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, such as New College, request this option ahead of time.
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.
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.
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Exceptional access to interiors (when accessible)
Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
Enter New College (when you book this ticket option)
Receive insights into the Oxbridge Application Process
Receive Insights into Student life
Learn about famous history and alumni
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
New College Ln, Oxford OX1 3BL, UK
If the New College option is selected
Return Details
Christ Church Meadow, Oxford OX1 4JF, UK
If the New College option is not selected
12 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK Meet your Alumni Guide outside 12 Broad Street, by the red post box. They will be wearing a blue hat with the Alumni Tours logo on (or other item of Alumni Tours uniform), and will check you in for your tour. 10 minutes
Balliol College, Oxford, United Kingdom Gain an overview of one of the oldest universities in the world while admiring the first of many architecturally grand buildings. 5 minutes
Trinity College, Oxford, United Kingdom Take a look into some of the strange traditions that come with an old and prestigious university. From pranks to tortoises, student life certainly isn’t boring here! 5 minutes
Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, United Kingdom Learn about the 13 busts visible atop the pillars, and get an insiders’ correction of a common misconception. 5 minutes
University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3BG, UK Hear about the intricacies of the Oxford graduation ceremony, and, if possible, take a look inside the Divinity School which was famously used in the Harry Potter films. 10 minutes
Bodleian Library, Oxford, United Kingdom A library with a long history, find out about some of the treasures kept among the 12 million books here. 5 minutes
Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, United Kingdom A dome that is famous for being one of the Oxford Dreaming Spires, and a Camera which has nothing to do with photography? Contradictions abound here, and your guide will make sure you don’t get lost in them! 5 minutes
All Souls College, Oxford, United Kingdom All Souls is a very prestigious college which requires an incredibly stringent examination to be completed by all prospective students. Your guide can give you examples of past questions; how do you think you would fare? 5 minutes
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Oxford, United Kingdom The University Church is a great location to understand some of the tensions between so called ‘Town and Gown’, and of course is a stunning building to appreciate! 5 minutes
Oriel College, Oxford, United Kingdom A controversial piece of university history, learn why there have been protests against honouring one of the main funders of the College. 10 minutes
Christ Church Meadow, Oxford, United Kingdom One of the most famous sites in Oxford, there are many powerful figures associated with this college! 10 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Be cautious of uneven surfaces, curbs, and potential trip hazards. Be aware of vehicles and bicycles, particularly in busy areas
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.
isabellel842
02 Aug 2023
Notre guide nous a expliqué plein de faits importants tout en ponctuant ces faits d'anecdotes amusantes ! Notre conducteur de pounting était hyper qualifié!
128bruces
05 Jul 2023
Alex was a great guide on an especially interesting tour. Loads of interesting stories and little known facts.
johnmX9614EA
30 May 2023
Awesome tour! Reece was the best!! We loved seeing the impressive architecture, and Reece’s commentary throughout the tour added rich context to each building.
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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