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1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour
Type: Walking and Biking Tours
Duration: 1 Hours
1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour
- Type:Walking and Biking Tours
- Duration:1 Hours
OVERVIEWOxford University is one of the worlds most famous universities and this 90-minute walking tour takes you behind the scenes of its historic colleges. Follow in the footsteps of alumni such as Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, and J.R.R. Tolkien; admire architectural landmarks such as Trinity College, New College and the Radcliffe Camera; and peek inside the colleges, chapels, and halls.Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the cityLed by a local guideAll entrance fees includedINCLUDESLocal guideAll entrance fees includedEXCLUDESFood and drinksHotel pickup and drop-offGratuitiesMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointOxford Walking ToursThe tour begins at the Oxford Walking Tours Sign on Broad, outside the blue gates of Trinity College.Options and Start time1.5-hour Oxford University and Colleges Walking Tour:01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECT1: Oxford Walking ToursYour tour will begin at the blue gates of Trinity College and take you into some of the oldest colleges, usually including New College, which was founded in 1379 and made an appearance in the Harry Potter films.
Admission Ticket FreeADDITIONAL INFOPublic transportation options are available nearbyNot recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesNot recommended for pregnant travelersNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthSuitable for all physical fitness levelsUp to a mile (1½km) of walking is involved in totalDress suitably for the weatherComfortable walking shoes are recommendedWheelchair accessibility: some parts of the tour may involve stairs where, due to the age of the buildings, there is no wheelchair access. There are also some uneven surfaces and curbs. If assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carerNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
2 hour Christchurch Tales Oxford's Legacy of History and Fantasy
Type: Historical Sites and Interest
Duration: 8 Hours
2 hour Christchurch Tales Oxford's Legacy of History and Fantasy
- Type:Historical Sites and Interest
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWExplore Christchurch, Oxfords most prestigious college on an ancient site. Harry Potter was filmed,
Alices Adventures in Wonderland were conceived here, and 13 British Prime Ministers educated and famousHarry Potter scenes filmed. Visit the Hall, staircase, medieval cathedral, and more of its architectural marvels.
The tour continues with a beautifully curated introduction to Oxfords architectural and historical highlights, featuring its most iconic sites, offering a concise yet immersive journey through centuries of history and culture.
An Institute of Tourist Guiding (ITG) certified guide is one of the few permitted to lead visitors inside Christchurch.
You will enjoy an informed and enriching experience. ITG green and blue badge guides meet strict standards of historical knowledge, guiding expertise, and visitor safety. This tour is available in English, French, or both.INCLUDESAdvice to help explore and eat after the tourGuided tour led by an experienced, licensed guideEntrance fee to a medieval collegeMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointChrist Church War Memorial GardenChristchurch Meadow entrance. Details in confirmation.Pickup pointsThe supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting pointOptions and Start timeGroup of 10:01:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PMGroup of 11:01:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PMGroup of 2:01:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PMGroup of 3:01:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PMGroup of 4:01:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PMGroup of 5:01:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PMGroup of 6:01:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PMGroup of 7:01:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PMGroup of 8 :01:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PMGroup of 9:01:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PMEnd pointSt Michael at the North GateWHAT TO EXPECT1: Christ ChurchChristchurch
Arguably Oxfords most prestigious college on an ancient sacred site. We will visit inside and see famous hall and Harry Potter staircase. Visit its enormous quad, medieval cathedral and more
