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Oxford: 3-Hour Private Tour with Student Guide

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Oxford: 3-Hour Private Tour with Student Guide
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5 out of 5 stars
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19 reviews

Admire the world-famous architecture, beautiful lawns, and gruesome gargoyles of one of the oldest colleges at Oxford University. Visit the Bodleian Library, a fine example of Medieval architecture, and multiple filming locations from Harry Potter.

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Dean – United States

Richard was incredibly knowledgeable and fun - the entire concept of touring a place with such history like Oxford paired with the working knowledge of the present workings helps ground the fantastic access and foundational knowledge. Highly recommend!

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Frank – United States

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating as we had a member in a wheelchair.

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  • Go inside one of the oldest colleges at Oxford University
  • Step into the world-famous Bodleian Library
  • Walk around the Christ Church grounds
  • See the main highlights in the city of Oxford
  • Learn about student life from a local student guide

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Embark on an extended 3-hour tour of the best Oxford has to offer with a local student guide. Go behind closed doors with an energetic and knowledgeable student guide who will help you to peel back the complex layers and mystique of this world-famous institution.

First, visit one of the oldest colleges at Oxford University for a peek inside this restricted world of academia. Stroll the gardens, unearth the peculiar Oxford traditions, and see from a real student, how this elite educational institution operates.

Then, head over to the Bodleian Library - a colossal site that houses over 13 million books. Enter the first purpose-built lecture room at Oxford, where you can admire some of the most ornate medieval architecture in Europe. Listen as your guide explains the early rituals and tests students underwent, how the British Parliament was held in the building by King Charles I and later King Charles II. Discover the library’s role in the most defining ceremony at Oxford and see the locations where multiple scenes of the Harry Potter movies were filmed.

Along with these focal points, also cover the most famous landmarks in Oxford city and at Oxford University. Your private tour can be tailored to the specific locations or subjects you wish to cover. Just contact the operator in advance if you have anything specific in mind and they will do their best to incorporate anything that’s available to the public on the day (additional entrance fees may be required for such requests).

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  • Student guide
  • Entrance to the oldest colleges of the University
  • Entrance to the Divinity School and Bodleian Library
  • Gratuities

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All Our Tours Meet At Oxford Tourism Information, 16 Broad Street, OX1 3AS

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Dean – United StatesApril 7, 2022 – Verified booking
Richard was incredibly knowledgeable and fun - the entire concept of touring a place with such history like Oxford paired with the working knowledge of the present workings helps ground the fantastic access and foundational knowledge. Highly recommend!
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Frank – United StatesApril 14, 2023 – Verified booking
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating as we had a member in a wheelchair.
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Casey – United StatesJune 29, 2024 – Verified booking
Great way to see the city and all it has to offer. We enjoyed our guide and had a spectacular time.

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