Tours in Oxford

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Oxford City and University Walking Small Group PUBLIC Tour

This is a small group tour with typically under 5 persons and limited to max 14 persons. Minimum numbers to book may apply to book- currently minimum 3 or 4 adults applies to book. Our competitors run tours with much larger numbers than we do, so one advantage of booking our tour, is a more personalised service. This tour will include entry into at least one or more colleges- which college/s will vary from day to day. See Oxford and England's history will be brought alive on this unique small-group guided walking tour of the city and university traditions. See inside colleges with any chargeable entrance fees included in your tour. The 90 to 120-minute long tour will feature storytelling about student life, college traditions, Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, CS Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien and even Harry Potter! Notice: please see What's not included section for details of university graduation dates as most colleges are closed on such dates.

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

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$41.37

Harry Potter in Oxford Tour Divinity School entry Private Tour

As this is a private group tour, you have ample opportunities to investigate the Dark Arts and to identify where to source a magic potion, while testing your knowledge of all things Potter with your half blood private guide. How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? A fun tour for Muggles of all ages, the guide will cater the tour according to everyone's interests so it is also a tour that is fun for adults who happen to be interested in learning about Oxford University heritage. Ponder how studying at Oxford University compares to being a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and learn a bit about Oxford's history. Entry worth £3 per person the Divinity school is included in ticket. Tour duration is 90-120 minutes. Please see section for dates of any closures. Notice: Requests for any tours in a foreign language must be sent to us at least 2 days in advance! Please see closures under Exclusions

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

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$103.47

Private | Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour

Enjoy a 90-minute guided walking tour around Harry Potter film locations in Oxford. Learn all about JK Rowling and the connection Oxford has with the worlds most famous wizard. Your tour is led by an experienced university of Oxford Alumni guide. ***PLEASE NOTE THE PRICE LISTED SAYS 1 ADULT BUT IT IS ACTUALLY A PRIVATE TOUR UP TO 4 PEOPLE ONLY. FOR ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES PLEASE BOOK ANOTHER ADULT (UP TO 4).***

1 hour 30 minutes

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$412.49

Oxford Private Guided Walking Tour

Take a private guided tour of the picturesque university city of Oxford. Enjoy a private walking tour of the city and its colleges and museums. Your 3 hours tour begins when your guide meets you at the agreed pick-up point, for example Oxford train station. The tour introduces the most famous colleges and describes college life, student traditions, famous literary, scientific, and political figures, and English history in Oxford. Follow the informative guide around the city as you visit the famous sights and learn about the history of Oxford.

3 hours

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$482.85

Cotswolds One Day Tour with Local Guide

NOTICE: the pricing offered is ONLY my rate to hire me as your guide for the day. The price does NOT INCLUDE any additional costs to hire the taxi driver and his vehicle which currently in 2025, costs £500-550 for the day, or for you alternatively to hire a hire car yourself for you to drive. Note that I do NOT own a car! The Cotswolds has inspired not just chocolate box tins & tourist photo books but also some of England's most famous artists, like the pre Rapahelites who lived here in the 1800s. See traditional architecture, picturesque landscape & wander around beautiful villages. You have the choice of joining us for either an active but not too active cycle trip through the Cotswolds or you can sit back & enjoy the sights from our car or minibus hire. Please note that tours are priced here as tour options for either a full day tour typically from 10am to 5pm or a half day tour from 1pm to 6pm.

7 hours to 8 hours

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$412.49

Wizarding Oxford Tour: Follow in Harry Potter's Footsteps

Embark on the “Wizarding Oxford Tour,” exploring Oxford’s magical and historic sites. Start at Blackwell’s Bookshop, akin to Flourish and Blotts, and admire the Bodleian Library’s ancient façade, reminiscent of Hogwarts’ library. Marvel at the Clarendon Building and New College’s cloisters, evoking the grandeur of magical institutions and Hogwarts’ corridors. Behold the Radcliffe Camera and visit the University Church of St Mary the Virgin, echoing Hogwarts’ infirmary. Stroll past 6 Alfred St and conclude at Christ Church and the Divinity School, whose architecture inspired Hogwarts scenes. Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

2 hours

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$230.74

Private Luxury Day Tour of Stonehenge and Bath from Oxford

Visit these two amazing World Heritage sites in one day for a trip to remember - a fascinating journey through 5000 years of English history. Experience the unforgettable atmosphere of Stonehenge. Step inside reconstructed Neolithic houses to see how the builders of this must-see monument lived. Dig deeper into the story of this enigmatic site at the world-class exhibition center. In Bath you can enjoy free time to explore at your leisure. You could visit the world-renowned Roman Baths or stunning Bath Abbey, then grab some lunch at one of the many traditional tearooms or pavement cafes. • Travel in style in our spacious and luxurious vehicles. • Skip the Stonehenge queues with tickets pre-booked and collected by your guide. • Enjoy a private guided tour of Bath.

