Prospective Oxford Students Entry Advice- Private Group tour

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Oxford, England

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

There's more than open days to learning about studying at Oxford. Prospective students can get to know the different colleges and the application process on this private tour followed by a Q&A session with an Oxford or Cambridge graduate. The typical walking tour includes an overview of around 10 colleges from outside. When colleges are open to the public, you'll get to see inside two (please note: restrictions apply).

Learn about student life at Oxford and its colleges from a graduate guide
Dedicated Q&A session covers applications, interviews, and more
Great overview of the university, featuring at least 10 colleges
Ask all the questions you want—it's a private tour, just for your group

What's Included

Entry inside one or more colleges but these are subject to which colleges may be open on the day
Which colleges we enter will vary according to your prior request and what's open on the day.
Entry inside colleges is paid by the guide worth up to £3 per person

This tour does not enter inside Bodleian library or inside Christ church
Some colleges don't open to the public but may open by prior arrangement for prospective students
Christmas Closures: colleges usually close from about Dec 21 to January 2
On any graduation dates below, some or all colleges may be closed:
2025 Graduation dates:
May 31, July 19 + 29, Aug 1 + 2 + 9, Sep 26 + 27, Nov 7+ 8+9+14 +15 of 2025

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

15-16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK
Meet your guide wearing red lanyard. Meeting next to our black sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS. This is also next to the Oxfam shop which has a green sign above its shop.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Bridge of Sighs (Pass By)

Bodleian Library

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Radcliffe Camera (Pass By)

Sheldonian Theatre (Pass By)

History of Science Museum (Pass By)

Balliol College (Pass By)

Trinity College (Pass By)

Hertford College (Pass By)

Exeter College (Pass By)

Jesus College (Pass By)

Brasenose College (Pass By)

All Souls College (Pass By)

University College (Pass By)

Merton College (Pass By)

Queen's College (Pass By)

Corpus Christi College (Pass By)

St John's College (Pass By)

Lincoln College (Pass By)

St Edmund Hall (Pass By)

Oriel College (Pass By)

Magdalen College (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation