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Oxford | Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/opt New College

By Oxford Alumni Tours
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $34 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Our guides, Oxford alumni or students, blend personal experiences with a passion for the city's history and architecture. The tour is conducted in English and takes place outdoors. Indoor access isn’t included unless booked in advance. For entry to specific colleges, such as New College, request this option ahead of time.

Our 90-minute tour covers highlights like Balliol College, Trinity College, Sheldonian Theatre, Bridge of Sighs, Old Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Square, All Souls College, St Mary’s Church, Merton College, Christ Church College Meadows and South Wall.

Take a fascinating walk through Oxford, where history comes alive. Visit the meadows where Lewis Carroll first imagined Alice in Wonderland and admire stunning Gothic and Baroque architectures.

Activity location

  • Theo's Café
    • 12 Broad Street
    • OX1 3AS, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 11-12 Broad St
    • 11-12 Broad Street
    • OX1 3AP, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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English Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Language options: English
Price details
$33.70 x 1 Adult$33.70

Total
Price is $33.70

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Receive an insight into the Oxbridge Application Process
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exceptional access to interiors (when accessible)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Receive insights into student life from an Oxford University Alumni
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Enter New College (when you book this tour option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to colleges not listed on the itinerary
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Be cautious of uneven surfaces, curbs, and potential trip hazards. Be aware of vehicles and bicycles, particularly in busy areas

Activity itinerary

Theo's Café
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Meet your Alumni Guide outside 12 Broad Street, by the red post box. They will be wearing a blue hat with the Alumni Tours logo on (or other item of Alumni Tours uniform), and will check you in for your tour
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!

Location

Activity location

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    Theo's Café
    • 12 Broad Street
    • OX1 3AS, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    11-12 Broad St
    • 11-12 Broad Street
    • OX1 3AP, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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