Private Tour

The City of Dreaming Spires: Oxford Private Day Trip from London

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Lump in the throat that comes from Alma mater nostalgia? Surge of love-hate emotions tied up with classrooms and profs? Pretty much a given…on the cobbled streets of the oldest university of the English speaking world, with your enthusiastic historian-guide.

Cover the obligatory stops, including Bridge of Sighs at Hertford College, New College, University Library, Sheldonian Theatre, Christ Church Radcliffe Camera building. Get your head around the unique college-system of Oxford and Cambridge and the infamous ‘Town and Gown Wars’. Shiver at stories of Oxford martyrs burning at the stake.

Explore movie locations - Harry Potter, Bridshead Revisited, Inspector Morse. Literature buffs can celebrate, because Oxford has inspired many works of fiction from JRR Tolkein, CS Lewis, Lewis Carroll, and JK Rowling.

Lunch with a dreamy view of the River Isis to stir up more brainpower. If you’re up for it, climb up a 74′ bell tower for a drone-view of those dreamy spires. A day well spent.

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

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

Private Transportation in a TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi

English-Speaking Driver Guide

Entrance to one of Oxford's historic colleges

Live commentary throughout the tour

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

London

Your journey will begin in Central London

Admission Not Applicable

University of Oxford

Teaching has taken place here since 1096 - making Oxford University the oldest in the English-speaking world.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

The City of Dreaming Spires: Oxford Private Day Trip from London

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great Oxford experience
LJS55,
Jan 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our trip to Oxford was wonderful thanks to the fantastic job William did as our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and showed us sites we wanted to see and ones we would have never known about without his experience. We highly recommend him and look forward to our next trip to London.
One of the best!
Trek278122,
Jun 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of the best tours we did while in London. Our guide, Stevie, was an incredible source of facts, dates as well as fascinating stories. We enjoyed his company and learned so much. Would highly recommend!
Mick Is Everything
Yolanda M,
Oct 22, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
From the time he walked up to me at my hotel to the time he dropped me off, he was so knowledgeable and kind! He asked me why Oxford and he made sure I had the best time. He knew about Morse! Omg! We went to the Eagle and the Child as well as the countryside. I recommend this private tour and ask for Mick. I also need to note that he was attentive to my needs as I had to rest during walking. He cates! I love him and Oxford!
Beautiful city, great guide
Kristen T,
Oct 7, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
William is so nice and knowledgeable! Took us to the best historic pub for lunch. Had a great day. Oxford is a beautiful town, would love to go back.
We saw Oxford and Cotswold in a full day private excursion. Our tour guide was incredible and told us lots of history.
amber2c,
Apr 23, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
5 star review from us. I highly recommend him. The trip was personalized for us and the guide was very flexible.