All Oxford Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 2

Experience Oxford's Art Masterpieces with an Art Historian

(9)

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $54

The TouringBee 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's Shop, Christ Church College, St. Mary's University Church, Radcliffe Camera, Bridge of Sighs, The favourite pubs and a bench of J.R.R. Tolkien. Once you've downloaded the tour, the app runs offline. The audio guide can always be heard clearly through your headphones. Enjoy captivating stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group. Feel free to pause for a break in a café, or explore a scenic alleyway before resuming your tour. If you only have a few hours to explore Oxford, make the most of it with the TouringBee audio guide.

Oxford Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $8

Feast your eyes and fill your camera roll with postcard-perfect English countryside on this private tour of the Cotswolds’ most adorable villages. There’s no need to stress about left-side driving or worry about parking, which can be challenging, especially in high season. Simply meet your private driver/guide at the pickup point of your choice and soak up delights such as Bourton on the Water, Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold.

Private Cotswold Village Tour - 4th & 5th guest travel FREE

(92)

Free Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes

from $222

One of England’s must-sees, the Cotswolds’ stunning villages are reached by narrow, sometimes winding lanes. Get where big buses can’t go without the expense of car hire or a private driver when you book this tour by premium minivan with a guide who doesn’t just look after navigation but brings the landscape alive. Check off some of the most picturesque villages in the area, including Burford, Bibury, and Bourton-on-the-Water.

Costwolds Day Tour from Oxford

(22)

Free Cancellation
8 hours

from $201

The Cotswold Village Trail Ultra- 4 days and 5 nights

6 days

from $1,198

4.4

(23)

Discovering Cheltenham: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

from $12

The shop will be open to customers as normal whilst you're at the bar, but it is a private booking so no one can join you whilst you are making the succulent bowls. The process of making the bowls is simple, however the beauty of making it yourself is you can be as much of a perfectionist -or not!- as you want. Generally it takes about 25-30mins to do, but there's an hours time limit so if you want to spend a while getting the decorating perfect, go for it!

Succulent Bowl Planting Activity in Cirencester

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Free Cancellation
30 minutes

from $40

Oxford University | Punting Tour

4.7

(34)

Free Cancellation
30 minutes

from $34

Follow in the footsteps of Oxford’s iconic detectives on this immersive walking tour through the city’s historic streets and colleges. Discover key filming locations from Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour — including the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and the famous Morse Bar. Along the way, enjoy insider stories, behind-the-scenes trivia, and a few mysterious tales from Oxford’s darker corners. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a curious newcomer, this tour brings the city’s crime-solving legacy vividly to life. Keep your eyes open — in Oxford, clues are everywhere.

Oxford: Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour Walking Tour

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Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes

from $34

Discover the beauty of the River Thames in Oxford on a relaxing cruise aboard. Depart from Folly Bridge and sail downstream through the historic Iffley Lock, taking in the peaceful scenery along the way. Enjoy views of lush greenery and local wildlife before turning back upstream for the return to Oxford. Throughout your journey, savour a chilled glass of Prosecco for a touch of indulgence, or opt for a refreshing fruit juice if you prefer. This is a wonderful way to experience the river’s charm in style and comfort.

Oxford Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Prosecco

Free Cancellation
1 hour

from $27

Oxford History Tours offer real history for genuine history lovers. Experience Oxford's rich history on a 90-minute walking tour led by an Institute of Tourist Guiding professional and Guild of Guides member. Explore the city's origins from Anglo-Saxon times, the evolution of the university, its stunning architecture, libraries, and the student life of today. Stroll through Oxford's iconic sites, including: Radcliffe Camera Divinity School Bridge of Sighs Bodleian Library Christopher Wren’s Sheldonian Theatre Medieval Colleges around every corner Discover stories of patrons, artists, politicians, saints, scholars, rebels, and martyrs who shaped over 1,000 years of Oxford's history. This tour also includes practical tips to enhance your stay in Oxford. The route passes famous film, television locations and literary legend.

