As darkness falls, Oxford’s haunted history stirs to life! Journey through the oldest parts of the medieval city, uncovering its grim and gruesome past. Hear of murders and executions, phantoms and spirits, ancient libraries and unsolved mysteries—and the fascinating history behind them! From Martyrs Cross, where bishops burned in Bloody Mary’s reign, wander down shadowy streets to Dead Man's Wal…
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What do you get if you take 1500 years of history, add lashings of ancient buildings, and mix in some of the world’s most colourful characters? A city that’s ‘alive’ with ghosts – that’s what! Meet the victims of horrific punishments, visit one of the most haunted roads in England, and hear the chilling tales of phantom Fellows and spooky Scholars that haunt the city.
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(30)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 30 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
See Inspector Morse's Oxford as well as Lewis and Endeavour filming locations on this approximately 2-hour private Oxford walking tour, as you explore the making of this famous character and the TV series. Gain insights into not just the detective but also what life is like to study and work at Oxford university, as you see some of the most famous Oxford sights. Tour includes entry inside either…
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(24)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 24 reviews2 hFree cancellation
On this tour we will explore key highlights of the Cotswolds, as well as some small hidden villages. We then finish off by taking a nice relaxing stroll around Blenheim Palace, before we drive you home. You have complete flexibility so that you get to see the sights which interest you the most. We have a recommended route but the itinerary is totally flexible so if you would prefer to spend longe…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(21)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews8 hFree cancellation
Discover the picturesque beauty of the Cotswolds on this new day tour from Oxford with an established, award-winning local company! Visit charming villages like Bampton (the real-life 'Downton'!), and enjoy free time to explore the idyllic surroundings of Shilton, Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water and Burford. With insights from fun, friendly, local driver-guides, you'll learn about the rich history a…
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(21)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews7 hFree cancellation
Are you looking for a way to see Cheltenham, the party capital of Regency era England without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Discover how the humble pigeon transformed the town into a leading Regency resort town that attracted royal patronage • Hear from producer Owen Bowles, a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for the Heart of England region • Do it al…
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(29)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 29 reviews2 hFree cancellation
Explore the fascinating world of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis on this guided walking tour through Oxford. See iconic locations such as Exeter College, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bodleian Library, and Magdalen College, where the Inklings met. Discover how these writers inspired and helped one another. Enjoy a visit to Magdalen College, where Lewis spent nearly three decades. This tour provides a…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(18)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation
Hosted by Simon, a Chipping Norton local with a farming background and inside knowledge of the area, this is a relaxed, personal way to discover the places connected with Clarkson’s Farm. With a maximum of seven guests travelling in a luxury Mercedes V-Class, this is a friendly small-group tour, not a coach trip. There’s time for conversation, local stories, photos and enjoying the places we visi…
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(19)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews7 hFree cancellation
Enjoy a tour exploring the lives, works and ideas of CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and their circle. This tour is focused for an adult audience. Children may join it but the private tour option is more suitable. This tour typically lasts 2 hours to 2.5 hours and it includes entry to Magdalen college, where CS Lewis taught. If Magdalen is ever closed, we will inform you & offer refund or reschedule date o…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(17)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation
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…
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(19)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews7 hFree cancellation
Oxford & England's history will be brought alive on this private guided walking tour of the city and university traditions. Storytelling about student life, college traditions, Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, CS Lewis, Tolkien & even Harry Potter! You may request any special interests for the tour eg sciences or arts or writers in Oxford etc. We generally always include entrance into at least one Harry…
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(18)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews2 hFree cancellation
Escape the city and explore the enchanting Cotswolds on this scenic tour from Oxford. Visit Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Burford for a delightful day trip. Highlights: • Discover the beauty of the Cotswolds on a day trip from Oxford • Visit beautiful villages including Bourton-on-the-water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford • Have spare time to explore each area at your own leisure • Enj…
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(24)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 24 reviews8 h 30 minFree cancellation
