Oxford University: Guided Group Walking Tour
Highlights
- Discover Oxford University with a professional guide
- Visit some of Oxford’s most stunning colleges
- Learn about life at Oxford University past and present
- See the city’s most famous sights
Inclusions
What's Included:
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What's Excluded:
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- This tour can be cancelled or amended with 24 hour’s notice.
- This tour is wheelchair friendly, but a private tour is recommended for severe mobility issues.
Description
If you have ever wondered what life inside Oxford University is like, this tailored guided walking tour will give you an in-depth glimpse.
The University of Oxford is the oldest in the English-speaking world with evidence to suggest teaching as early as 1096. It is an iconic part of British culture with visitors from all over the world travelling to the area to see the famous colleges and enjoy the historic surroundings. Each college of the university is a self-governing institution with control over its membership and operates with its own internal structure and activities. All students are members of a college and it’s an integral part of the university life.
With a professional and knowledgeable guide, you will learn more about this fascinating centre of prestigious education, explore the historic town and gain insight into student life inside the famous University, with entry to one of the colleges.
The walking tour of Oxford will showcase at least nine colleges, and your knowledgeable guide will take you through what life is like in the college, student traditions, famous literary, scientific and political figures who graced the halls, and English history in the area.
Be awed by the amazing architecture of the historic buildings in the city and see famous sights and landmarks while enjoying the comfort of a small group.
Schedule
Days of operation: Daily
Tour timings
Public tours: 12:45pm
Private group tours: 10:45am, 12:45pm or 2:45pm
Closed: December 25 and January 1
Meeting point: Tourist Information Centre, 15 Broad Street, OX1 3AS. Meet outside by the red sign.