Britain · WALKING TOURS IN OXFORD
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 walking tours in Oxford that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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 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…”
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”
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.”
Review of Oxford’s alumni-led walking tour, with college stories, student insights, famous landmarks, and optional New College entry.
“Great tour. We had Simon as our guide. He knew alot about Oxford and it was nice to have the point of view of a student there.”
Walk through Oxford’s C.S. Lewis and Tolkien sites, enter Magdalen College, hear Inklings stories, and explore Christian history with an expert guide.
“Peter was an excellent guide, we booked the private tour and it was well worth the price and more. We learned about Tolkien and Lewis’s favorite pubs, the places they worshipped and where Lewis converted to Christianity. Wonderful tour, Peter was so informative and helpful, even to people just walking by, he’s a true expert in all things Oxford.”
Explore Oxford’s colleges, traditions, and film sites on a lively 105-minute small-group walking tour with flexible guides.
“A superb walking tour around some beautiful locations in Oxford. Peter was awesome, hugely knowledgeable, very entertaining and generally lovely! He went out of his way to speak with all the tour guests and went way over and above in terms of making everyone welcome, giving recommendations (and cake) for eateries and shops - even passed on discounts for Blackstones and the wonderful No#1 Ship Street restaurant we were booked in for that evening. An excellent way to spend a couple of hours whilst finding out all manner of fascinating facts about Oxford and related culture. Highly recommended!!!”
Review of Oxford’s alumni-led walking and punting tour, with student stories, university landmarks, River Cherwell views, and optional New College entry.
“Very informative. Elena was fabulous, knowledgeable, friendly guide. All our party enjoyed the tour.”
Review of Oxford’s private alumni-led walking tour, covering colleges, Bodleian sights, Oxford Martyrs, customization, value, and practical tips.
“Freddie was AWESOME! Very knowledgeable and witty, sharing very interesting and informative stories about Oxford’s history and traditions.”
Review of Oxford’s private 3-hour walking tour, with college sights, Harry Potter locations, pricing, guide quality, and practical booking advice.
“Michael, our tour guide, was EXCELLENT! He was very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. We enjoyed the walking tour of Oxford with him.”
Review of Oxford’s 1.5-hour Town and Gown Walking Tour, covering university landmarks, local stories, practical tips, price, and value.
“It was great to see the hidden areas you would not know about as a tourist.”
Review of Oxford’s three walking tours, covering colleges, pubs, landmarks, app routes, price, timing, meeting points, and practical tips.
“Our guide was great story teller. Really good know about history of different colleges”
Explore Oxford’s historic pubs, Tolkien stories, local legends, and six self-guided routes on this lively 1.5-hour walking tour.
“Very knowledgeable and affable; not just talked but listened, a good bloke!”
Trace Tolkien and CS Lewis through Oxford, from Exeter College to the Eagle & Child, on a lively two-hour literary walking tour.
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