All Oxford Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Scavenger Hunt in High Wycombe by Operation City Quest

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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$11$10

Are you looking for a way to see Oxford without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Discover why Oxford’s time is 5 minutes behind the rest of the country and find out why students are forbidden from jumping into the River Cherwell • Hear from producer Ian Grover, a licensed tour guide who’s produced a number of popular VoiceMap tours • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

A Guide to the City of Dreaming Spires: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oxford

A Guide to the City of Dreaming Spires: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oxford

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

Why is being ‘medieval’ seen as an insult? Why are we fascinated with the idea of 'horrible histories'? Modern media has fostered the stereotype that people in the Middle Ages were uniquely backwards, superstitious, violent, and dirty. Join us on a tour that delves into medieval Oxford, uncovering the complexity of life in the past, while debunking the many myths of 'medieval' times. This tour will explore long-lasting similarities with how people acted centuries ago, while discussing how historic tensions have lasted to this day. This tour lasts for about 1.5hrs. Our tours are academically researched and led by experts. They incorporate active discussion and ask questions about historical memory, controversial histories, and the impacts of discrimination on the city and university. ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible, but please note some mild uneven pavement in the city centre. Distance walked is less than 2km.

Medieval Oxford Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Oxford : Punting - Oxbridge Tours

1 hourFree Cancellation

Terrarium Making Experience in Cirencester

45 minutesFree Cancellation

This port pickup and drop-off service to or from Oxford is a seamless and stress-free experience. From the moment you step out of the terminal, you'll be greeted by a friendly driver with a name board, ready to assist with your luggage and provide a comfortable ride. This service not only saves you the hassle of navigating public transportation but also offers insights into local attractions such as Oxford University and the Cotswolds. Ideal for families, business travellers, and adventure seekers, knowledgeable drivers share insider tips on the best places to visit, ensuring an enjoyable and informative journey. Relax and focus on your trip with reliable and punctual service.

Oxford to Southampton Private Transfer

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore Bourton-on-the-Water, the Slaughters, Chipping Campden, and hidden Cotswold gems with a friendly local guide in a luxury Mercedes V-Class. Discover the North Cotswolds on a relaxed private day tour with a friendly local guide, travelling in your own premium Mercedes V-Class. We’ll visit some of the places you’ve come to the Cotswolds to see, including Bourton-on-the-Water, the Slaughters and Chipping Campden, while also leaving the main tourist trail to explore quieter villages, country lanes and the surrounding countryside. I’m Simon, your guide. I live locally and come from a farming background, so along the way I’ll share the stories behind the villages, farms, landscape and people that make this part of England special.

Private Cotswold Day Tour with Local Guide

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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$612$582

On this one-day tour, you'll get out of the minibus and into the glorious countryside! Experience the Cotswolds' celebrated walking trails with a fun, friendly local guide. You'll enjoy up to three glorious walks on this tour. Walks may vary according to the group, weather and trail conditions, but we can promise you peaceful Cotswold villages, gloriously scenic views and quiet footpaths away from the crowds of the ‘touristy’ parts of the Cotswolds - heaven! The day will round off with a visit to the gorgeous village of Broadway (with the option to see Broadway Tower), where you can explore, shop, or grab some refreshment after your day of walking the Cotswolds! Tours depart from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, or from Moreton-in-Marsh in the Cotswolds. Travelling from London or Oxford? Take the train to Moreton-in-Marsh! You'll skip all the traffic, enjoy a charming, scenic train ride, and get to spend even longer in the beautiful Cotswolds!

Cotswolds Walking Tour from Stratford-on-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh

8 hoursFree Cancellation

On this private Harry Potter walking tour, you completely control the itinerary: choose your magical route, select a flexible duration, and pick your favorite filming locations. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a movie-loving family, your expert guide will craft the perfect premium experience tailored to your wizarding interests. Stroll down historic cobblestone lanes, step inside real Hogwarts classrooms, and discover the local legends that inspired the wizarding world with all entry fees fully covered. Customize your experience on the day: Choose your route: Pick 4 to 5 university and film sites that interest you most. Select your duration: Enjoy a completely flexible tour pacing lasting 3 to 5 hours. Pick your perspective: Focus on film sets, literary inspirations, or medieval architecture. Please note: The exact sights visited vary based on the custom choices you select before or during your tour.

Private Customizable Harry Potter Walking Tour in Oxford

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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$1,139$1,082

“Narnia” author C.S. Lewis and “Lord of the Rings” creator J.R.R. Tolkien were Oxford academics, friends, and members of the Inklings group. See Oxford through their eyes on this literary tour, which covers many essential city highlights but stays focused on the writers. Admire figures that may have inspired Aslan and Mr. Tumnus, explore beautiful Magdalen College, where Lewis taught, and likely discover a pub too.

CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 13.45

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Our private chauffeur Service focuses on comfort, reliability, and flexible, personalized itineraries that adapt to your plans. Experienced, English‑speaking chauffeurs who know local roads, traffic patterns, and key sights. Discreet, courteous service with help for luggage, families, and elderly travellers. Clean, well‑maintained, air‑conditioned vehicles sized to your group for a relaxed day out. Comfortable seating and smooth driving style so you arrive refreshed, not stressed. Fully customizable routes: choose your own stops, sightseeing, shopping, or meetings on a schedule that suits you. Real‑time flexibility to adjust timings, add photo stops, or change drop‑off within the agreed service area. Coordinated timings to fit around trains, flights, and restaurant or attraction reservations. Direct contact with your chauffeur on the day for any delays, changes, or special requests. Ideal for families, small groups, or business travellers.

Half Day Private Chauffeur Service

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Clarkson Farm Inspired Road Trip

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Our airport pickup and drop-off service to and from Oxford is unique, our seamless and stress-free experience. From the moment you step out, you'll be greeted by our friendly driver with a name board, ready to assist with your luggage and provide a comfortable ride. Our service not only saves you the hassle of navigating public transportation but also offers insights into local attractions such as Oxford University and the Cotswolds. Ideal for families, business travellers, and adventure seekers, our knowledgeable drivers share insider tips on the best places to visit, ensuring an enjoyable and informative journey. Relax and focus on your trip with our reliable and punctual service. - Confirmation will be received at the time of booking - Wheelchair accessible vehicles available upon request - Stroller accessible - Service animals allowed - Near public transportation - Infant/child seats available

Heathrow Airport to Estelle Manor (Oxfordshire)

1 hourFree Cancellation

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

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the magical city of Oxford at your own pace with this guided tour. With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore iconic attractions such as Christ Church College, Queen Street, Radcliffe Square or Martyr’s Memorial. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 3h self-guided tour with + 15 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

TOP Oxford : Private Guided Tour with your mobile

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

With more than 1,000 years of written history plus lashings of ancient buildings, Oxford has a tale or ten to tell. Discover them on this ghoulish walking tour that pairs spine-chilling stories with historical sights. See where Protestant martyrs burned at the stake, stroll Dead Man’s Walk, discover one of England’s most haunted roads, hear about the ghost that rolls his head across the floor, and more.

Ominous Oxford - Oxford's Best Ghost Walk!!

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Inspector Morse Oxford Small Group Public Tour at 13.00

1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Oxford food and sightseeing tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

This tour is perfect for any fan of Downton Abbey as it takes in more of the filming locations than most other day tours. With entry to Cogges Manor Farm and Highclere Castle's house, grounds and Egypt exhibit included in the cost of the tour, as well as Bampton, Swinbrook, and Shilton this is the ultimate one-day Downton Abbey experience. Starting and finishing, Oxford the tour makes it easy for you to explore the world of Downton Abbey as well as the history, and filming experiences of the locations that you will visit. With an expert guide with years of experience in delivering Downton Abbey tours who is also incredibly passionate about the series, all of your questions will be answered by the time you return to your accomodation. While on the tour, you will also learn some behind-the-scenes secrets of how the series was filmed and, if you are lucky, meet some of the people who live in the places Downton Abbey also calls home.

Ask your guide to take your picture any time you like. They know all the best places to stand.

Oxford Private Downton Abbey Tour Including Highclere Castle

The Cotswolds and Blenheim tour combines this wonderful palace with one of the most beautiful regions in the country – The Cotswolds. Blenheim Palace is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful palaces in the UK. With over 300 years of history and over 2000 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds. It was also the birth place of Winston Churchill. You will discover wonderful paintings and tapestries as well as stunning examples of baroque architecture. If that wasn’t enough then perhaps just to gaze out over the enchanting lakes towards the surrounding forests. This is then combined with a wonderful combination of villages in the Cotswolds region. We visit some of the famous highlights and then get off the beaten path to see secluded villages that only the locals know about. The tour has an itinerary but I can happily adapt it on the day if you have any specific areas of interest.

Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace tour from Oxford

Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace tour from Oxford

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

I have personally been touring this enchanting area for over 10 years now. The beauty of a Cotswolds private driving tour is the freedom and flexibility that it gives you on the day. This tour has a set itinerary where I have a recommended route. Here I have combined idyllic hidden villages with the more famous Cotswold towns. This gives you a wonderful overview and experience of what the Cotswolds is all about. You get to see the postcode locations as well as escape the tourist trail and discover hidden gems that only us locals know about. As it is a private tour I am totally flexible as to how long you would like in each place, and are more than happy to adapt the itinerary on the day if you would like. If you want more hidden villages, more market towns or natural beauty then your wish is my command! With that in mind if you have any specific requests in advance or pickup locations then feel free to message me. I will be happy to help.

Secret Cotswolds Private Tour from Oxford

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Soak up amazing English countryside views from this hill top Rothschild estate. Walk around the sculptures and spot the one made for the gardens of Versailles. Count the different kinds of birds in the aviary - Waddesdon is a licensed zoo and successfully breeds rare songbirds. See the formal garden, called the Parterre, planted twice a year with around 110,000 different colorful plants Take the kids to the Woodland Playground and eat lunch or try an ice cream at the family-friendly Stables Cafe.