40 minutes -Admission Ticket Included2: Christ Church MeadowEnjoy a fantastic view of Oxfords spires including Magdalen College tour, from the same river banks where the story of Alice in Wonderland was inspired.5 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeCorpus Christi College (Pass by)Corpus Christi's early 16th century architecture contains many moving and beautiful figures of animals, including a pious pelican. Corpus Christi is set upon a cobbled street which is listed as a national treasure.3: Merton CollegeMerton is Oxford's third College. The original and beautiful 15th century frieze over the gatehouse is one of my favourite creations in the whole of Oxford and tells the tale of the founding of colleges in the universities earlier days. The flying buttresses of the chapel are richly decorated. Thomas Bodley, founder of the Bodleian Library, was a graduate from Merton college. Merton College's library is the oldest continuously surviving library in Oxford.4 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeOriel College (Pass by)Oriel college is one of the Universities oldest Colleges and today famous for rowing. Its front Quad with Oriel windows is stunning. It is neighbours with Corpus Christi who famously host the annual tortoise race.4: University Church of St. Mary the VirginThe University Church was the University's first building. It is listed in the Doomsday Book. Ot is possible to climb its magnificent spire. Today we will admire its famous stained glass and learn how it inspired CS Lewis.5 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeBrasenose College (Pass by)Founded in 1509, is named after a distinctive brass door knocker. Alumni include David Cameron, Michael Palin, and William Golding.5: Radcliffe CameraOxford's first science Library. Learn about one of Oxford's most extraordinary and generous benefactors, the Royal Physician sir John Radcliffe5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free6: All Souls CollegeFounded in 1438, is Oxfords most academically exclusive college. It is famous for its stunning Codrington Library and elegant baroque facade. Notable alumni include T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) and Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of St Pauls Cathedral.1 minutes -Admission Ticket Free7: Bodleian LibraryToday the Bodlein Library has over 13 million books. We will admire the 17th century buildings and learn about the origins go the library and how it still works today.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free8: Clarendon BuildingClarendon Building, designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor in the early 18th century to house the Oxford University Press (OUP), one of the worlds most prestigious publishing houses founded in the 16th century producing scholarly works, including the renowned Oxford English Dictionary.4 minutes -Admission Ticket Free9: Bridge of SighsOxford's iconic bridge belonging to Hertford College. Although it looks like an old Venetian Bridge, it was built in the twentieth century! It is also next to the house of Edmund Halley who had the comet named after him.2 minutes -Admission Ticket Free10: Sheldonian TheatreWe will admire this 17th century home to the ceremonies of Oxford University. Believed to be the first building by Christopher Wren, architect of St Paul's Cathedral in London was Professor of Astronomy at Oxford University.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free11: Sheldonian TheatreThe Greeks
Striking adornment at the boundary between Broad Street and the Sheldonian Theatre. Known as the Greeks, or the beards these Greek Heads symbolise Oxfords connection to classical antiquity and its intellectual traditions.2 minutes -Admission Ticket Free12: History of Science MuseumThe History of Science Museum
Built in1683, as a public museum. Wonderful example of restoration Baroque architecture. Today, still a museum,the building houses an exceptional collection of scientific instruments, from the medieval period to the present day. Exhibits include early microscopes, telescopes and famously Albert Einsteins blackboard.3 minutes -Admission Ticket Free13: The Divinity SchoolCompleted in 1488, the Divinity School is a stunning display of medieval craftsmanship. One of Oxford's most iconic architectural landmarks, the Divinity School has also been a location for films. Its upper floor is one of the Universitys first purpose-built libraries.4 minutes -Admission Ticket Free14: Bodleian LibraryBuilt on top of the exquisite medieval Perpendicular Divinity School, the Duke Humphrey Library was built in the fifteenth century to house a gift of over 200 books from the King's brother. Both of these rooms were selected by J.K. Rowling to be used for Harry Potter scenes.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free15: Weston LibraryA view of important landmarks on an iconic central street.
4 minutes -Admission Ticket Free16: Balliol CollegeWe will step inside Oxford's second oldest college and see its internal quadrangle, the Capel with its glorious stained glass, as well as its dining hall with portraits that tell its interesting foundation story. Here we'll learn more about when women undergraduates started to have access to the University and its colleges.15 minutes -Admission Ticket Included17: Martyrs' MemorialImportant Victorian monument to Oxfords Protestant martyrs of the 16th century.
