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Escape to Oxford and explore its rich history

Explore 1000 years of the city's history with Escape to Oxford's award winning five-star walking tours.

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 385 reviews

Explore Oxford University with Oxford Alumni

Step into centuries of history with a real Oxford student as your guide.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 582 reviews

Oxford: Stories, Secrets & Sights Walking Tour

Wander the historic streets of Oxford, admire stunning architecture, uncover hidden gems, explore ancient colleges and markets, and hear stories of its rich university traditions and famous authors.

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviews

Explore Oxford On An Alumni-Led University Walk

Visit colleges, hear student stories and explore Oxford’s rich academic history.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 89 reviews

Oxford time travel tour

Travel through Oxford's exciting history from Saxon origins to present day. * New * early morning tour - experience Oxford without the hustle and bustle, easy to imagine you are in the past!

5 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviews

Tolkien & C S Lewis Oxford lives walking tour

Follow in C. S. Lewis & Tolkien's footsteps as you wander Oxford. This tour includes £10 entry to Magdalen College. Note that Magdalen is closed for Christmas dates from about Dec 21 to Dec 31.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Harry Potter Oxford tour with Christ church entry

Visit Christ Church plus Divinity school filming locations (as and when Divinity school is open) for the Harry Potter series. Two hours average guided tour plus one hour self guided Christ church.

5 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews

Enjoy Oxford's pubs and history

Discover historical monuments and world-famous buildings while enjoying local brews.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

Explore Oxford's famous and hidden gems

Walk around to uncover famous and hidden sights, learning about culture and history.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Dreaming spires tour with local storyteller

From Saxon origins, pass by medieval colleges, sites of civil conflict, Baroque architectural marvels and along Englands greatest river. Trace the story of Oxford with a local historian.

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Unlock the secrets of Oxford

Walk the old town with an expert guide and hear how the fortress, university and prison shaped the city’s early streets.

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Oxford Highlights & Divinity School

Step inside the Divinity School with a seasoned walking guide, then move through St. Michael’s tower, the Sheldonian, the Bodleian and the Bridge of Sighs.

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Private Tour of Oxford's Landmarks

Discover Oxford’s charm with a local, crafting your perfect route through iconic sites like Radcliffe Camera and Christchurch Cathedral.

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Discover Oxford University like an insider

Meet student ambassadors and admission officers to understand entry requirements and student life in Oxford.

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Oxford University: Secrets & Stories walking tour

Step inside the streets and alleys of Oxford, taking in the Historic University and the scenery which has inspired C.S Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien and Harry Potter

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E-Bike through Oxford and Port Meadow

Pedal past iconic sites like the Radcliffe Camera and the Bridge of Sighs, ending with the serene landscapes of Port Meadow.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Sheepdog Experience

An immersive sheepdog experience in West Oxfordshire. Learn how sheepdogs are trained and discover the bond between dog and handler. Enjoy time for questions, photos, working the dogs yourself.

3.33 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Harry Potter Film Locations Tour Led By Alumni

Discover legendary movies shot in Oxford, guided by a founder and his graduate guide team with two decades of storytelling experience.

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River Fishing in and around Oxford City

I'll take you on an angling adventure around the backwaters and maybe even Old Father Thames itself, chasing chub, perch, pike, roach or barbel. We may even see kingfishers and otters on our journey.

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Explore the Ashmolean with an art historian

View masterpieces and learn auction insights in Oxford’s historic Ashmolean Museum.