ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular oxford & cambridge tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
A 10.5-hour coach day trip from London to Warwick Castle, Stratford, the Cotswolds, and Oxford, with guided walking and optional entry tickets.
“Robert was fabulous! This is the very best tour in London. The guide is so knowledgeable and funny. The driver was very safe. I highly recommend this”
Graduate-led Cambridge college walk with King’s College Chapel upgrade. See Corpus Clock, The Backs, Trinity, St John’s, and more.
“Very nice experience with our Irish guide. Name starts with K I think. She was very nice. Enjoyed a lot.”
Cambridge alumni walking tour with optional King’s College Chapel entry. See the Backs, Mathematical Bridge, and stories from Darwin to Newton.
“Mark was an amazing guide. He bought the history of Cambridge alive and kept the whole group engaged (including my teenage daughters). Very informative. I would definitely recommend this tour”
Glide past Cambridge colleges on a shared punt with live narration, quick stops at the College Backs, King’s Chapel, and more.
“This was probably our 4th punting tour, we tend to take family when visiting. This was out first time with Scudamore's. The team was friendly and accommodating. The trip went well but our personal guide was not super informative and spoke very quietly so it was hard to hear him.”
London day trip that links Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford by air-conditioned coach with expert guiding and tight timed visits.
“We did a tour in late October 2025 that was led by Dan (Danxia). Our bus driver was Lucian. The tour consisted of stops at Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Oxford. It was a cold overcast day with intermittent drizzling rain and sustained winds. But despite the less than optimal weather, we had an enjoyable time.…”
Small-group Oxford and Cotswolds day trip from London by 16-seat Mercedes, with free time in Oxford and village stops in Burford and Bibury.
“Wonderful experience and wonderful guide/driver in Gabriel. Beautiful countryside. Would have enjoyed a bit more if a partial walking tour was included in Oxford. We wandered aimlessly even with the map provided. Overall I would recommend.”
Shared guided punt on the River Cam in Cambridge. 45 minutes, small group up to 12, English commentary, college views and stories.
“It was raining but we were so well taken cared of by the team with unbrellas and all. We also had a lovely narrative from Mateo, very polite, knowledgeable and patient with us. Thank u”
A full-day London tour linking Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Stratford, Cotswolds drive views, and Oxford with guided walking and tickets if selected.
“It was great, Warwick Castle was spectacular and the best part. But, do realize it is an overview tour, not a “stay as long as you like and have time to shop” tour. Our guide and driver had to leave a couple behind because they were not at the bus on time. They only waited…”
A full day linking Oxford and Downton Abbey filming spots to Highclere Castle, with a guided walk, castle entry, and timed free time.
“Fun tour! Our guide Eva was amazing. She had boundless energy and information to share with the group. Our driver Robert was also”
Cambridge walking tour plus River Cam punting with a student guide and optional King’s College Chapel upgrade. Guided, fast, memorable.
“They were actually students not alumni but this was a very informative walk full of information you would not likely find on your own. The punt trip was a must too.”
Spend a full day seeing Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water, then switch gears to Oxford’s historic university sights from London.
“It was perfectly organized and scheduled. Our tour guide was Flossy who is fabulous. She is a local and lives in the Cotswolds so is able to share insight as a resident. Also very passionate about the area and Oxford. Bus operator was Angela who also was excellent. The tour itself is just a touch…”
Shared River Cam punting tour in Cambridge with a guide at the helm, views of major colleges, and a 50-minute ride.
“This was a fun experience we thought we had booked a small shared both with only 3 other people with our three people. Ben was amazing. We sat at the front and could not hear as well and everyone used umbrella for shade including us. Beautiful scenery and Ben knew his stuff. It was crowded…”
A guided Oxford and Shakespeare day trip from London with hands-on Shakespeare Schoolroom time, a Cotswolds drive, and university walking tours.
“Good tour just enough information about Shakespeare to keep it interesting.”
90-minute Cambridge ghost walk with creepy tales at colleges, churches, and Market Square, guided in English in central town.
“Very insightful facts told throughout the tour. Alex our guide was very knowledgeable and make the tour fun as well.”
Private 50-minute Cambridge punting on the Cam past iconic colleges with a chauffeured guide. Up to 12, in English.
“This was definitely one of the highlights of our day in Cambridge. We loved the experience and my kids thought it was so cool. Everything we learned about the history of the town was fascinating.”