5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free18: St Michael at the North GateThis Anglo Saxon Tower was part of the Medieval city gate and is probably the surviving oldest building in Oxford today. Many stories over the centuries4 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeADDITIONAL INFOService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleWheelchair accessibleSuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
3 Hour Private History Tour to Blenheim Palace in a Rolls Royce
Type: Luxury and Special Occasions
Duration: 3 Hours
3 Hour Private History Tour to Blenheim Palace in a Rolls Royce
- Type:Luxury and Special Occasions
- Duration:3 Hours
OVERVIEWVisit Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill, in style with this luxury private tour. Travel from Oxford to Blenheim in a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Bentley. Spend the morning or afternoon learning about the site from a former history master and enjoy the included morning coffee or afternoon tea. Entry fees not included.Private luxury tour of Blenheim Palace from OxfordTravel in style in a Rolls Royce or Bentley with a chauffeurChoose from morning or afternoon departureIncludes morning coffee or afternoon tea at BlenheimINCLUDESPrivate transportationCoffee and/or TeaEXCLUDESBlenheim PalaceMEETING AND PICKUPPickup pointsThe supplier will pick up customers from select hotelsOptions and Start time3 Hour Private History Tour to Blenheim Palace in a Rolls Royce:01:30 PM, 09:30 AMPickup detailsYour guide will arrange a pickup point with you prior to the trip.WHAT TO EXPECT1: Blenheim PalaceVisit Blenheim Palace, ancestral home of the Duke of Marlborough, military genius of the 1700s and birthplace and grave of the greatest Englishman, Winston Churchill.2 hours 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Not IncludedADDITIONAL INFOWheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerPublic transportation options are available nearbyTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleSuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
3-Hour Private Tour of Oxford With University Alumni Guide
Type: Private Day Trips
Duration: 3 Hours
3-Hour Private Tour of Oxford With University Alumni Guide
- Type:Private Day Trips
- Duration:3 Hours
OVERVIEWExplore the highlights of Oxford with this 3-hour private guided walking tour. Led by an Oxford University student guide, visit key sights, like the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera and pass by pivotal colleges and schools, including Balliol College, Hertford College, Oriel College, and more. Includes entry into one of the oldest colleges and a Harry Potter film site.3-hour private guided tour around Oxfords top highlightsBenefit from the insights of your Oxford University student guideIncludes entry into one of the colleges and a Harry Potter film sitePrivate tour ensures a fully personalized experienceINCLUDESEntrance into Trinity CollegeEntrance into the Divinity SchoolStudent guideMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointOxford Tourist InformationPlease check-in at the Oxford Tourist Information CentreOptions and Start time3-Hour Private Tour of Oxford With University Alumni Guide:02:00 PM, 10:00 AMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECT1: Balliol CollegeThe experience begins!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included2: Trinity CollegeThe experience continues!15 minutes -Admission Ticket Included3: History of Science MuseumThe experience continues!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included4: Blackwell's BookshopThe experience continues!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free5: Weston LibraryThe experience continues!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included6: Sheldonian TheatreThe experience continues!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included7: The Divinity SchoolThe experience continues!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Included8: Hertford CollegeThe experience continues!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included9: Bodleian LibraryThe experience continues!15 minutes -Admission Ticket Included10: Radcliffe CameraThe experience continues!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included11: All Souls CollegeThe experience continues!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included12: University Church of St. Mary the VirginThe experience continues!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included13: Oriel CollegeThe experience continues!5 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included14: Christ Church MeadowThe experience continues!15 minutes -Admission Ticket Included15: Merton CollegeThe experience continues!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included16: Carfax TowerThe experience ends!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included17: Christ ChurchThe experience continues!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not IncludedADDITIONAL INFOInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerPublic transportation options are available nearbyTravelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitnessNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford
Type: City Walking Tours
Duration: 90 Minutes
90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford
- Type:City Walking Tours
- Duration:90 Minutes
