City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Overview
Available languages
40 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the beautiful Oxford on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour for 24 or 48 hours! At your own pace, see all of the history and architectural beauty this city has to offer, hopping on and off the double-decker bus whenever you please. From the open-top deck you'll experience panoramic views of Christ Church College, Brasenose College, The Plain, the Sheldonian Theatre, Trinity College and even The Eagle and Child pub where J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis would meet up for a beverage! The on-board audio tour commentary will be sure to keep you fascinated, providing intriguing facts on the way round. Also enjoy an expertly guided walking tour, for a closer look at the local culture.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Until 17th July: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes
18th July - 1st September: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:30pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes
2nd September - 23rd October: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes (Saturday & Sunday), every 20 minutes (Monday - Friday)
24th October - 1st November: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Frequency: every 20 minutes
Duration: 40 minutes
Live Guided Bus Tour: Departs from Stop 9. Departure Times: 10:55am, 11:55am, 12:55pm, 1:55pm, 2:55pm and 3:55pm. Last tour concludes at approximately 4:55pm at Stop 9
Oxford Uncovered Walking Tour: Duration: 60 minutes. Departure Point: Visitor Information Point, City Sightseeing Oxford, 44-45 High Street, OX1 4AP. Schedule: Daily, every hour from 11am - 4pm (subject to availability)
Please note that the guided walking tour is seasonal, and customers should enquire upon arrival for more information.
Mobile or paper vouchers accepted. Paper vouchers must be redeemed at City Sightseeing shop in Oxford Railway Station. Mobile vouchers can be redeemed at any of the bus stops along the route
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the travel date selected at check-out
River Cruise (if Bus + River Cruise ticket is selected): Customers will get a code for the boat when they redeem their bus ticket. This can be used when boarding the boat. 40-minute return trips daily to Iffley Lock at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. These cruises run from April to the end of September - subject to weather conditions. Children under 3 go free. 3 and 4 year olds can buy their boat tickets at the boat
Saturday 6th June: Due to a Pride event taking place between 9:30am and 12pm, delays are expected. Stops 4, 5, 13 and 18 will be affected. Service is expected to return to normal from 12:30pm
What To Expect
Duration:40 minutes
Operating Schedule:Until 17th July: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes. 18th July - 1st September: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:30pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes. 2nd September - 23rd October: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes (Saturday & Sunday), every 20 minutes (Monday - Friday). 24th October - 1st November: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Frequency: every 20 minutes
Railway Station
Park End Street
Gloucester Green Bus Station (Bay 7)
Oxford Castle
Westgate Shopping Centre
Speedwell Street
Christ Church
The Radcliffe Camera
The Queen's College
St. Cross Road
South Parks Road
Wadham College
Trinity College
Parks Road
Banbury Road
Woodstock Road
St. Giles Church
Martyr's Memorial
Options
24-Hour Bus Ticket
This ticket includes a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and a 45-minute Stepping Through Oxford Walking Tour (seasonal).
24-Hour Bus + River Cruise
48-Hour Bus Ticket
This ticket includes a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and a 45-minute Stepping Through Oxford Walking Tour (seasonal).
48-Hour Bus + River Cruise
What‘s Included
24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
On-board audio commentary available 14 languages + free headphones
40-minute River Cruise (only if Bus + River Cruise ticket is selected)
Mobile tickets accepted
60-minute Oxford Uncovered Walking Tour
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,133 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
City tour Oxford
AlanM3217,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant bus tour with lots of information and an excellent walking tour. Chris provided a unique insight about the history or the area and extra information about events and the buildings showing areas I would not have discovered myself and not covered by bus.
Excellent experience
jleastsussex,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved this experience. I went with my 90 year old dad. We stayed on for the full tour to get our bearings then hoped on and off when needed. I found the drivers and other staff super helpful - often going over and above to ensure we knew what to do at each stop. The recorded commentary and visual displays of what stop next was helpful and informative. I’d book and travel again in other cities.
Great experience, excellent way to learn about Oxford
mariapL2673TT,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was really enjoyable. It was easy to find - the first stop of the tour is literally outside the Oxford train station. We booked tickets with the manager present on site and it was straightforward. The tour is available in multiple languages so my parents who don’t speak English could follow along by themselves. The tour itself strikes a good balance between historical detail and entertaining stories. The full circle takes about an hour so it was not tiring. You can get off and back on at any point. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
Well worth the money
morriswaldie152,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was on the sightseeing tour of Oxford arranged by Glenton our tour guide was Estef she was a excellent guide very knowledgeable friendly and helpful it took about 90 minutes if i remember Estef answered any questions we had and pointed out all the places off interest it was a very enjoyable tour
Enjoyable but would like some information cards on buildings descriptions to keep and remember
geovonnia,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The walking tour was lovely being led by Lesley she made the experience really enjoyable with the historic breakdown she gave with each monument and had a really nice friendly personality. What would be good is if there was some pamphlet for when we're walking past the buildings so we can have some information noted down to remember the backstory behind the buildings as it is quite alot to remember when going on the tour! On the hop on and hop off bus please can you provide different sized earphones mine kept falling out my ears so I kept on missing section of the audio description of the buildings and had to keep hold of it in my ear which was irritating during my trip. Also if the bus driver could slow down going past the historic buildingd as well so we have the time to take pictures that would not turn out blurry.
Recomended!
0philippw,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice bus ride! We especially enjoyed the live commentary of Greg, he was fantastic!
A great day using city sight seeing Oxford hop on hop off bus tour
shermap2025,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On the day we arrived into Oxford town centre we met a member of staff Nikita at the number 18 bus stop of the tour. I asked her a number of questions about the tour and other things to do in Oxford. Nikita was very friendly patient and provided lots of god clear information to my questions. We also visited the main office to obtain our tickets and here again we met friendly well informed and helpful staff. A member of our group had booked the wrong date for the tour. She was able to get a full refund and purchased a new one for the day. I have since recommended this to a friend who is going to Oxford. Thank you to everyone on the Oxford hop on hop off bus city sightseeing tour operator.
We were really lucky to...
Claire H,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We were really lucky to have Greg as our live guide on our bus tour. It was great to hear from a local about Oxford & made it an even better experience!
Good value for money
Christina C,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good way to get an overall view of Oxford, Greg was a very professional and entertaining guide.
Dave was our Fave
maryan5456,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dave Dalton was a great guide. He was so knowledgeable about the colleges in Oxford and those famous students who once attended them. Dave was courteous and liked a laugh! Would recommend Dave as you're guide
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