Top Oxford Bus Tours

Exploring Oxford’s historic streets and colleges can be confusing on foot, especially if you’re short on time. This hop-on hop-off bus tour makes it easy to get around the city while seeing its top sights, with a choice of 24- or 48-hour passes that let you create your own itinerary. Ride past highlights such as University of Oxford colleges (including filming locations from the “Harry Potter™” movies), Oxford Castle, and the Bodleian Library, one of the world’s oldest public libraries.

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.

With narrow, often busy country lanes, complex geography, and limited parking, the Cotswolds can be challenging to explore independently. Leave route planning, navigating, and parking to your personal driver-guide on this flexible private tour that hits all the highlights direct from your door. Upgrade to add a professional photographer who can capture your group amid the beauty and create memories that can last a lifetime.

The Cotswolds' prettiest villages are spread across narrow country lanes that coaches can't reach. This private tour puts in a luxury Mercedes-Benz handles the back roads with ease, delivering you to stops like Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, and Stow-on-the-Wold. Your itinerary is designed around your interests, with optional pauses at farm shops and village bakeries.

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.

The Cotswolds are famed for their beautiful villages, but route-planning, navigating, and finding parking can be a major headache—particularly during high season. This convenient tour from Oxford lets you leave all that to your driver-guide (a Cotswolds local), while you just soak up the views. Minibus transportation means you travel roads and visit villages where big buses simply don’t fit, such as the scenic route between Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water.

Admire the highlights of England’s Cotswolds on this full-day, small-group tour from Oxford. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide, stop to explore villages such as Great Tew and Stow-on-the-Wold. En route, enjoy lunch (own expense) in Burford, stroll around Bourton-on-the-Water, and visit the village and 15th-century ruins of Minster Lovell. Includes transport and central Oxford pickup and drop-off, with entrance fees at your expense.

Experience England’s Cotswolds on a private tour that whisks you around its highlights so you don’t have to worry about itineraries or transport. Avoid the inconveniences of a DIY or large-group trip, and relax on a chauffeur-driven tour of the must-see towns and villages. See the riverbank houses of Bourton-on-the-Water, and admire honey-stoned Broadway and other gems; all with a driver-guide for personalized service plus flexible pickup and drop-off options.

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 visit without feeling rushed. This is a friendly small-group tour, not a coach trip. You’ll see the places from the show you expect — and some you won’t. I deliberately don’t advertise every filming location and local stop in advance, so part of the fun is discovering them on the day. Join as strangers, leave as friends. Spend the day like a local.

Step into the world of Jeremy Clarkson’s hit TV show with this immersive road trip through the Cotswolds. Visit the iconic Diddly Squat Farm Shop, enjoy a pint at Hawkstone Brewery, and relax at The Farmer’s Dog pub—all set against the backdrop of rolling English countryside. Along the way, explore charming villages, sample local produce, and discover the real-life locations that inspired the show. Perfect for fans and countryside explorers alike! Yes, we can arrange pickup and drop-off in London as part of the trip. This option is available only when booked as a full-day trip.

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.

Explore Oxford University’s famous regatta course on this Thames River sightseeing cruise. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat in the heart of Oxford and cruise out onto the famous waterway. Learn more about the city’s rich history from your guide, and discover local landmarks such as Folly Bridge, Christchurch College, the Oxford University boathouses and the Meadows.

This tour will give you access to one of England’s most scenic regions—The Cotswolds. Convenient round-trip transport from Oxford is provided, and you’ll save hours researching Cotwolds highlights by having a curated itinerary of quaint village stop-offs on this tranquil tour. Highlights include Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, and scenic Bibury.

Explore the largest non-royal palace in England on this convenient Oxford to Blenheim Palace + Woodstock Half-Day Tour, designed for international travellers seeking an efficient, well-organised cultural experience while preserving the rest of the day for other activities. Departing from central Oxford, this tour introduces the charm of Woodstock, with time to enjoy local shops and cafés. Visit Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and birthplace of Winston Churchill, featuring a guided exterior tour followed by free time to explore the interior independently. With seamless transport and expert commentary, you’ll return to Oxford by early afternoon ready for exploring. - Discover the charm of Woodstock alongside Blenheim Palace - Guided exterior tour of Blenheim Palace with interior exploration time - Convenient departure from central Oxford for a stress-free experience - Ideal for time-conscious international travellers seeking a memorable experience beyond Oxford

If you’ve been captivated by TV’s “Clarkson’s Farm”, discover the real world locations from the series on this convenient tour. You don’t need a car. As the meeting point is a station with easy access to London and Oxford, you can simply sit back and enjoy the ride. Visit locations including the farm shop, Clarkson’s pub, his brewery, and pretty Chadlington, where farmhand Gerald Cooper lives (and builds walls).

From gown-clad students to Harry Potter, Oxford has an enduring charm. Skip the hassle of arranging tickets to Christ Church College and the Divinity School and benefit from the insights of a current Oxford University student on this small-group tour from London. As well as a guided tour, there’s free time to explore at your own pace, soaking up the atmosphere and grabbing classic shots.

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. Enjoy plenty of time to wander honey-stone streets, browse independent shops, or capture stunning landscapes through your lens. As a local photographer, I’ll guide you to the best photo stops. With a flexible schedule and relaxed pace, you'll experience the Cotswolds through the eyes of someone who lives here. Each tour is crafted around your interests—be it history, scenery, local flavours, or a bit of everything. * Hotel pick-up and drop-off is available if you're staying in the Cotswolds. Please ask, I'll do my best.

No visit to Clarkson’s Farm would be complete without a drink or two. Avoid assigning a designated driver when you book this small-group tour, led by a Cotswolds local from a farming background. See essential Clarkson sights including Diddly Squat Farm Shop, The Farmer’s Dog, the tent from the Grand Tour, various filming locations, and Hawkstone Brewery—plus other scenic Cotswolds stops, usually including an extra country pub.

Set sail for a romantic cruise through the heart of Oxford—and pair your sightseeing with a classic afternoon tea—on this unique, two-in-one boat tour. Tuck into English teatime treats such as finger sandwiches and scones with jam and clotted cream as you glide downstream. Following a scenic route along the University Regatta Course, discover Oxford’s greenery and admire views of the University Boat Houses, Christ Church Meadows, and Iffley lock.

Avoid wandering Oxford without context or missing its hidden corners on this roughly 90-minute walking tour of Oxford University’s historic colleges. Benefit from the insider knowledge of a local guide as you follow the footsteps of alumni such as Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, and J.R.R. Tolkien, admire landmarks including Trinity College, New College, and the Radcliffe Camera, and step inside selected colleges and chapels to understand the traditions and stories that have shaped one of the world’s most famous universities.

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.

Discover some of the most picturesque highlights of the Cotswolds—and visit UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace—on this full-day, private tour. Meet your guide at your area accommodation, and set off via air-conditioned vehicle. Head first to the Cotswolds (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) to visit charming English villages like Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold. Next, transfer to Blenheim Palace: famed for its opulent design, the palace was also Winston Churchill’s birthplace. As this is a private tour, the itinerary can also be customized to suit your interests.

See a side of the Cotswolds that many visitors miss on this day-long tour from Stratford-on-Avon or Moreton-in Marsh. You’ll check off popular villages like Burford and Broadway, but also discover the villages and landmarks that fly under the tourist radar for a crowd-free experience. An ancient stone circle is among the highlights.