Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church
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Oxford, England
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Squeeze all of Oxford's most popular sights into one day with this small-group, full-day tour. Explore the oldest Colleges in Oxford with the knowledge of your Oxford student tour guide and step inside Oxford's largest College with its own deer park. Then, continue your tour with a trip back in time at England's most iconic library. Harry Potter fan? Upgrade your ticket to include access to Christ Church, the famed college.
- Check out Oxford’s oldest colleges including the largest with a deer park
- Wander around the oldest part of England's most iconic library
- Small-group tour led by an Oxford student guide
- Optional upgrade: Harry Potter-famed Christ Church College access
What's Included
- Entrance Fees
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Itinerary
Balliol College (Pass By)
1
Trinity College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Exeter College (Pass By)
2
Hertford College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Lincoln College (Pass By)
3
History of Science Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Weston Library
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Martyrs' Memorial
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Sheldonian Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
New College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Bodleian Library
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
9
Bridge of Sighs
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
10
Radcliffe Camera
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
11
All Souls College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
12
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
13
Merton College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
14
Christ Church Meadow
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
Christ Church
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
16
The Divinity School
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- As Oxford University is a working institution, some sites may close without notice. In such rare cases, we’ll show you the best available alternatives, inform you of any major changes in advance, and offer a refund if needed.
- At Christ Church, your guide will provide an in-depth external overview before you enter independently with a multimedia headset created by the Christ Church team.
- During peak season (June–August), access to the Divinity School is extremely limited due to frequent closures and high demand, and may not be included in the tour. While some companies may claim otherwise, we prefer to be honest upfront rather than risk disappointment on the day. We will substitute this site with another College entrance, if not available on your day.
- If you select Pickup option (the more expensive one) the meeting point will be the London address (Gloucester Road Tube Station), otherwise its the Oxford one (15 Broad Street, Oxford)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
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Marytherese_C, Jul 2026
Tour was complete, well planned and very fun! Wonderful experience—well worth it. Rory was an
Entertaining and knowledgeable guide
Shy_t, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful experience touring the city and its famous landmarks. Our guide, Rory, was friendly and knowledgeable. He shared facts of the different landmarks and his own experiences living and studying in Oxford. It was a spectacular experience.
Karen, Jul 2026
Will did an excellent job. He answered questions, kept us entertained and was very knowledgeable. We had a great time.
Grace_M, Jul 2026
Our tour guide, Will, was great. Lots of great history and he delivered it in an entertaining yet informative way.
David_S, Jul 2026
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Talked about the history of Oxford and how it ties into the current University. I have an appreciation of why it stands out amongst other academic institutions.
Andrew_B, Jul 2026
Informative, easy to hear and follow. Guide helpful
Friendly. Explained things simply and clearly too.
Erica_M, Jul 2026
My kids and I were in Oxford for only a short weekend and this tour allowed us to see so much of the Oxford campus as well as the city. Our guide was a graduate student and shared so many insightful things about the university and campus life, which my high schooler really enjoyed.
Arpana_M, Jul 2026
Excellent tour that takes you into the key sights in Oxford: the Divinity School, Christ Church, and some of the colleges. Our guide Will was informative, funny and kept us all engaged. I liked the fact that it was a small group, so we could ask questions. It was also nice to hear from a student about life at Oxford Uni. Worth it!
Helen_D, Jul 2026
I was so happy I chose the 3 hour tour that includes the self guided tour of Christ College for the last hour. We had to wait for the dining hall to open after lunch service but it was worth it.
It was good to include Oxford Colleges and other points of interest as everything on my list was mentioned or shown during the tour. I went back to some places later to have another look.
Our guide Thorstein was amazing. He welcomed everyone in our small group and shared his knowledge and passion for history throughout.
This tour gave me a great overview of Oxford past and present in a matter of hours. You could look at things as they were being explained to you. I
Sally_D, Jun 2026
A great way to see and learn about so many of the top sites of Oxford. Using guides who are current or recent Oxford students is a brilliant idea as their personal experience brings an extra layer of insight and fun. Our guide Thorstein was fantastic - very personable and funny, and full of stories on the history, architecture and people who have created and been part of Oxford. We choose the 3-hour tour which I recommend as you get to see Christ Church with a self-guided audio tour and can spend as much or little time as you want for that last hour.
Michael_M, Jun 2026
Good overview of Oxford. I debated b/w the 1.5 / 2 hour and 3 hour and the 3 hour extended adds the Christ Church which is the last hour and if you go on your own the tickets are around 30 pounds and sometimes difficult to get. Afterwards I think the 3 hour was worth it. It also included a very good audio headset.
