Tours of Oxford private walking tours for the Discerning Traveler
Overview
Perhaps enjoy a taste of student life wandering through the chapels, dining halls and gardens of a great college.
Or visit the medieval Divinity School — the University’s oldest classroom (and the location of scenes in 3 Harry Potter movies!)
Get to know the City, its medieval lanes and spaces, its own unique history and often stormy relationships with the University.
All our guides are Oxford graduates and/or published writers on Oxford, known (and oft celebrated!) for their delight in sharing their expertise, enthusiasm and love of storytelling.
As for local information, we offer a comprehensive service when you book your tour.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Private guide
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Weston Library, Bodleian Library Broad Street Bodleian Library, Oxford OX1 3BG England
Your guide will meet you at The Weston, our usual meeting point and situated in the heart of the Old University. Look for sign with your name(s) on it - Your guide will be attached! The Weston offers a cafe, free exhibitions, and excellent facilities.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bodleian Library Bodleian Library Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG England
The Old Bodleian Library forms part of the Old University Quarter, and your tour will take a leisurely stroll through this stunning ancient complex, pausing to take in its key historic sites.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Divinity School, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3BG, UK
The Divinity School is the oldest classroom in the University, an architectural gem, packed with history (and the location of scenes in 3 Harry Potter movies!) Usual open but access checked prior to your tour. £2.50 per person.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- All tours must be booked a minimum of 48hrs in advance of tour
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes or trainers since this tour involves a moderate amount of walking
- Tours run at 2pm start time.
- Near public transportation
- No pickup service outside of the central Oxford city area
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Chris was brilliant. He made the history of Oxford come to life through interesting tales, facts and anecdotes. Even though our students were foreign, they were involved and interested from the very beginning. I would highly recommend the tour, which because of the enthusiasm and infectious perso...
Chris was brilliant. He made the history of Oxford come to life through interesting tales, facts and anecdotes. Even though our students were foreign, they were involved and interested from the very beginning. I would highly recommend the tour, which because of the enthusiasm and infectious personality of Chris, became the highlight of the entire visit to the U.K for our students.I had an afternoon to explore Oxford on my own while my other half played cricket!! Chris was brilliant ... the tour showcased Oxford and a few of its iconic colleges... amazing churches and a pub hidden away down a tiny passageway but frequented by some very famous patrons! I thoroughly enjoy...
I had an afternoon to explore Oxford on my own while my other half played cricket!! Chris was brilliant ... the tour showcased Oxford and a few of its iconic colleges... amazing churches and a pub hidden away down a tiny passageway but frequented by some very famous patrons! I thoroughly enjoyed my Oxford walking tour and can’t recommend Chris highly enough... he personalizes the tour to your specific interests ... Perfect for me... Thanks Chris ... loved itWe very much enjoyed this tour that included a college visit as well as several other university highlights. A mix of interesting history, culture, and entertaining anecdotes. Would definitely recommend.
We very much enjoyed this tour that included a college visit as well as several other university highlights. A mix of interesting history, culture, and entertaining anecdotes. Would definitely recommend.Chris was a considerate and very accomplished guide. There was nothing formulaic about the tour; it was a pleasant and very interesting experience which was unexpected and fresh. I benefited from Chris's knowledge, passions and engagement with the history, politics and vivid human stories of Oxfo...
Chris was a considerate and very accomplished guide. There was nothing formulaic about the tour; it was a pleasant and very interesting experience which was unexpected and fresh. I benefited from Chris's knowledge, passions and engagement with the history, politics and vivid human stories of Oxford past and present.Tours of Oxford Oxford Names dates places, Chris Peters knows them all! 614888855 What a wonderful tour we had today, the pace was excellent, the content was above and beyond including some a Harry Potter stories of filming locations and Chris had a charming way of educating us without it see...
Tours of Oxford Oxford Names dates places, Chris Peters knows them all! 614888855 What a wonderful tour we had today, the pace was excellent, the content was above and beyond including some a Harry Potter stories of filming locations and Chris had a charming way of educating us without it seeming dull. We highly recommend Chris. His ability to educate in a fun fashion is top notch. Thanks Chris for a wonderful time together today!My husband and I recently visited Oxford and while I'd visited when I lived in England many years ago it was my husbands first time. Chris Peters (our guide) was charming, so knowledgeable and with the type of stories that only an insider has. We got to see many sights that we would have oth...
My husband and I recently visited Oxford and while I'd visited when I lived in England many years ago it was my husbands first time. Chris Peters (our guide) was charming, so knowledgeable and with the type of stories that only an insider has. We got to see many sights that we would have otherwise missed and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Thank you Chris for making our stay all the more fun. We can highly recommend Tours of Oxford to other travellers.