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Oxford: Official CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Walking Tour

Oxford: Official CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Walking Tour

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Visiting Oxford on foot is the best way to see it, especially if you are a fan of Oxford’s most well known writers, the founder members of The Inklings. Join this 2-hour CS Lewis and Tolkien Tour and learn more about these writers’ lives and work. Both Oxford University alumni Lewis and Tolkien are respectively known for the Narnia series and The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. During the tour you will be able to see Exeter College, where Tolkien studied and the University Church where Lewis preached in WW2 and hear about the colleges where they taught. Moreover, you’ll walk past the Eagle & Child pub, where The Inklings used to meet every Tuesday, to talk about their work. Discover more about their unique writing styles and their influence. This is definitely a jump back in time and it will give you a glimpse of how Oxford used to be in the early 20th century, and of course earlier. Being the City of Dreaming Spires, the architecture is still stunning to this day!
2 hours
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$37.17
1.5-hour Oxford University and Colleges Walking Tour

1.5-hour Oxford University and Colleges Walking Tour

1,175
Explore Oxford University and city on this 90-minute walking tour for up to 25 people. Learn about the history and architecture from an experienced, local guide. Stop inside the University Library as well as some of the oldest college dining halls, chapels, cloisters, and quads.
1 hour 30 minutes
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$26.48
Welcome to Oxford: 2hr private Oxford walking tour

Welcome to Oxford: 2hr private Oxford walking tour

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This magical walking tour is led by an award-winning Green Badge tour guide. It will introduce you to the extraordinary history and people who've shaped our city of dreaming spires. From Alice in Wonderland to JRR Tolkien, Oxford has inspired many timeless stories. But its real history is just as fascinating, and often just as strange… As we walk around Oxford's famous buildings and explore its world-renowned university and colleges this glorious city will reveal its secrets to you. This is a great tour if you only have a short time in Oxford or are visiting for the first time. I can tailor it to your interests so let me know if you are particularly interested in Harry Potter, Tolkien, CS Lewis, Morse, Alice in Wonderland etc. If you want to visit a specific college or the Divinity School you will have to pay an extra entrance fee - we can discuss the options when you book.
2 hours
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$238.96
Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Oxford Walking Tour

Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Oxford Walking Tour

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Enjoy the mysteries of Oxford's famous detectives, come alive on this 1 hour 45 minute walking tour. Stroll through Oxford's old city and learn about Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Hathaway. You will see The Randolph Hotel, the White Horse pub and Broad Street and many other sites where famous scenes were filmed. Hear fascinating stories by your knowledgeable guide. See various locations used in the UK series and in the novels.
1 hour 45 minutes
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$31.86
Tours of Oxford private walking tours for the Discerning Traveler

Tours of Oxford private walking tours for the Discerning Traveler

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Awarded the best bespoke European walking tour operator award, Let's Explore Oxford offers a 5 star TA rated walking tour of Oxford. All our guides are Oxford graduates and published Oxford authors, internationally acclaimed for their fun, informal yet highly informative tours. We do not read from a script and love spontaneity, interaction, opinion and conversation. As for local information, we offer a comprehensive service when you book your tour. Whether you want info on trains, parking, restaurants, pubs or punting, do let us know. Come and make memories together with us in this magical city.
2 hours 15 minutes
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$185.86
Terrarium Making Experience in Cirencester

Terrarium Making Experience in Cirencester

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This activity is suitable for all ages. It's a great creative activity for kids. If they're old enough to use a knife & fork then they'll be able to do this. It's also lovely as a date for couples, or as a souvenir of your Cotswold adventures for tourists. The terrariums are packaged up when done as to be taken home safely. Aside from getting to enjoy making the terrariums in the cosy, green, Cotswold oasis, and looking out on window views of the Stable Yard, you'd also be supporting a completely independent new small business.
30 minutes
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$39.83
Blenheim Palace Guided Tour (with or without additional tour of Oxford city)

Blenheim Palace Guided Tour (with or without additional tour of Oxford city)

3
Enjoy a private group guided tour of one of England's most famous palaces and gardens and home to the Churchill family and Duke of Marlborough. The tour will describe the destiny of events which led to the creation of Blenheim Palace. Free return bus transport from Oxford to palace is also offered, if desired. Notice: from November 15th until end of December, the palace puts on a Christmas decorations child centred theme and sometimes some items of interest in the state rooms are hidden by these decorations. Thus, if you book this activity during these dates, please understand that there may be such visual obstructions.
1 hour 30 minutes
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$264.19
Oxford Tours Punting - Oxbridge Tours

Oxford Tours Punting - Oxbridge Tours

Punting is a great leisure activity, a great tradition amongst the people in summer. An experienced punter will guide you down the Idilic river Cherwell whilst you enjoy the beautiful scenery and if you so choose you can bring along a picnic. Feeding the waterfowl (swans, ducks, moorhens and geese) is allowed but please refrain from touching the waterbirds are some are protected species.
1 hour
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$159.31
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

