Private | Oxford Tour by Alumni™ with optional New College
Overview
Walk through Oxford with someone who knows it from the inside. Our guides are Oxford students or graduates who combine personal experience with a deep knowledge of the city’s history and architecture. The 90-minute tour includes landmarks like the Sheldonian Theatre, Radcliffe Square, and the Bridge of Sighs.
The tour is entirely outdoors, focusing on Oxford’s streets, squares, and college exteriors. If selected when booking, AFTER THE WALKING TOUR ENDS, your experience can be enriched with a self-guided visit to New College, one of the university’s most historic and picturesque colleges.
You’ll pass through quiet college lanes and meadows where Lewis Carroll imagined Alice in Wonderland, C. S. Lewis envisioned the gateway to Narnia, and where Tolkien and J. K. Rowling studied, lived, and found inspiration. Along the way, you’ll admire the city’s striking mix of Gothic and Baroque architecture.
What's Included
- Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
- Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
- Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes
- Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
- Enter New College (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
- Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
- Gratuities
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
What To Expect
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11 Broad St (pass by)
Balliol College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Trinity College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sheldonian Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Divinity School
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Bodleian Library
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Radcliffe Camera
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
All Souls College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Oriel College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church Meadow
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New College
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- ##IMPORTANT: Before booking New College, please note the following timings: Spring/Summer 2025 (10th March to 14th October): Open daily from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Last entry at 4:30 pm All visitors must leave the premises by 5:00 pm If you have any doubts or questions, feel free to contact us.d for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
- New College is generally 10 to 15 minutes away from the tour’s end point. Please keep this in mind before booking.
- Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Please note that one small area is inaccessible, though it only accounts for a few minutes of the route. Some parts of New College may also be difficult to access. We advise caution due to uneven surfaces, curbs, and potential trip hazards. Please also be mindful of vehicles and bicycles, particularly in busy areas.
- Operated by a business
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