Oxford Walking Tour with a Local: Dive into the History, Local Gems & Unique Stories of Oxford
4.4
7 Ratings
Oxfordshire
Discover the history, local gems, and unique stories of Oxford on this engaging walking tour. Explore ancient college buildings, visit a vibrant market, and uncover the city's hidden secrets.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Balliol College - You start the tour at Oxford’s oldest college and hear a brief history of Oxford & the University.\n\nNote that we do not go inside as part of the tour. If you are interested I recommend that you visit after the tour, where you can spend as much time as you need, rather than being rushed.
What's Included
  • Good storytelling
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to colleges & university buildings is not included. Visit after the tour for approx £5.
Additional Information

This isn’t merely a stroll… it’s an exciting expedition where we enjoy Oxford in all its splendour! Join a cosy group where I impart my understanding of Oxford’s must-visit locales. I’m confident that our City of Dreaming Spires will impress you as we navigate through some of the UK’s oldest streets, stunning archaic architecture and prestigious University.

On our journey, we’ll witness old College & University structures, a picturesque meadow, and a historic garden. Additionally, we’ll stop by a lively interior market to grab an award-winning gelato or a delectable hot chocolate. I’ll inform you about some of the College’s bizarre customs and narrate tales about Oxford’s renowned authors. Not to forget, we will also explore the Harry Potter filming sites.

We’ll venture through clandestine passageways, progress along medieval lanes, and peek into historic doors, making this experience truly exceptional. Towards the end, you might feel like grabbing a drink or a bite, and I know just the enchanting spot for you!

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Location
17 Broad St
Broad Street
We'll meet outside Balliol college's main entrance in Broad Street opposite the Oxfam shop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Trn1955
Apr 14, 2024
Friends walking tour was great would do again - Excellent tour well conducted great guide lots of history thoroughly enjoyed what a tour guide unbelievable xxxxxxxxx
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Rachaelp1015
Mar 23, 2024
Excellent tour, tailored to our interests - Highly recommend this tour, even if you live in Oxford! We had a friend visiting and decided to book a tour to show them around. Tony was a fantastic tour guide, and very knowledgeable. He tailored the tour to our group, providing local suggestions for must-do's in Oxford from restaurants to festivals, as well as historical and architectural knowledge. Having the tour in the evening meant the buildings were lit up, showing detail that wouldn't be as striking during the day. Excellent tour. A must do!
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Dreamer48445
Dec 26, 2023
One-of-a-kind Oxford Walking Tour! - We had the most memorable experience in Oxford with Tony as our private tour guide. A few of us were running behind but he graciously waited and didn’t mind the late start. He took his time showing us around the various colleges and he’s such a wonderful storyteller. We learned so much in 4 hours and everyone was entertained by the rich history and the surrounding beauty and architecture. At the end of the tour, Tony recommended a lovely restaurant called The Red Lion where the food and drinks were fantastic. Thanks again Tony for a wonderful and memorable time!
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Daisymom79
Dec 5, 2023
Definitely take this tour! - Tony is fantastic! We had a wonderful tour and appreciated all the information, insight, and stories from a local’s perspective. Easy finding him and we learned so much about the city and Oxford University in the short time we had, which was so much better than wandering around aimlessly without knowing what things are. Highly recommend!
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Kathymn735tz
Dec 3, 2023
A great, personal tour of Oxford - Tony is a fabulous guide with stories and detailed facts. Unfortunately we had significant rain during our tour but Tony continued on and we learned a lot. It was a great introduction to an interesting city. Highly recommend!
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Celizabetho
Dec 2, 2023
INCREDIBLE tour - If I could give this tour 10 stars, I would. If you're on the fence: do it. Tony was incredibly knowledgeable about Oxford university and town: he was able to answer every question my partner and I had about the history of the area. We learned so much! I can't imagine visiting Oxford without starting with his tour. We were able to appreciate the area so much more than we would have otherwise. We can't wait to return to explore more of what he showed Us and we'll be recommending this tour to anyone headed to Oxford.
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Joshc200
Aug 12, 2023
guide did not turn up - booked tour in advance for our group of 9 on a Saturday morning in Jun 2023 and we arrived at meeting point ox high st. Guide did not turn up and phone was off and we were on our own.
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