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 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

What‘s Included

Guided walking tour

College visit for afternoon tours (subject to availability)

No College visit for morning tours

Options

Oxford Official University & City Tour

New Summer 3pm Uni & City Tour

Reviews

4.79

1,137 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

992

City tour brought to life by great guide
Charlotte N,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic tour. Made all the more special thanks to our brilliant guide (Nigel). History, fun facts, anecdotes all mixed in with some great story telling. Highly recommend.
First time in Oxford
hurstmarine,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Iryina our Ukrainian guide was full of information that helped us understand the history and development of this city of learning.
A great introduction to Oxford and its history
S3355FXallanw,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James gave us a thoroughly enjoyable two hour tour, with lots of information and amusing anecdotes. Highly recommended.
Excellent walking tour of historic Oxford
liznF8588MU,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an excellent and informative walking tour yesterday with our guide Amy. We were fortunate enough to have her all to ourselves (just me and my husband) as no-one else had booked for that time. What a treat! We saw some beautiful historic buildings and heard lots of fascinating facts about the history of Oxford and university life, old and new. Extremely enjoyable and highly recommended.
Wonderful tour - highly recommend
Excursion13571924603,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful guided tour with Richard, who's knowlegeable, interesting and passionate about Oxford. He made it a really fun and enjoyable experience - thank you!
A living history.
Ted D,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a wonderful morning in the company of Nigel Green. Full of anecdotal history which painted a vivid picture of Oxford through the ages and how it has evolved into the Oxford of today. Coupled with beautiful buildings. Recounted with humour and friendliness. Thank you.
A great tour company and a great guide
susannel593,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend this tour company. The official one! Our guide, James, was excellent. Very knowledgable and he kept it fun. Would definitely book again.
Soaked but happy
V7652NGchrisg,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Helena was a perfect guide. Happy to lead or detour to answer particular questions. The rain poured all the time but it did not dampen a very informative tour from a perfect guide.
Great Tour at Oxford
Rory N,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour is 100% worth it. Alan, my tour guide, knew an incredible amount about Oxford and gave a completely unique, personalized tour. He was friendly and enthusiastic, and I would say that you cannot view Oxford in a deserving way if you do not take this tour.
Excellent guided tour over two hours +
nsmith2015,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, subtle jokes, and from Oxford. We appreciated his local knowledge and history and found it to be good value for money over two hours +.