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1.5-hour Oxford University and Colleges Walking Tour

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Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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1.5-hour Oxford University and Colleges Walking Tour

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From $21.47

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up to 24 hours in advance

1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

Keeping you safe during COVID-19

What you can expect during your visit

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Guides required to regularly wash hands

Overview

Oxford University is one of the world’s most famous universities and this 90-minute walking tour takes you behind the scenes of its historic colleges. Follow in the footsteps of alumni such as Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, and J.R.R. Tolkien; admire architectural landmarks such as Trinity College, New College and the Radcliffe Camera; and peek inside the colleges, chapels, and halls.

Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
Led by a local guide
All entrance fees included

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From $21.47

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What's Included

Local guide

All entrance fees included

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Trinity College, Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BH, UK

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Up to a mile (1½km) of walking is involved in total
Dress suitably for the weather
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Wheelchair accessibility: some parts of the tour may involve stairs where, due to the age of the buildings, there is no wheelchair access. There are also some uneven surfaces and curbs. If assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
OPERATED BY Oxford Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the social distancing policy during 1.5-hour Oxford University and Colleges Walking Tour?

The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during 1.5-hour Oxford University and Colleges Walking Tour?

The policy on staff health & safety is:

Guides required to regularly wash hands

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What is the maximum group size during 1.5-hour Oxford University and Colleges Walking Tour?

This activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by 1.5-hour Oxford University and Colleges Walking Tour.

Reviews

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Just ok

Tammy_N

, Feb 2020

This was an ok tour. Part of the problem was it was raining and cold which obviously is not the fault of the guide but it might have affected our actual tour. It was somewhat hurried and didn’t really talk about Tolkien or others mentioned in the description of the tour.

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Knowledgeable guide

BnJD

, Feb 2020

Our guide was excellent. We didn't catch his name, but he knew so much about the university and the area. We had our three kids with us, teen down to tween, and they kept up just fine. We absolutely enjoyed our time on this tour and learned very much. We were there on a Monday in February. It was cold and rainy, but still enjoyable.

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Fab

elizabethfY9703QV

, Oct 2019

Great tour! We all thoroughly enjoyed and it was the perfect length of time. The depth of knowledge was impressive and it made me want to go back for more. Really good taster and I would recommend without hesitation.

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A good walk along some of Oxford's little known streets

berylsheasby150

, Oct 2019

Our guide was good and very, very knowledgeable of the history of Oxford's Colleges and buildings and at times most amusing. We were only a group of 6 but he walked a little fast engaged in deep conversation with one particular visitor. We were on the 11.00am tour listed as the most popular and very disappointed that we could not get into a College. We noticed most Colleges had notices saying that they did not open until the afternoon, so we suggest if you want to get into a College choose a later tour.

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A one-on-one I won't forget

Barry M

, Aug 2019

I had an excellent tour with Tom. Part of that is the result of his having only me as a client, but much of it is his knowledge and wit, and his ability to customize a tour to the specific interests of that client.

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Great tour

Lesley S

, Oct 2018

We did this tour on Saturday 13th October. It was fantastic and good value for money. The guide was full of knowledge and little 'asides' of true stories and legends. We found out so much more about the inner workings of the University and the history that we ever could doing a walking tour on our own. Many thanks for a great one and a half hours.

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Fascinating history of Oxford...

Nicola P

, Apr 2018

Fascinating history of Oxford University with tour guide, Jeff. The tour actually stretched to 2 hours but I could've walked around listening to Jeff all day long - two hours wasn't enough! Such passion for his subject, Jeff was engaging from start to finish. The colleges are stunning and this tour is a must-see for anyone visiting Oxford.

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Excellent tour. Easy to find the...

Tracy R

, Sep 2017

Excellent tour. Easy to find the meeting place and good value. We had actually found most of the main land mark buildings in Oxford before the tour started, but this gives you access to areas you wouldn't come across by yourself. Its good to hear the history and some modern film references to the buildings. There are some stunning locations to visit. Its well worth the money and the hour and half touring around. I would thoroughly recommend it. We had a very entertaining and knowledgeable guide too.

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Actual tour was very good once the...

Carol M

, Aug 2017

Actual tour was very good once the guide got over the inconvenience of having to check my details by reference numbers. As I have no printer at home I was not able to print the receipt but did telephone beforehand to make sure this was ok. As many people are in this position an updated system would be useful.

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Rundtur Oxfordunivesitetsområde.

johanolsson2018

, Jul 2018

Det var en väldigt givande och rolig tur runt om bland univesitetsbyggnaderna. Guiden var lättsam och rolig och det var lätt att följa med..Allt var positivt.

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