Oxford Pub Tour: Historic Pubs and Local Brews

Overview

Available languages

English

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Discover the charm of Oxford and its historic pubs on this small group guided evening walk. Starting at the Tap Social Bar in The Covered Market, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and delicious food options before meeting your guide. Stroll along Broad Street to the renowned Turf Tavern, where you can savor a complimentary half-pint of ale while soaking in the local history. Continue to the Bear Inn, one of the oldest pubs in the world, and hear captivating stories as you enjoy another round. The tour concludes at the Royal Blenheim , known for its extensive ale selection, with recommendations for further explorations in Oxford.

- Evening walking tour exploring Oxford's iconic pubs

- Visit historic landmarks like the Sheldonian Theatre and Radcliffe Camera

- Enjoy a complimentary drink at Turf Tavern

- Discover local history and insider tips from your knowledgeable guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Half a pint of Ale or Beer in the Turf

What To Expect

Oxford Covered Market

We will start the tour at 7pm, meeting at the bar in the Market tap. However, I would advise visiting the Market beforehand to have a look around and enjoy some food from some of the great street food style vendors. I would recommend pizza by Satorellis, or if you're feeling really British, Pie and Mash from Pieminister!

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Broad Street

We will walk down Broad Street to see the Sheldonian Theatre, Bridge of Sighs and Blackwell's Bookshop. Also located on Broad street are Balliol and Trinity colleges.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Oxford Pub Tour: Historic Pubs and Local Brews

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Oxford pub tour
GoPlaces824078,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was very enjoyable - we had a relaxing stroll through Oxford, visiting a few historic alehouses along the way. We passed lots of lovely historic places like Blackwell's bookshop and Bridge of Sighs with plenty of time for taking photos 😊 Will escorted us back to the Randolph, happy after drinking in the sights (and ales!) of Oxford. What could be nicer than that - thanks Will!
Oxford historical pub tour
josephine a,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed this tour. It was provided by Will who told us lots about the individual colleges and the historical pubs and took us to parts of Oxford that we would not have found on our own. He was extremely flexible about adapting the tour to what we were particularly interested in. A very enjoyable afternoon.
Oxford Pub Tour
Carol C,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Will, was excellent. Great balance between history of Oxford, the various points of interests and the local pubs. Visited 3 pubs, all of which had very interesting histories and excellent beers! Would definitely recommend this tour!
Oxford funsies
Artii90,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My friends and I decided to book this tour as we were in Oxford for the weekend and this seemed to hit the nail on the head for sightseeing and drinks at the same time! We learned loads from Will, had some great laughs, and discovered some fantastic pubs along the way. A really fun and memorable experience—highly recommended!
Awesome night
Josh531,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time exploring the city and its pubs with Will and the others on the tour. We had a really fun night! Id definitely recommend this to others
A great evening out in Oxford
paulobI3302XP,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really enjoyable tour of the city centre and it's pubs. It was a great mix of history visiting all the famous spots and more local places. Will asked what we wanted to do and see and made sure we had a good time. Thanks Will
Great way to spend an evening in Oxford 🍻
jonasb727,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an awesome time on the tour with my friends! We checked out a bunch of great pubs and saw some iconic Oxford landmarks along the way – all while enjoying a few beers. Will really knows his stuff when it comes to Oxford’s history and its pubs. Such a fun and unique way to spend an evening in Oxford!