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The 15 Best Oxford Tours & Walks

53 tours  ·  from $16

The colleges keep their own opening hours and several close to visitors in term. These 15 cover the alumni-guided walks, the Bodleian and Christ Church entries and the punting, with prices and what each one actually gets you inside.

Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide - The Bodleian Library and the Divinity School question
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Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

1.University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,429 reviews · 2 - 10 hours · from $40Our pick

Walk Oxford with an English-speaking student or alumni guide such as Sam Day, Saga, Jacob, or Tom. See the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, Trinity College, and other historic colleges, while learning about student life, Oxford traditions, famous writers, and Harry Potter filming locations.

“I’m really glad I booked this. Having tour with alumni was really informative to the inner workings at Oxford. Saga was lovely and gave us a truly special experience. Would recommend”

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Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry - Starting at Trinity College on Broad Street
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Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

2.City and University Tour, including college entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,243 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $37

Walk Oxford’s old university quarter with guides such as Simon, Dan, or Jonathan, then enter one historic college. Expect stories about student life, the tutorial system, Harry Potter filming sites, and famous buildings, with practical tips for exploring more afterward.

“Simon was very knowledgeable and helpful. We got plenty of hints what to explore further in the city.”

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Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College - Meeting a student guide in central Oxford
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Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College

3.Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,446 reviews · 1.5 - 10 hours · from $40

Join an Oxford student guide such as Valentine, Sue, or Ginny for a 90-minute Harry Potter walk through New College, the Bodleian’s Divinity School, and other film locations. Expect Oxford history, movie trivia, a Hogwarts quiz, and some schedule flexibility when college access changes.

“Sue our tour guide was fantastic. Perfect pace, very patient and knowledgeable with our questions and made the tour lots of fun with the quizzes.”

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Oxford: University Walking Tour with Christ Church Visit - College rivalries, lawns, and Oxford’s tortoise race
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Oxford: University Walking Tour with Christ Church Visit

4.University Walking Tour with Christ Church Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 820 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $107

You’ll walk Oxford with a student guide such as Jasper, Megan, Antonia, or Ebrahim, entering several colleges, the Bodleian Library, Weston Library, and Christ Church. Expect student stories, Harry Potter sites, Tolkien and Lewis connections, and a self-guided Christ Church visit with multimedia commentary.

“I loved the history and the stories that Ben was telling.”

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Oxford: Harry Potter Insights Divinity School Group Tour - An Oxford tour with Harry Potter woven through it
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Oxford: Harry Potter Insights Divinity School Group Tour

5.Harry Potter Insights Divinity School Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 783 reviews · 1h 45m · from $40

Walk Oxford with a red-lanyard guide such as Peter, Ben, or Hamish, learning how the city shaped Harry Potter. You’ll visit the Divinity School at the Bodleian Library, test your Potter knowledge, see filming locations from outside, and get time for photos in gowns.

“Great tour! We really enjoyed it. Our guide was knowledgeable and was very kind answering all of our son's Harry Potter questions.”

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Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford - The Martyrs’ Memorial and the college streets
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Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford

6.Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 710 reviews · 1h 45m · from $33

Walk central Oxford with guides such as Rebecca, Heidi or Magnus, visiting filming sites from Morse, Lewis and Endeavour. Expect college architecture, pub connections, episode facts, personal cast stories and still photographs that match scenes to the streets around you.

“You cannot do anything about the weather (it poured on the tour day) but you can about the attitude and the guides attitude was positive, charming and encouraging. A truly delightful and quite informative tour despite the rain. And there was no skimping on value due to the sky conditions. Truly knowledgable and rich with information. A great value.”

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Oxford: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting near the station and castle
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Oxford: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

7.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 706 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $26

Use a 24 or 48-hour open-top bus pass to see Oxford's colleges, castle, shopping district, and quieter outer roads. Audio commentary comes in 14 languages, while selected departures offer a live English guide. A seasonal 45-minute walking tour and optional Carfax Tower entry add extra value.

“Very nice commentary and tour of the city. Drivers friendly and helpful. Recommended!”

