Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide
See inside Oxford University, Harry Potter film site and the Bodleian Library on this authentic 2-hour Oxford student led tour. The tour gives you an insight into student life in this prestigious university and offers you in-depth history of many of the famous colleges and sights such All Souls College, Trinity College, Oriel College, Hertford College, Merton College, Radcliffe Camera, University Church of St Mary and many more.
Options
Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide
Option 1: See inside Oxford University, Harry Potter film site and the Bodleian Library with authentic student led tours.
What's included in Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
University of Oxford
Spanning nearly 800 years, with over 38 Colleges, Libraries and Faculty buildings - some of the best architecture in England is located here and world famous students spanning generations have also studied here
Merton College
Argued to be one of the three oldest colleges at Oxford, we unearth the debate of who actually is the oldest, and why this college has one of the most bizarre chapels at Oxford.
Bodleian Library
A world renowned Copyright Library, with a priceless collection of books and miles upon miles of shelving space. Enter the Old School Quod for an in-depth understanding of the whole of the Bodleian Library complex, along with how students use the building today.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- After 2 years of closures, we are attempting to include entrances back into the tour. It is possible that the sites will not be possible on the day, the guide will inform you at the start of the tour, and you are able to get a full refund in these very rare circumstances
- During peak season (June–August), access to the Divinity School is extremely limited due to frequent closures and high demand, and may not be included in the tour. While some companies may claim otherwise, we prefer to be honest upfront rather than risk disappointment on the day.
- Group Sizing In Line With Social Distancing Rules
- Guides Temperature Taken Before Tour
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please be at 16 Broad Street (Oxford Tourist Information) 15 minutes before the start of the tour
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please be at 16 Broad Street (Oxford Tourist Information) 15 minutes before the start of the tour - if you miss the start time, you will miss the tour without a refund. Trains can be late, parking can be difficult - but we cannot take responsibility for you turning up on time. Moving to another tour may be possible if there is availability - but there is a fee to swap, and this tour does normally sell out. There are other tours leaving at the same time, at the same place; please ensure you are on the Oxford University & City Tour provided by Footprints Tours. We cannot take responsibility if you do not check with the guide.
