University and Oxford city highlights tour
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University and Oxford city highlights tour

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£21.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: See calendar
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Do this because
  • Explore Oxford, the setting for famous fictional characters such as Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and Inspector Morse
  • Discover university traditions and why Oxford is called the City of Dreaming Spires
  • Learn the history and secrets of the city, the university and its colleges
  • Stroll past Oxford's most famous movie locations
What to expect

Explore Oxford as the setting for famous fictional characters such as Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, and Inspector Morse and enjoy stories about real-life characters who’ve lived here. Discover university traditions and why Oxford is called the City of Dreaming Spires as your expert guide leads you on this walking tour.

This University and City tour is the best way to learn about the history and the secrets of Oxford, the University, and its colleges. Your guide will also walk past Oxford’s most famous movie locations, including Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and the Morse, Lewis and Endeavour TV series and will tell you the story of great academics and scientists who have studied and lived in this beautiful heritage city.

Stroll around the city of the Dreaming spires led by one of the knowledgeable guides. You will be able to walk past Oxford’s most popular sights, including its colleges, the Bodleian Library, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bridge of Sights and many more.

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What's included
  • check Professional expert guide
  • check Guided walking tour
Where

23-25 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AX, United Kingdom

Meeting point:
Please meet your guide outside the Cool Britannia gift shop at the corner of Turl Street and Broad Street.
What to remember
  • The maximum number of participants is 20 people
  • Children (age 0-5) get free admission and require a ticket, please select your free ticket during check-out
  • Students need to bring a valid ID card
  • You will only walk outside all colleges as many remain closed after the pandemic
  • Please wear comfortable and appropriate shoes and clothing as some streets are cobblestoned and the tour runs in all weather conditions
  • Pregnant women are welcome to participate in this tour
  • This tour is fully wheelchair accessible, Please advise the guide in advance if you have any mobility or issues that would be helpful so that they are aware
  • Assistance dogs are welcome on this tour, unfortunately other pets are not allowed
  • This tour has #SafeTravels accreditation from VisitEngland, the national tourist board for England
  • You are not required to wear a mask, but if you feel more comfortable wearing one please do so
  • Your tour will cover 1.5 to 2 miles in the open air
  • Please allow extra journey time for parking now that the City Centre is busier and also for taking comfort breaks before you enter the City, as facilities are limited
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Provider
Oxford Official Walking Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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