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Oxford University Walking & Punting Tour by Alumni™ & New College

By Oxford Alumni Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $67 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This tour offers something few others do: the chance to experience Oxford both on foot and from the water, all in one visit. Enjoy a full Oxford experience by combining our 90-minute student- or graduate-led college walking tour with a 30-minute chauffeured punting tour—a perfect way to take in the city’s history and beauty.

The tour is outdoors. If selected when booking, AFTER THE WALKING TOUR ENDS, your experience can be enriched with a self-guided visit to New College, one of the university’s most historic and picturesque colleges.

Then, without needing to plan a separate activity, you’ll step into a traditional punt and be taken along Oxford’s quieter, greener side. As you glide past the Botanic Gardens, Christ Church Meadows, and the banks where Lewis Carroll once walked, you’ll see a view of the city that most walking tours simply don’t reach.

It’s a well-balanced way to enjoy both Oxford’s rich academic tradition and its peaceful riverside setting—all in a single experience.

Activity location

  • Balliol College
    • Broad Street,
    • OX1 3BJ, Oxford, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 11 Broad St
    • 11 Broad Street
    • OX1 3BJ, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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English tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Punting Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Language options: English
Price details
$66.80 x 1 Adult$66.80
Total
Price is $66.80
English tour with New College
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Punting Tour
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Punting will take place after the visit to New College, approximately three hours after the start of the walking tour.
New College access: The college self-guided visit takes place at the end of the tour. Access requires a short walk to the gate on Holywell St.

Language options: English
Price details
$100.20 x 1 Adult$100.20
Total
Price is $100.20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Enjoy a chauffeured punting tour along the River Cherwell
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Enter New College (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Refreshments

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • ##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.
  • In autumn and winter, Oxford’s rivers can experience high or low water levels. Tours may be cancelled in such cases, with a refund or alternative option provided. These conditions are beyond our control.
  • Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk

Activity itinerary

11 Broad St (Pass by)
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.
Balliol College
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Gain an overview of one of the oldest universities in the world while admiring the first of many architecturally grand buildings.
Trinity College
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Take a look into some of the strange traditions that come with an old and prestigious university. From pranks to tortoises, student life certainly isn’t boring here!
Sheldonian Theatre
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Learn about the 13 busts visible atop the pillars, and get an insiders’ correction of a common misconception.
The Divinity School
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Hear about the intricacies of the Oxford graduation ceremony, and, if possible, take a look inside the Divinity School which was famously used in the Harry Potter films.
Bodleian Library
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
A library with a long history, find out about some of the treasures kept among the 12 million books here.
Radcliffe Camera
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
A dome that is famous for being one of the Oxford Dreaming Spires, and a Camera which has nothing to do with photography? Contradictions abound here, and your guide will make sure you don’t get lost in them!
All Souls College
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
All Souls is a very prestigious college which requires an incredibly stringent examination to be completed by all prospective students. Your guide can give you examples of past questions; how do you think you would fare?
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The University Church is a great location to understand some of the tensions between so called ‘Town and Gown’, and of course is a stunning building to appreciate!
Oriel College
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
A controversial piece of university history, learn why there have been protests against honouring one of the main funders of the College.
Christ Church Meadow
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
One of the most famous sites in Oxford, there are many powerful figures associated with this college!
New College
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
##IMPORTANT: This option is available only if selected at the time of booking. Access times for New College – 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. The self-guided visit to New College takes place at the end of the walking tour. Access involves a short walk to the entrance on Holywell Street. Please keep these timings in mind when booking this option.
University of Oxford Botanic Garden (Pass by)
Start your relaxing trip by being chauffeured past the UK’s oldest botanic garden, with the dreaming spires of Oxford peeking over the trees.
Christ Church Meadow (Pass by)
Continue your peaceful trip through the nature of Oxford by passing Christ Church Meadow, a large area owned by the College which allows access to many of the cities boathouses.
St. Hilda's College (Pass by)
One of several extensive College Gardens, St Hilda’s boasts rich wildlife and seasonal colour year-round, perfect to appreciate on your serene trip along the River Cherwell!
Magdalen Bridge
  • 10m
After experiencing the above (and more!) on the walking tour, have a short break and walk to Magdalen Bridge Boathouse, where a manager will meet you and direct you to the departure point for your punting tour!

Location

Activity location

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    Balliol College
    • Broad Street,
    • OX1 3BJ, Oxford, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    11 Broad St
    • 11 Broad Street
    • OX1 3BJ, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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