Oxford: 2 hour Historical, literary and architectural highlights

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Free Cancellation
2 hours

from $242

Per group

Harry Potter tour at the Divinity school Bodleian library

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.

Oxford Harry Potter Insights entry to Divinity School PUBLIC Tour

4.7

(360)

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

from $50

Take a leisurely 40-minute boat trip from Oxford to Iffley Lock, where nature thrives in scenic surroundings. This daily journey, available hourly from 11:00 to 17:00, offers a chance to soak in stunning landscapes and observe abundant wildlife. Ideal for families, nature lovers, and anyone looking to unwind on the water, this trip highlights the beauty of the Oxford canals in a relaxed setting. - 40-minute return boat trip from Oxford to Iffley Lock - Daily departures every hour from 11:00 to 17:00 - Experience scenic landscapes and spot local wildlife - Perfect for families and nature enthusiasts alike

Relaxing Cruise from Oxford to Iffley Lock and Return

Free Cancellation
40 minutes

from $20

As darkness falls, Oxford’s haunted history stirs! 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 real history behind them! From Martyrs Cross, where bishops burned in Bloody Mary’s reign, wander down shadowy streets to Dead Man's Walk, where a spectral soldier guards the city walls. Discover how Oxford’s brooding architecture inspired storytellers like Tolkien, Lewis, and Wilde, and hosted literary icons from Hamlet to Harry Potter. As you walk the moonlit passageways, your guide will share horrible histories and spectral stories from across the ages. They may even tell of their own eerie experiences on Oxford's most haunted street...if they're sure the resident poltergeist isn’t listening! Join us—and the ghosts of centuries past—for a tour of Oxford's macabre history, fantasy heritage, and sinister tales to haunt your imagination…

Oxford Twilight Ghost Tour

(5)

Free Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes

from $30

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll follow Radiohead’s journey from their schooldays through to global stardom, visiting the venues, pubs, and hidden corners around Oxford that shaped their sound and story. This tour starts at Oxford’s O2 Academy, the spot where Radiohead filmed their iconic Creep music video. You’ll weave through the city’s historic centre, hearing about the complex relationship between Oxford’s most famous band and its world-famous University. You’ll visit venues like the New Theatre Oxford and the Old Fire Station, where Radiohead cut their teeth playing gigs in their early years. I’ll also tell you how Oxford inspired many of Radiohead’s most famous songs. The tour finishes at The Jericho Tavern, a legendary watering hole where Radiohead played their first ever gig and signed their first ever record contract.

Inside Radiohead’s Oxford: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Free Cancellation
1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

from $12

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Cotswolds One Day Tour- book local guide

Free Cancellation
7 to 8 hours

from $672

Per group

Explore the ‘uncomfortable’ side of the Ashmolean Museum. This tour highlights the contentious histories within museum spaces, bringing forward discussions about colonial origins, object transferal networks, and requests for repatriation. It encourages critical thinking and engagement with the Ashmolean Museum, its collections, and its displays. Delving into the intricate layers of history behind the exhibits, this tour will provide insight into the imperial connections that led to the development of the first public museum in England. Through the questioning of labels, displays, and exhibits, this tour asks participants: What is the purpose of a museum? All our tours are led by university researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Oxford training programme. Our guides combine expert knowledge and performance, ensuring each tour is a fun and educational experience. The tour has been developed in collaboration with the Ashmolean Museum staff and curators.

Ashmolean Museum Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™

4.9

(9)

Free Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes

from $94

Discover Oxford University with Recent Graduate

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Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes

from $34

Visit the real locations from Clarkson’s Farm, including Diddly Squat Farm Shop, The Farmer’s Dog and Hawkstone Brewery, on a small-group tour through the Cotswolds. Hosted by a genuine local with farming roots in the area, this is a relaxed, personal experience that goes beyond the typical tourist route. This is not a coach tour. The day is hosted and built around the group, with local insight, hidden stops and time to enjoy each location. You’ll travel as a small group and finish with a grand finale at a traditional Cotswold pub near Clarkson’s Farm. The exact location is kept as a surprise, with a reserved table giving you time to enjoy food, drinks and a proper countryside pub setting. As with the rest of the day, timing is flexible depending on the group. Guests are welcome to stay longer if they wish, with onward transport options available. Tours are arranged in small groups and confirmed in advance, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience on the day.

