Britain · CITY TOURS IN OXFORD
Good city tours in Oxford fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Oxford University and city walk with an alumni guide, college interiors, Bodleian and Trinity, Harry Potter spots, entrance fees, $40.
“The walking tour with Saga was awesome, full of interesting facts and sightings. I highly recommend it.”
A 90-minute Oxford walking tour with college entry, Bodleian Library visits, and film and student-life stories from an Oxford university guide.
“Fascinating tour and Tom was great at adding drama. Interesting info and loved seeing all the little details that we might otherwise have missed.”
Oxford’s main sights by open-top bus with 14-language audio, hop-on freedom, and an optional Carfax Tower upgrade for 1-2 days.
“Chris, the walking tour guide was very knowledgeable and clearly loves Oxford and talking with others about this great city.”
A 2-hour guided walk in Oxford mixing university history, literary haunts, Harry Potter filming spots, and hidden passageways, plus a possible college visit.
“Marcus’ knowledge was impressive and he has a good relaxed style.”
A 45-minute Oxford city and universities walk with a live English guide and Vox City audio routes, covering High Street, Bodleian, and more.
“It really gave a fantastic peek into the history of Oxford in all its glory warts and all. It left you wanting to explore more yourself and dig deeper into the aspects that really stood out. We have to come back to visit Oxford. So much more to see and do. Excellent!”
Oxford private guided walk covers the UK’s oldest university, film locations, cobbled lanes, and classic squares in 2 hours.
“Our guide Leigh was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the area and showed us a lot of different places that would otherwise have gone unnoticed. It was a lovely day!”
Oxford by bike with a student guide. Ride past colleges, the Bodleian Library, Port Meadow, and writer-linked spots. Small group.
“Fabulous and well structured tour, by a knowledgeable guide (Fred). It was well organised and very informative. We loved it and would recommend.”
A 2-hour private Oxford walking tour with a local expert guide, key university sights, and optional college entry at extra cost.
“Notre guide était exceptionnelle et maîtrisait l’histoire de la ville.”
Cycle Oxford and the Thames Valley on a three-hour private tour with a provided bike, college stories, and Iffley cottages and church.
“We are active cyclists who enjoy exploring new towns and cities by bike. Our tour guide was prickly from the start of our communications. The quality of the bikes was horrible with some very old and rusty. The guide conceded they were "cheap but safe". But then also conceded that the gears did not work on some. And he did not bring helmets for us all despite an express request for helmets. The tour of Oxford was worthwhile and the guide was knowledgeable just ruined by very poor quality bikes.”
Turn Oxford into an urban escape room with a self-guided Quest app. Solve puzzles, explore colleges and Oxford Castle, and go at your pace.
Private 90-minute Oxford walk with a local guide, college entry, and iconic stops like the Bodleian and Bridge of Sighs.
“Fantastic, Jaye knows everything and corner in Oxford! Dankjewel!!”
Every kind of day out, from stone circles to stadium tunnels.