OVERVIEWGet an overview of the City of the Dreaming Spires on this guided, small-group walking tour. Pass by some of the key attractions around this historic university town, including Carfax Tower, Christ Church College, Queens College, The Bridge of Sighs, Radcliffe Camera, the Bodleian Library and more. Learn about the citys long and rich history from your guide.Soak up the citys charm and ambience on a walking tourHear stories and insights you wont discover on your ownIdeal for first time visitors and those with limited timeSmall group size of 10 means a more personalized experienceINCLUDESChildren are welcome, the tour is not suitable for infants and children under seven years.Guides are able to provide information pertaining to onward transport, accommodation houses etc.EXCLUDESDogs are not allowed on university and college propertyMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointMartyrs' MemorialAcross the road from thecRandolph HotelOptions and Start time90 Minute Guided Walking Tour in Oxford :02:00 PM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECT1: Martyrs' MemorialThe meeting point. Tours commence from here at 11 am and 2 pm daily. This memorial celebrates the lives of three Anglican clerics burned at the stake for Heresy in the 16th century.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free2: Bodleian LibraryWe move into the Scholastic Quadrangle and discover how Oxford University's world-famous research library grew from the ashes of the reformation.5 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeSheldonian Theatre (Pass by)See the ground-breaking architecture of renowned English architect Christopher Wren's first major project, built in 1669History of Science Museum (Pass by)Highly significant in the cultural history of the Western world, the very first purpose-built public museum.Bridge of Sighs (Pass by)Built in 1913 the iconic Bridge of Sighs adds a romantic touch to our walk.High Street (Pass by)Oxford's famous High Street is a history lesson in itself, not only in terms of the colleges we see where the likes of CS Lewis, Shelly, Bob Hawke and Bill Clinton studied but its fascinating architecture stretching back hundreds of years.Magpie Lane (Pass by)Traverse the narrow winding and infamous Magpie Lane to the High Street.3: Radcliffe CameraSet in the Radcliffe Square the very heart of Oxford's world-renowned University precinct, visitors will find themselves surrounded by history on all sides. This is where it all began!10 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeChrist Church (Pass by)Enter through St Aldates gate, see the splendid views of Christ Church, the Meadow Building, Merton Field where James Sadler became the first English aeronaut, the Deans Garden, Dead Man's Walk, exit through the Kissing Gate.4: Carfax TowerLandmark 23m-high bell tower, once part of a 12th-century church, offering city views from the top.2 minutes -Admission Ticket Not IncludedQueen's College (Pass by)Passing Queens College we enter Queens Lane, claimed to be the most haunted site in Oxford, we pass St Edmund's Hall the very last medieval hall in Oxford, the ancient St Peter's Church in the East, New College which is actually built on a plague pit. This is lovely walk through the winding back streets of the city.ADDITIONAL INFOWheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleSuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford
Type: Cruises and Boating Tours
Duration: 1 Hours
Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford
- Type:Cruises and Boating Tours
- Duration:1 Hours
OVERVIEWSet sail for a romantic cruise through the heart of Oxford on this 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise, including afternoon tea served on-board. Tuck into traditional English teatime treats like finger sandwiches and scones with jam and clotted cream, as you glide downstream. Following a scenic route along the University Regatta Course, youll discover Oxfords surprising greenery and enjoy marvelous views of the University Boat Houses, Christ Church Meadows and Iffley lock.1.5-hour Thames River cruise in Oxford with afternoon teaMarvel at Oxfords green banks, locks and boathouses from the waterEnjoy a decadent afternoon tea on-board, including finger sandwiches, cakes and cream sconesLive commentary on-board ensures you dont miss anything!Romantic experience, perfect for couplesGreat introduction to Oxford for first-time visitorsThis small-group tour ensures a personalised experienceINCLUDESAfternoon teaDriver/guideLive commentary on boardLocal taxesEXCLUDESAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)GratuitiesMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointThe Folly RestaurantPlease 'check-in' at The Folly restaurant reception.Options and Start timeAfternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford:01:00 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECTThis relaxing 1.5-hour cruise starts in the afternoon from central Oxford and sails downstream from Folly Bridge taking in the best known reach of the River Thames in Oxford.
Traveling down the University Regatta Course passing Christ Church Meadows, the University College Boat Houses and other landmarks on the way to Iffley lock. This is often a busy and vibrant section of the river where training rowing crews, punts and pleasure boats jostle for river space in an wonderful display of Oxford at play. Passing through the lock at Iffley is an experience in itself. The river scenery and fascinating buildings combining to form a picture perfect location.
Beyond Iffley the boat travels in to the tranquil water meadows that surround Oxford and there are abundant opportunities to spot wildlife amongst the green banks and overhanging willows.
Aboard the boat an indulgent afternoon tea is provided by the renowned riverside restaurant, The Folly. The traditional menu includes*:
An Selection of Finger Sandwiches
Homemade Scones with Strawberry Jam, Clotted Cream and Fresh Strawberries
A Selection of Cakes, Tarts or Petit Fours
Tea*Drinks to take aboard can be purchased at the departure point.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesADDITIONAL INFOInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbySuitable for all physical fitness levelsChildren must be accompanied by an adultInfant meals not includedAny allergies or dietary requirements should contact us directly, as early as possibleNot recommended for travellers with severe food allergiesNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
A Guide to the City of Dreaming Spires: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oxford
Type: Self-guided Tours
Duration: 2 Hours
A Guide to the City of Dreaming Spires: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oxford
- Type:Self-guided Tours
- Duration:2 Hours
OVERVIEWAre you looking for a way to see Oxford without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
Discover why Oxfords time is 5 minutes behind the rest of the country and find out why students are forbidden from jumping into the River Cherwell
Hear from producer Ian Grover, a licensed tour guide whos produced a number of popular VoiceMap tours
Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home
