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Oxford - The City of Dreaming Spires - Private Walking Tour
Oxford is one of principal university cities of Great Britain, and its university is renowned across the globe. Oxford is full of wonderful buildings and architecture and walking around its streets it is easy to get lost in its history as Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Wonder round the historical chapels and courtyards around the university or take a walk along the River Thames, known locally as Isis. Over 9 million visitors a year come to Oxford but there is so much to see that it still feels like a special destination. Oxford also has a wonderful collection of museums such as The Ashmolean Museum, which is every bit a match for those found in London. Nearby is the famous Bodleian Library, centuries old and one fo the main repositories for books in the United Kingdom. Finally, if all this history and culture gets too much then why not look for a gift or have a tea and scone in Oxfords main shopping district.
4 Hours
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$315
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The best of Oxford walking tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Why is Oxford so famous? Do you know that the University of Oxford is the second oldest University in the world? You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Do you want to know why Oxford is a great place to become a successful author? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Oxford. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
2 Hours
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Likely to sell out
From
$249
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Private Architectural Walking Tour in Oxford
This private walking tour reveals Oxford’s architectural heritage. Discover classical buildings shaped by centuries of learning. Admire the Sheldonian Theatre designed by Christopher Wren. Its historic design reflects England’s academic tradition. Gaze at the Radcliffe Camera. Its grand dome defines Oxford’s skyline. What ideas shaped scholars within these historic walls?Climb the tower of St Mary the Virgin. Panoramic views reveal the ancient university city.Walk beside New College gardens and medieval courtyards. Quiet paths reflect Oxford’s cultural legacy. Pause at the Martyrs’ Memorial. It honours a powerful moment in English history.Observe the Weston Library and historic Bodleian exterior. These institutions guard centuries of knowledge.End near Carfax Tower in Oxford’s historic heart. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
2 Hours
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$569
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Inside Radiohead’s Oxford: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll follow Radiohead’s journey from their schooldays through to global stardom, visiting the venues, pubs, and hidden corners around Oxford that shaped their sound and story. This tour starts at Oxford’s O2 Academy, the spot where Radiohead filmed their iconic Creep music video. You’ll weave through the city’s historic centre, hearing about the complex relationship between Oxford’s most famous band and its world-famous University. You’ll visit venues like the New Theatre Oxford and the Old Fire Station, where Radiohead cut their teeth playing gigs in their early years. I’ll also tell you how Oxford inspired many of Radiohead’s most famous songs. The tour finishes at The Jericho Tavern, a legendary watering hole where Radiohead played their first ever gig and signed their first ever record contract.
1 Hour - 1h 30m
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
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$12
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Oxford Exam GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game
Explore Oxford’s iconic sights, uncover rich history, and embark on the ultimate academic adventure! Perfect for exam takers and curious travelers alike - celebrate your success and start your journey here. The world awaits! Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
1 Hour - 2 Hours
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$21
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'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford
Oxford is a city where real and fictional worlds collide in Philip Pullman’s beloved fantasy series. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll explore the real Oxford locations that inspired Jordan College, discover filming spots from The Golden Compass and BBC’s His Dark Materials adaptation, and step into scenes straight from the pages of Pullman’s novels. From ancient college quadrangles to atmospheric lanes, you’ll experience Oxford through the eyes of Lyra Belacqua and her daemon Pan. The tour starts at Exeter College on Broad Street, the real-world inspiration for Lyra’s Jordan College. You’ll pass through the Covered Market where Roger would buy vegetables for Jordan College kitchens. You’ll also visit the magnificent Bodleian Library where the alethiometer is kept in Lyra’s world, and pass under the photogenic Hertford Bridge where Lyra and Roger were filmed fleeing from Gyptian children. You’ll see where many scenes from the adaptations were filmed.
1h 15m - 1h 45m
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$10
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Gateway to the Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Burford
Explore the charming market town of Burford at your own pace on this self-guided walking tour, where every cobblestone has a story to tell. Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Burford boasts ancient streets lined with honey-colored cottages, quaint shops, and cozy pubs. Starting at Tolsey Museum, you’ll learn about its medieval role in law enforcement before strolling past landmarks like the Lamb Inn, Burford Priory, and St John the Baptist Church. Along the way, hear tales of ghosts, Civil War conflicts, and infamous residents like Lord and Lady Tanfield. You’ll also discover hidden gems, from the oldest pharmacy in England to a mansion tied to Parliament. Narrated by experienced guide Ian Grover, this 75-minute tour brings Burford’s past to life, offering fascinating stories, stunning architecture, and a true taste of Cotswold charm.