9 hours 30 minutes

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$1,358.89

Private Downton Abbey Tour from Oxford Including Highclere Castle

This tour is perfect for any fan of Downton Abbey as it takes in more of the filming locations than most other day tours. With entry to Cogges Manor Farm and Highclere Castle's house, grounds and Egypt exhibit included in the cost of the tour, as well as Bampton, Swinbrook, and Shilton this is the ultimate one-day Downton Abbey experience. Starting and finishing, Oxford the tour makes it easy for you to explore the world of Downton Abbey as well as the history, and filming experiences of the locations that you will visit. With an expert guide with years of experience in delivering Downton Abbey tours who is also incredibly passionate about the series, all of your questions will be answered by the time you return to your accomodation. While on the tour, you will also learn some behind-the-scenes secrets of how the series was filmed and, if you are lucky, meet some of the people who live in the places Downton Abbey also calls home.

7 hours

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$627.71

Harry Potter + Self Guided Christ Church- PRIVATE 9.30am

Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater the tour according to everyone's interests, introducing also Oxford heritage. See Christ church film site. Find out how does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Find out on this 5 star rated popular walking tour about the making of Harry Potter in Oxford. Your ticket includes £20+ entry Christ church £ 2.50 Divinity school. Final hour of the three hour+ tour will be self guided using audio guide. Christ church entry tickets are limited- so please book ahead. If we cannot run the tour, you will be refunded or you may select a rescheduled date. This tour also visits the Divinity school film site at the Bodleian library- as & when this secondary venue is open. Pre paid entry included included unless Divinity school is closed. On such dates, we will add entry instead to New college. Please see notice for any closures under What's not Included section. No tour Sundays!

3 hours

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$172.45

Oxford City to London Heathrow Airport Private Transfer Service

Private transfers provide a terrific way to get to the airport from your Hotel or Private residence, Depart from Oxford to Heathrow Airport, the easy way with a pre-booked private transfer service, at a time that suits you. A professional driver will pick you up directly from your Hotel or Private residence, AirBnB. Relax and enjoy the ride as you make your way in a comfortable sedan or minivan with a lot of space for your luggage. • Private door-to-door transfer • Service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week • Enjoy smooth, friendly and hassle-free transfer service • Rates cover private groups of 1 to 2, 3 to 4 and 5 to 8 passengers

60 to 90 mins

Free Cancellation

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$212.76

The best of Oxford walking tour

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Why is Oxford so famous? Do you know that the University of Oxford is the second oldest University in the world? You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Do you want to know why Oxford is a great place to become a successful author? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Oxford. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

2 hours

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$240.16

London and Oxford Private Transfer Service

Reliable ground transportation to the airport or London The modern traveler will appreciate the importance of being able to seamlessly travel to the airport. If you’re traveling multiple times a year to far flung lands, you’ll be well aware of the individual and unique pitfalls and difficulties that can await your journeys to the airport. With a reliable airport transfer, you can experience the same high levels of service wherever you are - a familiar feeling in often unfamiliar environments. Your chauffeur will greet you in the reception of your hotel or address, the reliability that comes with a local chauffeur means you’re in the safest hands possible - giving you the best chance to arrive to your flight in a timely and comfortable manner.

1 hour to 1 hour 40 minutes

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$254.29

River Cruise and Six Course Tasting Menu Experience

The Ultimate Fusion of the Finest River and Dining Experiences in Oxford. Combine a serene river cruise, with a superb six-course tasting experience at one of Oxford's finest restaurant. Your experience begins boarding one of our elegant Edwardian River Launches for a 45 minute cruise taking in the highlights of river life in Oxford. We see Folly Bridge, Christchurch Meadows, the University boat houses and part of the Regatta course whilst a complementary glass of Champagne is served. This can be a wonderful time to be on the river as the sun gets lower in the sky and the light takes on a magical quality. We disembark at The Folly, where your exquisite meal will be served in charming surroundings either inside the restaurant or on the floating river terrace. The tasting menu is a showcase of the very best seasonal dishes, and there is the option of a 6 course wine pairing, or alternatively you can choose from a comprehensive wine list to complement your meal

2 hours 30 minutes

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$177.97

Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour

*SMALL GROUP TOUR - NUMBER RESTRICTED - *QUALIFIED GUIDES* The tour capacity is approx half the size of other group tours in Oxford and guides are fully qualified - members of The Institute of Tourist Guiding and The Oxford Guild of Tour guides. We are delighted to offer this 'Oxford Highlights' tour to experience the very best of Oxford. Meet at Christ Church memorial gardens for this comprehensive walking tour of the university and see many of the famous colleges and university buildings. Find out how Oxford works and why it is here. Learn about the many famous people who have studied here. This tour represents outstanding value for money as we keep our groups small in size - this allows you to ask questions and interact and for the guide to tune into particular interests. NOTE; 4 pax required to be able to operate this tour and we reserve the right to cancel.

1 hour 45 minutes

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$34.49

Oxford Ghost Tour - for private hauntings only!

