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
1
Balliol College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Trinity College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Exeter College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Hertford College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Magdalen College
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln College (Pass By)
6
History of Science Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Weston Library
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Martyrs' Memorial
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Sheldonian Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
New College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Bodleian Library
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
12
Bridge of Sighs
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Radcliffe Camera
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
All Souls College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
16
Merton College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
17
Christ Church Meadow
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
18
Christ Church
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
19
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
based on 408 reviews
Patricia_E, Mar 2026
The tour is wonderful. You learn a great deal about the Colleges and the rich history. Faye did an excellent job sharing about the Reformation as that is her area of study at Oxford. Having a student guide provides a much appreciated perspective.
Beth_H, Feb 2026
Nick was FANTASTIC! He was a true wealth of knowledge as well as personable. He was also very apt to answer any and all area questions
Christopher_S, Feb 2026
Ash was a great tour guide, super informative with some added humor. We touched all the points on the itinerary with plenty of time for photos.
Laura_P, Feb 2026
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.
Grace_N, Jan 2026
Luke was very funny and knowledgeable. We had a lot of fun despite the freezing cold! We recommend this tour.
David_W, Dec 2025
It was a very fun little walk around the city and Uni! Luke was quite a good guide. Knew lots of details and fun facts about things I didn’t expect to learn about.
Francisco_O, Dec 2025
Our guide introduced us to the colleges and history of Oxford. She didn't rush through the process and walked with us to different colleges and some must-see points in Oxford. Highly recommended!
Christine_W, Dec 2025
Our tour guide and student at Oxford, Antonia, was tremendous. She was very informative and told wonderful stories which briyght to life what it’s like to be a student at Oxford. Pro tip: give yourself a good hour to go through Christ Church at the end. We had to rich and get a train, and wish we could have lingered longer. Highly recommend this tour!
Sejal_S, Dec 2025
Fred and Niko were great guides to the charm and life of Oxford. Fred made the van journey enjoyable and Niko gave us a beautiful walk thru the various colleges and main points of Oxford with interesting facts and history. Highly recommend this trip for a highlighted tour with travel to and from london which made it convenient.
Alejandra_D, Nov 2025
Great experience nick was awesome , very knowledgeable person , plus speaks many lenguages , awesome city to visit very old and gothic
Susan_B, Nov 2025
Wonderful tour. Antonia is an excellent tour guide. Her four years of study at Queen’s College gave her lots of experience
Kristen_L, Nov 2025
A fantastic and enthusiastic introduction to the history of Oxford and it's colleges. I went to school there but still learned so much new information.
Daniel_F, Oct 2025
Out tour guide was fantastic - Mahir, I think - was fantastic. He clearly knew so much of Oxford and its history and shared it in a way that was fun, approachable and interesting. It was great. Highly recommend the tour!
Amanda_N, Oct 2025
This is a wonderful tour of Oxford. I was only there for a couple of days and I wasn't sure where to start. Our guide was Rose. She was very knowledgeable about the area and also made the tour light and fun. I loved hearing all the facts about the colleges and student life. This is a well-paced tour and Rose moved us along easily keeping us on time but also not feeling rushed. It's a great tour to see some of the main highlights of Oxford while also learning some more in-depth information. I would absolutely recommend!
Scott_B, Oct 2025
Loved this tour and our guide!! We had some stormy weather, but our guide (recent Oxford grad) fought through it and kept a smile on her face. She made sure we all had a good time and experienced Oxford the way it was meant to be seen.
Lynn_B, Oct 2025
Lots of walking yet frequents stops to enjoy our surroundings. We learned a great deal about each place we visited. Sam Day shared lots of interesting insights and “little known facts” that added to the history. I especially enjoyed the headsets so we could hear every word even when other people passed between us and Sam. Also, it made it easy to catch up when we stepped aside to take a picture. I’d recommend this tour company to anyone what to both learn about and enjoy Oxford.
Lee_S, Oct 2025
We had a beautiful day, and our guide, Ben, was very knowledgeable and engaging. We learned a lot and had fun too.
Robin_A, Sep 2025
I had a great time going through this tour. The guide was attentive, smart, funny and highly educational! The three hours went by so fast, and all the walking was well worth it! I would recommend this particular tour for anyone wanting to know the history and meaning of Oxford University.
