Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide
Overview
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2 hours
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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 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.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
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
6,892 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional Last Minute Tour!
Chendrew 1987,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having thought we’d booked a tour of Oxford only to find out we’d done so for the wrong month we stumbled across this free tour with the guide Sam Day. Sam saw us and welcomed us to the group which we found had started a few minutes earlier. Sam was extremely knowledgeable and provided interesting commentary without a break for over 2 hours. His delivery was both interesting and injected with humour. We feel lucky to have had this ‘happy accidental’ opportunity and thoroughly recommend the tour to anyone visiting Oxford.
Knowledgeable guide and beautiful sights
Hannah R,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Oxford is beautiful and walking tour is a great way to see the sights. It was really good to get Jacob's perspective having been a student at Oxford for sometime. His knowledge of the history, dates of events, the architecture & how each individual college operated was outstanding. The small group tour was a plus, he gave time for everyone to keep up & answered questions well. He explained the process of getting into Oxford, how you chose your college & how it was funded openly & honestly. Really appreciated being notified that we would not be able to enter one of the colleges over message before the tour, so we could have made changes if that was really important to us. Great transparency.
Oxford Express Walking Tour - a talented guide.
X2742APandrewn,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you to Chris for a fascinating and highly engaging, short tour of some of the colleges and key buildings. He was able to paint a vivid account of some of the history and the characters behind these beautiful buildings. Thank you Chris, you brought it alive for us. Andrew and Val
Great Tour
W9846XOjustinw,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Thank you Sam Day for giving the group a great tour!
Lovely, informative tour
chrisbA5904NI,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide,Sam Day was excellent. Great depth of knowledge, sense of humour and involved all members of the group by referring to their location ie we came from Cambridge and readily enjoyed the odd rivalry quip Would highly recommend to our friends
Amazing experience!
T5978XWtima,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the most amazing experiences! Sam Day is such an incredible guide, so deeply knowledgeable whilst also explaining everything clearly. The tour was well worth the money. Would highly recommend him!
Informational walking tour. Layer up cos you'll be outdoors!
sunshine mao,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely lovely tour. Very informational, well organised. Our guide shared loads of stories, bringing the Oxford to life.
Super tour with many interesting information
FilipM570,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour. We had very engaged and knowledgeable Italian guide who is Oxford University alumni. He provided so much interesting details. His knowledge impressed me a lot. I wish I could have a tour with this guide again.
Fun insights to the founding colleges of Oxford University
Passenger80790,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Led by Iain, who was fun and gave an energised narrative to the walk. A lot of walking! Nevertheless an interesting insight on life at Oxford University, finding out about how many of the ancient colleges were founded and financed. Included a visit to the magnificent Radcliffe Camera which is the famous rotunda that appears in pictorial views of Oxford.
Thoroughly Enjoyable!
K9233HJbruces,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was very enjoyable. Informative and interesting, the history is truly impressive. The tour guide, Jacob R., was fabulous. Very intelligent and incredibly funny, he was a joy to listen to throughout. He had me laughing out loud throughout the tour.
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