Private Walking Tour: Oxford Highlights, including entry to one College
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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
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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Blue Badge guide
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Carfax Tower
Queen St, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1Starting right in the centre of Oxford at Carfax Tower, this is the only remaining structure of St Martin’s church. The tower is just over 23m/74ft high and it’s a point of reference for architects, as no building is allowed to be taller than this. Look for the quarter boys and listen to them hammering into the bells every 15 minutes. Carfax is an unusual name, let your guide explain what it actually means. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location2
Tom Tower
St. Aldates, , Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 1DPWalking down Saint Aldate street passing many shops and The Town Hall takes you to Tom Tower. This is a great chance to look into the Tom Quad of Christ Church college. Built by famous architect Christopher Wren in the late Gothic style, even though at that point it was many centuries out of date. Find out who or what Great Tom is, also the difference between Oxford time and Greenwich time.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location3
Christ Church
St. Aldates, University Of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 1DPThis is our first example of a college, it’s also the largest with some impressive Royal connections. Fans of Harry Potter will remember the dining hall, see if you can spot where JK Rowling might have taken her inspiration. We will explore the quads, the dining hall and the Cathedral of this spectacular College.
1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Merton College
Merton Street, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 4JDNext we pass another of Oxford’s 38 Colleges, Merton. Staking a claim as one of the oldest, it is also one of the smallest. Don’t let the size fool you though, this prestigious institution once homed famous Nobel laureates, TS Eliot and JRR Tolkien.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location5
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
The High Street, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 4BJHeading back towards the busier part of the town, we snake through narrow lanes towards a magnificent view of St Mary’s University church. Lets wander through the church, soaking up the atmosphere and your guide will explain how this Church formed the very beginning of Oxford University.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location6
Radcliffe Camera
Radcliffe Square, , Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 3BGOur next stop is Radcliffe camera, this impressive building dominates Radcliffe square. Featured in all guide books and on many postcards it is perhaps one of the most iconic sights in Oxford. Today it serves as a reading room for the Bodlian library, home to hundreds of thousands of books. Where do they all fit you might wonder, your guide will explain where they are hidden.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location7
Brasenose College
Radcliffe Square, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 4AJOne more college en-route, this time with a very unusual name. Find out the history of the name and its meaning from your guide.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location8
In a University town like Oxford you are surrounded by sources of knowledge, but this is perhaps the most impressive. Over the years, the library expanded and today you will find various library buildings around the city, but this is the original. It is open only to its members, who must sign a formal declaration on the first admission. It serves mainly as a reference library and members are not allowed to remove books. This rule was even upheld in the 17th century, when King Charles I wanted to borrow a book.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Tour departs from Carfax Tower, look for the side of the tower with the clock, your Guide will be holding a sign with the lead customers name.
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Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketyour guide will provide your relevant entry ticketsCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/London time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by Let me show you LondonCreated on 17 Jun 2020Created on 16 Jul 2025
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