Embark on a captivating tour of Oxford and Cambridge universities, immersing yourself in the dreamy spires, iconic buildings, and the historic Christ Church. Discover the inspiration behind famous scholars and writers, including Lewis Carroll.
Embark on a captivating tour of Oxford and Cambridge universities, immersing yourself in the dreamy spires, iconic buildings, and the historic Christ Church. Discover the inspiration behind famous scholars and writers, including Lewis Carroll.
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Cambridge - The journey begins in Cambridge, home to the University of Cambridge, the historic rival of the University of Oxford. Admission to Kings College is included for a 45-minute visit.
The Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge - Oxford - The next destination is Oxford, famously known as The City of Dreaming Spires. Discover its charm on a walking…
- Cambridge - The journey begins in Cambridge, home to the University of Cambridge, the historic rival of the University of Oxford. Admission to Kings College is included for a 45-minute visit.
The Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge
- Oxford - The next destination is Oxford, famously known as The City of Dreaming Spires. Discover its charm on a walking tour led by an expert guide who will vividly narrate the city’s rich history.
During the tour, admire architecture from every era of English history, from early Saxon to Gothic Revival. Oxford uniquely showcases buildings from every historical period in England.
Oxford is also renowned for the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, with roots tracing back to the 11th century.
- The River Cam - The River Cam (/ˈkæm/) is the primary river flowing through Cambridge in eastern England. It continues north and east from Cambridge into the Great Ouse, south of Ely at Pope’s Corner. The Great Ouse links the Cam to the North Sea at King’s Lynn. The total distance from Cambridge to the sea is approximately 40 miles (64 km) and is navigable for punts, small boats, and rowing craft.
- Bodleian Library - The Bodleian Library serves as the main research library of the University of Oxford and is among the oldest libraries in Europe. With a collection exceeding 12 million items, it ranks as the second-largest library in Britain, following the British Library.
- Christ Church - At Christ Church college, visitors will explore one of the University’s most esteemed colleges. Established by Henry VIII in 1532, Christ Church also serves as the UK’s smallest cathedral.
Its stunning architecture has been featured in films like Harry Potter and The Golden Compass, and it has inspired replicas worldwide. The renowned dining hall, for instance, has been recreated at Cornell University and the University of Chicago. The dining hall in all Harry Potter films is modeled after the Christchurch dining hall!
- London Victoria Station - Upon leaving Oxford, the tour will pass through the Chilterns, an area celebrated for its natural beauty. The tour concludes outside London Victoria Train Station, which is centrally located and easily accessible by national rail and underground. It is serviced by the Victoria, District, and Circle Lines and is situated in Travel Zone 1.

- Superior Coach with Wifi & USB charging
- Walking tour of Oxford
- Expert guide
- Personal Audio Headset
- Walking tour of Cambridge
- Superior Coach with Wifi & USB charging
- Walking tour of Oxford
- Expert guide
- Personal Audio Headset
- Walking tour of Cambridge
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry to colleges (unless inclusive option selected)
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry to colleges (unless inclusive option selected)
The journey begins in Cambridge, a city celebrated for its distinctive, ornate architecture and rich cultural heritage. This historic city is brimming with character, and visitors can explore its highlights on a guided walking tour led by an Expert Guide.
Following Cambridge, the tour continues to Oxford, famously known as the “City of Dreaming Spires.”…
The journey begins in Cambridge, a city celebrated for its distinctive, ornate architecture and rich cultural heritage. This historic city is brimming with character, and visitors can explore its highlights on a guided walking tour led by an Expert Guide.
Following Cambridge, the tour continues to Oxford, famously known as the “City of Dreaming Spires.” Its tranquil courtyards and graceful, historic buildings have been a source of inspiration for countless scholars, including Bill Clinton in the 1970s, and writers such as Lewis Carroll, who penned “Alice in Wonderland” here.
- For a wheelchair user : Please contact us (by email or by phone) at least seven days before travel so we can make sure to arrange a suitable vehicle.
- If we are unable to visit a planned college we will visit another college instead
- The order in which the cities are visited may be changed for operational reasons
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.