England · OXFORD TOURS
Most Oxford colleges are shut to walk-ups and open to a guide with a card. These 15 compare the alumni-led walks, the Bodleian and Divinity School entries and the film-location routes, priced and clear on which colleges each one actually gets you inside.
Explore Oxford with a student guide, visiting Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, historic colleges, and the Divinity School in two focused hours.
“Well worthwhile. Fascinating history and a good introduction to Oxford. Our guide was knowledgeable and interesting”
Explore Oxford’s colleges, history, and Harry Potter locations on a 90-minute guided walk with entry fees included.
“best way to know the oxford university. It’ amazing both the buildings and the guide - nice and knowledgeable”
Explore Oxford’s colleges, Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, and medieval streets on a lively two-hour guided walking tour.
“Adam gave a fantastic tour of Oxford University along with interesting historical info and his own experiences. He was patient with picture taking and answered every question. He customized the tour using the info he gathered about us. Much recommended tour.”
See Oxford from an open-top bus with flexible hop-on access, multilingual audio, historic stops, and an included walking tour.
“It was ok , nothing special, good driver and very punctual and quick, i think the thing most disliked was the live commentaries with local guides, I traveled with Spanish friends and hard to hear the earphones with s commentator speaking in English, the ear phones have english so not sure why live commentators needed and certainly not help others listening to headphones who have no English and hearing the live commentators”
Walk Oxford’s Hogwarts filming sites, enter New College, see the Bodleian’s Divinity School, and learn the city’s literary secrets.
“The tour is truly beautiful and our tour guide, Valentine, did an AMAZING JOB! She shared the magic of each stop and was very engaging and patient with the group! I highly recommend this tour and Valentine - thank you!”
Cruise Oxford’s Thames regatta course in a small group, passing Christ Church Meadows, rowing clubs, college views, and peaceful river scenery.
“Friendly sand attentively skipper who gave an informative commentary. Well worth the money and would highly recommend.”
Review of Oxford’s 90-minute afternoon tea river cruise, with Iffley Lock, Oxford landmarks, live commentary, food, price, and practical tips.
“My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the River cruise- the food was delicious and the views were beautiful.”
Follow Morse, Lewis and Endeavour through Oxford on a lively walking tour of filming locations, college streets, pubs and detective trivia.
“Very informative guide and very friendly. A bit of walking obviously as the clues in the title but be aware it’s on cobbled streets.”
Explore Oxford’s historic colleges, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church with a student guide on this small-group walking tour.
“Do not buy this expensive tour. Go on your own. 20 min reading about the university shoyld be better than 2 hours with a bad tour guide.”
Review of Oxford’s Harry Potter Insights tour, with Divinity School entry, filming sites, literary lore, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The tour guide was engaging and entertaining but there was a lot of references to local businesses and really not enough about Harry Potter. She had a lot of general oxford information that was useful and interesting.”
Review of the Oxford Cotswolds small-group tour, covering seven villages, guide quality, timing, transport, price, and practical tips.
“Andrew was an amazingly knowledgeable and fun guide. We saw a lot of amazing things on this tour of old villages in the Cotswolds.”
Explore Oxford with an alumni guide, landmark-filled walk, Divinity School access, and an optional self-guided visit to New College.
“Our guide was Gladstone and he was brilliant. It wasn’t too taxing on the legs neither. Would recommend to all ages”
Review of Oxford’s 3-hour picnic river cruise, with lock passage, college views, a small group, skipper commentary, food, and practical tips.
“Passing through the lochs was a novel experience. The food was excellent and skipper good fun.The weather helped but the boat was comfortable anyway”
Review of Oxford’s 90-minute walking tour, with Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, college lanes, expert guides, price, tips, and practical advice.
“Our guide, Andrew, shared Oxford history and interesting fun details about the people who lived/studied there. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”
Explore Oxford at your own pace with a phone-based treasure hunt linking famous sights, clever clues, local stories, and welcoming pubs.
“Very educational and a great way to see parts of the city you would otherwise miss. Some lovely little gems of pubs on the way! Highly recommend!”
