Oxford University Walking Tour by Alumni™ & Optional New College
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Oxford, England
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Oxford through the eyes of a university alumnus or student—and check off many of its top sights in a single excursion—on this guided, time-saving tour. From Trinity College to the meadows where Lewis Carroll first dreamed up "Alice in Wonderland," get a unique insight into what it’s like to be both a local and a student in this historic city. You can also upgrade to visit New College independently.
- Discover an insider perspective on Oxford on a student-led walking tour
- Check off many of Oxford's top landmarks in just one tour
- Upgrade to visit New College and go behind-the-scenes at Oxford
- Encounter sights and stories you'd miss if exploring alone
What's Included
- Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
- Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes
- Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
- Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
- Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
- Enter New College (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
- Gratuities
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 11 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BJ, UK
Important: meet the guide OUTSIDE the address, not inside. The location is not part of our business. The meeting point is the RED PILLAR MAILBOX in front of 11 Broad Street. Your guide wears a royal blue item of clothing with a heraldic shield—this may be a jacket, cap, beanie, scarf, or polo shirt.
End points
This activity ends in a different location. See details below:
Itinerary
11 Broad St (Pass By)
1
Balliol College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Trinity College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Sheldonian Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
The Divinity School
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Bodleian Library
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Radcliffe Camera
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
All Souls College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
9
Oriel College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
10
Christ Church Meadow
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
11
New College
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- ##IMPORTANT: Before booking New College, please note the following timings: Spring/Summer 2025 (10th March to 14th October): Open daily from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Last entry at 4:30 pm All visitors must leave the premises by 5:00 pm If you have any doubts or questions, feel free to contact us.
- New College is generally 10 to 15 minutes away from the tour’s end point. Please keep this in mind before booking.
- Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Please note that one small area is inaccessible, though it only accounts for a few minutes of the route. Some parts of New College may also be difficult to access. We advise caution due to uneven surfaces, curbs, and potential trip hazards. Please also be mindful of vehicles and bicycles, particularly in busy areas.
- Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 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
4.8
based on 332 reviews
Robyn_K, Nov 2025
The tour was great! Gladston was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed learning about some of the interesting sites in Oxford.
Richard_M, Sep 2025
Stephan was on time, friendly, and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our tour of Oxford University very much.
Nancy_C, May 2025
Gladson was a knowledgeable guide who shared interesting facts and places at a good pace for our group. Thank you. We would recommend.
Kristen_Z, May 2025
Concise, great combo of history and anecdote, loved seeing it through the eyes of someone who came to Oxford to study.
Emily_M, Apr 2025
Our tour guide was Gladson and he was amazing! Very informative and gave a great tour of Oxford. Would recommend a tour with him.
Christine_J, Mar 2025
This was such a great tour with a perfect amount of sites fitted into 1.5 hours. Our guide Savannah was so lovely and filled with knowledge of both history and her own experience as a previous student. She also gave great additional tips on other sites worth seeing and favourite places to eat. This tour should definitely have been in the beginning of my stay in Oxford so we could have tried out even more of her recommendation, as the ones we managed to fit in were great.
Lee_S, Mar 2025
Our guide was Gladstone and he was brilliant. It wasn’t too taxing on the legs neither. Would recommend to all ages
Alina_T, Mar 2025
Amazing tour with knowledgeable guide! Savannah was amazing at leading the tour, she had such interesting stories and fun tidbits to share, and of course a lot of history. We had a great time and we think this is the best way to get to know Oxford.
Alison_M, Feb 2025
Terrance was a great guide. Being Irish, he had a good supply of stories to keep us entertained, whilst telling us all about the colleges and famous alumni. We enjoyed our tour very much and felt that, at an hour and a half, it was just right in length for us, especially on a cold February day. We were lucky enough to be his only customers, so got his undivided attention.
Kamal_V, Feb 2025
We were fortunate to have Srusti from Somerville College as our tour guide. Event though she is an Asian, she was having vast knowledge on the history of Oxford. She was very polite and explained all essential facts very clearly. We had a very enjoyable tour with her and recommend this tour with her without any restrictions.
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Donal_M, Feb 2025
Gladson, an Indian post-grad medical science student with impeccable English, was our guide. He was first class - an excellent guide. We were astonished to find that my wife and I were the only people on his tour! Given that all the tours departing at the same time had lots of people we were delighted that we had booked with Viator as we effectively had a private tour. The Oxford he showed us was wonderful. He repeatedly offered to take photos of us and was the perfect guide. Well done and thanks to him and to Viator. He wasn’t thrown by my wife being a graduate from “the Other Place” either! We heartily recommend Gladson as a tour guide to everyone.
