Private Walking Tour of Oxford: Explore History and Colleges

10 min

"your guide will meet you here and will give you an introduction to the city and university"

45 min

Your tour will include a visit to at least one of the Oxford Colleges. Learn about the Colleges and the University. Learn about what life is like for students and tutors at Oxofrd University, and about colourful people who lived and worked at the Colleges. The entry fee is included in the cost of the tour. Colleges which we often visit include New College, Magdalen College, Trinity College, Jesus College, Exeter College, Balliol College, Merton College, Corpus Christi College, All Souls College and St John's College. A visit to Christ Church College can usually be arranged but requires a week's notice.

10 min

Your guide will tell you the history of the buildings and how they are used today. You'll learn about films which were made here. eg Harry Potter!

10 min

Your guide will show you the iconic Radcliffe Camera and the buildings of Radcliffe Square which include several Colleges and the University Church. This is a great place to take memorable photographs.

5 min

Your guide will show you Oxford's Bridge of Sighs, named after the Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei sospiri) in Venice

5 min

Your guide will explain how the Sheldonian Theatre is used by the University for ceremonies and events.

10 min

The tour usually includes Merton Street, one of Oxford's most beautiful streets and stops outside Merton College, one of Oxford's oldest colleges. Learn about J.R.R.Tolkien who was professor of English at Merton College, and published The Lord of the Rings while he was working here.

15 min

The tour will visit the magnificent Christ Church College from the outside. Learn about the 500 year old history of this college, founded in 1525. Learn about how the real Alice inspired Lewis Carroll to write Alice in Wonderland. Hear about how the first Harry Potter movie was filmed here. Visits inside the College can be arranged. Ask us!