Oxford Walking Tours have been operating from the blue gates of Trinity College on Broad Street for over 30 years. Our University educated guides come with years of experience and local knowledge of the City and University.
The day tours go into the oldest colleges including New College, founded in 1379, and seen in the Harry Potter films and television productions of Inspector Morse and Lewis.
Exeter College is visited on most tours, was founded in 1314 and is seen in the final episode of Morse. Balliol College, founded in 1264, educated more 20th century British prime ministers than any other college. All tours go to the University Library.
On our tours you will learn about the history of the city and the university. We will explain the collegiate system of tutorial unique to Oxford and Cambridge. Discover the famous alumni who studied and taught at the university. Go inside the oldest college dining hall, chapel, cloisters and quadrangles.
“Although it was a cold rainy day, in late August, when we took the walking tour. Stuart made it enjoyable and informative for all 4 of us. Would definitely recommend this tour. You won't get the scoop on Oxford any better than with Stuart.”
Carol, Grand Marais, MI
The Walking tours, Ghost tours and other speciality tours operate all year round:
| Tour Timetable |
Spring 2018
March 1st–May 31st |
Summer 2018
June 1st–Sept 30th |
Autumn 2018
Oct 1st–Oct 27th |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walking Tours | Daily | 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm | 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm | 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm |
| Ghost Tours | Fri & Sat | 7.30pm | 6.30pm | 7.30pm |
| Sun–Thur | Private bookings only | 6.30pm | Private bookings only | |
| Literary Tours | Wednesday | 2.00pm | 2.00pm | 2.00pm |
| Thur–Tues | Private bookings only | Private bookings only | Private bookings only | |
| Tolkien Tours | Private bookings only | Private bookings only | Private bookings only | |
| Student Life Tours | Sun, Mon & Weds | 10.00am |
10.00am except Long Vac (Jun 17 - Oct 6): Not available |
10.00am except Long Vac (Jun 17 - Oct 6): Not available |
| Private / Group Tours | Any times between 9am and 10pm | |||
The duration of the tours is 90 minutes and involves less than one mile of walking.
Admission fees into the colleges and Divinity School are included in the ticket price (unlike most other walking tours of Oxford):
| Prices | Adults | Students & Seniors |
[1] |
Children
under 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walking Tours | £12.95 | £11.95 | £10.50 | £5.95 |
| Ghost Tours[2] | £12.95 | £11.95 | £11.95 | £5.95 |
| Literary Tours | £15.00 | £14.00 | £12.00 | £8.00 |
| Student Life Tours[3] | £90.00 | £85.00 | £85.00 | £85.00 |
| Private / Group Tours | £125.00 per group of up to 25 people plus optional £2 per person college admission[4] | |||
Tickets can be purchased from the guide prior to departure; however, numbers are limited.
“Had an absolutely amazing tour of the 'Real' Oxford. ... Took some amazing pictures on the day and left with an insight of the history, sights and sounds of such an amazing place! Would definately recommend to friends and family!”
Ryan & Sophie, London, England
Private
are available throughout the year with the price of the tour depending on group size and tour length. For instance a tour for up to 25 people would require one guide at a cost of £125.00 per guide. This is for a standard 1½ hour tour with an optional additional fee of £2 per person for college admission.
Guides are available for private tours who fluently speak the following languages:
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- Czech
- Russian
- Arabic
Please state when booking which language you would like your guide to speak, if other than English.
Larger groups, longer tours and themed tours are available on request. We can also offer walking tours in London and Cambridge.
“We had a amazing tour today with Chris. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Oxford and it's university. Even the rainy weather didn't detract from our enjoyment.”
Norma Wakelam, Kingston Ontario
For all enquiries please contact Stuart:
- mobile:
- +44 (0) 7790 734387
- email:
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“Great walking tour of colleges and university environs by Oxford insider. Very informative, spirited. This was my second time. Highly recommended!”
Alan Duben, USA
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Stu’s tour was filmed by the BBC programme Escape to the Country first broadcast on 5th January 2012 (see it on iPlayer).
“We found Simon's tour fascinating, he really knows his subject and you get to see all of the places that are off the beaten track. Time on one of these tours is time well spent. Highly recommended.”
Lizzie, Gloucestershire
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“We had a remarkable tour with Simon. The man has a nice sense of humor and lots of information. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!”
christine deufel, endingen/germany