England · WALKING TOURS IN OXFORD
The shortlist you would send a friend: 15 walking tours in Oxford worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Student-led Oxford University walking tour with Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian highlights, key colleges, and optional luxury transfers from London in 2 hours.
“We had a great tour of Oxford with Megan. She was very knowledgeable and excited to share the history and fun facts about her Alma mater. We highly recommend this tour.”
1.5-hour Oxford City and University walk from Trinity College. Enter colleges, skip ticket hassles, and hear local stories.
“Really enjoyed this tour. The guide was so knowledgeable and interesting. Was great to see inside the colleges and learn about the history and lovely buildings. Would highly recommend!”
Hogwarts comes alive on a 90-minute Oxford walk to the Bodleian and New College, with a quiz, student guide, and included admissions.
“Robin was entertaining and knowledgeable. He was easy to hear and understand. He manoeuvred our group of 14 around the city with ease. He obviously knows Oxford well.”
Inspector Morse themed Oxford tour with film locations, character trivia, and Oxford history, guided for about 2 hours from St John’s College.
“It was fun. Tour guide was knowledgeable and clear with her instructions and narration. Walk wasn’t hard.”
Student-led Oxford walk that hits the biggest college landmarks fast, with Divinity School access and an optional New College add-on.
“Gladson was a knowledgeable guide who shared interesting facts and places at a good pace for our group. Thank you. We would recommend.”
Oxford on foot in a small group, hitting Martyrs’ Memorial, the Bodleian, Radcliffe Camera, Carfax Tower, and more, in about 2 hours.
“Nick was a very interesting enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. We really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend this.”
Private Oxford walking tour with a university alumni guide. Flexible 2-hour route, Christ Church and Bodleian Library, plus city highlights.
“Excellent tour, it was our tour guide that made it special her name was Siren, she was so friendly and her knowledge was excellent, would highly recommend this tour”
90-minute Oxford Harry Potter film locations walk with an Oxford alumni guide, New College entry, and real university stories for fans and muggles.
“Guid was great, well spoken, interactive and very helpful. The tour was a great experience and very informative.”
Small-group Oxford walk with college access, Harry Potter filming stops, and an ILoveOxford map, all in about 2 hours.
“In addition to learning more about the history of Oxford and its environs, we especially liked the description of Oxford’s influences on writers, poets, and artists, such as Tolkien, Carroll, and Rowling. Peter was very personable and provided us with little chocolate treats. Lots of connections to films, which we personally found very interesting. Because we had expressed on interest in the Harry Potter films, he also brought a hat and wand. He also took lots of photos of the two of us before some of the sites.”
Private 2.25-hour Oxford walk for up to 6, led by a dedicated guide around Weston Library, colleges, Divinity School, and old town.
“Overall, a good walking tour of beautiful Oxford University. The guide was knowledgeable and likable enough. However, The guide emailed me the day before and told me that there would be an additional entry cost. It wasn’t about the cost, it was more about being asked to pay additional dollars and we really we really didn’t get Togo into the chapel because the boy’s choir was practicing and the chapel was about to close!? It was very odd and we were all turned off….”
A 2-hour Oxford walking tour tracing where C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien lived, studied, and preached, plus major bookish sights.
“We felt there was not enough said about C.S. Lewis and J.R. Tolkien during the walking tour around Oxford.”
Alumni-guided Oxford walking tour plus River Cherwell punting, with Oxbridge student-life insights and optional New College access.
“We had wandered around the city the day before our tour but it wasn't until we met up with Prishita, a PHD student at Oriel College Oxford University, that we truly appreciated the history and nuances of the place. With her anecdotes about the people and the buildings she brought the city and school alive. The punting was just icing on the cake. What a great way to spend the day!!”
Private Oxford University walking tour for up to 6 with student or alumni guide, Divinity School ticket included, plus optional New College entry.
“Alec was a font of knowledge about Oxford and the colleges. He was amiable, especially knowing we were from the American Northwest. Thanks, Alec!”
Oxford Stories, Secrets & Sights is a 2-hour small-group walk with a local guide, from college legends to Harry Potter film spots.
“Tony’s very friendly, knowledgeable, and humorous demeanor put my husband and I at ease as we walked around the city like we were the friends of a local just out for a stroll. His love for the city and university shines through while he provides the history and relevance of each location. We took so many pictures and now understand Oxford in a way we never would have if we had just wandered around on our own. Thanks, Tony!”
Private Oxford city and university walking tour with Bodleian views, college stories, Harry Potter sites, and flexible college access.
“Peter was a wonderful tour guide!! Would highly recommend this tour! He was very witty and told great stories about the many Oxford Colleges and landmarks we saw on the tour. His personalized attention (and delicious chocolates) made for a wonderful afternoon. There are so many places to see in Oxford; we would definitely go again!!”
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