1h 15m - 1h 45m
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$15
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Oxford Private Downton Abbey Tour Including Highclere Castle
This tour is perfect for any fan of Downton Abbey as it takes in more of the filming locations than most other day tours. With entry to Cogges Manor Farm and Highclere Castle's house, grounds and Egypt exhibit included in the cost of the tour, as well as Bampton, Swinbrook, and Shilton this is the ultimate one-day Downton Abbey experience. Starting and finishing, Oxford the tour makes it easy for you to explore the world of Downton Abbey as well as the history, and filming experiences of the locations that you will visit. With an expert guide with years of experience in delivering Downton Abbey tours who is also incredibly passionate about the series, all of your questions will be answered by the time you return to your accomodation. While on the tour, you will also learn some behind-the-scenes secrets of how the series was filmed and, if you are lucky, meet some of the people who live in the places Downton Abbey also calls home.
7 Hours
Oxford
- Private tour
From
$821
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Secret Oxford: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Welcome to the Secret Oxford Walking tour, where you’ll take roads less travelled and see some of the city’s surprising features, along with its highlights. On this walking tour of the city, you’ll tread in the footsteps of some of Oxford’s most famous names, while sound effects and music enhance the sense of being transported back over a thousand years. Starting from Oxford Railway Station, you’ll hear about the city’s Anglo-Saxon origins whilst making your way through modern streets to its peaceful canal. I’ll share stories about dramatic escapes from Oxford Castle, clashes with Vikings, and how residents have fought for their independence over the centuries.
1 Hour - 1h 15m
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$12
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Private Walking Tour in Oxford: Christmas Lights & Heritage
This private walking tour immerses you in Oxford’s festive heritage. Stroll through historic streets adorned with holiday lights. Begin at the Radcliffe Camera. Its classical dome glows with seasonal illuminations. Wander past the Bridge of Sighs. Admire the medieval architecture wrapped in sparkling lights. Explore the University’s ancient courtyards. Feel centuries of academic history beneath your feet. Discover The Covered Market. Its festive atmosphere offers sights and scents of the season. Conclude at Christ Church and Magdalen College grounds. Experience Oxford’s historic beauty enriched by the holiday spirit. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
2 Hours
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$599
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Oxford History and Architecture Walking Tour
Enjoy a walking tour of the sights of central Oxford with an experienced, independent guide (we're new here on Viator). The tour includes a visit inside the famous Sheldonian Theatre, and inside the Divinity School (part of the Bodleian Library). Learn about the protestant reformation of the 1530s and the catholic reaction of the 1550s, and how the changes affected Oxford, the university and colleges. Learn also about the changes of the 19th century and how the architecture of the city and university was transformed during this period. This tour also explains the Oxford University system, the colleges, and describes student life at the University today. - This private tour can be tailored to your interests and schedule - Main themes : History, Religion and Architecture - Entry to one or more colleges can be arranged. We will arrange this with you in advance. This is an extra cost. - Prices include the Contrada Tours pre-tour planning service by WhatsApp.
2h 30m
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$103
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Oxbridge Audio Walking Tours - Guided By Expert Historian
Take a day trip out of London and explore the two most famous university towns in the world - Oxford and Cambridge. These 5 self-guided tours will walk you through these charming and unique historic towns as you discover their most iconic architectural, historical, and literary spots. Our tour of Oxford, narrated by local historians, will take you to Oxford’s most iconic spots including Exeter College, Radcliffe Square, and the Sheldonian Theatre. We’ll hear about the ancient tales that live in this city, as well as the story behind the birth of one of the world’s most famous universities! Our 4 tours of Cambridge will give you an introduction to Cambridge, give an insight into what it's really like to study at the University of Cambridge, as well as the history behind the University’s most famous alumni! Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
3 Hours
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$27
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Private Walking Tour: Oxford Highlights, including entry to one College
Join us for this 3 hour tour of England’s must see city, home for over 800 years to both Royalty and Scholars. Your private guide will lead you on an unforgettable journey around one of the 38 colleges that make up Oxford University. You can marvel at the amazing architecture, learn what it’s like to study here and discover the most famous alumni. We will then wind our way through the city learning about the foundation of the University, as well as more modern history in the shape of Harry Potter. Your private Blue Badge guide is full of facts and stories to engage and entertain you during the tour making for a terrific experience.
