip or staying in the city for a longer time. From an Oxford river cruise to a private tour, there are many activities to choose from. But if you only have 2 hours to spend in town and want to get to know the city and its history, we highly recommend going on a guided walking tour of Oxford University and the city. This tour will give you an amazing insight into the history and culture of Oxford.Can you tour Oxford University by yourself?
You can visit Oxford University on your own during the main University Open Days or find departments that have course-specific open days. But if you want to visit the famous university, we suggest booking one of our Oxford tours, which include guided visits to Oxford University.What else can I do in Oxford?
If you want to see more after visiting the university, there are plenty of great experiences to try. You can take a guided Oxford Castle and Prison tour, where a costumed guide shares dramatic stories from the city’s darker past. Fans of magic will love the Harry Potter Oxford tour, which visits real filming locations. For a relaxed way to explore the city, the Oxford hop on hop off bus lets you discover top sights at your own pace. And if you're up for something different in the evening, the Oxford Ghost Tour offers a spooky and fun walk through legends and haunted corners of the city.DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS BEST-SELLING TOUR!
Look no further, book this Oxford tour right away, and find out why Oxford is called the city of Dreaming Spires!
Good to know before the tour!
- Remember to wear comfortable shoes for this walking tour.
- Skip the line entrance fees are included in the Oxford university walking tour price.
- If your plans change, you can cancel the tour up to 24 hours in advance and get a full refund.
- Visit Oxford with confidence by planning ahead, as a little preparation makes the whole experience more enjoyable.
Incredible Experience in Oxford!
I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oxford. Our tour guide was amazing, she shared a lot of interesting and funny stories about the city and student life in Oxford. Overall it was a fantastic experience of getting to know the town and its rich history.
Amazing tour
Our guide did an amazing job leading this tour. She was knowledgeable and confident and answered all of the questions our group asked. The tour was really well organized with a full itinerary. We visited a lot of interesting places, and the tour was well worth the money we spent.
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- Free cancellation policy for up to 24 hours in advance with a full refund.
- Small group tours.