Oxford Walking Tour - Discover its University and Traditions

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Take a day trip out of London and explore Oxford. Walkthrough this charming literary city as you discover its most iconic architectural, historical, and literary spots, with this immersive guide!

On this self-guided tour, narrated by an expert historian, we’ll visit the most famous historic buildings and architectural highlights. We’ll hear about the ancient tales that live in this city, as well as the story behind the birth of one of the world’s most famous universities and what it’s like to be a student at Oxford University!

We'll visit the most iconic spots such as Exeter and Jesus Colleges, Radcliffe Square, Bodleian Library and Sheldonian Theatre. Learn about the famous people that have lived in Oxford, and finish the tour by visiting the Martyrs Memorial to cap off this cultural adventure in this must-see picturesque city.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options 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

Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi

Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost

Access to your self-guided audio tour

Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture

Audio tour provided by a local or historian

Earphones

Mobile device

What To Expect

We learn all about the colleges and student life at Oxford as we explore this beautiful area starting at Exeter College

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

We stop by the square, the heart of Oxford city and learn about this unusual building.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Oxford Walking Tour - Discover its University and Traditions

Reviews

4.11

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Informative and entertaining
OnAir10241892777,
Dec 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Solid information, presented in a pleasant way. Directions sufficiently clear. Recommended.
Don’t waste you time booking with Viator
Nathalie P,
Aug 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00
We went to meeting point as documented on booking form but there was no one there and there was no phone number to call Viator. Won’t never book anything with you again.
Worth give it a go!
Magdalena M,
Aug 9, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
The walking tour doesn't take much time, yet provides interesting information in a form of a dialogue. Distance is not long and can walk in your pace. Can pause anytime you like. New experience, but def will try it again.
Memorable
Lien N,
Apr 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
He told me very interesting stories. Thank you very much. I am impressed by the facts and places he showed me in details throughout the history of Oxford.
Thorough, but flexible
Anne D,
Apr 1, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
We walked in heavy rain and found a taxi to return us to our hotel before the tour’s end. My main interest was the Thomas Cranmer sites, so I returned the next day to finish seeing the sites after listening to the dialog the day before. It was good to have this flexibility.
Terrible
Cara E,
Nov 6, 2022
- Review from Viator
1.00
Really difficult web site to understand and not until you book do you get all the information. Have asked for a refund. Took my money immediately however none of the contact information worked. No response to messages. Didn’t end up going as couldn’t work out start place. None of the links worked. Despite lots of messages asking about my experience no contact about refund. DO NOT USE
Great opener to University town
guidouk,
Nov 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Guide Iain was very friendly informative and funny. Great insight into some history and fun facts. Didn’t dare tell him I’d lived in the other one for nine years 🤣😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Oxford university in a Nutshell
Traveler01091194561,
Mar 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great informative tour,led by our guide Iain, including walking inside Balliol college quad with the chance to see in the Dining hall. Harry Potter referencing kept younger members of the group engaged and we learnt such a lot - from the Bodleian Library to the Radcliffe Camera and details about the 45 colleges of the university and their rowing matches too.
Fun
Stefania G,
Mar 11, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very easy way to walk around the heart of the Uni buildings and the main churches. I went around 5pm, however, and the sun had set and all the indoor buildings were closed. I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't fully experience Oxford as intended, but I still enjoyed listening to the history and facts through this audio guide.