Oxford Private Guided Walking Tour for the Discerning Traveler
You and your private party will meet your guide at the Weston Library, part of Oxford's main research library. Alternatively, pickup is available at your Oxford city hotel or the Oxford Railway station. Set out on foot to explore both the historic city's downtown heart and a selection of the university's famous colleges. Learn about its feuds and foibles, achievements and ambitions, and why its alumni still hold sway over much of the British Establishment. Hear tales of how 'Town and Gown' have got along, (or not), with each other over the centuries. On campus, explore the interior of the Divinity School and some of the other hallowed colleges. Walk away from your tour with a good idea of places you'd like to revisit and recommendations from your guide on other activities and restaurants to enjoy in the area.
Highlights
- ✓Private walking tour of Oxford
- ✓Get insider tips on the city and the university from your dedicated guide
- ✓Explore both the college and the city, including the Divinity School and the Bodleian Library
- ✓Hear about the history and legends of Oxford University
- ✓Private tour ensures personalized attention and the ability to ask questions
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet your guide at the Weston Library, part of the Bodleian Library, in the heart of the University. The Weston offers excellent facilities, high end cafe and free exhibitions. Next door lies Blackwell's word famous book shop, and an Oxford icon. Its vast collection of books, set over three floors and the Norrington Room where 5 kilometres of books are shelved underground. Not to be missed if love books and often included in our tours..
- ✓The Old University Quarter offers to the visitor a magical place packed full of History, Art and Architecture You will visit the original Ashmolean Museum, Sheldonian Theatre, Old Bodleian Library, Old Schools Quadrangle, Clarendon Building, Radcliffe Camera, the University Church of St Mary the Virgin and the Narnia Doorway - which inspired key characters in the Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis.
- ✓Explore an Oxford College (or two): its magical chapels, dining halls and gardens and get a taste of student life
- ✓Explore the Old Town of Oxford with its medieval streets, squares and alleyways, its churches and houses, all steeped in its own particular history and magic
What's included
- ✓Private Tour, exclusively for you, your family, colleagues and friends
- ✓Designated meeting point. Plus we offer hotel pick ups (central Oxford only)
- ✓Entrance fees to colleges and University as applicable
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 10. Please indicate the number of children in your party
Comfortable walking shoes or trainers since this tour involves a moderate amount of walking
Tours run at 2pm start time.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Oxford Private Guided Walking Tour for the Discerning Traveler
You and your private party will meet your guide at the Weston Library, part of Oxford's main research library. Alternatively, pickup is available at your Oxford city hotel or the Oxford Railway station. Set out on foot to explore both the historic city's downtown heart and a selection of the university's famous colleges. Learn about its feuds and foibles, achievements and ambitions, and why its alumni still hold sway over much of the British Establishment. Hear tales of how 'Town and Gown' have got along, (or not), with each other over the centuries. On campus, explore the interior of the Divinity School and some of the other hallowed colleges. Walk away from your tour with a good idea of places you'd like to revisit and recommendations from your guide on other activities and restaurants to enjoy in the area.
Highlights
- ✓Private walking tour of Oxford
- ✓Get insider tips on the city and the university from your dedicated guide
- ✓Explore both the college and the city, including the Divinity School and the Bodleian Library
- ✓Hear about the history and legends of Oxford University
- ✓Private tour ensures personalized attention and the ability to ask questions
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet your guide at the Weston Library, part of the Bodleian Library, in the heart of the University. The Weston offers excellent facilities, high end cafe and free exhibitions. Next door lies Blackwell's word famous book shop, and an Oxford icon. Its vast collection of books, set over three floors and the Norrington Room where 5 kilometres of books are shelved underground. Not to be missed if love books and often included in our tours..
- ✓The Old University Quarter offers to the visitor a magical place packed full of History, Art and Architecture You will visit the original Ashmolean Museum, Sheldonian Theatre, Old Bodleian Library, Old Schools Quadrangle, Clarendon Building, Radcliffe Camera, the University Church of St Mary the Virgin and the Narnia Doorway - which inspired key characters in the Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis.
- ✓Explore an Oxford College (or two): its magical chapels, dining halls and gardens and get a taste of student life
- ✓Explore the Old Town of Oxford with its medieval streets, squares and alleyways, its churches and houses, all steeped in its own particular history and magic
What's included
- ✓Private Tour, exclusively for you, your family, colleagues and friends
- ✓Designated meeting point. Plus we offer hotel pick ups (central Oxford only)
- ✓Entrance fees to colleges and University as applicable
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 10. Please indicate the number of children in your party
Comfortable walking shoes or trainers since this tour involves a moderate amount of walking
Tours run at 2pm start time.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.