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Duration
2.5 hours without extra college access
3.5 hours with extra college access
Meeting point
11-12 Broad Street, next to the pillar mailbox.
LIVE THE HISTORY
Take a fascinating walk through Oxford, where pivotal moments in history come alive. Explore landmarks like the lamp-post that inspired Narnia and the architecture that influenced His Dark Materials. Visit the meadows where Lewis Carroll first told the story of Alice in Wonderland, and marvel at some of the world's finest Gothic and Baroque architecture. Oxford is a city brimming with intriguing stories waiting to be discovered.
THE STUDENT’S STORY
Oxford's vibrant student life adds a unique touch to our tours. Our guides are either Oxford alumni or current students who blend their personal experiences with their passion for the city's history and architecture. They offer insights into student life, from BOPS to secret societies, and reveal which colleges are the oldest, the poshest, and the most quirky. Experience the true essence of Oxford.
Our classic 90-minute tour covers highlights like, Balliol College, Trinity College, Sheldonian Theatre, Bridge of Sighs, Old Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Square, with Radcliffe Camera, All Souls College, St Mary’s Church, Merton College, Christchurch Meadows, Christ Church College South Wall.
This shared walking tour is conducted in English and takes place outdoors. Indoor access to structures is not included unless specifically booked as an additional option. For possible entry to specific colleges, we recommend arranging this option request in advance.
After your walking tour you will be directed to the starting point of our punting tour. As you set off south from the boathouse you will be chauffeured gently past Oxford’s famous Botanic Gardens, Magdalen College School fields, Christ Church Meadows where Lewis Carroll was teaching students in the mid 19th century when he wrote the famous Alice Through the Looking Glass and Alice in Wonderland. Then past St Hilda’s College gardens and back to the Boathouse.
What to bring
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Please provide an email address and phone number that you can access regularly, as the company could have the necessity to communicate updates. The updates not received are considered responsibility of the company only when they are not communicated, not when they are communicated but not checked by the customer.
The starting point for your walking tour at the red post box, Broad Street, Oxford.
The starting point for your punting tour is Magdalen Bridge Boathouse, High St, Oxford OX1 4AU.
For combined tours starting at 11 am punting starts at 1pm. For combined tours starting at 1 pm punting starts at 3pm and for combined tours starting at 3pm punting starts at 5pm. Please arrive 5 minutes early for all time slots.
Note:
Cancellations & Refunds Policy:
Cancel 24 hours or more in advance and receive a full refund. Customers must check in on time and at the correct meeting point or risk missing the tour and having to purchase new tickets. Traffic and train delays (or cancellations) will not entitle you to reimbursement or rebooking. Give yourself enough time to arrive a minimum of 5 minutes early.
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