Oxford

Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

Oxford, England
Oxford University Walking Tour
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Walk the halls of one of the world’s oldest and most famous universities on this walking tour of Oxford University. Get a glimpse of student life as you peek inside the famous Bodleian Library and see landmarks like the University Church of St. Mary, Radcliffe Camera, and Trinity College. Learn about the prestigious university’s famous alumni, hear fascinating stories and anecdotes about its history, and see on-campus locations used in the Harry Potter films.
  • See architectural landmarks like Radcliffe Camera and Trinity College
  • Learn about student life on a student-led guided tour
  • Tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all ages
  • Small-group tour ensures a personalized experience

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BJ, UK

    Check-in at the Oxford Tourist Information - look for guides in bright green jackets

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

University of Oxford

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Merton College

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Bodleian Library

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

All Souls College

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Hertford College

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Oriel College

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Radcliffe Camera

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Exeter College

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Footprints Tours Oxford

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

The Divinity School

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • After 2 years of closures, we are attempting to include entrances back into the tour. It is possible that the sites will not be possible on the day, the guide will inform you at the start of the tour, and you are able to get a full refund in these very rare circumstances
  • Group Sizing In Line With Social Distancing Rules
  • Guides Temperature Taken Before Tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Informative, inspiring and it gave a excellent overview of Oxford university & it’s history
Parmjit_D, Apr 2024
Tom our tour guide was Fist class. He was knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. He was witty & made the whole tour fun & interesting. He had time for everyone & made everyone very welcome & comfortable. I highly recommend this tour.
Fantastic!!
Sophia_C, Apr 2024
I had a tour with Tom and he was awesome. It was so informative, interesting, and a great perspective. So well done!
Inspired & Informative
Sha_M, Apr 2024
Such a pleasant way to fiend a couple of hours getting acquainted with the city and layout of the colleges… with plenty of time left in the afternoon to explore and also enjoy the water. Especially nice to have a current student as our guide who was so enthusiastic, inspired, and obviously grateful to be there.
Fun and informative
Kelly_F, Apr 2024
Nick was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable about the university and showed us some interesting places and provided some fun and interesting facts. Definitely worthwhile to take the tour
Enjoyable walking tour of Oxford
Holly_E, Mar 2024
Enjoyable tour that hit some major highlights of the university! Our guide was knowledgeable about each of the places we visited.
Very good and interesting tour
Lisa_Y, Mar 2024
Richard was very knowledgeable. It was a really interesting tour, we learnt alot of the history of Oxford which we wouldnt have done walking round by ourselves.
Fantastic Tour and Guide
Deborah_A, Mar 2024
Tom was a fabulous tour guide! He was friendly, funny and so informative, he memorized so many historical dates! Also he is a student at the University of Oxford, and he shared what it is like being a student there. Excellent tour, and highly recommended!
Great tour
Marla_A, Mar 2024
Our guide was very informative on the Oxford college system, the history of the campuses and the college life. He provided knowledge not able to obtain from exploring on your own.
An Outstanding, Unique and Must-Do Tour
Robert_P, Feb 2024
A world-class tour of a world-class University as guided by and from the perspective of a current student (soon to graduate) of Oxford. Nick was exceptional and highly entertaining in leading the tour as he astutely presented historical facts, legends and many aspects of current life at this amazing and prestigious institute of learning. [As an aside, what a future this young man has.] This tour is a must for anyone wishing to gain an understanding of the remarkable Oxford University. Five star (highest) rating.
Excellent tour
Rachel_T, Feb 2024
Very interesting and informative tour which provides lots of information about Oxford University. The guide was engaging and very knowledgeable and gave opportunity for people to ask questions.
Delightful Tour!
liana1478, Feb 2024
Nick was very insightful and delightful telling histories and stories of Oxford. We truly enjoyed that
Great Tour!
marcls72, Feb 2024
Wonderful tour and so informative. Big thanks to Freya who was so knowledgeable and friendly and made our day in Oxford really enjoyable!
Great tour
CARRIE_T, Feb 2024
James was our tour guide and he did a great job! So funny and informative. Told stories about competing colleges and it was nice having an actual alumni of Oxford showing us around. Answered any questions honestly. Highly recommend!
Great way to learn about city and college.
elaine_m, Feb 2024
Very informative and interesting. Highly recommend the tour. Guide was a student and very knowledgeable.
Take this tour if you want to learn about the University!
Monica_M, Feb 2024
This tour was great! I was hoping to see the colleges and get to see the University more than the city sights - and that's exactly what I got. My guide, Nick, was fantastic. He shared a lot of interesting and valuable information. Highly recommend!
Worth adding to your trip
Alan_S, Feb 2024
Great guide with some interesting insite, nice small group, easy to ask questions along the route, worth doing
A charming trip into local history.
GraceWairimu_H, Feb 2024
A nice tour with a former student. We learned a lot about the City of Oxford, the universities, and the fight against human stupidity. I didn't know that books where not only burnt in Nazi-Germany, but also in the medieval England.
Surprising, informative & fun tour! 5 Stars
Alice_S, Jan 2024
Freya is a fantasticly knowledgeable & engaging guide. She brought history to life for us & was able to answer all our stupid uneducated questions! Along with the factual history, she told us lots of interesting & funny anecdotes about the University & it's many colleges. The tour itself was timed really well, easily accessible & something I'll definitely recommend.
Great tour, no parking
Christina_C, Jan 2024
The guide did a great job covering the history of the place as well as knowing current events and pop culture references throughout. She discussed student life and admissions which was interesting. We hit many of the high points but wish we could have entered Christchurch as well. One important thing to note that I may have missed but didn’t know in advance- there is no parking nearby. We had to drive fifteen minutes and walk back and missed the first 30 minutes of the tour. They did well to accommodate us regardless. I recommend this tour.
Must Buy
Jessica_B, Jan 2024
Ben was our tour guide & he was absolutely great! Such an interesting tour and would totally recommend!
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