Tess_B, Jun 2026
We only had about 6 hours in Oxford and knew we couldn’t see all the colleges. This tour was perfect as we were able to see a good bit of the colleges and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. We were happy we didn’t try to visit Oxford on our own as we would have missed so much!
Denyce_W, Jun 2026
We traveled to Oxford on our own and met our guide (Matt) at the appointed place. He was very knowledgeable, made sure we saw the points of interest and answered everyone's questions. An interesting tour!
Evelyne_M, Jun 2026
We had an absolutely wonderful time exploring Oxford's rich history and stunning architecture. We truly enjoyed every moment of the tour and are especially grateful to Will for his insightful guidance and friendly attitude. Thank you so much for making our visit memorable!
Kathryn_U, Jun 2026
Our tour guide Sam's extordanary knowledge of the university was beyond amazing! His ability to communicate while involving all of us made is feel connected to Oxford. We all were highly engaged in the make up, traditions, and environment of the university and walked away fully understanding the gift that this esteemed university gives to the world!
We recommend Sam highly for your tour guide....he was BEYOND exceptional. Virginia and Georgia sends their appreciations!
Brad_N, Jun 2026
We had an outstanding experience on our walking tour of Oxford University led by an alumnus. It was filled with history and interesting information. We learned a lot about the town, university, individual colleges, and noteable alumni. The Christ Church add-on was worthwhile.
Dana_Q, Jun 2026
Great tour in Oxford. We were lucky to have Will as our guide. Extremely funny, passionate, and informative. I would recommend this tour if you’re ever in Oxford.
Marianne_B, Jun 2026
Very informative and well done tour. A lot of historical content but also answered questions about how Oxford University currently and the different colleges etc. Very interesting insight from a PHD student. Shre was interesting, candid, and had immense historical as well as current knowledge about Oxford university. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
Heather_C, May 2026
Will was a great guide with tons of inside knowledge and plenty of history facts! I truly believe had I had another guide I wouldn’t have enjoyed it as much. As lovely as Oxford is, Will made the difference and rolled with the schedule working around exams.
Courtney_B, May 2026
We had a PhD graduate give our tour and he was absolutely incredible. Shout out to Sam for a perfect two hours learning as much as he could possibly tell us. You cannot come to Oxford, and not hear about all of the colleges, the traditions, and the famous and infamous people who attended Oxford and have shaped history for over 1000 years. Thank you for a great tour and a wonderful time visiting this vibrant city.
llwhomes, May 2026
The history was fascinating, but the extra little stories that our guide, Will, told us made the whole experience come alive. University is so unique, especially coming from the states.
Jason_M, May 2026
I had a very knowledgeable guide. As advertised. Excellent. I would recommend to anyone to take this tour.
diel_b, May 2026
Hello,
I am very disappointed with the event that took place...
Of the listed itinerary, we were unfortunately only shown half of it ...
Booking Summary
Date: May 13, 2026
Extended Oxford Tour: 11:00
Travelers: 2 Adults
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Language: English
Booking Number: 1390255729
As an example… the following activities were not carried out…
- Bodleian Library / 10 minutes / Admission included
- History of Science Museum / 5 minutes / Free admission
- Bridge of Sighs / 5 minutes / Free admission
- University Church of St. Mary the Virgin / 5 minutes / Free admission
- Radcliffe Camera / 5 minutes / Free admission
I really ought to get my money back... I paid a considerable amount for this event, € 187.86 for two people, to enjoy all the activities you offered ...
I even made a special trip all the way from London to Oxford just for this ...
I am extremely disappointed and that is precisely why I am leaving this review.
I also raised this issue at the Tourist Information Center in Oxford, but I was told that I have to direct my complaint to the tour operator, as the staff there are not responsible for the matter.
The entire itinerary is posted here ...
1. Balliol College
Reputed to be the oldest college at the University of Oxford
5 minutes / Free admission
2. Trinity College
One of the most beautiful colleges at the University of Oxford, dating back to 1555.
10 minutes / Admission included
3. Exeter College
Founded in 1314—notably famous for the fact that Tolkien was a student here.
5 minutes / Free admission
4. Hertford College
With a history dating back to 1282, this college is considered one of the most progressive in Oxford. A great opportunity to experience the typically unhurried pace of life in Oxford.
5 minutes / Free admission
5. Magdalen College
Founded in 1458, this is the largest college in Oxford. Boasting incredible grounds, it even features its own Deer Park. Home to C.S. Lewis and Oscar Wilde.
20 minutes / Free admission
6. History of Science Museum
Famous for housing Albert Einstein's blackboard, complete with the markings he made during his lecture series in Oxford.
