Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
See inside Oxford University, Harry Potter film site and the Bodleian Library on this authentic 2-hour Oxford student led tour. The tour gives you an insight into student life in this prestigious university and offers you in-depth history of many of the famous colleges and sights such All Souls College, Trinity College, Oriel College, Hertford College, Merton College, Radcliffe Camera, University Church of St Mary and many more.
Additional Info
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
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
After 2 years of closures, we are attempting to include entrances back into the tour. It is possible that the sites will not be possible on the day, the guide will inform you at the start of the tour, and you are able to get a full refund in these very rare circumstances
During peak season (June–August), access to the Divinity School is extremely limited due to frequent closures and high demand, and may not be included in the tour. While some companies may claim otherwise, we prefer to be honest upfront rather than risk disappointment on the day.
If you select Pickup option (the more expensive one) the meeting point will be the London address (Gloucester Road Tube Station), otherwise its the Oxford one (15 Broad Street, Oxford)
Group Sizing In Line With Social Distancing Rules
Guides Temperature Taken Before Tour
What To Expect
University of Oxford
Spanning nearly 800 years, with over 38 Colleges, Libraries and Faculty buildings - some of the best architecture in England is located here and world famous students spanning generations have also studied here
Merton College
Argued to be one of the three oldest colleges at Oxford, we unearth the debate of who actually is the oldest, and why this college has one of the most bizarre chapels at Oxford.
Options
Add London Collection / Return
Luxury Minibus (16 Seater): Meet outside Gloucester Road Underground Tube Station (Mon-Sat 8am) / (Sun 9:30am) and return for 6pm. Limited availability.
Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide
Option 1: See inside Oxford University, Harry Potter film site and the Bodleian Library with authentic student led tours.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7,206 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was a very...
Jordon R,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very informative and interesting tour. My husband and I enjoyed it very much and have been talking about this experience ever since.
Enlighten your Oxford Visit
459reneaf,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Walking the grounds with an esteemed Alumni was a privilege. Our guide Ross engaged us with the history and perspective of Oxford at an easy pace. Schedule a tour for early in your visit because it imparts knowledge that adds to your whole experience of Oxford.
Be careful, you do not visit the library
262albertf,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We visited Oxford for a weekend and booked this tour because we had been unable to enter the library on Saturday. According to a sign displayed in the street, this tour appeared to include a visit to the library, as well as a college and a few other stops. The company's website was not very clear either about exactly what was included. We took the tour on Sunday and, to be fair, the guides were excellent and provided lots of interesting information. However, we did not enter the library itself. We only visited the Divinity School, which is not the library. The street advertisement also suggested that the Harry Potter dining hall was included, but this was not part of the tour either. Overall, the tour is worthwhile and the guides do a great job, but it is important to clarify that this tour does not include access to the interior of the library. Clearer information in the advertising and on the website would help avoid misunderstandings and disappointment.
Oxford college tour with Will - great guide
Kate O,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Oxford walking tour led by alumni is well worth doing. Our guide was Will a Masters student. Very knowledgeable, insider view of college life. Lots of interesting facts. Good fun. Good to support these guys whilst they study.
Great visit!
Irecorti,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Sam Day - he was wonderful filled with knowledge and facts. Great tour to understand the complexities of Oxford and its colleagues
An insider tour of Oxford
Meredith M,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sam was an amazing tour guide. He, rather impressively, narrated a thousand years of British history as it relates Oxford in an engaging story telling way. It was such a cool way to experience the university.
A beautiful walk through History
Sunshine43494743780,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing tour throughout the University, I was really fascinated by its beauty. Above all the guide, Elena made it really interesting. I love History l, especially medieval since childhood watching The Sword in the Stone and having someone to talk about it as the group moved around was a delight. Elena should be given more tours and more payment, there will be a lot of 5 star reviews. Thank you Elena, hope to read your works soon!
Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide Oxford
Kathy H,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding tour with Riccardo. Very knowledgeable. Able to answer well all questions asked of him. Very aware of other groups & made sure we did not clash by observing who was where so we went into smaller rooms when no other group was present for best experience. Spotted group was too big so got another guide so 2 smaller groups, Highly recommend
Great to learn about the area
F5376NVevant,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went with Sam and while I normally am not one for tours, this was fantastic. Super nice guy, very informative and engaging. Would recommend for anyone wanting to learn more about the university and how it all works.
A day with Sam Day
340janinas,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly Recommend the tour with Sam! Full of knowledge, wisdom and fun stories, he guided us throught Oxford from the very beginnings to now. His skills of Stoytelling made all the history lessons super interesting and easy to follow along. Furthermore one gets an imagination of the life as a student at this historic University and Sam shares some personal experiences es well.
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