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Special interest walking tours Saturday afternoons - see schedule

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Join us for a special interest walking tour of Oxford. See the 2026 Contrada Tours schedule below for further details.

Saturday 4 April - Oxford history and architecture
Saturday 11 April - 17th c. Oxford and the British Civil Wars
Saturday 18 April - 19th century Oxford
Saturday 25 April - Literary Oxford
Saturday 2 May - Oxford history and architecture
Saturday 9 May - 17th c. Oxford and the British Civil Wars
Saturday 16 May - (Graduation day) - Oxford ceremonies
Saturday 23 May - (Graduation day) - Oxford ceremonies
Saturday 30 May - 19th century Oxford
Saturday 6 June - Literary Oxford
Saturday 13 June - Oxford history and architecture
Saturday 20 June - 17th c. Oxford and the British Civil Wars
Saturday 27 June - Literary Oxford
Saturday 4 July - 19th century Oxford
Saturday 11 July - tbc
Saturday 18 July - (Graduation day) - Oxford ceremonies

- Your tour will be led by an expert, local, independent guide.

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    22 Broad Street
    Oxford OX1 3AS, UK

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    End point

    St Marys Church
    High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ, UK

    The tour usually ends in Radcliffe Square near the University Church, but we may end in a different place.

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    Bodleian Library

    Please note that our specialist tours follow different routes according to the tour theme.All tours visit the Old Schools Quadrangle and (if possible) visit the 15th Century Divinity School. Entry to the Divinity School is included in the price of the tour. Learn about the history of the old university library and how it was rescued and endowed by Thomas Bodley. N.B. for a full tour of the Bodleian Library please refer to the Bodleian Library website. Most tours go on sale in person on the morning of the visit!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Sheldonian Theatre

    Please note that our specialist tours follow different routes according to the tour theme.All tours will visit the Sheldonian Theatre from the outside. On our graduation day tours, the area around the Sheldonian Theatre is closed off, but visitors will be able to enjoy being in Oxford on graduation day, one of the most colourful and emotional days of the Oxford year!
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Radcliffe Camera

    The Radcliffe Camera is a working library and cannot usually be visited by tourists. We will visit Radcliffe Square and admire the Radcliffe Camera from the outside.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Oxford

    Please note that our specialist tours follow different routes in the centre of Oxford depending on the theme of the tour.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Please note, colleges are working academic institutions. Colleges or areas may close at short notice.
    • Our maximum group size is 12.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Special interest walking tours Saturday afternoons – see schedule?

    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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-5576492P6

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