Welcome to Oxford: Private 2.5-hours Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in the enchanting university town of Oxford, the city of dreaming spires on this half-day private tour that includes a fully guided tour of one of the 37 colleges, an in-depth city stroll and a welcome drink on us at one of the well-known taverns.
Your guide will meet you at Martyrs Memorial on St Giles, and take you on a fully guided stroll through the city streets, the covered market, past the most beautiful colleges, hidden courtyards and quadrangles, libraries, and Oxford’s ‘Bridge of Sighs’ – a distinctive landmark and perfect photo opportunity, along with the Radcliffe Camera. You’ll see how Oxford inspired the Inklings to create their magical worlds of Narnia, Wonderland and Middle Earth, and why it is such a popular filming location for favourite TV series like Brideshead Revisited and Lewis and feature films like Harry Potter.
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Welcome to Oxford: Private 2.5-hours Walking Tour
What's included in Welcome to Oxford: Private 2.5-hours Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Oxford
Experience the enchanting myriad of Oxford’s spellbinding streets and uncover the city’s fascinating history. Visit one of the world’s best-known universities in the world and explore the array of colleges and inner courtyards and quads. Learn about some of the greatest minds of the world, who were educated at the University, like Dr Johnson inventor of the dictionary, and Stephen Hawking, and including more than half of England's prime ministers, as you walk by the iconic colleges like Magdalene, Oriel, Exeter, Pembroke, Brasenose, Trinity and Jesus.
Soak up the quintessential English atmosphere of Oxford as you stroll through Christchurch Meadow, admire the views of Christ Church and Merton colleges, and the Botanical Garden.
Bridge of Sighs
See the famous ‘Bridge of Sighs’, Radcliffe Camera, Sheldonian Theatre and Bodleian Library.
Inclusions
- Entrance to an Oxford College of your choosing based on which college is open
- A friendly, professional local guide with first-hand knowledge of the area
- Plenty of time to take photos of the spectacular sights
- Gratuities, additional drinks, and food
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
- Transportation throughout experience
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your guide will meet you at Martyrs Memorial on St Giles - 13 Magdalen St, Oxford OX1 3AE, United Kingdom.
End Points
- Your tour will finish at a historic Oxford pub in the city centre (pub may vary).
