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Private Walking Tour Oxford in Mandarin or Cantonese

Private Walking Tour Oxford in Mandarin or Cantonese

This tour lasting up to 2 hours can cater to your interests made known to us, when you book or when you meet us. For example, it can be more general tour focused on the city and university heritage or we can deliver a tour with special focus for Harry Potter fans, on the inspirations of JK Rowling and why she persuaded Warner Bros, to film the moves of Harry Potter in Oxford. The tour includes the cost of entry up to £3 per person to visit inside one of the colleges of the university or inside Divinity school Hogwarts infirmary film site at the Bodleian library. Any venues costing more, will cost extra. We are a team of currently just over 25 guides & we each lead our own specialist themed tours and we each speak different respective languages. Some of us are students or alumni of Oxford university. There are many tour companies in Oxford but since 2011, we have excelled with hundreds of 5 star reviews, by offering mostly niche tours in small personalised groups and private tours.
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
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$168.87
Foraging walk for beginners

Foraging walk for beginners

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LET US GO ON A LITTLE FORAGING MISSION TOGETHER! - Explore with me the local area by foot where I will show you around 50 (!) different edible wild plants plus a few poisonous ones - The walk also includes the sampling of foraged food/drinks and homemade natural skin salves/creams
2 hours 30 minutes
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$47.28
Multi Day Cotswold Village Trail

Multi Day Cotswold Village Trail

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25 miles, 10 beautiful villages and 3 days of moderate walking. This self guided walking tour is perfect for those wanting to experience the charming Cotswolds but are short on time.
5 days
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$1,013.20
Oxford City Center Private Chauffeur Services To London Gatwick

Oxford City Center Private Chauffeur Services To London Gatwick

Our Well-Maintained Fleet Of Luxury Vehicles Will Exceed Your Expectations. We Offer Airport Transfers From Oxford And UK Wide. London Private Chauffeur Services and Top Brand Luxury Vehicle We offer a variety of luxury vehicles to fit your every need the best where you can pick from our categories.
2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$506.60
Oxford Private Arrival Transfer - Oxford Airport to Oxford Hotel / Accommodation

Oxford Private Arrival Transfer - Oxford Airport to Oxford Hotel / Accommodation

Get your time in Oxford off to a stress-free start with this private, one-way transfer service from Oxford Airport. Simply book before your trip, meet your driver at Oxford Airport when you land, and then sit back as you travel to your central Oxford hotel in the air-conditioned comfort of a private vehicle. This private Oxford Airport transportation service is available 24 hours, seven days a week to suit your schedule, and designed for private groups of up to eight people. • One-way private arrival transfer from Oxford Airport to Oxford hotel • Door-to-door service with professional driver • Rates cover private groups of one to six passengers • Private transfers operate 24 hours, seven days a week
2 hours
Free Cancellation
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$76.81
Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Oxford by Operation City Quest

Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Oxford by Operation City Quest

Use our app to explore Oxford in this fun scavenger hunt! Use the app to find things around the city in any order you'd like, take photos, and collect points. You can also complete challenges for points. Take a look at the rankings to see how your score compares at any point! All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore in Oxford.
2 hours
Free Cancellation
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$10.81
Oxford: City, Universities and Pub Tours with Carfax Tower Ticket

Oxford: City, Universities and Pub Tours with Carfax Tower Ticket

Discover the best of Oxford with a walking pass and entry to the historic Carfax Tower. With three walking tours included in this 48-hour pass, you’ll see the city’s most iconic landmarks. Start by meeting your guide at Carfax Tower for the Town & Gown walking tour. You’ll then set off to visit iconic landmarks, from the Bridge of Sighs and Bodleian Library, to Oxford University and the Radcliffe Camera. As you explore this picturesque and historic city, lined with world-famous educational institutions and visitor attractions, you’ll enjoy entertaining stories from your local guide. Your pass also includes entry to Carfax Tower. Climb to the top of the 74-foot-tower, the tallest point in Oxford’s centre, and admire the panoramic views while taking snaps of the stunning skyline.
2 hours
Free Cancellation
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$31.07
Oxford College Gardens Public Walking Tour

