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‘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
Balliol College
Hear about why this college claims to be the very oldest Oxford College
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Oxford Official University & City Tour
New Summer 3pm Uni & City Tour
Reviews
1,107 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A very interesting tour
N1485HXheatherm,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A 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
5.00Me 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
5.00We 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.
The guide has impressive knowledge and recall
LESLIE L,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The guide was clearly very knowledgable about all aspects of Oxford University and had graduated from there a while back. We went during the off season so my husband and I were treated to a personalized tour and had very nice conversations with our guide. We learned quite a bit of the history including some amusing stories and wish that we could have stayed longer to enjoy more of what the town had to offer but had to rush off to the next destination. Some buildings were closed at our scheduled time but were going to be open in the afternoon. Perhaps scheduling in the afternoon would have been a little better? I would recommend giving yourself the whole day to explore this historic town.
Excellent tour - a must do!
katewB2078WGm,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour of Oxford over the centuries and the colleges that make up the University - I learnt so much thanks to our brilliant guide was great at sharing his knowledge and own experiences of student life - he made it very engaging and fun. 2 hours went quickly despite the rain. Highly recommend.
Awesome experience! The...
Randy C,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience! The tour guide was so knowledgeable and fun. We would have never seen the wonderful sights without our guide.
Great tour and guide
Beth B,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Harvey was an excellent tour guide: knowledgeable and friendly. We very much enjoyed this tour and would happily recommend it to others
Learned a lot loved the tour
498alisaa,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richard S. was a fabulous tour guide. I appreciated learning a bit of Oxford’s history and the way he explained it. A highlight was exploring Jesus college. The pace was just right.
Visite d'Oxford avec Richard
496fr d ricn,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richard S. is a wonderful guide. He shared his passion for Oxford with us throughout the tour. The tour is great, we recommend it.
A great tour, highly recommend
cazvaukea,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really insightful tour with lots of detail. It was great as only 4 of us were on the tour so plenty of opportunities to ask questions. If you want an insight into the history of Oxford and some fascinating facts then I'd highly recommend
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