10 Movie & TV Tours in Oxfordshire That You Shouldn't Miss

An opportunity to join your professional Blue or Green Badge guide on this private 2-hour journey and visit some of the places where Morse, Lewis and Endeavour was filmed. Each tour is bespoke and the best route will be chosen on the day by your guide to really get the most out of your time in Oxford and to take account of any closures or events in Oxford. Fully qualified, your guides have the ability to give up to date information, judge the best route on the day, plan the best college to visit and weave the stories to your interests.

Inclusions: Private Blue Badge or Green Badge guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

COVID19 NOTICE: Except the Divinity School & Magdalen college, all colleges presently closed to public. Your guide will still show & tell you about all the famous sights & colleges. Wen will include £2.50 entry fee per person to the Divinity school on the tour. This is a Harry Potter film site where they filmed the infirmary scenes & dance scenes. Magdalen charges £6 entry-Magdalen is not included on this tour unless you agree to pay its entry fee directly to Magdalen on the day. Magdalen also only permits entry if very small group sizes viz max 5 persons. • Book private tour conducted by native speaker/fluent speaker in foreign language. • Learn all about Oxford city & university history and traditions plus student life. Please note dates below under section of any dates when entry to colleges is more limited such as any graduation, university open days, Xmas holidays!

Inclusions: This tour visits inside Divinity School- a Harry Potter film site. Entry worth £2.50 is included, Please note under 'Exclusions' below dates of graduation, university open days, Xmas holidays!

Exclusions: This tour does NOT visit Christ church college nor the Bodleian medieval library, Divinity School closures for graduation dates 2021 includes following dates:, Jan 23, Feb 27, March 6, May 8, May 15th of 2021, Divinity school is typically closed on Dec 24-26 and from Dec 30 2019 to January 1st

Visiting Oxford on foot is the best way to see it and this tour is great for Morse, Lewis and Endeavour fans. Follow in Morse's footsteps with your expert and enthusiastic Guide who will remind you of episodes past and explain all the story lines. See some of Morse's favourite pubs and many of the buildings used as locations for these popular TV detective series! The City of Oxford has not changed much since last century and with so many ancient and impressive sights to see, this is an excellent all round tour to take.

Inclusions: A College entrance is included whenever possible on your tour

Exclusions:

In 1987 John Thaw hit the British TV screens as the iconic Inspector Morse and Oxford has not been the same since! A total of 33 episodes were filmed over a period of thirteen years on the streets of Oxford (although a couple were not filmed in Oxford). The years 2006 – 2015 were the Lewis era, during which Lewis and Hathaway tried to make the streets of Oxford safe. We now have the prequel, Endeavour, and a new season is currently being filmed. On this 1 hour and 45 mins small-group walking tour, your specialist and fully qualified guides (member of The Institute of Tourist Guiding and The Oxford Guild of Tour Guides) who have witnessed the filming and met the cast will be delighted to show you some of the scenes, although they cannot promise to cover over 80 hours of filming in just two hours! No children under 16. Adult tickets required.

Inclusions: Local Blue Badge guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

COVID19 NOTICE- CHRIST CHURCH & ALL THE UNIVERSITY VENUES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED. UNTIL THEY RE-OPEN, THIS SPECIFIC TOUR CANNOT OPERATE. That said, we can introduce the making of Harry Potter in Oxford on our general city & university tour. Find out how does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Find out on this 2 hour walking tour of Oxford Harry Potter film sites. Your ticket includes up to £17 in entry fees per person. Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater the tour according to everyone's interests, introducing also Oxford heritage.  See inside 2 of the 3 Hogwarts Oxford film locations (where & when permitting). See Christchurch film site plus when open, also see inside the The Divinity School film site at the Bodleian library. See 'Additional Info' or 'Voucher Info' for known dates when Divinity school may be closed. Christ Church Hall only closure dates 2020: January 17 May 9 Oct 4 + 9

Inclusions: Please check 'Exclusions' or 'Additional Info' for dates of any closures., Your ticket includes up to £17 in entry fees per person as part of your ticket from 2020 onwards

Exclusions: On this tour, we visit 2 of the 3 film sites (where & when permitting). NB While we may visit Divinity School, we don't see inside the medieval Bodleian library upstairs, as this if not open to guides or to children. On some dates, Christchurch may restrict viewing to entrance to hall but the hall is NOT a film site!, NB Saturday mornings, Christchurch hall is rarely open but tour runs anyway as it's not film site, Divinity School closures for graduation dates 2021 includes following dates:, Jan 23, Feb 27, March 6, May 8, May 15th of 2021

Enjoy the mysteries of Oxford's famous detectives, come alive on this 2-hour 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.

Inclusions: Local guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions:

See the picturesque towns and villages of Midsomer that have played a role in more than 250 suspicious deaths since the show first aired in 1997.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by mini coach

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drink, Car booster seats for children under 3 years of age, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Visit Highclere Castle, the Cotswolds village of Bampton and other sites on a full-day 'Downton Abbey' tour from London! After traveling to Oxfordshire with an expert guide, knowledgeable about the hit British TV series, visit a farm near the village of Cogges, and then continue to Bampton — the setting of Downton village. See the church and the popular Grantham Arms pub, and then spend the afternoon at Highclere Castle aka the Grantham family home. Tour the state rooms and gardens and learn all about the real-life Carnarvon family who own the estate. Numbers are limited to 18 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from a guide.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Entry to Cogges Manor Farm, Guided tour of Bampton , Entry to Highclere Castle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Muggles welcome! Embark on a magical adventure into the medieval buildings which would inspire the filming of the Harry Potter series! This 2-hour walking tour also covers the dramatic buildings and film sets there were positioned around Oxford. Along with this the tour includes other famous books such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings - along with the history of Oxford University.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Enjoy a day trip into the world of Downton Abbey on a 9-hour coach tour from London. The tour features behind the scenes information, scenes from the show itself played on the bus as you head out of London. Your first stop on tour will be the charming village of Bampton used as Downton village where you will receive a guided tour before heading to the jewel in the crown of the popular TV show - Highclere Castle or Downton Abbey as fans of the show will know it as.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off