3h 30m
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Skip the line
- Private tour
From
$318
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Private Walking Tour Oxford in Mandarin or Cantonese
This tour lasting up to 2 hours can cater to your interests made known to us, when you book or when you meet us. For example, it can be more general tour focused on the city and university heritage or we can deliver a tour with special focus for Harry Potter fans, on the inspirations of JK Rowling and why she persuaded Warner Bros, to film the moves of Harry Potter in Oxford. The tour includes the cost of entry up to £3 per person to visit inside one of the colleges of the university or inside Divinity school Hogwarts infirmary film site at the Bodleian library. Any venues costing more, will cost extra. We are a team of currently just over 25 guides & we each lead our own specialist themed tours and we each speak different respective languages. Some of us are students or alumni of Oxford university. There are many tour companies in Oxford but since 2011, we have excelled with hundreds of 5 star reviews, by offering mostly niche tours in small personalised groups and private tours.
1h 30m - 2 Hours
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$137
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Chipping Norton Self Guided Walking Tour
For centuries, Europe’s finest wool came from the Cotswolds, much of which was traded at the bustling marketplace that fueled the growth of Chippy, as the locals affectionately call Chipping Norton. On this self-guided walking tour of this ‘wool town’, made rich by the trade of sheep and their fleeces, you’ll hear about Chipping Norton’s history and lesser-known quirks, like how Lord William Fitzalan’s hilltop manor ended up forcing the whole town to move up the hill. You’ll go on to explore St Mary the Virgin Church, one of the finest churches in the Cotswolds, with its origins in the 10th century. You’ll find the Theatre Chipping Norton, a charming establishment that is celebrated for its productions today, but was hugely controversial when it was first built. On the high street, you’ll find out how, as the town grew, it became the backdrop for an alarming number of riots, reflecting changes in social history.
1 Hour - 1h 30m
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$9
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TWO DAYS TOUR Oxford City plus Cotswolds Cycle Tours
Day 1: See the city of Oxford's most well known & less known best sights as locals do on 2 wheels. Includes visit inside colleges. Day 2: Make use of an electric bike to enjoy an adventurous ride of approx 40km, taking in scenic views & picturesque villages in the Cotswolds Tour officially starts from March 30th but if you have a request for earlier dates, please ask viator to contact us!
11 Hours - 13 Hours
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$445
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Oxford, Bath and Stratford Upon Avon - Famous History and Literature Sites
Take a day trip out of London and explore Oxford, Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon. Walkthrough these charming literary cities as you discover their most iconic architectural, historical, and literary spots, with three immersive walking guides! On these private tours, narrated by local expert historians, we’ll hear about the ancient tales that live in these cities, as well as the story behind the birth of one of the world’s most famous universities and what it’s like to be a student at Oxford University! We’ll hear the secret stories about Shakespeareʼs life, learning about the tales, mysteries and family drama that live on in the quaint market town of Stratford-Upon-Avon. Transport yourselves in this adventure of literature and history, by finishing off the tours at the Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein and the Jane Austen Center, two of Bath's best-known writers. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
2h 40m - 3h 50m
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$21
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Discover Oxford And The Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Tour
Discover Oxford and the Cotswolds with our self-guided tour, exploring 9 centuries of academic brilliance and enchanting English countryside at your own pace. Begin among the dreaming spires of Oxford — the oldest English-speaking university city — where college quads, Gothic libraries, and dining halls that inspired the Harry Potter films stand alongside markets. Gaze up at the Radcliffe Camera dome, walk Christ Church College where Lewis Carroll first told Alice's adventures, and cross Hertford Bridge — Oxford's Bridge of Sighs. Then venture into the Cotswold Hills, where time stands still in villages of warm honey-coloured limestone. Wade through the River Windrush at Bourton-on-the-Water, photograph the medieval cottages at Bibury's Arlington Row, and climb Broadway Tower for views across 16 counties. From Blenheim Palace to the ancient squares of Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden, this tour weaves heritage and pastoral beauty across one of England's most treasured landscapes.