Tom_L, Jan 2025
Great informative tour. Isobelle our guide was great and had lots of interesting facts to share throughout. Recommend!
Nicola_H, Jan 2025
Tanya was a fantastic guide and gave us a really interesting insight into life as an Oxford scholar. She was really friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we got the maximum out of the tour.
RACHAEL_W, Oct 2024
Our tour guide was brilliant. Really knowledgeable. She told us loads of interesting stories and facts which gave us a really good understanding about Oxford, the buildings and the colleges. Going on this tour was the highlight of our weekend and I would recommend it to anyone. It gave us a much deeper appreciation of the town for sure.
Elise_B, Oct 2024
Excellent guide, excited about her Morse, Lewis and End history. Also gave us a broader tour about Oxford and its context over history...uni tidbits and even food recs. Great way to spend time at Oxford.
Mary_S, Sep 2024
Our guide Isabel was Wonderful! She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. It was a memorable experience and I would highly recommend it!
johanna_r, Sep 2024
I wanted to gain insight into the history of Oxford from both a historical and present-day student perspective, and I got exactly that. Isabel was able to fulfill my expectations. She was very knowledgeable, personable, and provided a well-rounded view.
Brett_T, Sep 2024
Savannah, who was our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable and answered any questions about Oxford and the college's, we found the tour to be full of interesting facts and well presented
Georgina_K, Aug 2024
Alec was a great tour guide. Approachable and very knowledgeable as well as friendly. Great tour - would recommend!
Colin, Aug 2024
This walking tour of Oxford provided fantastic detail on the history of Oxford and the events that have taken place over time. It also gave tremendous insights from a student's perspective. Felix was excellent. He answered all our many questions about the university and the colleges, tying this in nicely with his experiences as a student. I highly recommend this tour and I would recommend doing the hop on hop off bus loop before (and after if you have time).
Lisa_M, Jul 2024
This was such a great tour--having Alec as the tour guide made it even better, he was able to share his own experiences as a PhD student and he was a great guide.
Heather_V, Jul 2024
Alec was a great guide offering historical insights as well as the modern day experience of being a student. This tour was an excellent introduction to the city and university alike. Alec also recommended performances and other current events happening that day and weekend. Using his recommendation I was able to attend a performance of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra at the Sheldonian Theatre. Great tip, Alec! It was a very unique experience I wouldn’t have known about otherwise. My advice is to take this tour as soon as possible upon arriving- after taking this tour I felt so much more comfortable navigating the streets, alleyways and footpaths that wind through Oxford. Highly recommend!
Hans_C, Jul 2024
Angelica was a great guide. She was a fresh graduate and was knowledgeable about the history and inside anecdotes of the colleges and the university. The tour was engaging and covered a lot of ground, but it didn't get us into any of the colleges. We stood in front of the college gates and heard about them from outside. The only inside spaces we had access to was the original Bodleian Library Divinity School debate hall. The colleges each have their own admissions fees and some have tours of their own. Angelica answered all of our questions and was very helpful for us deciding where to eat and explore after the tour. For the cost, the overview tour was worth it.
Maria_N, Jun 2024
Our guide was well informed and well organised. A particular bonus was that as a student at the university she shared her experience of what this involved which brought the tour to life.
Amit_B, Jun 2024
Very engaging tour! Loved every minute of it! Our tour guide Jess just finished up at Oxford and had lots of information to share which she did in a really engaging story-telling style. Perfect length at 1.5 hours. Strongly recommmend!
Eric_P, Jun 2024
Jess made this tour fantastic. She’s a brilliant young lady who captured our interest the entire tour. Thank you Jess!
DAVID_B, Dec 2023
We chose and booked this tour specifically because it included the Christ Church addition. We booked the tour 2 months early and Christ Church was important to see and CS Lewis history. They didn’t book our Christ Church so we didn’t get to see. The guide only mentioned CS Lewis once. We were very disappointed and when relayed our thoughts the guide didn’t care or offer solutions We DO NOT recommend this tour at all if you have hope of seeing and hearing something other than Oxford college and how proud the guide is of her chance to be a student there or about Harry Potter.
Sue_E, Dec 2023
Entrance to Christchurch was cancelled due to Viator not obtaining tickets. We were not informed of this until we arrived at the meeting point. This was very disappointing and demonstrated a lack of customer service. Also,small group tours are
advertised but there were 16 people on ours.
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Leigh_E, Dec 2023
Must do! And Alec is the greatest tour guide you could ask for. To learn about the uni from a graduate is really interesting and special!
Mauricio_O, Dec 2023
Very interesting to know the history of the buildings and the academic part directly from a student.
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