Oxford Official University & City Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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

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

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

1,112 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

968

Oxford highlights
326jodyc,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide was knowledgeable, local and flexible. I would highly recommend this tour for an overview of the town and university.
Excellent knowledgable guide
134mandye,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Knowledgeable guide,small group which was ideal. Top sites visited and information shared on other places to visit and how to access tickets etc. Guide was very friendly
Personalised tour with knowledgeable guide
Getawayfromitall67,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were fortunate to be the only people on the tour so had a personalised experience. Our tour guide (Eva Marie? - apologies if we remember her name incorrectly) asked us what we'd like to focus on and tailored the route and information to what we were most interested in. Knowing we were visiting the Bodleian library the next day she also left that out of her walk to allow more time for other areas. She was so personable and knowledgeable, we really enjoyed the afternoon, despite the heavy rain at times. We viewed the inside of 3 colleges and learned some of the history of this most interesting city.
We went around the various colleges.I learned the history. Enjoyed the covered market. Also saw Turf pub.
kathleenhE2268HZ,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gabriel my tour guide was interesting and informative. As no one else had booked I had my own tour! Knowledgable about the city. Went at my pace. Allowed time to take photos. Saw the Morse bar in The Randolph Hotel Gabriel took a photo of All Souls for me through the bars of the gate as it wasn’t open until 2pm. Saw The Turf pub where Bill Clinton famously smoked dope but ‘did not inhale.’
I'm happy and will be returning soon.
88luizay,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing experience! Amy is a fantastic guide who shared with us interesting facts about Oxford history and culture. I recommend the experience.
Walking experience with Nigel
kenwH604ON,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The party consisted of eight persons and Nigel the tour leader who was well adversed with the general knowledge of Oxford, particularly when it came to specific dates and happenings. Nigel had a very friendly attitude and was prepared to accept questions and give answers to specific questions raised, which made the walk very enjoyable. Due to the information given by Nigel at specific locations the two hour tour became 3 1/2 hours which actually flew by.
Great informative tour
Vacationer687537,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sensational tour and guide. Such a pleasure to walk around such a beautiful city with a well qualified and charming guide. An interesting mix of university and town history, architecture, interesting tales and current context.
A very interesting tour
N1485HXheatherm,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very interesting guided tour of Oxford and its history. Richard, our guide was very knowledgeable. We especially enjoyed visiting an Oxford College and looking at the grounds and inside the dining hall.
Fantastic, informative.
Paradise06679007231,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Me and my daughters spent very good time with Richard in Oxford. Richard was very kind and supplied many historical and academic information. I’d suggest to experience the tour if you’re willing to take a good time in Oxford.
Great tour, lovely to see Oxford’s beauty!
Janette N,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great walking tour on Tues with Gabriel. This was a corporate booking for several international colleagues that were visiting Oxford for the first time. It was a whistle-stop tour of all the places of interest in the city. The team loved it and it was an opportunity to learn more about Oxford and its beautiful surroundings. Also huge thanks to Lisa for coordinating this and her extremely professional approach to customer service. I will be recommending this to other teams in our company hosting international visitors.