Embark on a fully guided walking tour of Oxford’s top 10 highlights, including the iconic Divinity School and historic New College. Explore the treasures of this renowned university city and delve into England’s captivating history.
Embark on a fully guided walking tour of Oxford’s top 10 highlights, including the iconic Divinity School and historic New College. Explore the treasures of this renowned university city and delve into England’s captivating history.
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St. Michael at the North Gate - Explore Oxford’s oldest building, originally constructed between 1000 and 1050, with its tower from 1040 still standing. The church tower is of Anglo Saxon origin.
Learn about the fascinating tale of the Oxford Martyrs, who were held in the Bocardo Prison by the church before being executed at the stake on what is…
- St. Michael at the North Gate - Explore Oxford’s oldest building, originally constructed between 1000 and 1050, with its tower from 1040 still standing. The church tower is of Anglo Saxon origin.
Learn about the fascinating tale of the Oxford Martyrs, who were held in the Bocardo Prison by the church before being executed at the stake on what is now Broad Street nearby. Admission is not included.
- Sheldonian Theatre - Visit Broad Street to admire Sir Christopher Wren’s early masterpiece, The Sheldonian.
*The tour will remain outside.
- Blackwell’s Bookshop - Capture a photo outside the renowned 19th-century Blackwell’s Bookstore in Oxford, one of the largest bookstores globally, featuring over 3 miles of underground shelves. After the tour, guests will have time to return to Blackwell’s Bookstore.
- Bodleian Library - Enter Oxford University to experience one of the most breathtaking architectural marvels in Oxford and beyond, featured in “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” and “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.”
- The Divinity School - Visit one of the most magnificent University rooms worldwide. This 15th-century medieval building, designed in the Perpendicular style, was specifically constructed for lectures, oral exams, and theological discussions. It also served as a backdrop for Hogwarts’ infirmary and classroom scenes in Harry Potter. Admission is included.
- Bridge of Sighs - Completed in 1914, this stunning bridge connects two Hertford College buildings, one of which belongs to one of the oldest universities in the world. Although it more closely resembles the Rialto Bridge, it captured the public’s affection, earning its name. The bridge also boasts a rich history of myth and fact, which your expert local guide will share.
*The tour will remain outside.
- New College Lane - Pause outside Halley’s House, where the renowned astronomer Edmund Halley once resided. Admission is not included.
- New College - Explore the 13th-century New College, where you can discover its grounds, cloisters, and Chapel, and absorb its timeless, tranquil atmosphere. Admission is included.
- Merton Street - Visit one of the most charming cobblestoned streets in the British Isles, where your guide will make several stops to highlight its features, including England’s oldest coffee shop and the famous Examination Halls in the neo-Jacobean building from the 1880s.
- Oxford Covered Market - This will be the tour’s final stop, where guests can explore the Market building, dating back to the 1770s. With a rich and varied history, it offers a unique showcase of the finest local crafts, food, and drink. Admission is included.

- Visit the 14th Radcliffe Square containing the most memorable of Oxford’s buildings
- Admission to Divinity School and New College
- Enter and stroll New College Lane where one of the most famous bridges in England stands
- Tour is led by an expert professional English-speaking local guide
- Visit the 14th Radcliffe Square containing the most memorable of Oxford’s buildings
- Admission to Divinity School and New College
- Enter and stroll New College Lane where one of the most famous bridges in England stands
- Tour is led by an expert professional English-speaking local guide
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude
On this fully guided walking tour of Oxford’s must-see top 10 highlights, visitors can discover the treasures of one of the greatest university cities in the world. This tour offers the best opportunity to see the very best of Oxford.
Starting from the heart of Oxford’s historical centre, the expert local guide leads a wonderful, engaging tour through…
On this fully guided walking tour of Oxford’s must-see top 10 highlights, visitors can discover the treasures of one of the greatest university cities in the world. This tour offers the best opportunity to see the very best of Oxford.
Starting from the heart of Oxford’s historical centre, the expert local guide leads a wonderful, engaging tour through the vibrant historical streets of Oxford, visiting both well-known sites and hidden gems where visitors can see and experience so much more than they could on their own. Packed full of incredible insights and up-close historical visits, including the Bridge of Sighs, the 14th-century New College, and the magnificent Divinity Library, this interactive, three-hour tour is the essential guide to Oxford city and England’s fascinating history.
Visit Oxford’s top 10, including the Bridge of Sighs, the 13th-century New College, as well as the magnificent Divinity Library, where many of the Harry Potter movies were filmed.
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ADA/EU compliant ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
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.