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Enjoy a fascinating journey along the River Thames accompanied with a local knowledgeable guide. Cruise down the university regatta course, pass ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch College and meadows, and the university rowing houses on this 50-minute sightseeing tour of historic Oxford.
50 minutes
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$25.22
Top 10 Oxford Highlights with Divinity School and New College

Top 10 Oxford Highlights with Divinity School and New College

On this fully guided walking tour of Oxford’s must-see top 10 highlights, visitors can discover the treasures of one of the greatest university cities in the world. This tour offers the best opportunity to see the very best of Oxford. Starting from the heart of Oxford's historical centre, your expert local guide offers a wonderful engaging tour through the vibrant historical streets of Oxford visiting both well-known sites and hidden gems where visitors can see, and experience so much more, than they could on their own. Packed full of incredible insights and up-close historical visits, including the Bridge of Sighs, the 14th-century New College, and magnificent Divinity Library, this interactive, three hour tour is the essential guide into Oxford city and England’s fascinating history. Visit Oxford’s Top 10, including Bridge of Sighs, the 13th century New College as well as the magnificent Divinity Library, where many of the Harry Potter moves were filmed.
2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$65.05
Oxford City & University Walking PRIVATE GROUPS Tour

Oxford City & University Walking PRIVATE GROUPS Tour

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Oxford & England's history will be brought alive on this private guided walking tour of the city and university traditions. Storytelling about student life, college traditions, Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, CS Lewis, Tolkien & even Harry Potter!  You may request any special interests for the tour eg sciences or arts or writers in Oxford etc. We generally always include entrance into at least one Harry Potter film site on this tour too (where and when possible). Requests for a tour in your foreign language must be received at least 48 hours notice & are therefore also subject to whether a bilingual guide happens to be available or not. Requests for a tour in a foreign language also have a marginal additional cost to book. Includes entry fees inside one or more colleges or the Divinity school at the Bodleian.
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Free Cancellation
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$66.38
The Original Uncomfortable Oxford™ Tour

The Original Uncomfortable Oxford™ Tour

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Uncomfortable Oxford takes a unique approach to the walking tour format - both fun and thoughtful, we encourage analysis and discussion about uncomfortable subjects within the city. This walking tour engages with the politics of memory in the city and university. It covers histories of empire, inequality, and race, class, and gender discrimination, highlighting how these legacies have an enduring impact on our modern lives. Discover Oxford's beautiful landmarks, colleges, and statues while going beyond the traditional view of the dreaming spires. This tour lasts for about 1.5hrs. We will walk no more than two miles, but please be aware that cobble stones and uneven pavement may restrict the accessibility of this event.
1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$23.90
24 Hour Open Top City Tour

24 Hour Open Top City Tour

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Our iconic open-top bus tour of the city with 20 stops along the route, as well as a 45-minute optional 'Stepping Through Oxford' walking tour. Looking for an exciting way to see the city? Well look no further. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours and will allow you to see the various attractions and historical points of interest from the comfort of your seat. This City of Dreaming Spires has so much to offer and although entrance into attractions and landmarks is not included we do encourage you to visit our Visitor Information Point where a member of our team will happily advise you on any attraction charges.
1 day
Free Cancellation
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$23.90
Oxford Walking Tour - Discover its University and Traditions

Oxford Walking Tour - Discover its University and Traditions

9
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
50 minutes to 1 hour
Free Cancellation
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$13.26
2-3 Hour Cycle Tour of Oxford

2-3 Hour Cycle Tour of Oxford

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Weds-sat 10am start Sun- 10.30am start Oxford is a beautiful city packed full of fascinating and historic architecture, spacious countryside, relaxing rivers and canals and has been (and continues to be) where many inspirational people have called home. You will be offered a unique guided cycle tour of Oxford, where you can see and experience so much more of Oxford and what it has to offer. You'll be able to see a lot more on bike, both within the city and its surrounds.
2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$46.46
Discover Oxford University with Recent Graduate

Discover Oxford University with Recent Graduate

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Welcome to my speciality tour: an unforgettable 90-minutes in the world’s greatest university – led by Rory, recent graduate of the University of Oxford (BA Philosophy and Theology, 2020-2023). You’ll discover a thousand years of history and tradition, learn from first-hand experience what it’s like to be an Oxford University Student, and visit some of the most incredible architecture in the world. We’ll even get to go inside a college or a University building (normally Trinity College, or the Divinity School - the oldest teaching building in the whole University)! I keep my tour groups small and personal – there’ll never be more than 12 people – meaning you’ll be able to ask all the questions you want. I’m always happy to adapt tours to the interests of the group.
1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$26.55
Oxford Official Ghost Tour

