Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide
Overview
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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 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
Add London Collection / Return
Luxury Minibus (16 Seater): Meet outside Gloucester Road Underground Tube Station (Mon-Sat 8am) / (Sun 9:30am) and return for 6pm. Limited availability.
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.
Reviews
6,967 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant tour with Sam Day!
Rustic1997,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We can thoroughly recommend this tour. Sam was an excellent guide who kept us entertained all afternoon. We learnt so much about the history of Oxford and the college system of the University. You can see that Sam really enjoys doing the tours as his enthusiasm shines through. He is a wonderful young man in all respects, engaging, respectful and a great ambassador for Footprint tours. See you at Fratton Park one day Sam! Cheers, Rodney
Great tour with Sam
Lorraine R,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We went on a tour yesterday with Sam who was an excellent guide and kept us entertained for two and a half hours. We learnt so much about the history of Oxford and the college system. You can see he really enjoys doing the tours and he was a wonderful young man in all respects, engaging, respectful and a great ambassador for Footprint tours. See you at Fratton Park one day Sam!
Great tour and good information.
I2714LVcatherineg,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Faye was our tour guide - very friendly and knowledgeable! We highly recommend her.
Good job, Will
isobelphil,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Will was a great guide. Knowledgable, entertaining and flexible. We learnt a lot.
Great experience
elisabets685,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was really so happy with the guided tour. Faith who held it was knowledgeable and she made it really interesting!
Superb!
julianrB7222KA,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an excellent tour with Sam, who clearly knows the university inside out. He was hugely entertaining, with a wonderfully dry sense of humour and plenty of jokes along the way, including a few at the expense of Cambridge! The tour blended serious history with funny stories about student pranks, college feuds and some of Oxford’s stranger traditions, all delivered in a very engaging way. It was worth every penny and I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting Oxford. One tip: if you go in the colder months, wrap up warm as you’ll be standing outside listening to the guide for some of the time.
Outstanding Oxford Tour with an Incredibly Knowledgeable Guide!
Christina B,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience on our walking tour of Oxford University, led by Shree, a current PhD student! She had an incredible depth of knowledge on the history of the university, we were very impressed with how she remembered the names of countless historical figures, scholars, and alumni without hesitation. We also appreciated her flexibility as we were late in arriving due to traffic, and she graciously waited on us before beginning. She also allowed us to pop into a gift shop mid-tour to do a little shopping, so she was very accommodating to our needs. Overall, this tour was a fantastic way to learn about the university, and we highly recommend to anyone visiting Oxford. Shree was very passionate, knowledgeable, and thoughtful which made our experience very memorable.
Brilliant!
stephenwC6345HD,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant - Fay was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable and engaging as a guide. Would 100% recommend.
Our guide was...
Gerald H,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was unbelievably knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned so much about the University of Oxford.
A perfect introduction to Oxford!
Jennifer G,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00very engaging tour guide (Will) who was full of fun and interesting facts. We learned lots and had a great time
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