Oxford College Gardens Public Walking Tour

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Besides introducing Oxford heritage, this tour is led by one of Oxford's most experienced local guides and it introduces the best college gardens off the beaten route of most tourists visiting Oxford. For anyone interested in herbalism, this can be a focus interest too, if made known in advance before the tour. You will visit inside at least one or more college -see details of which colleges in the main tour description. This tour is suitable for all ages but it will appeal especially to anyone who has a special interest in gardening.
2 hours
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$101.32
7 Days Cotswold Countryside Adventure Shared Tour

7 Days Cotswold Countryside Adventure Shared Tour

Look no further than the The Cotswold Countryside Adventure! Our 5-day walking tour is designed to take you on a journey through some of the most picturesque and historic villages in the region.
7 days
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$1,418.48
Private Walking Tour: Oxford Highlights, including entry to one College

Private Walking Tour: Oxford Highlights, including entry to one College

Join us for this 3 hour tour of England’s must see city, home for over 800 years to both Royalty and Scholars. Your private guide will lead you on an unforgettable journey around one of the 38 colleges that make up Oxford University. You can marvel at the amazing architecture, learn what it’s like to study here and discover the most famous alumni. We will then wind our way through the city learning about the foundation of the University, as well as more modern history in the shape of Harry Potter. Your private Blue Badge guide is full of facts and stories to engage and entertain you during the tour making for a terrific experience.
3 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$291.80
Tolkien, Lewis and the Inklings Oxford Tour

Tolkien, Lewis and the Inklings Oxford Tour

Explore the lives of two of Oxford's greatest writers, and their friendship, with an award-winning guide. On this tour we will follow in the footsteps of JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis. We will see where they studied, taught, lived, worshipped, lectured, wrote and - most importantly - drank with their friends the Inklings. Out of these friendships and conversations emerged Aslan, Gandalf and many other much-loved characters and stories. Both men became extremely famous in their lifetimes, but never gave up their day-jobs of teaching in the English department. We will explore CS Lewis's conversion to Christianity and late-life marriage to Joy Gresham, and hear about Tolkien's student pranks and life-long deep love for trees. We will end at the beautiful college of Magdalen, where Lewis taught for nearly 30 years and the Inklings met every Thursday. If you want to go inside it, you will need to pay the entrance fee, which is £9.50 adults/£8.50 concessions.
2 hours
Free Cancellation
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$270.19
Gateway to the Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Burford

Gateway to the Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Burford

Explore the charming market town of Burford at your own pace on this self-guided walking tour, where every cobblestone has a story to tell. Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Burford boasts ancient streets lined with honey-colored cottages, quaint shops, and cozy pubs. Starting at Tolsey Museum, you’ll learn about its medieval role in law enforcement before strolling past landmarks like the Lamb Inn, Burford Priory, and St John the Baptist Church. Along the way, hear tales of ghosts, Civil War conflicts, and infamous residents like Lord and Lady Tanfield. You’ll also discover hidden gems, from the oldest pharmacy in England to a mansion tied to Parliament. Narrated by experienced guide Ian Grover, this 75-minute tour brings Burford’s past to life, offering fascinating stories, stunning architecture, and a true taste of Cotswold charm.
1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$9.99
Woodstock village & Blenheim Grounds Guided Walk with local guide

Woodstock village & Blenheim Grounds Guided Walk with local guide

I am an experienced Oxford guide and I run a wide range of tours which have won awards for excellence and which are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars after hundreds of reviews. I moved to live near Woodstock in 2019 and now I would like to share some local folklore and history to introduce the village of Woodstock.
1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$67.55
Private Walking Tour in Oxford with Spanish Speaking Guide