Enjoy a guided tour of one of England's most famous medieval haunted cities. That's right!- for example, the curiously named 'New college' was founded in 1379, literally on top of the Black Death plague pits. So no shortage of spectral monks pay visits to the college. Then we have Sir Thomas Pembroke, the inspiration for Nearly Headless Nick, who has a statue (with his head on) welcoming the youth and the souls past to make use of the eery rooms of the Bodleian library, founded in the 1400s. Plus learn some urban legends about Oxford's rogues, shady characters and the famous female convict who was sentenced to death but miraculously survived the gallows to live to tell her tale. Be brave and join us for a night of magic and ghoulish stories and end at a historic pub to watch the latest version of the town versus the gown waging battle of intellect and fists sometimes too!

1 hour 30 minutes

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$206.94

The Fantasy Worlds of Oxford: Private Tour including tickets

Experience the magical university city of Oxford, and see how it inspired the beloved fantasy worlds of Narnia, Middle Earth, and Wonderland and where Hogwarts was brought to life. Your tour of Oxford is for the young and the young at heart - for those who daydream of other worlds, of "golden afternoons" amongst the flowers and gardens, of snowy fields and Turkish delights, fantastically larger-than-life battles, of magical lions, and ethereal elves. To step into an Oxford college is to enter another world. It's no wonder some of the English world's most famous fantasy stories were written and filmed here. It's the city in which the land of Narnia was invented, where Lewis Carroll wrote Wonderland, where Tolkien penned Middle Earth, and where Rowling's Hogwarts came to life. No matter your age, perhaps you too will be swept away by this tour into the magic that inspired some of our most beloved tales.

2 hours 30 minutes

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$260.00

Welcome to Oxford: 2hr private Oxford walking tour

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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$282.81

Airport Coach Service from Oxford to Gatwick

Your day and night coach service between Oxford and Heathrow & Gatwick airports. Travel in style and comfort, day and night, 365 days a year. With loads of legroom, free WiFi and power sockets, the airline is the perfect way to start and finish your trip in comfort and style.

2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes

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$41.39

Oxford River Cruise + Walking Tour to Iffley village

Fall in love with Oxford by joining a relaxing 20 minute Thames river cruise to Iffley village. Then walk or take the cruise back again Thames path. We'll see the Norman chapel & medieval homes in Iffley village. Special focus on Alice in Wonderland heritage and the Oxford rowing tradition. This tour includes about 1 mile walk at start of tour past famous university sights introduced briefly by the guide. After the cruise ends, we have one hour in Iffley village and then a 3 mile walk along the scenic Thames river path back to Oxford city. For anyone who has mobility walking issues, please let us know when booking as alternatively we could just replace the walk back from Iffley with either a return trip on the river cruise or a taxi back to the city. Notice: if the tour does not show as available on date you want to book, please ask viator to contact us. I avoid listing dates too early before the cruise boats are usually starting to run or to end. The boat cruise start date varies.

2 hours 30 minutes

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$172.45

Prospective Oxford Students Entry Advice- Private Group tour

If you are considering studying at Oxford, then what better way to acquaint yourself with the application process and to find out what student life is like, than to book our private tour plus Q and A session with our Oxford or Cambridge educated university alumni guides? Expected total activity duration is about 150 minutes walking tour plus up to one hour Q and A session led in person and/or by online process.

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

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$344.90

Oxford Bike and Walking Tour

This 3-hour complete Oxford experience gives you a chance to cover over 1000 years of Oxford history and see the best parts of the city on foot and by bicycle. See this historic city combining the biking and walking experience into one intimate insight into the most beautiful and exclusive sites that Oxford has to offer.

3 hours

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$68.98

Oxford University Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of the best in the world. It is actually composed of 38 self-governing Colleges and 6 Permanent Private Halls, what makes it a unique institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but it exists as a place for teaching since the 11th century. Come with us in a tour of the most important colleges in Oxford, to get more details in the place that has helped shaping the fate of England, the UK and the world.

2 hours

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$284.81

Walking Tour of Oxford: small group with a local guide

Discover the enchanting city of Oxford like never before on a small-group walking tour with a local guide. Dive into this iconic city's vibrant, historic streets, renowned for its stunning architecture and the world-famous Oxford University. Embark on an adventure that takes you to Oxford's most celebrated landmarks and hidden gems. Uncover the secrets of the city that many visitors miss, learn about the rich traditions of Oxford University, and immerse yourself in the tales of its illustrious authors. Visit iconic Harry Potter film locations, wander off the beaten path through charming passageways, stroll along medieval streets, visit an ancient market and peek through historic college doorways for a truly unique experience. By the end of the tour, you might find yourself ready to unwind with a drink and a bite at a magical, hidden gem of a place. This tour is perfect for couples, singles & families. This Tour has been running on Airbnb since 2017 with over 500 reviews of 4.87!

2 hours

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$33.11

Oxford Time Tours

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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$27.59

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.