Things to Do in Oxford

Step into the world of dreaming spires, cobbled streets, and centuries of stories on this self‑guided walking tour of Oxford at just a fraction of the price of a regular walking tour with this 3 hour self-guided tour. Discover the stories behind the colleges, museums and many traditions at your own pace

4. 7( 89 reviews )Step into the world of dreaming spires, cobbled streets, and centuries of stories on this self‑guided walking tour of Oxford at just a fraction of the price of a regular walking tour - Learn why Christ Church College's Great Tom chimes 101 times - Discover fun facts like the oath you need to take to enter the Bodleian Library - Discover the hang out spot of literary legends like JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis. - Not just colleges; discover major landmarks and hidden gems all in one tour Free Cancellation - Cancel up to 2 hours in advance for a full refund Valid 365 days - Tour is valid for 1 year and can be used multiple times Language Options - English | French | German | Spanish | Italian | Dutch | Polish | Russian | Portuguese Duration - 1 hour and 30 minutes Christ Church College- google maps - Google maps - Instructions with link to app and how to access the tour will be sent to your email post checkout - You can gain instant access to the tour by downloading the app and buying the tour on the app. Download app for instant tour access

If Oxford is a city that feels like something out of a movie, it’s because it’s featured in many. As you discover the city, you’ll soon understand why. It’s a truly beautiful place. Our hop-on hop-off tour takes you to all the city’s many amazing sights, including the university’s famous colleges and their stunningly elegant courtyards. Oxford University is one of the oldest in the world and some of the buildings are as much as 600 years old! One of the most impressive is the Bodleian Library, which was built in the 17th century and is home to over 13 million printed works! It even features in three of the Harry Potter films. It’s one of the many university treasures to hop off and see. Options If you choose the Panorama option, it includes Walking Tour and a Carfax Tower entrance ticket. Carfax Tower is the city’s architectural delight , which was originally part of a church, but the church was demolished at the end of the 19th century. Today, the tower offers some of the very best views in the city. Climb to the top to get a whole new perspective on the city! The Oxford walking tour led by an English-speaking guide is the perfect way to complete your Oxford experience. During the 45-minute tour , you’ll learn so much about the city and its rich history. Together, the bus, the tower and the tour are the perfect Oxford experience! Guided Walking Tours Schedule: 45-minute Stepping Through Oxford Daily Departure Point: 44-45 High Street Departures at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and *2:30pm (*Saturdays and Sundays during half term and Bank Holiday weekends) Half Term: 21st December - 5th January 15th February - 23rd February *Included in all Tickets Carfax Tower: Open weekdays, 10am - 3pm (last entry at 2:30pm) Open weekends, 10am -

3. 30pm (last entry at 3pm) *Included in the 24/48-hour HOHO + Panorama Tickets Languages Audio Guide: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Arabic, Hindi, Kids Commentary Important information - There may be restrictions Please be advised that due to roadworks, the duration and frequency of the tour may be longer. For more information, please check with staff members on the day. Inclusions: Tickets Transport Important Info: Please be advised that the route stops are for reference only, and may be subject to change. Redeem Info: EVOUCHER - E-voucher. Show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

A tour of England is incomplete without a journey through historic Oxford, a city which grew up around the world's best university. -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 and explore the array of colleges, courtyards and the famous ‘Bridge of Sighs’. -Learn of some of the great minds of the world, all of whom were educated at the University, including more than half of England's prime ministers throughout history. -Pop into the pub where Bill Clinton 'did not inhale' or the one which is said to have the highest IQ per square foot in the world. -Soak up the quintessential English atmosphere of Oxford. From authentically magical locations used in the Harry Potter films, to one of the most-famous universities in the world, Oxford awaits. Oxford is full of historical corners waiting to be discovered, as well as picturesque cobblestone streets and perfectly manicured green quads. One of the best-known universities in the world and also one of the most beautiful, Oxford is a charming place to spend a tranquil half day. Our guide will accompany you on the hour-long train journey through the English countryside and take you on a fully guided stroll through the city streets through the most beautiful colleges, hidden courtyards and quadrangles, libraries, and Oxford’s ‘Bridge of Sighs’ – a distinctive landmark and highly-coveted photo opp. Finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey. Includes a beer or soda of your choice in a classic Oxford pub. Inclusions: Guide beer soft drinks Exclusions: Meal Tickets Hotel pick-up and drop-off Transportation between sites Important Info: We recommend to wear walking shoes and weather appropriate clothes Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