Private Walking Tour in Oxford with Spanish Speaking Guide

This tour lasting up to 2 hours can cater to your interests made known to us, when you book or when you meet us. For example, it can be more general tour focused on the city and university heritage or we can deliver a tour with special focus for Harry Potter fans, on the inspirations of JK Rowling and why she persuaded Warner Bros, to film the moves of Harry Potter in Oxford. The tour includes the cost of entry up to £3 per person to visit inside one of the colleges of the university or inside Divinity school Hogwarts infirmary film site at the Bodleian library. Any venues costing more, will cost extra. We are a team of currently just over 25 guides & we each lead our own specialist themed tours and we each speak different respective languages. Some of us are students or alumni of Oxford university. There are many tour companies in Oxford but since 2011, we have excelled with hundreds of 5 star reviews, by offering mostly niche tours in small personalised groups and private tours.
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$168.87
Follow the Money Tour – by Uncomfortable Oxford™

Follow the Money Tour – by Uncomfortable Oxford™

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Can money ever be 'clean'? This tour highlights the University of Oxford’s relationship with contentious sources of revenue. Learn about historic and modern wealth distribution networks within the University and engage with conversations of wealth inequality in a city experiencing a housing crisis. We ask why billionaires keep investing in the historic university, how massive philanthropic donations should be handled, and what effects such income streams have on academic freedom and political neutrality. All our tours are led by university researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Oxford training programme. Our guides combine expert knowledge and performance, ensuring each tour is a fun and educational experience. Tour recommended for teens age 14 and older.
1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$27.02
Oxford Spooky Ghost Tour with a Local

Oxford Spooky Ghost Tour with a Local

A tour with a local, qualified, and enthusiastic guide. Your guide grew up in Oxford, has very in-depth knowledge of the city and has many interesting tales to tell you. Your guide has carefully curated this tour with a wide range of stories from books, listening to others and their own experiences. We visit well known buildings from the outside as well as lesser known streets and lanes. Will you see the floating orbs that usually appear on this tour? Will you discover any new ghosts?
2 hours
Free Cancellation
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$33.77
Medieval Oxford Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™

Medieval Oxford Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™

Why is being ‘medieval’ seen as an insult? Why are we fascinated with the idea of 'horrible histories'? Modern media has fostered the stereotype that people in the Middle Ages were uniquely backwards, superstitious, violent, and dirty.  Join us on a tour that delves into medieval Oxford, uncovering the complexity of life in the past, while debunking the many myths of 'medieval' times. This tour will explore long-lasting similarities with how people acted centuries ago, while discussing how historic tensions have lasted to this day. This tour lasts for about 1.5hrs. Our tours are academically researched and led by experts. They incorporate active discussion and ask questions about historical memory, controversial histories, and the impacts of discrimination on the city and university. ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible, but please note some mild uneven pavement in the city centre. Distance walked is less than 2km.
1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$27.02
Chipping Norton To Central London Private Transfer

Chipping Norton To Central London Private Transfer

Our private transfer service from Chipping Norton to Central London stands out for its seamless, reliable, and luxurious experience. We provide door-to-door service, picking up from key locations such as Charlbury Station, Soho Farmhouse, and the surrounding Cotswolds area. Our professional drivers ensure a smooth and comfortable journey, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenic countryside while avoiding the hassle of public transport or multiple transfers. With a focus on punctuality, personalized service, and high-quality vehicles, we cater to both leisure and business travellers who value convenience and comfort. Whether you're heading to a meeting in the city or starting a weekend getaway, our private transfer offers a stress-free solution tailored to your needs.
1 hour 50 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$359.00
Enchanted Oxford: A Christmas Walking Tour

Enchanted Oxford: A Christmas Walking Tour

Embark on an enchanting journey through Oxford this Christmas and let the festive spirit guide you through its historic streets and landmarks. As you stroll past the illuminated Radcliffe Camera and the romantically lit Bridge of Sighs, you’ll feel like the protagonist in a holiday tale. The University of Oxford’s ancient courtyards whisper stories of academic legends, inviting you to be part of its illustrious history. Lose yourself in the festive hustle and bustle of The Covered Market, a treasure trove for unique holiday finds. This tour isn’t just a tour; it’s an invitation to become part of Oxford’s magical Christmas narrative, making memories that sparkle brighter than the lights adorning its iconic skyline. Join us, and let the magic of Christmas in Oxford become a cherished chapter in your story.
2 hours
Free Cancellation
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$314.91
Social Distancing Specialised Oxford University Walking Tour With Student Guides

