Historic City & University Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: Until 19th November: The first bus departs from Stop 1 at 9:30 am, with the last bus leaving at 4 pm. Buses operate every 30 minutes from Monday to Thursday, and every 20 minutes from Friday to Sunday.
From 20th November to 4th January 2026: The first bus departs from Stop 1 at 9:30 am, with the last bus leaving at 4 pm. Buses run every 20 minutes.
From 5th January to 13th February: The first bus departs from Stop 1 at 9:30 am, with the last bus leaving at 4 pm. Buses operate every 30 minutes from Monday to Thursday, and every 20 minutes from Friday to Sunday.
From 14th February to 27th March: The first bus departs from Stop 1 at 9:30 am, with the last bus leaving at 5 pm. Buses run every 20 minutes.

1. Oxford

2. Park End Street

3. Gloucester Green

4. New Road

5. Westgate Shopping Centre

6. Speedwell Street

7. St Aldates (Stop G2)

8. Brasenose College

9. The Queen’s College

10. The Plain

11. St.Cross Road

12. South Parks Road

13. Wadham College

14. 53 Broad St

15. Parks Road

16. Park Town

17. Plantation Road

18. 61 St Giles’

19. Magdalen Street East (Stop C6)

20. Sightseeing Randolph

Points of Interest

• Christ Church

• Brasenose College

• Sheldonian Theatre

• Queen’s College

• Trinity College

• City Sightseeing Oxford

• Oxford Castle & Prison

• Westgate Oxford

• Oxford Playhouse

• Bodleian Library

• University of Oxford Botanic Garden

• Pitt Rivers Museum

• Carfax Tower

• Arts at the Old Fire Station

• Oxford Town Hall

• Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

• Multilingual on-board audio commentary in 14 languages, including free headphones
• Exclusive 45-minute ‘Stepping Through Oxford’ Walking Tour
• Flexible 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass
• Convenience of mobile ticket acceptance
• 12-month validity for vouchers from selected travel date

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities

Embark on an unrestricted hop-on hop-off bus adventure in the enchanting city of Oxford for 24 or 48 hours! Savour the chance to explore all the historic and architecturally impressive sites at your leisure, hopping on and off the double-decker bus at your whim. From the open-top deck, soak up commanding views of Christ Church College, Brasenose College, The Plain, the Sheldonian Theatre, Trinity College, and even The Eagle and Child pub, the favoured haunt of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis! The on-board narration is sure to keep you captivated with fascinating tidbits as you journey around. Also included is a professionally guided walking tour, allowing you a more intimate glimpse into the local way of life.

• Until 19th November: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm. Buses run every 30 minutes Monday - Thursday, and every 20 minutes Friday - Sunday
• 20th November - 4th January 2026: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm. Buses run every 20 minutes
• There will be no service on 25th & 26th December and 1st January
• 5th January - 13th February: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm. Buses run every 30 minutes Monday - Thursday, and every 20 minutes Friday - Sunday
• 14th February - 27th March: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Buses run every 20 minutes
• Duration: 40 minutes
• 45-minute Stepping Through Oxford Walking Tour: Departs daily at 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm from 44-45 High Street. Departure at 2:30pm only during School Holidays (20th December - 4th January and 14th - 22nd February)
• Please note that the guided walking tour is seasonal, and customers should enquire upon arrival for more information.
• Mobile or paper vouchers accepted. Paper vouchers must be redeemed at City Sightseeing shop in Oxford Railway Station.
• Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the travel date selected at check-out
• Please note, Stop 11 is out of use until further notice
• Sunday 9th November: Road closures will be in place due to Remembrance Day. Route changes will be in place and Stops 18, 19 and 20 will be out of use. Stop 15 will be drop-off only

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