Oxford University Tour by Alumni™ with optional New College

4.8(394)2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Oxford Alumni Tours

About this activity

This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by Oxford students and graduates who combine genuine personal experience with a deep knowledge of the city’s history and architecture. The 90-minute tour includes iconic landmarks like the Sheldonian Theatre, Radcliffe Square, and the Bridge of Sighs.

The tour is entirely outdoors, focusing on Oxford’s historic streets, squares, and college exteriors. If selected when booking, your experience can be enriched after the walking tour ends 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 found world-famous inspiration.

Available in English, 中文, and Español upon request.

What's included

✓When corresponding option is selected, admission to historic New College
✓Available in English, Mandarin, and Spanish, if arranged before booking
✓Storytelling from an insider guide, trained by The Original Alumni Tour™
✓When open to tourist access, gain entry into celebrated college spaces
✓Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
✓Gain an insight into student life at an elite university

Not included

✕Indoor access to structures (unless booked in advance)
✕Gratuities
✕Food and drinks
✕Guaranteed access inside buildings beyond publicly accessible areas
✕Hotel pickup and drop-off services

Meeting and pickup

Important: meet the guide OUTSIDE the address, not inside. The location is not part of our business. The meeting point is the RED PILLAR MAILBOX in front of 11 Broad Street. Your guide wears royal blue item of clothing with heraldic shield—jacket, cap, beanie, scarf, or polo shirt—and a blue lanyard

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
##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.
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.
Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk

Cancellation policy

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

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