University of Oxford Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the University of Oxford. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

• Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Oxford Private Car Tour From London

• Private Oxford Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

• Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour From London, With Oxford

• Small Group Cotswolds Villages, Stratford and Oxford Day Tour From London

Tours of the University of Oxford start at less than US$10 for a self-guided audio experience, while group walking tours range from US$25 to US$40. Private walking tours start at around US$100, and full-day trips from London start at US$105, with costs increasing depending on inclusions and stops at other locations. Private, all-inclusive experiences range from US$600–1,200 and may go even higher in cost.

Yes, the University of Oxford is absolutely worth visiting—it's one of the world's oldest and most celebrated universities, with centuries of history and a range of architectural styles. Whether you're exploring the college quads, admiring the Bodleian Library, or wandering the cobbled streets, there's plenty to take in. Booking a guided walking tour led by a university alumnus is one way to get the inside story, while day trips from London make it easy to pair Oxford with other highlights such as Windsor Castle and Stonehenge.

Per one customer who booked the Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide, "Our tour guide, Eloise, was wonderful! She was extremely knowledgeable about the history and traditions of Oxford, and she added many anecdotes and stories, including some of her own experiences as an archaeology student. We truly enjoyed our day!"

The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, dating back to the 11th century. There is no central campus, instead the university is made up of more than 40 colleges and halls, which are spread out across the city center of Oxford and beyond.

Some of the most famous colleges at the University of Oxford are Christ Church College and New College (both of which were filming locations for the Harry Potter films), All Souls College, Magdalen College, Exeter College, Trinity College, Balliol College, Worcester College, Keble College, and Lady Margaret Hall.

Most colleges are open for visiting hours or by appointment. Certain colleges, such as Hertford College and Pembroke College, are only open to prospective students, university members, alumni, or those with connections to the college. It’s best to check ahead if you’re hoping to visit a specific college.

It depends on the college. Colleges that charge a fee for visitors include Balliol, Christ Church, Exeter, Jesus, Magdalen, Merton, New, Oriel, Trinity, and University. Other colleges are free to visit or accept donations. Visitors to Christ Church must book a timed entry ticket online.

The University of Oxford has produced 28 British Prime Ministers, 30 international leaders, 55 Nobel Prize winners, and 120 Olympic medal winners. Notable alumni include J.R.R. Tolkein, Lewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, Adam Smith, John Locke, Sir Walker Raleigh, Sir Richard Burton, Stephen Hawking, Indira Gandhi, and Margaret Thatcher.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the University of Oxford. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Oxford:

• Blenheim Palace

• Oxford Covered Market

• Carfax Junction

• Sheldonian Theatre

• Ashmolean Museum

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Oxford.