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‘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
6,821 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very informative and interesting
Explore64139095498,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Nico was very very informative and passionate about what he does. He’s super intelligent and knew so much about Oxford University and also the city in general. He was able to answer all our questions and was just a very nice guy overall. If you want to know more about Oxford i definitely recommend this as the guide is an alumni and will be able to answer your questions specifically about the university!! Totally recommend
Exceptional tour of Oxford With Em
janecZ2175WF,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great walking tour with Em. She was incredibly knowledgeable about all the amazing buildings in Oxford. She was enthusiastic, interesting and funny. Would definitely recommend a tour with her.
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Amir kharal A,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
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5 of us did the tour and we were all impressed!
Mary H,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jacob, our tour guide, was great! He’s knew the history and information we would be interested in, was relaxed and witty without being corny or straying from the facts, and was very generous answering questions. This was well worth the cost.
Beautiful Tour
silvia1006,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is amazing. The fact that is done by students really gives you an insight on the living in college. The tour lasted 2 hours which is enough time to visit the most common places and few other bits. The student who did the tour told us so many stories which you wouldn't know unless you take the tour. Atmosphere was incredible, it was raining at first then sunshine came out. We were 9 in the tour, so a nice number. I really recommend this tour. Tour is free but also relies on tips, so tip them generously ;)
Best experience ever
636safas,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went to oxford with a group of friends and took the free walking tour of oxford. We were very fortunate that Eloise was our guide. Her enthusiasm and the excitement with which she explained every little detail of oxford was something that made is trip 10 times better for me. I loved it. I would 10/10 recommend it to everyone. Especially if you are lucky enough to get Eloise, she knew a lot, was open to all sorts of questions, had tons of information and very useful recommendations and above all she explained every little detail with such enthusiasm that it made me fall in love with oxford.
Only for knowledgeable
Isabel F,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour guide was super nice and personable, but the trip itself was unfortunately not that exciting. Despite that it says you would go to the Bodleian liberty i.e. also to the library, you only go to the room where the hospital room was turned in harry potter. In general, you don't go into a lot of things and just look at it from the outside. If you want to know a lot about the background is right here but if you want to see a bit more should save yourself the money.
Great
Addison F,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Wonderful! Learnt a lot! Great history, views and recommendations. Checkin 15mins before at the information office.
Thanks Tom for the great tour and insights
Darya T,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great to hear the experience from the first hand alumni. Thanks Tom for the great tour and insights. We have learned a lot
Antonia ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
zulao o,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you!!! Antonia was an amazing tour guide. We have learned so much about Oxford in just 2 hours! Highly recommended ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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