Historic City & University Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: 14th February - 3rd April 2025: The first bus departs from Stop 1 at 9:30 am, with the final departure at 5:00 pm. Buses run every 15 to 20 minutes.

1. Oxford

2. Park End Street

3. Gloucester Green

4. New Road

5. Westgate Shopping Centre

6. Speedwell Street

7. St Aldates (Stop G2)

8. Brasenose College

9. The Queen’s College

10. The Plain

11. St.Cross Road

12. South Parks Road

13. Wadham College

14. 53 Broad St

15. Parks Road

16. Park Town

17. Plantation Road

18. 61 St Giles’

19. Magdalen Street East (Stop C6)

20. Sightseeing Randolph

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

• Multilingual on-board audio commentary in 14 languages, including free headphones
• Exclusive 45-minute ‘Stepping Through Oxford’ Walking Tour
• Flexible 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass
• Convenience of mobile ticket acceptance
• 12-month validity for vouchers from selected travel date

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

Embark on an unrestricted hop-on hop-off bus adventure in the enchanting city of Oxford for 24 or 48 hours! Savour the chance to explore all the historic and architecturally impressive sites at your leisure, hopping on and off the double-decker bus at your whim. From the open-top deck, soak up commanding views of Christ Church College, Brasenose College, The Plain, the Sheldonian Theatre, Trinity College, and even The Eagle and Child pub, the favoured haunt of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis! The on-board narration is sure to keep you captivated with fascinating tidbits as you journey around. Also included is a professionally guided walking tour, allowing you a more intimate glimpse into the local way of life.

• Until 3rd July:
• First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Buses run every 15 minutes
• Subject to availability, a Live Guide will be available on the following departures from Stop 1: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm
• 4th July - 31st August:
• First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:30pm. Buses run every 12 - 15 minutes (Monday - Thursday) and every 10 - 15 minutes (Friday - Sunday)
• Subject to availability, a Live Guide will be available on the following departures from Stop 1: 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm and 4pm
• 1st September - 2nd November:
• First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Buses run every 15 minutes
• Subject to availability, a Live Guide will be available on the following departures from Stop 1: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Stepping Through Oxford Walking Tour: Meeting Point: Oxford Visitor Information point, 44-45 High Street. Departs daily at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm. Duration: 45 minutes. Subject to availability
• 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
• Please note, Stop 11 is out of use until further notice
• Please note, Stops 18, 19 and 20 will be out of use from Sunday 7th - Tuesday 9th September due to the St. Giles Fair taking place

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