Waddesdon Manor - Grounds Admission

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Airport Coach Service from Oxford to Heathrow

1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Walk around Oxford while trying to survive the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Scavengers! On an app, you'll be given a list of items to find (in any order you choose) to help you survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items, as well as completing some zombie themed challenges. Figure out the best game plan to get the most points in order to survive. A remote host will chat with you during the game if you have any questions. Prove you can survive the zombie apocalypse in Oxford for bragging rights with all your friends!

Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Oxford by Zombie Scavengers

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

Nicola_F, Oct 2026

Amazing, definitely feel better informed!

What an amazing experience. Sam Day was our group's tour guide and how he remembers so much information, dates, names, stories of events, as well as information about the different colleges is truly impressive. We had people from France, Australia, USA and UK present and he was able to effortlessly bring in gems of information that related to all represented countries which made it feel more inclusive. The tour was over 2 hours, but never boring, as Sam used humour and anecdotal information to keep us entertained and interested. My teen daughter is thinking about applying to Oxford and we wanted to see it and hear from an alumni. Sam answered all questions as we went along but stayed and answered a few specific extra from us afterwards too. (As the rest of the group were tourists and did not include potential students.) Nothing was too much trouble. We came away feeling so well informed and are now keen to attend the university open days to learn even more. Thank you again, this was money well spent and definitely the highlight of our trip so far! Nicki and Hannah from Derbyshire

1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

Mark_S, Oct 2026

Excellent snapshot of the city and university - informative and fun.

An excellent experience. 90 mins packed full of fascinating information about the university colleges, the history of the city of Oxford and the architecture. Very witty and amusing quips by our tour guide and we got to see some hidden gems that are not accessible without going on the tour 👍

Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

Devin_P, Oct 2026

Amazing Harry Potter tour...

Amazing Harry Potter tour with Amy! Loved how she intertwined Oxford’s history with its Harry Potter connections. I even picked up Philosopher’s Stone as a fun UK souvenir. And although I was forced into Hufflepuff for the tour… Team Gryffindor all the way! 🦁⚡️

Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford

Clare_R, Oct 2026

A lovely autumn afternoon

It was a lovely afternoon with Max. He was informed and gave a great commentary as we went along. Even though the weather wasn’t great, it didn’t spoil the experience. We saw a heron and a kingfisher too! Food was lovely. Tea was nice and hot! I highly recommend this experience to anyone. Intimate. Only one other couple.

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

Rachel_H, Oct 2026

Oxford River Sightseeing Cruise

The river cruise was brilliant! Graham, our tour guide, was fab and made the experience even more enjoyable. Cocktail on board and cosy blankets made it extra special, creating such a lovely, relaxing atmosphere. The meeting point is The Folly Restaurant, which is cosy and welcoming, with fantastic, friendly staff and lovely views. I would definitely recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Oxford. It was a lovely experience from start to finish!

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

Karilyn_C, Oct 2026

Fantastic tour

This tour is a great way to see lots of Cotswolds villages in one day, and to learn about the Cotswolds as you travel. Peter is a fantastic tour guide - he is knowledgeable, interesting and organized. It was great being dropped off and picked up in the heart of each village. I highly recommend this tour.

Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

Kaye_G, Oct 2026

Engaging informative tour

A highly informative and engaging tour of the university colleges and the history of Oxford. Elliot bought lots of first hand student experience and explained how the Oxford system of teaching differs to other universities. It was wonderful to have his excellent knowledge of Latin as he was able to translate headstones within the chapels etc. We thought the tour provided excellent value and was a great insight into this ancient and fascinating university town.

90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford

rivsstatour, Oct 2026

Highly recommended!

Andrew provided us with an excellent and interesting insight into some of the key elements of Oxford’s history, architecture and academic life. The chosen route for this walking tour included access to college halls, courtyards, a chapel and marvellous bookshop. He ensured the pace was appropriate for my needs and we thoroughly enjoyed his company.

Cotswolds Day Tour from Oxford - Explore Downton and Beyond

Naseem_G, Sept 2026

Taste of the Cotswald

We booked Go Cotswald Day Tour from Oxford via Viator. It was easy esp with prices in US$. Wendy was a great guide. She gave us highlights before arrival at the various stops and had clear instructions as to departure locations and times. She also shared some special impromptu stops or sights. It was a short introductory tour to the Cotswald, with more to explore.

Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford

John_T, Sept 2026

Great overview of the Cotswold and nice pace

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Ian was very knowledgeable and gave us ample time to explore the towns. We were lucky that the weather was perfect when we did the tour. The only minor complaint that I have is the vehicle is a tad too warm in the back.

Cotswolds Private Day Tour

Robin_R, Aug 2026

Great Cotswolds experience!

Ryan was prompt and considerate. We traveled comfortably and Ryan’s knowledge of the area was not only impressive but he was able to quickly change the itinerary to avoid villages that were being overrun by big tour busses. We had a different tour on a small bus booked but the operator cancelled days before our scheduled tour because there weren’t enough participants. I’m so thankful this happened because we were able to experience the Cotswolds in an elevated experience that wouldn’t have been possible with a group tour.