Oxford Official University & City Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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An Oxford Official Walking Tour is the best way to explore the "City of dreaming spires". Led by one of our knowledgeable guides this award-winning University & City Tour is 2hours. You'll be able to walk by Oxford’s most popular sights, including its colleges*, the Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bridge of Sighs and many more!
This University & City Tour is the best way to learn about the traditions and secrets of Oxford, the University and its colleges. Be led down hidden lanes and alleyways, and let years of history unfold before you. Your guide will lead you past Oxford’s famous movie locations, including Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and the Morse, Lewis & Endeavour TV series. You'll hear stories of the great academics and scientists who've studied here in our beautiful heritage city.
* Subject to availability college visits are included in our 1pm and 2pm tours.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please contact the Walking Tours office if you have any mobility issues and we will do our best to adapt the tour, as some of the ancient buildings are not wheelchair accessible. Please note, only Assistance Dogs are allowed on tours.
In case of severe and dangerous (Yellow) weather warnings tours may be postponed, but normally tours go ahead whatever the weather. Please come comfortably dressed and prepared for the weather.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Trinity College
One of the most famous Oxford Colleges, on the other side of the Broad St to the Meeting Point
Balliol College
Hear about why this college claims to be the very oldest Oxford College
What‘s Included
Guided walking tour
College visit for afternoon tours (subject to availability)
No College visit for morning tours
Options
New Summer 3pm Uni & City Tour
Oxford Official University & City Tour
Reviews
1,119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Walking Tour
Z6811RGsueb,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Richard Wright was so interesting and knowledgeable with lots of great stories and anecdotes. Our walk was never too fast or too slow but just right. Our group thoroughly enjoyed this tour and it was a great value for the money.
Highly Recommend Becca
regina c,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Worthwhile experience with Becca. Her institutional and historical knowledge of all things Oxford enthralled us throughout the 2 hour tour. Enjoyed ever minute of it.
Great tour!
Roam581659,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was certainly a great experience and it was great to have Heather as our guide as she is very passionate and full of energy!
Our tour guide, Heather, was absolutely brilliant. So knowledgeable about the town and the University. Friendly, warm an
alisonoW4163AH,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the walking tour if Oxford and University. It was reasonably priced for the 2 hour tour. We were in a small group, about 10 in total, which was perfect. Our tour guide, Heather, was amazing.
Historic Oxford - An Eye Opener!
Limetree101,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my birthday and my wife and I decided to go to Oxford for the day. We had been there once before but was a whistle stop so we didn’t get a real to see a great deal. This time we decided to spend the day and do the tour. We were met by Eve at the designated spot “Cool Britannia” Eve was clearly very learned about the history of Oxford, and was very enthusiastic and passionate in her delivery. This made the experience all the more enjoyable. The 2 hours went relatively quickly. We learned so much about the history of the collages and the links with monarchy and the church. We would definitely recommend. Eve was amazing!
Oxford University Walking Tour
Wanderer24627807559,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience It's worth experiencing. I recommend it to you
Highly recommend this tour
Maureen S,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What really made this tour excellent was our guide. I believe her name was Heather. (Sorry if I'm misremembering). She pointed out the significance of the buildings as well as history. Highly recommend this tour.
Fantastic
Foo W,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour by Jim. Very knowledgeable and he balanced the tour well with enough background and history of Oxford peppered with humorous stories of the college rivalries
Great tour of Oxford University and city
simonwO8214XE,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely excellent tour of Oxford and the University colleges from our guide, Paul Sutton. Paul is an alumni of Jesus and a really down to earth and genuine person who told us, not just about the city landmarks, and history, but also his own personal experience of attending the university. Totally engaging and fascinating. The 2 hours flew by. Great pub and visit recommendations too!
Oxford highlights
326jodyc,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was knowledgeable, local and flexible. I would highly recommend this tour for an overview of the town and university.
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