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Oxford University & City Walking Tour with an Alumni Guide

London, United KingdomAbout 2 hoursGuided in English

See Oxford through the eyes of someone who studied there, with a guide who mixes history, traditions and student life. A perfect way to spend part of a day trip from London.

About 2 hoursExplore at your own pace
Shared groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • A guide who studied at Oxford
  • The Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian and Bridge of Sighs
  • University traditions and student life
  • Literary and film connections
  • Great starting point for a day in Oxford

Full description

Oxford’s colleges, libraries and cobbled lanes have shaped scholars, prime ministers and writers for over 800 years. On this walking tour a graduate of the university shows you around, explaining how the collegiate system works, the quirky traditions that survive today and what it’s really like to study there.

You’ll pass landmarks such as the Radcliffe Camera, the Bodleian Library, the Bridge of Sighs and the Sheldonian Theatre, with stories about famous alumni and the city’s literary connections. It’s an easy way to get your bearings before exploring on your own.

Itinerary

  1. Meet your guide

    Meet in central Oxford.

  2. Historic centre

    Walk past the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library and Sheldonian Theatre.

  3. Colleges and lanes

    Continue through narrow lanes and past college gates, with stories along the way.

  4. Finish

    End in the city centre, ready to explore on your own.

Included

  • Guided walking tour with a live alumni guide

Not included

  • Transport between London and Oxford
  • Entry to colleges that charge admission
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Central Oxford; the exact meeting point is shown in your confirmation. Oxford is about an hour from London by train or coach.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Travel to and from Oxford is not included.
  • College access depends on opening times, term dates and events, and interiors may not be visited.
  • The tour runs in most weather; dress accordingly.
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Oxford from London?

Trains run from London Paddington and Marylebone, and coaches from Victoria; the journey takes about an hour.

Do we go inside colleges?

The tour focuses on exteriors and the streets between them; entry to colleges isn't guaranteed.

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