Gail_C, Sep 2025
The guide Ben was good but having Christ Church the place you want to really get around at the end meant that is very tight before they closed. We got there at 4:05 and they started shutting sections at 4:30, we basically had to run around to see areas and getting ushered out almost as soon as we went in and other section they shut before we could get there. We don’t feel that for $300+ we got what we paid for. I recommend to Do 2 x 2 hrs way cheaper and don’t do afternoon tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
For Christ Church we allow 1hr (so 1/3 of the total tour time) which is usually enough for most people. As we are often in later than many members of the public are, which allows for a much quieter setting, it is advised to follow the order recommended by the guide, to maximise your time around the College, as it prepares for students to return to using the space.
The price you have noted is much more than we charge on a per person basis (by a huge amount) and we haven't received any communication from a customer describing what you have; so my only concern is that this might not have been with us. Feel free to reach out directly to us - as we would always recommend for something that didn't go as planned, as that gives us the opportunity to do something.
Mark_K, Sep 2025
Great experience. Lots of interesting information and facts. We had a third year student as our guide and she was amazing. She gave us insight as from the perspective of a student.
Alan_G, Sep 2025
Great tour with knowledgeable and fun guide. Rose was awesome. I also appreciated the tour having the audio pieces to make it easy to hear the guide.
Paola_O, Sep 2025
I participated in the 11am extended tour option (with Christ Church) and loved it! It’s a really awesome way to get an introduction into Oxford, and the main buildings. We didn’t realize we had to check in inside the tourist information center at first and almost joined the free tour by accident. But thankfully, we figured it out and made it to the correct (paid) tour. It was a small group of 11 people plus the guide who happened to be American- but was a current Oxford grad student. We had headphones to be able to hear the guide better which was SUPER helpful. Our guide was knowledgeable and kind. We went into Trinity College, Bodleian/Divinity School, passed through All Souls College, and finished at Christ Church where the guide procured our tickets, switched us tot he official audio guide, and left us to explore on our own. The dining hall was closed until 2pm, but it worked out perfectly to see the rest of the college first and end at the dining hall. Overall, it was a great experience and I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn about the history of Oxford and see some cool spots without having to coordinate all their separate tickets. [Btw, if you’re looking to do a photo shoot at Oxford, this is probably not the tour for you! It’s mostly about learning the history and seeing the main sites. There is time for more photos in the self-guided portion inside Christ Church].
Elizabeth_Z, Sep 2025
Rose is a fantastic guide! Great tour. It is worth the cost. You get to see many parts of Oxford and learn so much about the colleges.
Laura_C, Aug 2025
Interesting tour. Antonia is a great guide, really kind and very helpful with the group. Good experience
Celista_R, Aug 2025
Our tour guide was wonderful but we didn't get to go into the Bodleian Library which was the main reason I chose the tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your guide and the tour overall. We always try to let guests know as soon as possible if access to the Bodleian Library is restricted, but it is a working institution and can close at short notice. We appreciate your understanding.
Lauren_B, Aug 2025
Truly informative tour. Rose was amazing. I loved learning about the school from a students point of view.
Marie_A, Aug 2025
You get to see everything (but the libraries), so be prepared to walk a lot to experience the city as best as possible.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed exploring Oxford with us. There’s so much to see here, and walking really is the best way to take it all in. Unfortunately going inside The Libaraies wasn't open today, however we hope you still go to see the Bodelian externally! We hope you’ll join us again to discover even more of the city’s treasures!
Alexander_B, Aug 2025
Really enjoyed this tour! Sam D. is an excellent guide. As a longtime student of the university, he clearly has a passion for its history and a knack for storytelling. Plenty of trivia and humor along the way.
Sara_S, Aug 2025
Thank you for providing a fun and historical guided tour of Oxford University and the surrounding city! Ruth was friendly, entertaining, and a great fit for telling stories that both adults and children would enjoy (ours are 13 & 10 years old). We really enjoyed seeing the insides of individual colleges and appreciating the long history of the area. Highly recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Ruth made the tour both fun and educational for your whole family. It sounds like she struck the perfect balance of storytelling, history, and insight into the colleges. We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Oxford with her—and we appreciate your recommendation!
Francisco_D, Jul 2025
Incredible experience and well worth the money! Holly showed us around oxford and told us very interesting things
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