Britain · WALKING TOURS IN OXFORD
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 walking tours in Oxford worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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.”
Oxford’s Harry Potter walking tour with New College and the Bodleian Library Divinity School, plus filming trivia and a Hogwarts quiz.
“The tour was absolutely stunning! Our guide, Amy, was brilliant and incredibly passionate about her work. In my opinion, she must have been in the Harry Potter movies and we just didn’t notice her there. An amazing experience and a must for any Harry Potter fan visiting Oxford.”
Oxford by foot with an Oxford student guide, fast-track Christ Church and Bodleian access, Weston Library, tunnels, and Harry Potter sights.
“Jasper was full of history and fun facts which kept us entertained. The stories of student life were amusing. Would book him again. Thanks to Jasper.”
Follow Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour filming sites on a 105-minute Oxford walking tour with real ale and Oxford colleges.
“The guide certainly knew her Morse facts and had an incredible memory about certain episodes. The group was a lovely size, around 20 people.”
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.”
Oxford walking tour with live magic and University sights, plus Harry Potter and Willy Wonka filming spots. 90 min for $26.
“Absolutely love it! What a great walking tour one of the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend! Thanks a lot”
Alumni-led Oxford college walking tour with student-life stories and an optional self-guided New College visit.
“Alec was very insightful and really liked the tour and would recommend it”
Oxford walking tour for C.S. Lewis and Tolkien fans, with Magdalen College entry, St Mary Church access, plus key sights and pubs.
“Tom was very knowledgeable, full of interesting insights into both Lewis and Tolkien.”
Small-group Oxford University walking tour with a witty guide, college and Divinity School entry, and Harry Potter sights for $40.
“A superb walking tour around some beautiful locations in Oxford. Peter was awesome, hugely knowledgeable, very entertaining and generally lovely! He went out of his way to speak with all the tour guests and went way over and above in terms of making everyone welcome, giving recommendations (and cake) for eateries and shops - even passed on discounts for Blackstones and the wonderful No#1 Ship Street restaurant we were booked in for that evening. An excellent way to spend a couple of hours whilst finding out all manner of fascinating facts about Oxford and related culture. Highly recommended!!!”
A 2-hour private Oxford walk with an alumni guide, spotlighting Bodleian, Bridge of Sighs, All Souls, and the Oxford Martyrs.
“Great guide, entertaining, very knowledgeable, and a good storyteller.”
Oxford’s Town and Gown 1.5 hour walking tour with a live guide, top colleges, Bridge of Sighs, and an app for more sights.
“Really enjoyed walking tour, our guide Graham was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. I found the time was just right for a tour. Thank you”
A 3-hour private walk in Oxford to see iconic colleges, the Bodleian, Ashmolean, and Christ Church, tailored to your interests.
“Denis knew the basics and much more. Worked with me on timing for a business meeting I had during our tour. Excellent an a full tour”
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.”
A small-group Oxford walk linking Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Lewis Carroll to real college steps, pubs, and stories in 2.5 hours.
“Tim was absolutely fabulous! Couldn't recommend this tour more. He is very familiar with Oxford, covered Tolkien, Lewis and Alice really well and offered some add-ons if we were interested. Magdalen College is huge and it's wonderful to walk where CS Lewis did.”
Oxford pub walk from Carfax Tower to Turf Tavern, stories of Tolkien and Bill Clinton, plus a phone app for self-guided routes.
“Very knowledgeable and affable; not just talked but listened, a good bloke!”
Every kind of day out, from stone circles to stadium tunnels.