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Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise - Setting off from No. 1 Folly Bridge
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Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise

8.Sightseeing River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 694 reviews · from $25

Take a 45-minute cruise from No. 1 Folly Bridge along Oxford’s University Regatta course toward Iffley village. Your English-speaking skipper shares local history, rowing lore and river stories from an Edwardian-style electric launch. Arrive early for a drink at The Folly before boarding.

“Lovely trip with a friendly and informative guide. Would definitely recommend.”

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Oxford: Official University and City Walking Tour - Broad Street, the Martyrs’ Memorial, and a Saxon tower
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Oxford: Official University and City Walking Tour

9.Official University and City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 618 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Walk central Oxford with an English-speaking guide from Experience Oxfordshire. See the Bodleian, Bridge of Sighs, Radcliffe Square, New College, Christ Church, Morse pubs, and Harry Potter locations from outside. The 1pm tour may include a prebooked Jesus College visit.

“Our guide, Adam, is an existing student and knew his stuff. He had clearly informed himself and gave an excellent presentation. There were only eight of us on this particular tour which worked perfectly. Other tour groups had too many people.”

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Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket - Inside the Baroque State Rooms
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Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket

10.Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 1 day · from $20Best value

Spend a full day at Blenheim Palace, Churchill’s birthplace and home of the Marlborough family. Choose palace access with State Rooms, Churchill displays, 2,000 acres of parkland, formal gardens, the Walled Garden, and 2025 rooftop views during roof restoration. Audio guides are available in nine languages.

“Lovely day in the great house and the surrounding parkland. Exhibition of Britsih fashion was a bonus but the Churchill display was the main event. Lots of opposrtunities to treat yourself to tea and buns, good gift-shop.”

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Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise - Christ Church Meadows from the river
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Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

11.River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 592 reviews · 40 min · from $20

Set out from Folly Bridge on a 40-minute Thames cruise toward Iffley Lock. Your English-speaking skipper points out Christ Church Meadows, college boathouses, brick cottages, wildlife, and rowing activity. Boats may be traditional or modern, with open, covered, and enclosed seating.

“It was a very hot day and this was a perfect way of spending time with old friends and seeing the sights of Oxford, while keeping cool under the shade of the canopy.”

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From Oxford: Cotswolds Towns and Villages Small Group Tour - Minster Lovell Hall brings medieval ruins into the picture
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From Oxford: Cotswolds Towns and Villages Small Group Tour

12.Cotswolds Towns and Villages Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 406 reviews · 7 hours · from $114Top rated

Travel from Oxford in a Mercedes minibus limited to seven people, with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Ian, Andrew, Sonya, or Jo. See Minster Lovell Hall, Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Great Tew, with time for lunch and independent exploring.

“The most gorgeous day out in the Cotswold. The perfect amount of time to sightsee and the small group trip made everything run smoothly and efficiently!! I would highly recommend!”

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Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea - Christ Church Meadows and the university boathouses
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Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea

13.Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $78

Join Oxford River Cruises at The Folly Restaurant for a 1.5-hour English-language cruise to Iffley Lock and Rose Island. Expect rowing crews, punts, willow-lined meadows, a guide such as Nick, Will, or Rory, and afternoon tea with scones, sandwiches, cakes, and tea.

“The weather was perfect for the cruise and afternoon tea was delightful. Will was also very friendly and engaging.”

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Oxford: Christ Church Harry Potter Film Locations Tour - Meeting the guide near Broad Street
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Oxford: Christ Church Harry Potter Film Locations Tour

14.Christ Church Harry Potter Film Locations Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 302 reviews · from $106

Spend two hours walking Oxford with a live guide, then use an audio guide inside Christ Church. See Hogwarts film locations, the Divinity School, literary landmarks, and Christ Church’s staircase, cloisters, and hall entrance.

“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”

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Oxford: Twilight Ghost Tour - Martyrs Cross and the story of Bloody Mary
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Oxford: Twilight Ghost Tour

15.Twilight Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 297 reviews · 1h 15m · from $29

Follow an English-speaking guide through Oxford’s medieval lanes after sunset. Hear stories of burned bishops, spectral soldiers, poltergeists, murders, executions, Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Harry Potter. Guides such as Simon, Tom, Jonathan, Ajai, and Alle bring the tales to life with humor and theatrical timing.

“Simon was brilliant, very knowledgeable and shared some great stories.”

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