What to do and see in Oxford, England: The Best Sightseeing Tours

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

Our tour includes entry into Magdalen college worth £7 per person. All other colleges are currently closed this year. This tour focuses on the Inklings' Oxford but also introduces the city history + university life. See inspiring sights relating to CS Lewis & JRR Tolkien on a 2 hour+ tour of the sights where they worked & relaxed, including the pubs they enjoyed. Locations visited include Magdalene or Merton college plus where and when open, we also visit Exeter college. Various start times are offered but please note that Magdalen is not open mornings outside of summer season.

Inclusions: Magdalen college entry fees worth £7 per adult included in ticket price

Exclusions: Approx Dec 21 to Jan 2, college venues usually closed but we'll try to enter any other colleges

This tour is designed for a small private group and can accommodate up to 16 passengers. You can be sure of a nice friendly atmosphere in a modern comfortable nifty minibus capable of taking the small roads and side streets, avoiding heavy traffic when necessary. Also this makes for a more interesting tour as you will be taken through beautiful small country roads where the bigger coaches cannot go. No time wasted loading and unloading gives you much more time to enjoy your tour of the Cotswold. Your experienced friendly driver/guide will point out places of interest throughout the journey and you will see famous villages buildings and monuments, the best of the Cotswold and Oxford. Your guide will make sure that you are comfortable at all times and enjoying a day to remember in the beautiful english Countryside.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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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

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An Oxford Official Walking Tour is the best way to explore the city of the Dreaming spires led by one of our knowledgeable guides through our award-winning 2-hour University & City Tour. You will be able to walk past Oxford’s most popular sights, including its colleges*, the Bodleian Library, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bridge of Sights and many more! This University & City Tour is the best way to learn about the history and the secrets of Oxford, the University and its colleges. Be led down the secret lanes and alleyways, and let years of history unfold before you. Your guide will also walk past Oxford’s most famous movie locations, including Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and the Morse, Lewis & Endeavour TV series and tell you the story of great academics and scientist who have studied and lived in our beautiful heritage city. *Oxford University colleges are currently closed due to Covid-19, therefore you will only be able to see them from outside.

Inclusions: Guided walking tour

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See inside Oxford University, Harry Potter film site and the Bodleian Library on this authentic 2-hour Oxford student led tour. The tour gives you an insight into student life in this prestigious university and offers you in-depth history of many of the famous colleges and sights such All Souls College, Trinity College, Oriel College, Hertford College, Merton College, Radcliffe Camera, University Church of St Mary and many more.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

This Oxford picnic cruise combines Oxford sightseeing with a leisurely picnic and relaxed experience of river life. Your small group cruise through the city past famous landmarks including Christchurch College and Meadows, the University boathouses and regatta course, the Head of the River and Folly Bridge . From the river you take in a side of Oxford's heritage rarely seen by visitors to the city. Complimented by a delicious picnic hamper.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Picnic lunch or dinner, Professional skipper, 2.5-hour river cruise

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Explore the city of dreaming spires on two wheels on this 2-hour Oxford bike tour including full-day bike hire. Follow a guide through Oxford and take in top sites of interest like Magdalen College, the Oxford University Press building, the Pitt Rivers Museum, and Port Meadow. Reach hidden corners of the city with ease and hear of famous names including J. R. R Tolkien, Oscar Wilde, and Tony Blair who lived and worked here.

Inclusions: Guide, Full-day bike hire

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