Oxford Colleges Tour: Historic University Access

Discover Oxford’s hidden gems with alumni guides. Exclusive access to historic colleges, gardens, and iconic landmarks like the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jesus College - Established by Elizabeth I, this college boasts stunning architecture and a captivating history.
  • Exeter College - Explore one of Oxford’s oldest colleges and discover the benefactors who financed its magnificent chapel and fellows quadrangle.
  • Balliol College - Visit the first college founded at Oxford University in 1263….
What's Included
  • Guided tour
Additional Information

Ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a distinctive gift idea, this tour provides exclusive access to some of the university’s oldest colleges, stunning gardens, and historic chapels. [Enter St Johns and Keble College] This intimate experience, limited to just ten participants, ensures a more personal and engaging atmosphere. The walking tour…

Location
St Michael at the North Gate
Cornmarket Street
Please meet outside the church, beside the cheese shop
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marji_c
Aug 16, 2025
A Great Guide - Guide was great. He was knowledgeable, friendly and happy to answer all our questions. We couldn’t fault him at all. The meet up place was a little vague as it turns out we should have met at the Jericho Cheese Company, but this wasn’t what the tickets said. The tickets also stated we would see the Bodleian library but actually it is the Divinity hall you see and we were told that the wrong ticket time had been booked by the organisers of the tour so we only had 15 minutes to get to the hall. Overall though this did not diminish our enjoyment of the tour and we thoroughly enjoyed our time and would recommend to others.
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Emily_n
Aug 11, 2025
thorough - thorough, good way to experience a city, especially one with so much history. 38 prime ministers from Oxford University, wow.
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Francisco_g
Aug 5, 2025
Our guide was insanely... - Our guide was insanely knowledgeable, even with the impromptu questions we asked along the way. Highly recommended.
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Peggytz2047kp
Jun 1, 2025
A fascinating trip through Oxford's history - My husband and I found the Bodleian Historic Oxford Walking Tour a wonderfully enjoyable experience. Our guide, David Crosby, was full of information and knew how to deliver it in a way that was easy to listen to and even memorable-- quite a feat when you consider the breadth of history we covered! The guide one has makes a big difference in the experience; so I highly recommend you ask for David.
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Christopherc850
Aug 16, 2024
The most interesting way to see Oxford - A good way to see some of the interesting parts of Oxford that you could miss. The guide was knowledgeable and gave an entertaining talk and he didn't try to rush us around.
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Julie_r
Jul 20, 2024
Really disappointed - No one showed up at the meeting point, no one answered the phone and I'm still waiting for my refund.
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From $87
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).