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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.
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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.
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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.
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1 person booking = 2 seater capacity car! Step into the driver’s seat of a classic British sports car and experience The Cotswolds like never before. Whether embarking on a half or full-day adventure, our handpicked journeys will whisk you through enchanting winding lanes, past rolling hills, and into picture-perfect villages steeped in history. Feel the wind rush by as you discover hidden gems tucked away in the lush countryside, pause for a rest in a traditional village pub, and admire the honey-coloured stone cottages that make the Cotswolds so iconic. With every twist and turn, a new memory awaits, offering a deeper sense of the region’s calm & unhurried charm. Accompanied by your timeless garnet red Morgan 4/4 and vintage luggage, this is an immersive escape into the unspoiled heart of rural England IMPORTANT Please read our driver requirements below: https://thatchandthrottle-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/p/hello/IQAv_YpY0CmyQa53SqJRMqfWAfUMTsOz84JLfd0NAWOUyGY?e=WlL3ld
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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.
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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
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Fall in love with Oxford by joining a relaxing 20 minute Thames river cruise to Iffley village. Then walk or take the cruise back again Thames path. We'll see the Norman chapel & medieval homes in Iffley village. Special focus on Alice in Wonderland heritage and the Oxford rowing tradition. This tour includes about 1 mile walk at start of tour past famous university sights introduced briefly by the guide. After the cruise ends, we have one hour in Iffley village and then a 3 mile walk along the scenic Thames river path back to Oxford city. For anyone who has mobility walking issues, please let us know when booking as alternatively we could just replace the walk back from Iffley with either a return trip on the river cruise or a taxi back to the city. Notice: if the tour does not show as available on date you want to book, please ask viator to contact us. I avoid listing dates too early before the cruise boats are usually starting to run or to end. The boat cruise start date varies.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Experience the magical university city of Oxford, and see how it inspired the beloved fantasy worlds of Narnia, Middle Earth, and Wonderland and where Hogwarts was brought to life. Your tour of Oxford is for the young and the young at heart - for those who daydream of other worlds, of "golden afternoons" amongst the flowers and gardens, of snowy fields and Turkish delights, fantastically larger-than-life battles, of magical lions, and ethereal elves. To step into an Oxford college is to enter another world. It's no wonder some of the English world's most famous fantasy stories were written and filmed here. It's the city in which the land of Narnia was invented, where Lewis Carroll wrote Wonderland, where Tolkien penned Middle Earth, and where Rowling's Hogwarts came to life. No matter your age, perhaps you too will be swept away by this tour into the magic that inspired some of our most beloved tales.
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The minute we watched "A Discovery of Witches", we fell in love with the characters, the setting, and the story. We already loved Oxford, the city of dreaming spires, and we rushed out to buy the whole trilogy of books in the series. From this, our "A Discovery of Witches"/All Souls Trilogy tour was born. Our "A Discovery of Witches"/ All Souls Trilogy Tour takes the hassle out of discovering the best locations from the hit TV series and the books. Our guide, who is a qualified member of the Oxford Guild of Tour Guides, will show you Matthew and Diana's Oxford and explain how Deborah Harkness created the book series from her experience of visiting Oxford and studying at Keble College. During the tour, we will explain the history of the locations you visit, detail any unique points of interest, and explain how these locations relate to both the books and TV series.
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