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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Guided walking tour
College Visit (subject to Availability)
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
1,028 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yenelis P,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
Helen was great, she showed us around and was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. We enjoyed the tour.
Taylor F,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
Our tour guide, Nigel, was great and knowledgeable! Gave us so much history while being very entertaining!
Jason R,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
It was very nice. The town and university are commingled so the tour covers both. I wish that we had more of an opportunity to visit inside colleges. We did see the inside of one. With the exception of one chapel we did not see inside any buildings. Nonetheless the tour was enjoyable and our guide was really nice and knowledgeable.
Christina P,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
Our guide gave us so much information and told really good stories. We saw a large number of buildings in the city and learned the history from the very beginning.
Ashutosh P,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
Great tour, very informative. Got to see the university and get an understanding of individual colleges. Nicholas was a fantastic guide.
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