Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Our guides, Oxford alumni or students, blend personal experiences with a passion for the city's history and architecture. The tour is conducted in English and takes place outdoors. Indoor access isn’t included unless booked in advance. For entry to specific colleges, request this option ahead of time.
Take a fascinating walk through Oxford, where history comes alive. Visit the meadows where Lewis Carroll first imagined Alice in Wonderland and admire stunning Gothic and Baroque architectures.
Our 90-minute tour covers highlights like Balliol College, Trinity College, Sheldonian Theatre, Bridge of Sighs, Old Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Square, All Souls College, St Mary’s Church, Merton College, Christ Church College Meadows and South Wall.
After your walking tour, you’ll be directed to the punting station. You'll be chauffeured past Oxford’s Botanic Gardens, Magdalen College School fields, Christ Church Meadows, and St Hilda’s College gardens before returning to the Boathouse.
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Insight into student life
Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
Insight into the Oxbridge application process
Chauffeured punting tour
Historical tour and anecdotes
Gratuities
Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
Departure Point
11-12 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AP, UK
Meet at the red post box at 11-12 Broad street (very near the Oxford Campus Stores). Your guide will be wearing an item of royal blue clothing, a jacket, cap, beanie, or polo shirt.
Return Details
Magdalen Bridge Boathouse, High St, Oxford OX1 4AU, Verenigd Koninkrijk
You tour ends at the boatyard.
University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom See famous colleges and landmarks in the University of Oxford led by your University Alumni guide. Learn about the Oxbridge application process and student life inside the college walls. 90 minutes
River Cherwell, Oxford, United Kingdom Enjoy a 30 minute chauffeured punting tour along the River Cherwell as you glide past sites of famous literary inspiration.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
lukasr876
15 Apr 2023
Great tour with Iona who was very knowledgeable about the university and its history followed by a lovely guided punt down the river.
jane_h
02 Mar 2023
Beautiful , fascinating city; brought to life by our informative,friendly tour guide Reece.
Reece was incredibly helpful and made the experience.
Would highly recommend.
The punting was also fun, again helped by our guide and steer Joe.
Solape_O
31 Aug 2022
I highly recommend the walking tour provided by Oxford Alumni Tours as it was a very informative and enjoyable experience for me and my family. Sim was very engaging, friendly and knowledgable. He answered all of our questions and provided background about the university, student life and really interesting facts about the buildings and how things have evolved. Also, the information was balanced and well rounded, covering all relevant aspects. The unique aspect of the tour was getting insight into the application process from a student. It was thoroughly enjoyable.
This tour in
England
is organized by
Oxford Alumni Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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