Oxford University Tour: History & Architecture

Embark on a 90-minute walking tour of Oxford University and the city, delving into its rich history and stunning architecture. Led by a knowledgeable guide, explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems, including the University Library and historic college buildings.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oxford Walking Tours - Your tour will begin at the blue gates of Trinity College and take you into some of the oldest colleges, usually including New College, which was founded in 1379 and made an appearance in the Harry Potter films.
What's Included
  • Expert local guide
  • Inclusive of all entrance fees
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Pressed for time but eager to experience Oxford to the fullest? The City and University Tour offers an ideal 90-minute introduction to this iconic city and its renowned university. Perfect for newcomers or those seeking a comprehensive overview of the history and main attractions, this guided walking tour highlights all the essential central landmarks,…

Location
Oxford Walking Tours
Broad Street
The tour begins at the Oxford Walking Tours Sign on Broad, outside the blue gates of Trinity College.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Steveng2
Jul 22, 2025
Time well spent - Simon was great , very knowledgeable, the tour was varied and very interesting with lots of anecdotes facts. He was very enthusiastic and enjoyed showing us around his city.
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Jillsh2078bd
Jul 20, 2025
Oxford walking tour - We had a fantastic experience on our Oxford walking tour with our guide, Jonathan! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the college and the rich history of the area. Jonathan took the time to learn about our interests and offered thoughtful recommendations for books and movies after the tour, which we really appreciated. Our family of four highly recommends taking the Oxford walking tour with Jonathan—it was a highlight of our visit!
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Danielhb9273gh
Jul 18, 2025
Oxford Tour with Simon - We loved the tour with Simon, he gave us a lot if info about colleges and history and all the contects. He was able to answear every questions. He has great perspective in hostory and he is a good story teller.
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Christian
Jul 15, 2025
Simon the TOP Guide for Oxford - Simon is a very experienced guide for an interesting walking tour through Oxford colleges! To spend 1,5 hour, you will get so much exiting moments!
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Connector01454107759
Jul 11, 2025
Fascinating and fun!!! Incredible experience!! - Jonathan was incredible!!! The best tour I have ever been on by far!!! After a month of traveling over Europe, this was by far my favorite part of the trip!!! I can’t recommend enough!!!!
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Ron
Jul 10, 2025
Infectious Enthusiasm from Jonathan’s Oxford Walking Tour - Jonathan provided my wife and I with a very informative and entertaining walking tour of Oxford. He was very enthusiastic in his role, which was infectious. He kept a good pace with ongoing history, facts, and anecdotes. We highly recommend his tour.
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M
Jul 6, 2025
Wonderful!! Book it! - Wonderful Oxford tour by Simon. We all enjoyed it. So happy to have jumped into his tour group and loved the history and just personality. Knowledgeable and funny and kind
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C9467akalexandraa
Jul 4, 2025
Great experience with our guide Simon - Certainly recommend this walking tour if you want to learn some great facts about Oxford. Our guide Simon gave us great tips about the city and information on its history. He was witty and knowledgeable.
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Wardb124
Jun 28, 2025
Great Insights! - We had a wonderful tour. Our guide was extreme intelligent and knowledgeable. As a Cambridge graduate, she was able to draw some good-natured comparisons. All the information about where the authors and directors of the Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Narnia chronicles drew their inspirations was great!
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Howard_w
Jul 3, 2025
Open Oxford - Great guide. Unusual circumstances-Open Day at Oxford, but Jonathan arranged for alternative university sites and kept us informed and entertained.
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up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).