Overview
Oxford and England's history will be brought alive on this unique small-group guided walking tour of the city and university. See inside colleges with any chargeable entrance fees included in your tour. The tour will feature storytelling about student life, college traditions, Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, CS Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien and Harry Potter! This tour will include entry into at least one or more colleges- which college/s will vary from day to day.
What you will be doing
Which colleges we visit inside will vary from one tour to the next, depending on what is open from day to day. This college is free entry to visit by yourselves
We will briefly introduce you to a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one on our route. This college is where Tolkien was a student! It's also connected to JK Rowling
We will introduce you to the Bodleian and the Divinity School, which is a Harry Potter film site. It costs £3 to enter the Divinity School and on dates, when no colleges may be open, the tour instead includes entry to the Divinity School. We do NOT visit inside the medieval library as it is not open to private guiding but we do introduce the library history and architecture from outside. We also present info about the filming of Harry Potter here
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: 15 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK
🗺️ Instructions: Meet at 15-16 Broad St.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Pregnancy friendly
Pram accessible
Infant friendly
Children friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Service animal/dog friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Tour does NOT visit Bodleian, Christ church, Magdalen or New colleges
Christmas notice: colleges are usually all closed between approx Dec 21 to Jan 2nd
On graduation dates, we may not always be able to enter a college
Inclusion ✅
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Pick up and drop off transport
About your host
Visit Oxford Tours LtdWe offer high quality tours in small groups (average under 5 people except for Harry Potter tours) with humorous, experienced guides. Enjoy a wide range of walking tours for all interests. Introducing Oxford town & college history & other bespoke themes. Our guides are paid a fair rate & earn an additional bonus for giving high quality tours
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.