Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

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Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry
4.4415874 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.4415874 out of 5 stars
1789 reviews

Explore the beautiful city of Oxford with an expert guide. Our tours guarantee entry into one of the historic colleges, and cover the main city sights.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Mark – Australia

The tour was good. Only advice I would give would be for the tour guide to project his voice a little louder.

M
Marie – Australia

We had the absolute pleasure of touring Oxford with Tim, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Tim was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the history, architecture, and famous alumni of Oxford, but he delivered everything with such charm, wit, and enthusiasm. His passion for the city is infectious, and he brought the streets and colleges to life with fascinating stories and insights. We came away with a much deeper appreciation of Oxford’s rich history and culture, and we were entertained every step of the way. Tim was a delightful guide—warm, engaging, and full of interesting facts that you’d never find in a guidebook. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience Oxford in an informative and enjoyable way. Thank you, Tim, for a truly memorable day

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Highlights

  • See the dreamy spires of Oxford
  • Tour the most historic colleges with a university-educated guide
  • Discover locations from the Harry Potter movies and TV series Brideshead Revisited and Morse
  • Learn about the collegiate system unique to Oxford and Cambridge
  • Gaze at the Bridge of Sighs on the 13th-century Hertford College

Full description

Join a university-educated guide, with years of experience and local knowledge of Oxford City and colleges. See the dreamy spires of one of the oldest universities in the world on a guided walking tour.

Go inside some of the city’s most historic colleges, such as New College, founded in 1379 and more recently seen in the Harry Potter films and television productions of Inspector Morse and Lewis.

Visit Exeter College, founded in 1314, and another favorite on most tours. Stop by Hertford College, with its romantic façade and Bridge of Sighs, instantly recognizable from Brideshead Revisited. See the University Library and learn about the collegiate system unique to Oxford and Cambridge.

Discover famous alumni who studied and taught at the university, including the infamous Dr Spooner, whose portraits hang in New College Dining Hall and whose name is given to the playful linguistic phenomenon of spoonerisms.

Includes

  • College admission
  • Library admission
  • Walking tour
  • Guide

Meeting point

Meet at the Trinity College Gate.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Private tours college admissions are extra/optional
  • All colleges and the library are subject to close at any time. In such cases, suitable alternative colleges will be visited instead.

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4.4 /5

based on 1789 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Mark – AustraliaMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was good. Only advice I would give would be for the tour guide to project his voice a little louder.
M
Marie – AustraliaMay 6, 2025 – Verified booking
We had the absolute pleasure of touring Oxford with Tim, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Tim was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the history, architecture, and famous alumni of Oxford, but he delivered everything with such charm, wit, and enthusiasm. His passion for the city is infectious, and he brought the streets and colleges to life with fascinating stories and insights. We came away with a much deeper appreciation of Oxford’s rich history and culture, and we were entertained every step of the way. Tim was a delightful guide—warm, engaging, and full of interesting facts that you’d never find in a guidebook. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience Oxford in an informative and enjoyable way. Thank you, Tim, for a truly memorable day
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Amanda – United StatesMay 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Tim, our tour guide, was incredibly friendly & knowledgeable. It was clear he knew a lot about the University. Oxford is stunning but it's helpful to have a guide to take you to all the best spots & teach you about what you're seeing!

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Activity provider:Oxford Walking Tours

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