Top 10 Oxford Highlights with Divinity School and New College
On this fully guided walking tour of Oxford’s must-see top 10 highlights, visitors can discover the treasures of one of the greatest university cities in the world. This tour offers the best opportunity to see the very best of Oxford. Starting from the heart of Oxford's historical centre, your expert local guide offers a wonderful engaging tour through the vibrant historical streets of Oxford visiting both well-known sites and hidden gems where visitors can see, and experience so much more, than they could on their own. Packed full of incredible insights and up-close historical visits, including the Bridge of Sighs, the 14th-century New College, and magnificent Divinity Library, this interactive, three hour tour is the essential guide into Oxford city and England’s fascinating history. Visit Oxford’s Top 10, including Bridge of Sighs, the 13th century New College as well as the magnificent Divinity Library, where many of the Harry Potter moves were filmed.
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Top 10 Oxford Highlights
City Center Departure: The tour departs from St Michael`s Church at the North Gate
What's included in Top 10 Oxford Highlights with Divinity School and New College
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Michael At The North Gate
Discover the oldest building in Oxford, originally built around 1000–1050, with the tower from 1040 still in existence. The church tower is Anglo Saxon. Discover the incredible story of the Oxford Martyrs who were imprisoned in the Bocardo Prison by the church before they were burnt at the stake in what is now Broad Street nearby. Admission is not included.
Sheldonian Theatre
Enter Broad Street to see Sir Christophers Wren’s early masterpiece, The Sheldonian. *We will only stay outside.
Blackwell's Bookshop
Have a phot taken outside the famous 19th century Blackwell’s Bookstore in Oxford, one of largest bookstores in the world with over 3 miles of underground shelves. After the tour guests will have time to go back to Blackwell’s Bookstore.
Inclusions
- Visit the 14th Radcliffe Square containing the most memorable of Oxford’s buildings
- Admission to Divinity School and New College
- Tour is led by an expert professional English-speaking local guide
- Enter and stroll New College Lane where one of the most famous bridges in England stands
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ADA/EU compliant ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled time start time MEETING PLACE: The Saxon Tower of St. Michael at the North Gate, 24-26. Cornmarket St, Oxford OX1 3EY, United Kingdom MEETING POINT: Meet your guide directly outside the main gates at the blue Saxon Towers sign
End Points
- END POINT: City centre location close to Cornmarket Street
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Ticket Redemption
- You cannot enter the venue with this voucher. Your guide will assist with entering the venues visited during the tour. - To participate in your tour, you must first check-in with the guide 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE. - You can only access the venues as part of your organised group tour. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded or rescheduled. Health & Safety: - This tour is not suitable for guests who require any device to assist with mobility. - Participants should be in good health, consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise. - Wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking. - Operates in all weather conditions. - Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