5 minutes / Free admission
7. Weston Library
A dramatic example of Brutalist architecture, contrasting sharply with the quintessential Victorian Neo-Gothic style for which Oxford is renowned. Home to over 5 million books—including some of the most significant in human history—it features a stunningly modern interior following an extensive renovation.
5 minutes / Free admission
8. Martyrs' Memorial
Often overlooked, yet arguably the most significant religious site in Oxford. It stands as a solemn reminder of the dark conflict between Protestants and Catholics in England, which resulted in many brutal deaths.
5 minutes / Free admission
9. Sheldonian Theatre
Completed in 1669 by Sir Christopher Wren. This is where the University of Oxford’s most important ceremonies take place.
5 minutes / Free admission
10. New College
Often—mistakenly—considered "new" despite dating back to 1379; it served as a key model for all subsequent colleges.
5 minutes / Free admission
11. Bodleian Library
One of the most important libraries in England, built in 1602 and home to over 12 million books and documents dating back to the era of the Pharaohs.
10 minutes / Admission included
12. Bridge of Sighs
The most photographed site in Oxford.
5 minutes / Free admission
13. Radcliffe Camera
The most famous site in Oxford (the one you typically see on postcards). Certainly worth the hype, though it serves a very different function than most people imagine.
5 minutes / Free admission
14. All Souls College
The most exclusive academic institution in the world, home to "Lawrence of Arabia" and some of the finest traditions at the University of Oxford.
5 minutes / Free admission
15. University Church of St Mary the Virgin
The epicenter of the University of Oxford, grounded in its religious foundations. It is also home to some of the most intricately detailed grotesques in Oxford.
5 minutes / Free admission
16. Merton College
With a reputation as the most academically rigorous college—and a founding date of 1264—it is an essential stop on any tour of Oxford. Renowned for serving exceptional food to its students!
5 minutes / Free admission
17. Christ Church Meadow
A unique spot in the heart of Oxford with strong ties to *Alice's Adventures in Wonderland*.
5 minutes / Free admission
18. Christ Church
Christ Church is one of the most famous colleges in Oxford. It is nearly 500 years old and boasts a truly impressive collection of buildings, as well as strong ties to *Harry Potter* and *Alice in Wonderland*. Before you enter, your guide will provide a comprehensive external overview of the college and its grounds; you will then be equipped with a multimedia audio guide, allowing you to explore the expansive grounds at your own pace. We recommend allocating one hour for this—after which the experience concludes.
1 Hour / Admission Included
19. The Divinity School
The first purpose-built lecture hall and one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in Europe. It is no wonder that it was used as a filming location for *Harry Potter* and other Hollywood movies! Explore this renowned ceremonial building in the company of those who have actually participated in its ceremonies! During peak season (June–August), access to the Divinity School is extremely limited due to frequent closures and high demand, and therefore cannot be guaranteed as part of the tour. While some companies may claim otherwise, we prefer to be honest rather than risk disappointment on the day of your visit. If the venue happens to be closed on the day of your tour, we will substitute it with admission to another university college.
5 Minutes / Admission Included
Thanks and Regards
Daniel Berwanger
Susan_B, May 2026
Excellent tour by former graduate student at Oxford so you got the inside scoop on what it was like studying there! I’d encourage you to take the extended tour with Christ Church College.
anywang, May 2026
Moderate amount of walking to see key sights in central city Oxford. Good balance of free time at a few of the sites.
Ricardo does an excellent job of telling us about the sites, relevant points, and history. He also answered everyone’s questions. Would highly recommend having him as your tour guide.
James_H, May 2026
Excellent guide, great itinerary. Effective way to get the highlights. In Oxford - recommended for anyone.
Marlene_W, May 2026
It was as expected , a 3 hour tour of the colleges that make up the Univrsity. Our guide was very informative not only about the history of Oxford but of its many unique traditions
Kevin_L, Apr 2026
The reason I bought this tour is because I thought we get a guide for all parts of listed attractions. The description also says around 3 hours but the whole tour was only 2 hours. We were dropped off at Christ Church with our own tickets to go in (I could’ve purchased tickets myself). This was around 1pm. The students’ lunch hour doesn’t end until 2 so we were stuck in there waiting for an hour until they finish lunch to see the Great Hall. I feel like the starting time could’ve been set to later so we go in when the Great Hall is available to tourists. It would be nice if we also have a guide
Edward_M, Apr 2026
Riccardo was a great guide. We learned a lot about the university and history of Oxford. It’s a small group tour that we would recommend.
Joanne_T, Apr 2026
Excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable but also very fun. Well worth the price. You see so much in a short time it makes it possible to experience the best of Oxford in a day.
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