Oxford Walking Tour: History and Architecture

Experience the University of Oxford like never before with a graduate-led walking tour and a punting tour. Explore historic buildings and immerse yourself in the rich history of this prestigious institution.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 11 Broad St - Please meet the guide OUTSIDE the address, not inside, as this location is not affiliated with our business. The meeting point is the RED PILLAR MAILBOX in front of 11 Broad Street. Your guide will be wearing a royal blue item of clothing with a heraldic shield, which could be a jacket, cap, beanie, scarf, or polo shirt.
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What's Included
  • Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
  • Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
  • Chauffeured punting tour along the River Cherwell
  • Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
  • Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes
  • Insight into student life at an elite university
  • Enter New College (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
  • Refreshments
Additional Information

This tour provides a unique opportunity to explore Oxford both on foot and by water, all in one visit. Experience the full charm of Oxford by combining a 90-minute college walking tour led by a student or graduate with a 30-minute chauffeured punting tour—a perfect way to appreciate the city’s history and beauty.
The tour takes place outdoors. If chosen…

Location
11 Broad St
Broad Street
Important: meet the guide OUTSIDE the address, not inside. The location is not part of our business. The meeting point is the RED PILLAR MAILBOX in front of 11 Broad Street. Your guide wears a royal blue item of clothing with a heraldic shield—this may be a jacket, cap, beanie, scarf, or polo shirt.
Cancellation Policy

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

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507sarahjanep
May 11, 2025
Lovely walking tour in Oxford - Savannah was a great guide and had lots of fun facts for us. Informative and interesting tour. We started on the high street and walked through lots of the colleges even getting an inside look at university College.
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Elisa_w
Mar 25, 2025
Wonderful Oxford Tour - We had wandered around the city the day before our tour but it wasn't until we met up with Prishita, a PHD student at Oriel College Oxford University, that we truly appreciated the history and nuances of the place. With her anecdotes about the people and the buildings she brought the city and school alive. The punting was just icing on the cake. What a great way to spend the day!!
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Tour53264821950
Nov 8, 2024
Special and outstanding tour - Getting to see some of the colleges of Oxford from the perspective of a student was amazing. Our guide was a graduating senior named Jessica who was outstanding, fun, knowledgeable, and so helpful. We toured so many places from the outside and then Jessica took us into her college and showed us how the students live. This tour is really special. The punting was delightful and we enjoyed the views from the river. And of course Christ Church is one that is not to be missed.
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Fji348
Sep 25, 2024
I gotta see more of Oxford with this tour than venturing on my own! - Thank you Chris for leading us to so many interesting spots and sharing stories in the uni. The punting experience was also nice, despite rainy weather. Wished I could have spent more time in Oxford to explore some of the bushings inside as well.
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Mrsrkiwi
Aug 13, 2024
Cambridge Must do tour - The Cambridge Walk-In Tour is a fantastic way to dive into the city’s history, and our guide Jae was outstanding. His deep knowledge and engaging storytelling made the experience both fun and informative. Jae was incredibly welcoming, making everyone feel at home. We also had the pleasure of punting with Max, who added extra charm with their humor and skill on the river. This tour, with its blend of history and fun, is highly recommended for anyone visiting Cambridge.
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719terid
Aug 4, 2024
The guide is key to making Oxford come alive! - Our guide Frances was engaging and enthusiastic and even though there was a graduation in the library so the interior of that beautiful building was unavailable and there were a LOT of people in town, Frances got us into one of the colleges and made the whole of Oxford, the architecture and history and details, alive and accessible! I think the upfront cost is a bit high for a group walking tour; however we would have gladly tipped Frances because she was wonderful, but she said goodbye and was very quickly off! If the guides are well compensated or if the cost includes an ample tip, then the cost is okay.
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Mary
Jul 21, 2024
Best way to learn about Cambridge! Perfect tour guides! Annie & Max were amazing! You’re in for a treat if you get them! - The personal touch of being guided by a former alumni made this the best experience. Annie showed us where she had lived as a student which was Stephen Hawkins previous home! Her knowledge was second to none. Max was our guide on our punt who clearly relished his local knowledge and told us all about the night climbers. You will have to join them both to hear all the fascinating stories!!
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Journey00750145638
Jul 12, 2024
Interesting tour around Oxford - Lovely walk around the colleges of Oxford with Alec, that gave us lots of interesting stories and facts about the history of Britain and Oxford and lots of anecdotes as well
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Grantdmills
Jun 21, 2025
Tour around Oxford - Unfortunately, heavy accent and rapid speech difficult to follow what was being said. Otherwise charming and charming guide.
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N2112jijensw
Jul 13, 2025
False promises, poor excuses—felt like fraud. Deeply disappointing and utterly unprofessional. - We booked this Oxford Alumni Tour specifically because it promised access to several buildings that are normally closed to the public. None of these exclusive visits took place. When we asked the guide, we were told that no tickets had been secured in advance—something the organizer was clearly responsible for. Another excuse was that a manager’s computer allegedly crashed, which sounded more like a convenient story than a legitimate reason. Speaking with other guests, we discovered they were also sold experiences that never materialized. This was a serious misrepresentation of the tour content, bordering on outright fraud. It was deeply disappointing and felt like a deliberate deception rather than an honest oversight. I strongly advise others to be cautious before booking.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).