Private Oxford Tour: Extended 3-Hour Experience with University Alumni Guide
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86 Ratings
Oxfordshire

Explore the historic city of Oxford with an extended 3-hour tour led by knowledgeable university alumni guides. Visit a prestigious college, the iconic Bodleian Library, and a Harry Potter film site.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Balliol College - The experience begins!
  • Trinity College - The experience continues!
  • History of Science Museum - The experience continues!
  • Blackwell’s Bookshop - The experience continues!
  • Weston Library - The experience continues!
  • Sheldonian Theatre - The experience continues!
  • The Divinity School - The experience…
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What's Included
  • Admission to Trinity College
  • Admission to the Divinity School
  • Guided tour by a student
Additional Information

Following the success of our 2-hour tour, this enhanced 3-hour version now features access to one of the oldest colleges at Oxford University. It also includes a visit to the renowned Bodleian Library, celebrated as one of the finest examples of Medieval architecture in Europe and a filming location for Harry Potter. As always, this experience is uniquely led by our Oxford University student guides.

Location
Oxford Tourist Information
Broad Street
Please check-in at the Oxford Tourist Information Centre
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tom_w
Apr 11, 2026
Great guide - Rebecca was terrific, a combination of student, historian, and cultural maven. We very much enjoyed her tour and company.
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Arunimad2023
Apr 11, 2026
Worth the time - Shout out to ELENA, my tour guide who was so compelling that I had to join just from overhearing her as a passer-by. She was a wonderfully knowledgeable and engaging speaker. One of the highlights of my Oxford trip!
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Jsatelmajer
Mar 21, 2026
Great tour with Sam Day - Great tour with Sam Day. Ask for Sam Day. He was nice, funny, and was able to keep the whole family engaged ages 7-50 with wit, jokes (that mostly landed :), and fascinating history. Next time we are in Oxford we will defiantly ask for Sam Day.
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S795zjsarar
Mar 12, 2026
A Great Tour of Oxford - Having just finished our tour of Oxford I enthusiastically recommend Footprints Tours! Our guide, Sam provided the most informative and delightful experience. I told my husband that following an online self guided tour was all we needed to see Oxford. I’m so glad we instead decided to do the private tour with Footprints. Having an actual Oxford student as your guide, like Sam, is definitely the way to go. Only an actual student or alumnus could have the perspective and stories to paint the picture of what Oxford University and the town is all about. Honestly, Sam was the best! We want to bring our son next time we are in England, and we will request Sam for sure. My husband and I learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed it all.
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Heatherfs183oj
Mar 12, 2026
Our tour guide Will was absolutely wonderful!rful - My husband and I did the extended Oxford tour with tour guide Will on March 11, 2026. Truly one of the highlights of our 5 days in Oxford. Will was knowledgeable and fun. He took into consideration things the group was interested in and made the tour thoroughly enjoyable. Could not recommend this tour (and tour guide!) enough!
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Stay02864404426
Mar 10, 2026
Sam Day - SO GOOD SO FUN GREAT TOUR GUIDE HE WAS NOT RUBBISH. Sam Day was the goat. That stands for greatest of all time. He’s so smart and so kind!
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Gonne
Mar 7, 2026
Excellent Guide - We really lovend our tour with Jasper. Not only did they know everything about the city, they was also a wonderfull narrator: very funny and kind. As a bonus they gave our group excellent advies on where to eat and go out.
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N9110nkjasonr
Feb 20, 2026
Brilliant guided Tour of Oxford and universities - Fantastic guided walk around Oxford universities and city. Sam Day the tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the city, universities and geography of the area. Very insightful, highly recommend.
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Jamiecj1741zy
Feb 18, 2026
Oxford Walking Tour - Sam was a fantastic raconteur! He made the University come alive. He seamlessly blended historic facts & anecdotes with current. In addition to being a doubt of information he had a great sense of humour. Highly recommend him as a guide!
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Christopherp282
Feb 15, 2026
Outstanding tour guide - Our guide on this tour (12 Feb 2026) was "Fay". We departed exactly on time (11:00 a.m.) in light drizzle which continued intermittently throughout the tour. Fay established early on that she is deeply knowledgeable of the history of Oxford and of the individual colleges, churches and libraries as well as the overall Oxford University culture. Her delivery was confident and engaging. I could have easily continued for another couple of hours.
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