This relaxing afternoon cruise sails downstream from Folly Bridge taking in the best-known reach of the River Thames in Oxford . Traveling down the University Regatta Course we pass Christ Church Meadows, the University College Boat Houses and other landmarks on our way to Iffley lock. This is often a busy and vibrant section of the river where training rowing crews, punts, and pleasure boats jostle for river space in a wonderful display of Oxford at play. Passing through the lock at Iffley is an experience in itself. The river scenery and fascinating buildings combining to form a picture-perfect location. Beyond Iffley, we travel into the tranquil water meadows that surround Oxford and there are abundant opportunities to spot wildlife amongst the green banks and overhanging willows. We turn for home at Rose Island, a favorite destination of Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell on their river journeys. Aboard the boat, we serve an indulgent afternoon tea provided by the renowned riverside restaurant, The Folly. The traditional menu includes a selection of finger sandwiches, homemade scones with strawberry jam, clotted cream, a selection of cakes, tarts or petit fours and tea.

To step into an Oxford college is to enter another world. It's no wonder some of the English world's most famous fantasy stories were written and filmed here. It's the land of Narnia, where Carroll wrote Wonderland, where Tolkien penned Middle Earth, and where Rowling's Hogwarts came to life. Highlights Experience the enchanting myriad of Oxford’s spellbinding streets and uncover the city’s fascinating history. Visit the gardens of Christ Church where Alice played, and where Carroll was a mathematician and author. Speak Friend and Enter' Tolkien's world, as you explore the streets which he called home around his two colleges. Journey around the classic sights - the Bridge of Sighs and the Sheldonian Theatre, and see the Divinity School which showed up throughout the Harry Potter films. Pop into the Eagle and Child for a pint to imagine the friendship of Tolkien and Lewis. Your tour of Oxford is for the young and the young at heart - for those who daydream of other worlds, of "golden afternoons" amongst the flowers and gardens, of snowy fields and Turkish delights, fantastically larger-than-life battles, of magical lions and ethereal elves. Wander the cobblestone streets and learn about the wonderful, life-long friendship between CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien, who both penned their famous works out of a historic bet with one another. Hear about the world events that shaped Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and stumble upon the lamp post rumoured to be the entrance to Narnia. Enjoy a pint ('they come in pints?') or a light refreshment at the Eagle & Child pub, where the two authors and professors met each week to discuss their progress and the state of the world. No matter your age, perhaps you too will be swept away by this tour into the magic that inspired some of our most beloved tales. Finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey. Inclusions: Beer or soda of your choice Guide Exclusions: Meal Drinks Transport Transfer All personal expenses Any additional expenses which are not included or detailed in the programme. Important Info: We recommend to wear walking shoes and weather appropriate clothes Dress according to the weather and bring camera & sunscreen. Hat Please bring a bottle of water. In winter warm clothes and appropriate clothing in case of rain. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of the best in the world. It is actually composed of 38 self-governing Colleges and 6 Permanent Private Halls, which makes it a unique institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but it has existed as a place for teaching since the 11th century. First to Keble College, the most controversial in Oxford at the time of its building, in a Neo-Gothic style with red, blue and white bricks. Learn all about St John’s College, another of Oxford's ancient and distinguished colleges. Noteworthy is also the Canterbury Quad and its 17th century Italian Renaissance style. Keble and St. John’s have a fierce rivalry that dates back centuries, the reason for which you will find out. School yourself about Trinity College, founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas Pope, and built over the Durham College Monastery of

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We travel through the city past famous landmarks including Christchurch College and Meadows , the University boathouses and regatta course , the Head of the River and Folly Bridge . From the river, we take in a side of Oxford's heritage rarely seen by visitors to the city. Quaint Osney Island, well-loved allotments and gardens, and majestic and ancient Port Meadow are off the tourist trail but represent some of Oxford's most beautiful and intriguing scenery. Port Meadow, a vast area of common land, has remained little changed since prehistoric times and supports plants and bird-life in abundance. At the top of Port Meadow is Godstow. Godstow was the ultimate destination of Alice Liddell and Lewis Carroll when they followed an identical route to our trip while composing ' Alice's Adventures in Wonderland '. It is also the site of Trout Island, an inspiration for another of Oxford's literary icons, C S Lewis, and his stories of the land of Narnia. Your picnic lunch is provided by riverside restaurant, The Folly, and typically includes a selection of finger sandwiches, homemade quiche or tart of the day, homemade scones with strawberry Jam, clotted cream elderflower presse served in a traditional picnic basket with napkins, crockery, and glasses (to be returned to the crew at the end of the cruise). Drinks to take aboard can be purchased at the departure point.