Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
See inside Oxford University, Harry Potter film site and the Bodleian Library on this authentic 2-hour Oxford student led tour. The tour gives you an insight into student life in this prestigious university and offers you in-depth history of many of the famous colleges and sights such All Souls College, Trinity College, Oriel College, Hertford College, Merton College, Radcliffe Camera, University Church of St Mary and many more.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
After 2 years of closures, we are attempting to include entrances back into the tour. It is possible that the sites will not be possible on the day, the guide will inform you at the start of the tour, and you are able to get a full refund in these very rare circumstances
During peak season (June–August), access to the Divinity School is extremely limited due to frequent closures and high demand, and may not be included in the tour. While some companies may claim otherwise, we prefer to be honest upfront rather than risk disappointment on the day.
If you select Pickup option (the more expensive one) the meeting point will be the London address (Gloucester Road Tube Station), otherwise its the Oxford one (15 Broad Street, Oxford)
Group Sizing In Line With Social Distancing Rules
Guides Temperature Taken Before Tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
What To Expect
University of Oxford
Spanning nearly 800 years, with over 38 Colleges, Libraries and Faculty buildings - some of the best architecture in England is located here and world famous students spanning generations have also studied here
Merton College
Argued to be one of the three oldest colleges at Oxford, we unearth the debate of who actually is the oldest, and why this college has one of the most bizarre chapels at Oxford.
Options
Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide
Option 1: See inside Oxford University, Harry Potter film site and the Bodleian Library with authentic student led tours.
Add London Collection / Return
Luxury Minibus (16 Seater): This will meet outside Gloucester Road Underground Tube Station at 8am, and return you back for 6pm. Limited availability.
Reviews
6,781 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An incredible and indelible tour by Dr. Sam Day
shu20182018,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Dr. Sam Day. It was a rainy morning on this relatively warm November day when we started the tour. However, we soon forgot to notice the weather as we were teleported to a different world by Dr.Sam Day (not Dave). A world in the past which obliterated the present. His deeply acquired knowledge combined with his love (fun) of imparting a tiny fraction of that knowledge in a 2.30hrs tour made all the difference to our experience of Oxford. We have been to many tours (Oxford and elsewhere) but none that left such an impact on us. Certainly none that made us laugh out loud as much either. Listening to him was akin to watching Hamilton but the impact was more… the streets of Oxford of erstwhile years started rolling in our minds’ eye like an animated film with the imagery expertly painted by the words of Dr. Sam Day. He kept us captivated for 2.30 hrs. We barely realised how time flew. His narrative of the impact of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer as we stood in Radcliffe Square with the Radcliffe Camera behind and the University Church before….. left an indelible mark on us. I wish I had better mastery of the English language to adequately express how incredible our experience was due to our guide Dr. Sam Day but this is all I could muster. We talked about Dr. Sam Day’s tour through the rest of the day. We know we will talk about it in the days to come. We know we will recall it in the years that will follow. Much gratitude, Sulata (and Shyam) from Sevenoaks, Kent.
Amazing one-of-a-kind experience at Oxford
297ananyak,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hats off to our tour guide Sam Day who kept us mesmerised for a full two and a half hours of Oxford walking tour, transported us to early days of history, effortlessly recounting some of the horrific tales during the initial years of Oxford and several events and personalities that originated here and shaped the English history. A scholar from Oxford himself since 2017, Sam kept us engrossed with tales and annecdotes from his own experiences, passionately weaving stories of the University colleges skillfully entwining history with current facts laced by humour and wit that was so unique. Thanks so much to Sam, we had a wonderful time. We highly recommend his tour to everyone who is planning to visit
Historical experience - Enjoyable, Memorable.
smahesh1900,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam Day was knowledgeable but more important - very enthusiastic about guiding us through the history of Oxford. It was 2.5 hours of mesmerising talk where we could not but only fathom how it would have been since the city was formed to where it has come. we lost count of time, till we realized we have come to the end and the 2.5hr were sheer bliss.
Nice tour!
kiddyk2025,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We joined the Oxford University tour today. Our guide, Sam Day was excellent!! We truly enjoyed the experience and will gladly recommend the tour to our friends!
Amazing experience with a great tour guide!
30margauxm,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I dit that tour with my parents and we absolutely loved it! Our tour guide: Sam (Dave something ? Sorry, I don't remember his last name) was amazing! He was really passionnate about Oxford and he transmitted very well this to us. We were only 12 people, that's great. I recommand it! Thanks again Sam, we learned a lot thanks to you and you were really nice and a lot of fun!
A splendid tour
Trail299519,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jacob Ridley was my guide and he was knowledgeable, entertaining, fun, smart, and oh so charming! He personalized the experience for me as I was the only person. Oxford University came alive for me and I really appreciated all the information. 2 hours passed in a flash!
Fun and Insightful Tour
John H,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to see the Oxford campaign and learn the details behind its rich history. Our guide, Sam Day, was excellent and this enthusiasm for Oxford and its history was undeniable.
Fascinating history
Melissa T,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam Day, our tour guide, was wonderful! He has such a passion for his school, Oxford University, and shares great detail and fascinating accounts of what went on during its long history.
Incredible tour, steeped in history
brookemO5161OB,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Oxford walking tour led by Sam Day was fantastic. He really had his work cut out for him, the weather was miserable - it rained from the moment the tour started. Despite this, Sam kept us all engaged which I’m sure was no easy feat. Sam was so knowledgeable, it’s unbelievable one person could hold so much information about so many different places! It’s clear how passionate Sam is about the university and its history and Oxford as a whole. We are very glad we got to experience this tour. Brooke and Ry from Australia 🇦🇺
Brilliant tour
marjorieo383,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant tour! Our guide, Sam Day, was knowledgeable, informative and amusing. We loved all the anecdotes he gave about the various characters and places around the Oxford colleges . His knowledge of the history of the various colleges was impressive. Highly recommend this tour.
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