Top Oxford Nature Walks

Discover the Harry Potter movie locations of Oxford on this walking tour. Visit the famous Bodleian Library to see the hall used as Hogwarts’ Infirmary in many movies, and view other locations in one or two of Oxford’s oldest colleges. As you walk, enjoy a fun Harry Potter quiz, and learn about Oxford University and other famous children’s books written in the city. Entrance fees to the Bodleian and select colleges are included.

Follow in the footsteps of famous former residents like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis—and discover many of Oxford’s top landmarks in just a couple hours—on this introductory walking tour. Meet your group in central Oxford, and set off on foot. You’ll see key attractions like the Bodleian Library and Sheldonian Theatre, will explore the university area, and you will see many of the elegant colleges from the outside. Note: book an afternoon tour to tour inside the colleges (subject to availability).

Wander. Discover. Explore Reading at your own pace on a 1.8-mile (3 km) circular self-guided trail through the town's historic streets, fascinating landmarks and unexpected details. With 21 stops to explore, questions and things to spot encourage you to see Reading differently and notice details you might otherwise miss. Allow around 2 hours, but there's no fixed timetable. Take your time and customize your experience — stop to explore, pause for a coffee or drink, skip a stop if you're short on time, or return to the trail later. At the end, use the answers you've collected to tackle one final challenge. Accessible with caution: please note there are curbs, uneven paths and cobbles due to the historic nature of some areas. Users follow the route at their own risk. Perfect for curious travelers, couples, families and friends looking for a different way to experience Reading, without a guide or fixed timetable.

Enjoy a relaxed, hassle-free evening in Oxford with this river cruise and dinner combination that takes care of both sightseeing and dining in one seamless experience. Cruise along the River Thames while sipping chilled prosecco and taking in peaceful views of Christchurch Meadows and the university boathouses. Afterward, head to a highly regarded city-center restaurant for a delicious three-course meal—perfect for making the most of your time without juggling separate bookings.

Experience Oxford through the eyes of a university alumnus or student—and check off many of its top sights in a single excursion—on this guided, time-saving tour. From Trinity College to the meadows where Lewis Carroll first dreamed up "Alice in Wonderland," get a unique insight into what it’s like to be both a local and a student in this historic city. You can also upgrade to visit New College independently.

Walk the halls of one of the world’s oldest and most famous universities on this walking tour of Oxford University. Get a glimpse of student life as you peek inside the famous Bodleian Library and see landmarks like the University Church of St. Mary, Radcliffe Camera, and Trinity College. Learn about the prestigious university’s famous alumni, hear fascinating stories and anecdotes about its history, and see on-campus locations used in the Harry Potter films.

Entry worth £10 per person is included to Magdalen college and deer park, as and when it is open. See what is excluded section for any dates of closures. Besides introducing Oxford heritage, this tour is led by one of Oxford's most experienced local guides and it introduces the best college gardens off the beaten route of most tourists visiting Oxford. For anyone interested in herbalism, this can be a focus interest too, if made known in advance before the tour. You will visit inside at least one or more college -see details of which colleges in the main tour description. This tour is suitable for all ages but it will appeal especially to anyone who has a special interest in gardening.

This is the essential tour for Harry Potter fans. Spend the afternoon discovering the sites of Oxford associated with the Harry Potter movies, including the Divinity School inside the Bodleian Library, and learn behind-the-scenes secrets about the Harry Potter actors, and J. K. Rowling. Afterwards, explore Christ Church College which inspired the Great Hall of Hogwarts, on a self-guided tour.

A guided walking tour followed by a relaxing punt. The perfect tourist package for a day in Oxford. The walking tour starts at St Michaels Church. The oldest church in Oxford. Located on the inside of the old city wall. Your guide will then take you to several of Oxford Universities colleges, halls and institutes, including the famous Bodleian library, Sheldonian Theatre and Clarendon building.

Immerse yourself in the world of Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Hathaway during this 2-hour walking tour in Oxford. Listen to stories about the city's most famous detectives and stop at landmarks such as Broad Street, the White Horse pub, and the Randolph Hotel.

How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater tour according to everyone's interests, introducing also Oxford heritage. Join tour to find out why we have over 1,000 reviews recommending this tour online! Calling all fans of the world’s favourite wizard, this Oxford walking tour takes you to recognizable locations of the Harry Potter films. During this family-friendly tour, see the grand buildings of Oxford University and see inside the Divinity School—which featured as the infirmary & classroom space in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Learn of other literary legends that attended Oxford University. Tour includes entry worth £3 per person inside the Divinity school at the Bodleian Library. Tour lasts average 90-120 minutes. Notice: on dates when Divinity school is closed - see closures notices under What's not Included section- we instead visit New college.