Oxford Official Ghost Tour

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Take this tour, the definitive guide to the most haunted locations in Oxford and led by a professional Guide. Be careful to arrive on time or they will have disappeared! Hear the spookiest tales from around the historic city of Oxford, some documented in Haunted Oxford by a local author and Guide and learn more about Oxford’s most well known ghosts. This tour is a truly spooky experience with “heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena” and stories of “first-hand encounters with ghouls and spirits.” Soak up the atmosphere on a misty dark night in Oxford, down winding and cobbled lanes, around the ancient colleges and past some of the oldest public houses in the UK, dating back nearly 900 years – (plenty of time to be haunted!). Not really suitable for Under 10's - this is a 2 hour tour after dark!
2 hours
Free Cancellation
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$37.17
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

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Set sail aboard a beautiful river launch to enjoy a gentle evening cruise and a cool relaxing drink as the sun begins to wane. Enjoy simply being away from the busyness of modern life as you cruise along river.
40 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$25.22
Ghost Tour of Oxford

Ghost Tour of Oxford

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A spooky adventure packed with the most chilling and torturous deaths seen anywhere in England. Complete with surprise appearances from a range of vengeful and disgruntled spirits. Bring an open mind, courage and a spare pair of underwear! Venture through the dark alleyways and haunted squares while enjoying mysterious tales of ghosts, horror and sinister happenings. This tour has been designed to bring across the drama of Oxford’s terrifying history with equal attention to making you laugh both nervously and contagiously. Our expertly trained actors will play out before you some of the most barbaric and brutal punishments ever exacted. This tour should not be taken by the faint-hearted as it includes the surprise appearance of multiple wild beasts! Side effects may include sleepless night, potential whiplash and euphoric exultation. Luckily this tour ends next to one of the most historic and famous pubs in Oxford, should you require assistance to regain your spirits.
1 hour 15 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$22.56
Oxford to Heathrow Airport private transfers

Oxford to Heathrow Airport private transfers

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12 years ago , Airport Pickups London was founded with the goal of providing safe, reliable, and affordable journeys for its guests. Airport Pickups London remains firmly committed to this goal and will do everything within its power to make this happen. Airport Pickups London is the leading provider of Heathrow Airport transfers and shuttle services. Our standards of reliability and comfort are second to none. What’s more, we pride ourselves on offering the very best service and value for money. The vast majority of our cars are new and prestige models. Your comfort and safety are paramount to us. We want you to start or end your holiday or business trip on a high – that means top-notch cars are used for all our Heathrow chauffeur service. Our drivers are fully licensed, highly experienced, polite, and courteous at all times. They know exactly where they are going and you can be certain your London airport pickup or drop-off is in capable hands.
1 hour
Free Cancellation
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$159.31
Oxford Self Guided Walking Tour with Mobile App

Oxford Self Guided Walking Tour with Mobile App

Discover the enchanting city of Oxford through this app-based self-guided walking tour. Crafted with insights from Oxford students, explore not just colleges, but other famous landmarks in the city. This walk is perfect for those who are in Oxford for a day and want to discover popular spots and hidden gems at their own pace. You can pause the tour at any point where you wish to enter and explore more.
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Free Cancellation
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$7.32
Carfax Tower Entry Ticket

Carfax Tower Entry Ticket

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The best view of Oxford from its most iconic tower. By historical decree, no other building in Oxford can be built higher than it.
25 minutes
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$3.98
Oxford Time Tours

Oxford Time Tours

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This is a tour for all ages but especially designed for families, with a spotting list for younger children. Take a unique chronological trip through Oxford's colourful history from the Saxon origins of the town to the present day - with a time traveller! See some of Oxford's best-known landmarks - and some hidden gems - and hear about the people and events that made the city and the university world famous.
1 hour 15 minutes
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$26.55

Oxford is a brand, a symbol of an ideal education with centuries of tradition and the latest improvements. The city and the university are inseparable, like a body and the beating heart within it. The ancient streets are filled with the atmosphere of student youth, perseverance and determination – the best of the best study here. This place is perfect for informal walks in the company of local guides. Whether you're interested in the mysteries of antiquity or architecture, the Harry Potter filming or university, or all of the above, there are many interesting themed tours of Oxford to choose from!

Oxford's sights are elegant and intellectual. There are 38 colleges at the university, and visitors are most often interested in Christchurch, Magdalen, Trinity and Merton. Some of them can be seen from the inside. The magnificent Bodleian Library consists of several buildings, the most prominent of which is the Radcliffe Rotunda. The Sheldonian Theatre is a traditional venue for university events. Fans of antiquity will be drawn to the Ashmole Museum of Art and Archaeology, but there are plenty of open-air antiquities in and around Oxford.

Within the city limits, Old England is represented by Oxford Castle and Carfax Tower. In the surrounding countryside, where local guides will be happy to take you on a tour by car, you will be enchanted by such unique monuments as the White Horse (an artifact of primitive times), Dorchester Abbey, Waddesdon Manor and Blenheim Palace.

Oxford and its suburbs are full of memories of famous people who lived, studied and created here. "Centers of attraction for many of them were the city's pubs. For example, in "The Eagle and Child" sat Lewis and Tolkien, and in "Turf Tavern" – the future president of the United States Bill Clinton. It is impossible not to touch these time-keepers and sit in them with a pint of ale.