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Oxford Official University & City Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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‘s Included

Guided walking tour

College visit for afternoon tours (subject to availability)

No College visit for morning tours

What To Expect

1

Trinity College

One of the most famous Oxford Colleges, on the other side of the Broad St to the Meeting Point

2 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Balliol College

Hear about why this college claims to be the very oldest Oxford College

5 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

New Summer 3pm Uni & City Tour

Oxford Official University & City Tour

Reviews

4.78

1,092 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent Oxford tour

    Mark D,

    Oct 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent tour. Exceptional tour guide with great knowledge of Oxford and the university. Really enjoyable even in the rain.

  • Very Interesting

    KATHLEEN G,

    Oct 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Richard, our guide was so knowledgeable and a great tour guide. We loved it! We especially liked all the stories about the scholars and writers.

  • Fascinating Tour

    Brandon C,

    Oct 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very informational. You could visit Oxford without a tour, but you learn so much more with one. Cat was great. Highly recommend.

  • Overall good tour by a...

    Harini M,

    Sep 10, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Overall good tour by a resident of Oxford! I believe our tour guide also used to work at Oxford. We felt the tour was informative but there were times the information shared was a bit boring (at least for me) and we walked along the same streets twice which felt a bit redundant. We enjoyed the tour otherwise and felt we received good quality for the price we paid.

  • Helene was a lovely and...

    Lea Y,

    Sep 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Helene was a lovely and very knowledgeable tour guide. We learned so much about the area. All of her suggestions for additional exploration were spot on. A wonderful way to get acquainted with the area.

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4.78
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