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Prospective Oxford Students Entry Advice- Private Group tour

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If you are considering studying at Oxford, then what better way to acquaint yourself with the application process and to find out what student life is like, than to book our private tour plus Q and A session with our Oxford or Cambridge educated university alumni guides? Expected total activity duration is about 150 minutes walking tour plus up to one hour Q and A session led in person and/or by online process.
  • Which colleges we enter will vary according to your prior request and what's open on the day.
  • Entry inside one or more colleges but these are subject to which colleges may be open on the day
  • No entry inside the Bodleian library or inside Christ church
  • Some colleges don't open to the public but may open by prior arrangement for prospective students
  • Christmas Closures: colleges usually close from about Dec 21 to January 2
  • On any graduation dates below, some or all colleges may be closed:
  • 2024 Graduation dates:
  • May 18, July 13+23+26+27, Aug 3, Sep 27+28, Nov 8+9+16 of 2024
Departure Point

15 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK Meet your guide wearing red lanyard next to the red sign OUTSIDE Oxford tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS.

Return Details

15 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK Meet your guide wearing red lanyard next to the red sign OUTSIDE Oxford tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS.

  • Bridge of Sighs, Oxford, United Kingdom
    This is one of many sights which we pass by on all tours. It was built just over 100 years ago and it connects two parts of Hertford college. Cambridge has a Bridge of Sighs too but this one you can get your photo under, as the one in Cambridge is a bridge over the Cam river.
  • Bodleian Library, Oxford, United Kingdom
    The tour does not visit inside of the library since it's forbidden to guide inside the library but we will introduce it from the outside
    15 minutes
  • Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, United Kingdom
    This is the circular reading room of the Bodleian library. Guiding is forbidden inside but we will introduce it from outside
  • Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, United Kingdom
    This is Christopher Wren's attractive theatre and venue used by the university for graduations and matriculations. Guiding is generally forbidden inside but we will introduce it from outside
  • History of Science Museum, Oxford, United Kingdom
    This is Christopher Wren's building and was originally used as the Ashmolean museum. Guiding is forbidden inside but we will introduce it from outside
  • Balliol College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    Founded 1263 and famous alumni include 4 prime ministers plus the likes of Adam Smith. This college was founded by John de Balliol, a Scottish noble. This college charges £1-3 per person entry and is typically open 10.30am to 11.45am and then again from 2pm to 4pm. Where and when open, we can visit inside this college on the tour. This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • Trinity College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    Founded 1555 and famous for its beautiful gardens. This college has a reputation for being a 'posh' college. This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • Hertford College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    This college does not normally open to public visitors but if this college is one which you are interested in studying at, we can pre arrange a request to enter. This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • Exeter College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    Exeter college is a free entry college open only 2pm to 4pm and it dates back to 1314. This is where Tolkien studied and Morse was a frequent visitor too. Where and when open, we can visit inside this college on the tour. This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • Jesus College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    Jesus college is where TE Lawrence studied and it has a gorgeous dining hall. Entry is £1-3 per person. Entry into this college could be included in the tour, if you are interested in applying to Jesus- otherwise though, the tour does not normally visit inside. This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • Brasenose College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    Brasenose college was founded in 1509 and famous alumni includes the man who opened Pandora's box viz David Cameron. It is not normally open to the public but with prior notice, we may be able to arrange for you to visit inside. This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • All Souls College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    Good luck with applying to study at All Souls college as they don't take any students. This college is for research fellows only. The college is free entry open only 2pm to 4pm and generally closed every July and August. This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • University College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    University college claims to be the first college founded in 1249. Bill Clinton & CS Lewis studied here. This stop could be included on our route if you request it and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • Merton College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    Merton college is a grand old college dating back to 1264. Tolkien taught here. Entry fees cost typically £3-4 per person and this stop could be included on our route. Depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too if we can arrange it in advance. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • Queen's College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    Queens college do not permit visitors but with prior arrangement, we probably can arrange for you to visit inside the college. This stop could be included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • Corpus Christi College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    Corpus Christi college is famous for 'the Greats' viz the study of Latin. They don't normally permit guiding inside but if you make known in advance an interest to study here, we can probably arrange for free entry. This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • St John's College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    St Johns college is free entry between 2pm and 4pm and it's where Tony Blair studied law & rock n'roll. It dates back to 1555 and it has some classic quadfranges and gardens. This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • Lincoln College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    Lincoln college is a gorgeous college with ivy quadrangle and a chapel that hosted John Wesley who studied here. Entry is free 2pm to 4pm and weekends mornings too but guiding is not permitted inside, so unless you request to make an appointment to consider studying here, we cannot take you inside. This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • St Edmund Hall, Oxford, United Kingdom
    The oldest and the newest college/hall of Oxford. Guiding is not permitted inside but we could probably arrange to visit inside with prior arrangement for an interest made known to study here. This stop could be included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • Oriel College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    Oriel college does not normally open to visitors but with prior notice and arrangement, we probably can arrange to visit inside. This stop is included on our route and depending on circumstances, we may also visit inside too. Please note that colleges all have their own opening and closing times and they may decide to close for special events. Thus, which colleges we visit on the day, may vary but any prior specific requests will decide which specific colleges to enter. If there are any entry fees to enter any colleges, these will always be included in the tour ticket price.
  • Magdalen College, Oxford, United Kingdom
    Which colleges we visit inside of will vary from day to day and according to any prior requests made known to us. Magdalen is usually open from 10am to last entry 6.30pm and costs £8 entry per person. Entry is not included in the tour- unless you make a prior request known of interest to study here and then we can probably arrange for free entry inside the college. Magdalen is a little further walking distance to get to than other colleges so we likely will not walk to Magdalen or visit inside of it, unless you specifically request us to do so.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
J5414JIjamese
17 Mar 2023
Murray was absolutely fantastic!! He was so friendly, wonderfully informative, and deeply interested in showing us all the highlights and inside details of Oxford University. We would highly recommend him as a favored guide!! We could have spent all day with him and gotten a beer afterwards!!! Tremendous experience!! Thank you!!
F9443HVadrianag
22 Aug 2022
We enjoyed so much the tour that Peter gave us. It was fun and interesting. We add a visit to Belheim Palace and it was an excellent recommendation, the place and the state are beautiful.
724brip
09 Aug 2022
Oxford was the first leg of our family roadtrip this summer. We were keen to pack in as much as possible to our one day stay so needed a local guide to help us take in the sights and history of this beautiful city. We have two teenage boys and thought it a good opportunity to have them perhaps inspired academically too, so my wife booked a "private oxford students tour with entrance advice session" through tripadvisor for just the four of us. Alasdair contacted us soon after booking to ask what my son's subject of interest was. Whilst my eldest son has just completed his gcse's with only a vague notion that he might be interested in psychology for uni, and we would have been more than happy with some general insights into student life, we were most impressed that our guide turned out to be Johannes, a 3rd year psychology undergraduate. Johannes' tour was absolutely brilliant, taking in many interesting sites. He was knowledgeable and engageing; answering all of our questions be they touristy, university, subject or course related. My younger son is a bit of a film buff so was engrossed by all the Harry Potter and C.S. Lewis facts and stories. A very informative, enjoyable and inspiring experience had by us all in fact. Highly recommended.
This tour in England is organized by Visit Oxford Tours Ltd

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