Social Distancing Specialised Oxford University Walking Tour With Student Guides

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Designed to see the best of Oxford in a safe environment with the smallest group sizing we have ever done. With this specialised tour we take important measure to protect your health, and those around you. All our Oxford University student guides wear medical masks. In addition to this, group sizing is inline with Social Distancing Rules (currently we have the smallest group sizing of any tour company in Oxford). Furthermore, all guides must submit their temperature before providing the tour. This tour has all the most famous sites in Oxford, with our unique guides providing a fun and entertaining insight into one of the most important cities in the world. See the world-famous sites such as the Bodleian Library and Christ Church – both of which were Harry Potter film sites! Get the inside story on Oxford ceremonies, student life, college rivalries and much, much more!
2 hours
Free Cancellation
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$29.45
Oxford to Birmingham Airport Private Transfer

Oxford to Birmingham Airport Private Transfer

Our airport pickup and drop-off service to and from Oxford unique is our seamless and stress-free experience. From the moment you step out of the terminal, you'll be greeted by our friendly driver with a name board, ready to assist with your luggage and provide a comfortable ride. Our service not only saves you the hassle of navigating public transportation but also offers insights into local attractions such as Oxford University and the Cotswolds. Ideal for families, business travellers, and adventure seekers, our knowledgeable drivers share insider tips on the best places to visit, ensuring an enjoyable and informative journey. Relax and focus on your trip with our reliable and punctual service. - Confirmation will be received at the time of booking - Wheelchair accessible vehicles available upon request - Stroller accessible - Service animals allowed - Near public transportation - Infant/child seats available
1 hour
Free Cancellation
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$209.99
Vacation Photographer in Oxford

Vacation Photographer in Oxford

Localgrapher is the largest network of professional photographers and videographers with more than 600 destinations around the globe! Book your private photographer and guide in Oxford to capture your picture-perfect moments while visiting amazing sites! SOLO TRAVELERS Fancy an insta-perfect photoshoot from your Oxford vacation? Localgrapher has years of experience with fashion and solo travel photography! Make your memories last a lifetime and share them on social media or display them in your home to receive an avalanche of compliments. COUPLES If you are about to propose to your loved one, honeymooning or just exploring what Oxford has to offer, put the selfie stick aside and let Localgrapher’s superb photographers take care of the photos for you both. FAMILIES & GROUPS A family trip, wedding, bachelorette party or grand get-together? Forget missing someone from pictures, we’ll capture them all!
30 minutes
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$406.71
Sourdough Bread Baking Class

Sourdough Bread Baking Class

Class Highlights: Create Your Own Starter: Begin your journey by crafting your own sourdough starter. This foundational element will be the key to your future baking success. Learn the science behind fermentation and how to nurture your starter for optimal results. Expert Demonstration: Watch and learn as our skilled baker guides you through the sourdough-making process. With years of experience, they’ll share invaluable tips and tricks to perfect your technique, from kneading to shaping, and everything in between. Customize Your Loaf: Once you've mastered the basics, it’s time to get creative! Discover how to adapt the traditional sourdough loaf by incorporating seeds, herbs, and other delicious add-ins to make it uniquely yours.
5 hours
From
$178.32
Oxford To Gatwick Airport Private Transfer

Oxford To Gatwick Airport Private Transfer

Our airport pickup and drop-off service to or from Oxford is a seamless and stress-free experience. From the moment you step out of the terminal, you'll be greeted by our friendly driver with a name board, ready to assist with your luggage and provide a comfortable ride. Our service not only saves you the hassle of navigating public transportation but also offers insights into local attractions such as Oxford University and the Cotswolds. Ideal for families, business travelers, and adventure seekers, our knowledgeable drivers share insider tips on the best places to visit, ensuring an enjoyable and informative journey. Relax and focus on your trip with our reliable and punctual service.
1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$279.99

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.