Oxford Private Day Trip from London: Lunch & Colleges Option

4.8(19)7 hFree cancellationBy Local CoolTour

About this activity

Explore the charming city of Oxford on this private walking tour from London. Visit prestigious universities, including Christ Church College, with skip-the-line tickets. Your local guide will showcase the best of Oxford, from its iconic Colleges to a bookstore renowned worldwide and a blackboard featuring Einstein’s preserved formulas. Enjoy a traditional British lunch in a historic 14th-century tavern. Stroll through medieval streets, discovering stunning churches, bridges, and historic buildings while soaking in the city’s intellectual and scholarly atmosphere. With your expert guide, dive into the rich history and culture of Oxford, making this an unforgettable experience.

What's included

✓Lunch in a traditional british tavern (Full option)
✓Skip-the-line entry to Christ Church College (Full Option)
✓Round-trip train tickets from London to Oxford
✓Skip the line tickets to Divinity School and University Church of St Mary (all options)
✓Full day private tour with a local guide in Oxford

Not included

✕Children must be over 8 years old to climb the tower of Saint Mary Church
✕Gratuities to the guide

Meeting and pickup

Paddington Train Station. Gate 1, at the door of the Pret A Manger shop

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can return to London with the guide, or if you wish to continue enjoying Oxford, you can say goodbye to the guide at the Christ Church College and return on your own using your return train tickets
Christ Church College tickets and lunch inluded in the Full Option
Children must be over 8 years old to climb the tower of Saint Mary Church
This tour is not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments. Please contact us before booking if you require any accessibility accommodations.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

More things to do in Oxford

Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

See inside Oxford University, Harry Potter film site and the Bodleian Library on this authentic 2-hour Oxford student led tour. The tour gives you an insight into student life in this prestigious university and offers you in-depth history of many of the famous colleges and sights such All Souls College, Trinity College, Oriel College, Hertford College, Merton College, Radcliffe Camera, University…

4.9(7,705)2 hFree cancellation

From £34.99 per person

Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

Experience the best of the northern Cotswolds with a fun, friendly local guide in a small group of up to 16 people. We'll explore picture-postcard Cotswold towns and villages including Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water. There's also the stunning Dover's Hill viewpoint, scenic back roads, and our "secret" off-the-beaten-track village, which many customers agree is…

5.0(1,402)8 hFree cancellation

From £85 per person

Oxford Castle and Prison Guided Tour

Explore the 1,000-year history of Oxford Castle and Prison. Step back in time with our costumed guided tours and see fascinating stories come to life. Hear the great tales of Empress Matilda, the fate of Mary Blandy and step inside our padded jail cell. Find gorgeous views atop of St. Georges' Tower and then descend into the atmospheric crypt of St. Georges’ Chapel. Here you can touch the stones…

4.8(1,646)1 hFree cancellation

From £21 per person