Hear the whole story of Oxford. From Vikings, Saxons and Normans to the modern University, the ‘Ox-ford’ has been at the centre of English history for over a thousand years.. And learn about what 800 years of dreadful Dons and sickening Students have got up to since, in the company of one of our expertly entertaining guides. If you want a long talk about different types of arches we are not for y…
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(18)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
Spend half a day with an award-winning guide who knows and loves Oxford, to get a thorough overview of its extraordinary history, architecture, and stories. Whether you are interested in the city's ancient origins, the rise of the university, the many fascinating personalities who have studied here, or its famous film locations, this bespoke tour will take you off the beaten track, guide you amon…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(15)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews4 hFree cancellation
Visit the stunning buildings of the University, dating back 900 years up to modern day. We will learn how the University works, what makes Oxford unique and the history of the town itself. We will visit at least one College or University building (depending on availability). I will show you some of the beautiful green spaces Oxford has to offer, as well as the varied architecture. Oxford has a lo…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(15)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews2 hFree cancellation
As this is a private group tour, you have ample opportunities to investigate the Dark Arts and to identify where to source a magic potion, while testing your knowledge of all things Potter with your half blood private guide. How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? A fun tour for Muggles of all ages, the guide will cater the tour…
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(16)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 16 reviews2 hFree cancellation
Enjoy a guided tour of one of England's most famous palaces & gardens but also home to the Churchill family and Duke of Marlborough. Our tour will describe the destiny of events which led to the creation of Blenheim palace. Its creation was no easy achievement- the main architect was even refused entry to see his completed work! However, it is open today for all to enjoy its sumptuous interior an…
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(17)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
Escape the busy tourist routes and discover the charm of the Cotswolds with a private, tailor-made tour led by a professional local guide. Travelling in the comfort of a private car, you’ll explore postcard-perfect villages, hidden gems, and scenic spots that large tour groups can’t reach. Create your own itinerary or follow my recommendations, blending famous sights with lesser-known treasures.…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(12)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews6 hFree cancellation
All aboard the Hogwarts Express! From the gates of Trinity College, embark on an enchanting Harry Potter experience with your witch or wizard guide. Receive your wands, and be sorted into Hogwarts Houses, before a visit to Oxford's own Flourish & Blotts! Enter the Bodleian Library Divinity School, where Harry was visited by Dumbledore in The Philosopher’s Stone. Wander through the medieval corrid…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(11)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
You will see more scenic beauty & experience nature better on a bike tour than by car. This tour is delivered only by myself, Alasdair and my local colleagues. I am the business owner of Visit Oxford Tours. However, for insurance purposes, these tours are actually booked to be conducted privately via myself as a self employed sole trader offering you a personal service. They are not delivered as…
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(8)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews8 hFree cancellation
Christ Church is home to many wonders, and I'm lucky enough to be one of the few guides accredited to take private tours inside. The college caps these at 5 people, so they are very exclusive! Christ Church is the most famous college in the world's oldest English-speaking university, unique in having a chapel that's also a cathedral. It has been a place of worship for 1300 years, founded by a fei…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(7)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
I have personally been touring this enchanting area for over 10 years now. The beauty of a Cotswolds private driving tour is the freedom and flexibility that it gives you on the day. This tour has a set itinerary where I have a recommended route. Here I have combined idyllic hidden villages with the more famous Cotswold towns. This gives you a wonderful overview and experience of what the Cotswol…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(7)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews7 hFree cancellation
Did you know Oxford’s Great Tom bell chimes 101 times every night—and the university runs 5 minutes behind the rest of England? Discover the stories behind Oxford’s most iconic landmarks on this comprehensive 18-stop self-guided audio walking tour. From Christ Church’s Harry Potter connections to the hidden Narnia door, from a 14th-century rebel tavern to the world’s oldest public museum – this t…
★★★★★★★★★★3.8(12)Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews3 hFree cancellation
The audio guide serves as a handy mobile companion for a self-guided tour in Oxford. This tour is specifically designed for those looking to explore the city in a short span of time (1.5-2 hours). Simply follow the route on the app's map, which takes you from Oxford Castle to University Park, passing by colleges and other notable landmarks. You're guaranteed to see: Carfax Tower, Tom Tower, Alice…
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(7)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews3 hFree cancellation
