Britain · OXFORD TOURS
Most colleges are closed to walk-ins, so the guide is the ticket. These 15 tours differ on which colleges they can actually enter, whether Christ Church or the Divinity School is included, and how much film history comes with it.
See Oxford University with a student guide, enter historic colleges, hear local stories, and visit Harry Potter film locations for $40.
“Our guide was Julie! She was mesmerisingly kind and clever and she could tell the hidden stories so well and make the guide that we forgat that time is exist. We are very glad to got her. Thank you very much your amazing stories!”
Review of Oxford’s 90-minute walking tour, with college entry, Bodleian Library, Harry Potter sites, expert guides, and practical booking advice.
“Very helpful! Learnt a lot! The guide knew a lot about the city and history in general! Very nice! Recommend!!”
Review Oxford’s Harry Potter walking tour, with New College, the Bodleian’s Divinity School, filming facts, quiz, value, and booking tips.
“Our guide Sue was great. She was very knowledgeable and respectful of everyone and every place. She quizzed us with some fun Harry Potter trivia and taught us several things about the movie productions that we didn’t know (and we knew a lot already). She mixed in actual history and facts about everywhere we visited and is a true Harry Potter fan herself. Would recommend if you want a happy mix of HP world fun facts and actual Oxford history.”
Explore Oxford with a student guide, enter historic colleges and Christ Church, and discover Bodleian, Harry Potter and literary landmarks.
“We had a wonderful time on our recent Oxford University walking tour. Unfortunately, some rooms that we especially wanted to see were closed, but that wasn’t the fault of the tour company. Our guide, Ebrahim, was fantastic. We took this tour several days ago and we are still talking about it. I suspect that we will be comparing guides to the Ebrahim standard for some time to come! Before the tour, I wasn’t too sure how it would go with a student guide. In fact, it was perfect. As someone who had already received undergraduate and master’s level degrees, Ebrahim knew the university and the town well. As a PhD…”
Review of Oxford’s 105-minute Harry Potter tour, including Divinity School entry, film locations, group size, price, guides, and booking tips.
“Really enjoyed the tour. Hamish was very knowledgeable and personable. It was a great way to see some of the highlights in the city.”
Explore Oxford filming locations from Morse, Lewis and Endeavour with expert guides, college history, pub lore, and behind-the-scenes stories.
“very enjoyable. a small tour of Oxford, and settings of Endeavour TV series. highly recommend”
See Oxford’s colleges, castle, shops, and Carfax Tower with a flexible 24 or 48-hour open-top bus tour and walking tour.
“This was great value for money. The open top bus tour was fun and the guide, Dave, was friendly and informative. We also went on the walking tour which is in the cost and that was great! I didn't get the guide's name, but he was fantastic- charming and interesting.”
Cruise Oxford’s Isis past Folly Bridge, Christ Church Meadows and Iffley Lock aboard a quiet electric boat with an entertaining local skipper.
“The boat guide was lovely and really knowledgeable. The meeting location staff and organization could use some improvement. Not friendly and took forever to get drink service.”
Review of Oxford’s 2-hour university and city walking tour, with college history, Harry Potter sites, literary stories, practical tips, and value advice.
“I had a lovely tour. Although I was the only participant I got the full tour, with a lovely local guide. Great stories, good historic insights and laughter included. very pleasant experience.”
Explore Blenheim Palace, Churchill’s birthplace, with palace rooms, gardens, parkland, exhibitions, and limited-time rooftop views.
“Had a fabulous day at beautiful Blenheim. Disappointed that we couldn’t see the bedrooms unless we paid for a private viewing. Think these should be included for £36 per ticket!”
Review the 40-minute Oxford Thames cruise from Folly Bridge to Iffley Lock, with scenic views, friendly guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Brian was a great guide - very informative, interesting and fun. It was lovely to see Oxford from the water, particularly in Autumn. I would definitely recommend.”
Explore the Cotswolds from Oxford in a seven-person minibus, with medieval ruins, storybook villages, lunch in Bourton, and expert local guidance.
“Excellent guide and timing perfect , pretty English countryside villages 🥰”
Cruise Oxford’s river, pass boathouses and Rose Island, and enjoy fresh scones, sandwiches, cakes, and tea aboard a small boat.
“This Oxford river cruise was everything I had hoped for and more. The skipper was knowledgeable, engaging, and fun, sharing fascinating stories that carried us across centuries. The scenery was breathtaking: parks, flowers, tree-lined banks, and charming boathouses where people actually live. The river felt peaceful and uncrowded, with just the right balance of nature and life along the water. What made the experience especially enjoyable was the pacing. The skipper alternated lively narration with quiet stretches of sailing, accompanied by a beautifully curated playlist of music. This created moments of reflection and calm that allowed everyone to enjoy the surroundings. Passengers of all a...”
Explore Oxford’s Harry Potter film locations, Christ Church, the Divinity School, and literary landmarks on a three-hour guided tour.
“We loved the tour and our guide Peter! He absorbed us in Harry Potter world It was very interesting We definitely recommend it to everyone”
Explore Oxford after dark on a 75-minute ghost walk featuring Martyrs Cross, Dead Man’s Walk, Magpie Lane, and literary lore.
“Ajai was very knowledgeable and entertaining! Really enjoyed the tour x”
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