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Ghost Tour of Oxford

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Overview

Follow me down a dark alleyway into Oxford's mysterious and bloody past.

Oxford is one of the most haunted places in Britain, with good reason. It was the murder capital of medieval England, largely due to its extremely badly behaved student population.

I will take you on a tour round the city's most sinister streets and baddest back-alleys, where we will hear about the terrible events that have left so many spirits wandering eternally. Burning bishops. Enraged poltergeists. Abandoned lovers. The Devil himself!! All have made their restless presence felt over the centuries and if we're (un)lucky, we might spot one of them tonight - it has happened on my tours before.

This tour is thoroughly enjoyed by children, but it does contain some quite gory details so check they are ok with that. It needs to take place when it's dark, as that's when 'they' come out. It could well be cold, and possibly wet, so please dress accordingly.

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Cornmarket Street
Oxford OX1 3EY, UK

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St. Michael At The North Gate

We will start at the oldest building in Oxford: the Saxon tower at St Michael's at the North Gate, on the ancient street of Cornmarket, where the decapitated heads of executed prisoners used to be displayed to all who entered, as a warning. . .
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Broad Street

The place three bishops were burned by Bloody Mary.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bridge of Sighs

Here we will see a haunted pub overlooked by a haunted tower...
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New College Lane

This spooky medieval lane is home to two college hauntings and some rather dramatic poltergeist activity.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Merton College

Where a famous author's ghost often leaves a whiff of tobacco smoke in his wake, and a civil war colonel's spirit cannot forget the great injustice done to him.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Christ Church

Where a poor student died possibly the grossest death imaginable...
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brasenose College

Where the Devil himself came to Oxford, with gruesome results.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ghost Tour of Oxford?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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