Clarkson’s Farm Tour (Max 7 Guests): Diddly Squat & Farmers Dog

Free Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes

from $195

Foraging walk for beginners

(5)

Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes

from $47

Discover Oxford's highlights on this private full-day tour from London, including skip-the-line entry to Christ Church College, Divinity School, and University Church of St Mary. Enjoy a traditional British lunch in a historic tavern and explore landmarks such as the Bodleian Library's Divinity School. This intimate tour offers personal attention and a rich cultural experience, without the hassle of large groups or long lines.

Oxford Private Day Trip from London: Lunch & Colleges Option

4.7

(12)

Free Cancellation
7 hours

from $468

Dedicate a day to exploring idyllic Cotswold villages through the eyes of a local. Beginning in Blockley village and ending in Moreton-in-Marsh (with eight stops in between), this private tour lets you explore Cotswold landmarks at a pace that suits you while discovering spots larger tour groups miss. See beauty spots like Broadway Tower and Lower Slaughter, as well as cozy pubs and independent shops.

Free Cancellation
8 hours

from $673

Per group

Fall in love with Oxford by joining a relaxing 20 minute Thames river cruise to Iffley village. Then walk or take the cruise back again Thames path. We'll see the Norman chapel & medieval homes in Iffley village. Special focus on Alice in Wonderland heritage and the Oxford rowing tradition. This tour includes about 1 mile walk at start of tour past famous university sights introduced briefly by the guide. After the cruise ends, we have one hour in Iffley village and then a 3 mile walk along the scenic Thames river path back to Oxford city. For anyone who has mobility walking issues, please let us know when booking as alternatively we could just replace the walk back from Iffley with either a return trip on the river cruise or a taxi back to the city. Notice: if the tour does not show as available on date you want to book, please ask viator to contact us. I avoid listing dates too early before the cruise boats are usually starting to run or to end. The boat cruise start date varies.

Oxford River Cruise + Walking Tour to Iffley village

Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes

from $168

Take a day trip out of London and explore the two most famous university towns in the world - Oxford and Cambridge. These 5 self-guided tours will walk you through these charming and unique historic towns as you discover their most iconic architectural, historical, and literary spots. Our tour of Oxford, narrated by local historians, will take you to Oxford’s most iconic spots including Exeter College, Radcliffe Square, and the Sheldonian Theatre. We’ll hear about the ancient tales that live in this city, as well as the story behind the birth of one of the world’s most famous universities! Our 4 tours of Cambridge will give you an introduction to Cambridge, give an insight into what it's really like to study at the University of Cambridge, as well as the history behind the University’s most famous alumni! Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Oxbridge Audio Walking Tours - Guided By Expert Historian

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Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $27

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Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

Ken_V, Mar 2026

Fantastic Tour of the Cotswolds

Fantastic highly organized tour of the Cotswold area. It would be extremely hard to do this on your own in a day. The tour goes to very picturesque villages. Our train was a little delayed and the guide was able to wait for us which was really appreciated. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the history of the area and really gave a great narrative of what we were seeing. We highly recommend this tour.

Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

Reva_K, Mar 2026

Solo trip to Oxford

I loved my harry potter oxford tour with Vaish! Vaish was a fantastic guide and clearly very passionate about both oxford and harry potter. We saw the inspiration for the Great Hall, the portraits, and where they filmed scenes from Goblet of Fire (to name a few). I really appreciated her knowledge about oxford’s history in general, as that enriched the experience more. Would do it again!

Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

FAllan_H, Mar 2026

Insightful tour by Nicola, a recently minted PhD in medieval history.

Insightful tour of Oxford by Nicola, a recently minted PhD in medieval history. Nicola provided access to college interiors and exterior quads. His narrative provided important historical and social context, adding to our understanding of Oxford’s 800 year history. The tour was well paced and engaging. We enjoyed it immensely!

Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford

Vanessa_A, Mar 2026

A very relaxing tour of...

A very relaxing tour of charming, beautiful villages and countryside, and historic sites. Intervals of driving and walking made for a lovely leisurely day. Sonya was a great guide and very patient with us when we were late getting back to the minivan.

1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

Sunny_S, Mar 2026

Jonathan is AMAZING!

This was honestly the best tour and tour guide I have ever had. We has Jonathan as our guide and we were a group of co-workers in Oxford for work and the tour was our social element. Everyone, literally every single person in the group commented on how enjoyable the tour was and how great Johnathan is. His knowledge about the area was fantastic. We had an age range of 26-56 and the people / films / books he talked about, as well as historical figures were relatable to all. I mentioned my daughter was a HP fan and my husband a LOTR fan and he incorporated fun facts throughout the tour. I have told him I will come back with the family as I told them all about how fantastic he is and they are really looking forward to a tour with him too. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.

Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

Laura_P, Feb 2026

A Truly Outstanding Oxford Walking Tour

We had an outstanding three-hour walking tour of Oxford University with Riccardo. He recently completed his PhD in medieval history, and both his academic expertise and his experience as an Oxford student brought incredible depth and authenticity to the tour. His knowledge of the university’s medieval foundations, traditions, and evolution was fascinating. He didn’t just share facts — he provided context, perspective, and stories that made the history feel alive and relevant. We learned so much, and the three hours flew by. Riccardo was engaging, articulate, and clearly passionate about his subject. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a meaningful and memorable introduction to Oxford.

Cotswolds Private Day Tour

Holly_A, Jan 2026

Thank you Roy!

This was a highlight of our trip to England. A must see if you’re in London. Roy was our tour guide and driver. Picked us up at the airport and dropped us off at our hotel in London. He took us to villages you would never see on your own. Very knowledge and a great safe driver. Highly recommend. Beautiful area. Thanks Viator.. you never disappoint us!

Tours of Oxford private walking tours for the Discerning Traveler

Himmat_G, Nov 2025

Not to miss!

Chris’s tour of Oxford was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we met him, his passion for the city’s history and culture shone through. He brought the university’s stories to life with fascinating insights, witty anecdotes, and just the right balance of humor, history and detail. We saw all the highlights — from the colleges and hidden courtyards to literary landmarks — and Chris made each stop feel special. He tailored the tour perfectly to our group’s interests and answered every question with enthusiasm. If you’re visiting Oxford, do not miss this tour! Chris is knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly loves what he does. It’s the best way to experience the magic of Oxford and will definitely book him again the next time we visit.

The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily

Levi_L, Oct 2025

Exceptional

Learned a ton, very inspiring tour especially Magdalene college addison’s walk. We focused mostly on Lewis because we had a train to catch and compressed the tour to two hours but it flew by and wished it lasted 2x as long. Ray was fantastic. Excited by the material and enjoyable to talk to.

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

Lynn_B, Oct 2025

The Head of the River

Our guide had lots of interesting stories and personal experiences on the rivers in and around Oxford which made it both informative & entertaining. (Forgot his name: 2:15 Tuesday ,9/30) . I’d recommend to anyone who likes a breeze in their hair and interested about the boating life over the history of the English countryside.

Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford

Veronica_S, Oct 2025

Fun and relaxing cruise with delicious Afternoon Tea!

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, catching up and experiencing a relaxing cruise along the river in Oxford. The tour guide Dexter was great, a young, charming and bright Oxfordian to lead the tour. The sandwiches and scones were exquisite, and we had plenty of tea choices.