Historic City & University Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: Until 4th January 2026: The first bus departs from Stop 1 at 9:30 am, with the last bus leaving at 4 pm. Buses are scheduled every 20 minutes.
From 5th January to 13th February: The first bus departs from Stop 1 at 9:30 am, and the last at 4 pm. Buses run 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, and the last at 5 pm. Buses are scheduled every 20 minutes.

1. Oxford
Railway Station

2. Park End Street
Park End Street

3. Gloucester Green
Gloucester Green Bus Station (Bay 7)

4. Oxford Castle & Prison
Oxford Castle

5. Westgate Shopping Centre
Westgate Shopping Centre

6. Speedwell Street
Speedwell Street

7. St Aldates (Stop G2)
Christ Church

8. 24 High St
The Radcliffe Camera

9. The Queen’s College
The Queen’s College

10. St.Cross Road
St. Cross Road

11. South Parks Road
South Parks Road

12. Wadham College
Wadham College

13. 53 Broad St
Trinity College

14. Parks Road
Parks Road

15. Park Town
Banbury Road

16. Plantation Road
Woodstock Road

17. St Giles Church
St. Giles Church

18. Martyrs’ Memorial
Martyrs’ Memorial

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

• On-board audio commentary available in 14 languages + free headphones
• 45-minute Stepping Through Oxford Walking Tour
• 24 or 48-hour bus pass
• Mobile tickets accepted
• Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out

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

Explore the stunning city of Oxford with an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour available for either 24 or 48 hours! Travel at your leisure and discover the rich history and architectural wonders of the city by boarding and alighting the double-decker bus as you wish. From the open-top deck, enjoy breathtaking views of Christ Church College, Brasenose College, The Plain, the Sheldonian Theatre, Trinity College, and even The Eagle and Child pub, famously frequented by J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis! The on-board audio tour commentary will captivate you with fascinating facts throughout the journey. Additionally, take advantage of an expertly guided walking tour for an in-depth experience of the local culture.

• Until 4th January 2026: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm. Buses run every 20 minutes
• 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

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