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15 Best Oxford Tours In England

The ones worth booking.

The 15 most popular oxford tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.

15 Best Oxford Tours In England

Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide - Price and what you’re really paying for ($41.59 for 2 hours of access and context)

1.Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

Most Popular 5.0

A fast, student-led Oxford University walking tour with alumni-style storytelling, major colleges, and quick entry highlights in about 2 hours.

“Oxford is beautiful and walking tour is a great way to see the sights. It was really good to get Jacob's perspective having been a student at Oxford for sometime. His knowledge of the history, dates of events, the architecture & how each individual college operated was outstanding. The small group tour was a plus,…”

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1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour - Stop One And The Oxford University Setup Inside Trinity

3.1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

4.5

Oxford University in 90 minutes: guided walk from Trinity College gates through historic colleges, with entrance fees included and a convenient pace.

“Very interesting walking tour of Oxford's core including some colleges. Very well guided by Simon, who is a typical retired Professor type, who has immense knowledge of the history of Oxford and it's many colourful characters. Not too much walking either and all at a leisurely pace.”

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Oxford Official University & City Tour

Oxford Official University & City Tour - Balliol College claim-to-oldest and the question of access

4.Oxford Official University & City Tour

5.0

A 2-hour Oxford walking tour with a guide, a quick college look, and iconic university sights along Broad Street for about $41.

“The tour is 100% worth it. Alan, my tour guide, knew an incredible amount about Oxford and gave a completely unique, personalized tour. He was friendly and enthusiastic, and I would say that you cannot view Oxford in a deserving way if you do not take this tour.”

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City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Oxford Railway Station: easiest first move in town

5.City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

4.5

Hop on and off Oxford’s open-top bus with 24/48-hour audio in 14 languages and an included old-town walking tour.

“I booked a sightseeing tour in Oxford a couple of days ago. The weather wasn’t great—cold and windy—but at least it stayed dry. I decided to join the included walking tour, and it ended up being just two of us plus our guide, Lesley. She walked us through the old town, sharing stories and answering…”

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Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College - Bodleian Library and the Hogwarts Infirmary-style hall

6.Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

4.5

Walk Oxford’s Harry Potter filming spots in 90 minutes, with Bodleian access, New College entry, and a lively quiz plus movie trivia.

“I really enjoyed this tour. While only 1.5 hours it showed all the HP spots in Oxford and my guide even showed us some other non-HP spots of interest.”

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Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course - The Thames Portion: Rowers, Punts, and Regatta Course Details

7.Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

4.5

Take a 45-minute Oxford University regatta-course cruise from Folly Bridge, passing Christ Church Meadows with calm, witty commentary.

“Nice and informative- the tour provides a lot of history and context to the place - the guide was friendly and informative and the water was calm and peaceful. A good way to sightsee as well!”

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Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford

Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford - The Downstream Route: Regatta Course to Christ Church Meadows

Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Oxford Walking Tour

Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Oxford Walking Tour - Broad Street: where Oxford’s spectacle meets the sleuthing

9.Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Oxford Walking Tour

5.0

A 2-hour Inspector Morse-themed Oxford walk with filming spots, expert character trivia, and small-group audio. Meets at St John’s College.

“This is an excellent tour if you are a Morse / Lewis / Endeavour fan. Heidi, our tour guide, is obvioulsy passionate about her subject and her enthusiasm and knowlege made this a really enjoyable event. Although we were a group of 18, the individual headphones / ear-pieces meant that everyone could hear and felt…”

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Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church - The route overview: how the timing stays manageable

Oxford Harry Potter Insights entry to Divinity School PUBLIC Tour

Oxford Harry Potter Insights entry to Divinity School PUBLIC Tour - What $34.66 buys: Divinity School entry plus the Oxford sight hits

Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford

Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford - Burford: the Gateway feeling and a church you’ll want to linger near

12.Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford

5.0

Small-group Cotswolds villages day trip from Oxford with an air-conditioned minivan, local driver-guide, and time to wander Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water.

“It is really intimate travel ! We were 7 people ! And traveled nicely to many of the villages! Our guide Sonya was knowledgeable and kind ! We had time to shop and just walk around beautiful quaint streets in the Cotswolds! The weather collaborated nicely as well”

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Oxford University Walking Tour by Alumni™ & Optional New College

Oxford University Walking Tour by Alumni™ & Optional New College - Balliol College and Trinity College: first impressions with real student vibes

13.Oxford University Walking Tour by Alumni™ & Optional New College

5.0

Student-led Oxford walk hitting top colleges and icons, with a Divinity School ticket included and optional New College access.

“The tour was great! Gladston was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed learning about some of the interesting sites in Oxford.”

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Oxford Sightseeing Picnic River Cruise

Oxford Sightseeing Picnic River Cruise - Folly Bridge as Your Starting Point (And Why It’s a Smart Choice)

14.Oxford Sightseeing Picnic River Cruise

5.0

Oxford picnic river cruise with a pro skipper. 3 hours on the Thames past Christ Church Meadow, Port Meadow, Osney Lock and Folly Bridge.

“The skipper was outstanding. Three hours of great food and wonderful conversation. The history of the water and area were fully explored. Can’t recommend highly enough”

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90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford

90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford - Christopher Wren’s 1669 project and the first purpose-built public museum

15.90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford

5.0

Walk Oxford’s top sights in 90 minutes with a small group. Martyrs’ Memorial, the Bodleian, Wren’s work, Radcliffe Camera, Carfax Tower.

“Loved every minute. Nick was great. Knew all the history and modified it to our interest. Despite the rain, he made us forget the rain due to his knowledge and excitement”

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