6h 30m
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$5
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Oxford Highlights and Harry Potter Private Walking Tour
Explore the enchanting world of Oxford, where history meets magic. This private walking tour invites you to uncover the university's storied past while visiting iconic locations that inspired the Harry Potter films. Delight in tales of medieval power struggles, view magnificent college architecture, and step into the breathtaking Christ Church College, the inspiration for Hogwarts. You'll also discover the Radcliffe Camera, the Bodleian Library, and the picturesque Bridge of Sighs. With informative insights and a cozy break at the Covered Market, this tour is ideal for families, film enthusiasts, and anyone eager to experience Oxford’s rich culture and its Hogwarts connection. - 3-hour private walking tour of Oxford’s historical and magical sites - Visit famous landmarks of Oxford - Learn fascinating stories tied to Harry Potter and the university's history - Perfect for families and first-time visitors wanting a unique perspective
3 Hours
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$479
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Bar & Club Nighlife entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Oxford
Discover the exciting nightlife of Oxford with our exclusive Party Passes. Our Party Passes offer a flexible way to experience popular weekend nightlife venues. Designed for both small and large groups, they provide pre-arranged guestlist access to selected bars and clubs across the UK. You are free to visit as many or as few of the included venues as you wish, at your own pace, making this a great option for those who prefer an independent night out rather than a fixed itinerary. This experience is not a guided tour. There is no host and no timetable to follow. Instead, your group is placed on the guestlist at each participating venue. On arrival, simply give your name at the door to receive guestlist entry. Where a standard door charge applies, entry is included at no additional cost.
4 Hours - 8 Hours
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$14
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Private Walking Tour of Oxford: Discover Iconic Landmarks
Explore the enchanting city of Oxford on a private walking tour tailored just for you. Accompanied by a friendly local guide, wander through charming streets and visit iconic landmarks like the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, and historic Oxford Castle. This personalized experience allows you to uncover fascinating stories about the university's traditions and local secrets, ensuring a memorable adventure that highlights the best of Oxford. The tour concludes at the picturesque Bridge of Sighs, offering a perfect photo opportunity. - Enjoy a private walking tour with a local guide in Oxford - Visit must-see landmarks including the Bodleian Library and Oxford Castle - Customise your start time and choose your meeting location - Ideal for groups of up to 4 or more, with a duration of 1.5 hours
1h 30m
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$185
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Cotswolds One Day Tour- book local guide
Notice: what you are booking and paying for here is to book my services as your guide for the day. This cost does not however include the cost of either your hiring a self hire car for you to drive or the cost for me to arrange for a taxi for you to pay for to drive us. Please note the taxi driver currently charges £450 for the day. Please note that I do NOT own a car. See some of England's most picturesque villages on a full day excursion from 10am to 6pm. I live locally and I also cycle all over the Oxford Cotswolds plus I am a tour guide in Oxford, so I know the area very well.
7 Hours - 8 Hours
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$683
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Private Walking Tour in Oxford: Harry Potter Heritage
This private walking tour reveals Oxford’s historic academic heritage. Discover architecture that shaped centuries of learning and storytelling. Walk through medieval streets and scholarly courtyards. Begin beside the legendary Blackwell’s Bookshop. What secrets shaped generations of writers and thinkers? Admire the ancient Bodleian Library. Its classical façade reflects centuries of scholarship. Could this historic hall inspire magical libraries? Marvel at the Clarendon Building and New College cloisters. Medieval stone corridors echo centuries of academic life. Many visitors recall the atmosphere of Hogwarts.Stand before the Radcliffe Camera. Its architectural harmony defines Oxford’s skyline. Explore the historic University Church of St Mary the Virgin nearby.The journey concludes near Christ Church and the Divinity School. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
2 Hours
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$569
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Cotswolds One Day Guided Walk - Private Groups
I am lucky enough to live in this postcard picturesque area on the edge of the famous Cotswolds region. It's easily reached from Oxford city- where I happen to be an experienced tour guide too. So if you book a tour with me, not only can I tell you lots about the Cotswolds heritage but also its connections to Oxford and eg the famous Oxford pre Raphaelite artists such as William Morris who lived in this region. On the tour, I will also introduce the historical monuments which we'll visit such a Roman villa & the ruins of a medieval manor house.
6 Hours - 8 Hours
Oxford
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$683
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