Once youve booked, youll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under Before You Go. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when youre in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
INCLUDESOffline access to audio, maps, and geodataVoiceMap app for Android and iOSLifetime access to this tour in EnglishEXCLUDESTickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en routeSmartphone and headphonesTransportationFood and drinkMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointCarfax TowerBefore arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.Options and Start timeA Guide to the City of Dreaming Spires: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oxford: 09/01/2022 - 08/16/2026
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PMEnd pointMartyrs' MemorialThe tour ends in front of the Martyrs' Memorial.WHAT TO EXPECTOxford (Pass by)This leisurely walking tour takes you around the beautiful city where you'll hear the stories behind the spires.Carfax Tower (Pass by)This easy stroll takes you from Carfax Tower, around the historical city centre where the majority of the colleges are situated, to finish on Magdalen Street next to the Martyrs Memorial.Alices Shop (Pass by)The tour passes by Alice's Shop. You'll hear how this Alice in Wonderland themed store came to be and why the beloved story is so connected to the city.Christ Church (Pass by)While you walk, you'll hear why Great Tom, the bell above the entrance to Christ Church College, chimes 101 times at 9.05pm.Magdalen College (Pass by)This self-guided audio tour takes you past Magdelen College. You'll hear about the college while you walk.Examination Schools (Pass by)The tour takes you past the Examination Schools where you'll hear about a unique Oxford tradition.The Grand Café (Pass by)The tour takes you past the Grand Cafe, the site of the very first coffee house in England. You'll hear the history of this charming cafe while you walk.Bridge of Sighs (Pass by)You'll pass by the splendid looking Bridge of Sighs, one of the most photographed and instagrammable sights in Oxford.Radcliffe Square (Pass by)The tour takes you through Radcliffe Square. You'll hear about it's star, the Radcliffe Camera as you walk.Bodleian Library (Pass by)The tour passes by the Bodleian Library, the main research library for the whole of the university, and it's the second largest library in the country after the British Library. All together the Bodleian libraries hold over 13 million printed items.Sheldonian Theatre (Pass by)The tour passes by the Sheldonian Theatre, a focal point of the University of Oxford. It's the university's Ceremonial Hall, and it's used for Matriculation Ceremonies for new students to enrol them on the university's register.Balliol College (Pass by)The tour takes you pass the Balliol College which first started as a community of scholars in 1263.Martyrs' Memorial (Pass by)This easy stroll takes you from Carfax Tower, around the historical city centre where the majority of the colleges are situated, to finish on Magdalen Street next to the Martyrs Memorial.ADDITIONAL INFOSuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYAll sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
Type: Castles, Palaces, and Estates
Duration: 8 Hours
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
- Type:Castles, Palaces, and Estates
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWA UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace is home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Set in over 2,000 acres of beautiful Parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, the exquisite 18th century Baroque Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, formal gardens and the magnificent lake.
Discover over 300 years of history, architecture and artefacts
Stroll around the majestic Formal Gardens and 10 other gardens
Explore the Butterfly House and Stables ExhibitionINCLUDESChurchill ExhibitionWalled Garden with the Butterfly HousePalace, Park & GardensEXCLUDESMiniature TrainAdventure PlaySnacksMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointBlenheim PalaceEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECT1: Blenheim PalaceA UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace is home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Set in over 2,000 acres of beautiful Parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, the exquisite 18th century Baroque Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, formal gardens and the magnificent lake.
Boasting over 300 years of history and heritage, Britains Greatest Palace is a unique example of English Baroque architecture. Inside, the scale of the Palace is beautifully balanced by the intricate detail and delicacy of the carvings, the hand painted ceilings and the amazing porcelain collections, tapestries and paintings displayed in each room. It houses some of the finest antique collections in Europe.Admission Ticket IncludedADDITIONAL INFOWheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleTravelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitnessTravelers will have to travel to Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PS, EnglandNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYAll sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Blenheim Palace Guided Tour from Oxford- private tours
Type: Historical Sites and Interest
Duration: 1 Hours
Blenheim Palace Guided Tour from Oxford- private tours
- Type:Historical Sites and Interest
- Duration:1 Hours
OVERVIEWExperience Blenheim Palace with a personalized 90-minute tour with your private guide. Afterwards, explore the palace and its grounds at your own pace, pausing where and when you like. At the end of the day, easy to use public transportation takes you back to Oxford. Includes option to include a tour of Oxford before Blenheim Palace.Discover Blenheim Palace on a 90-minute private guided tourEnjoy free time to explore the palace and gardens after the tourAdd on a guided tour of Oxford for a full experiencePrivate tour ensures a fully personalized experienceINCLUDESLocal guide for guided tour of the palace (this does not include tour of the gardens and estate)Cost of taxi from Oxford to the palace outwards is paid by the guideComplimentary hot drink and guidebook souvenir at palace cafe paid by the guideEntry ticket to palace state rooms included with optional 1 year pass, worth £41 per personEXCLUDESGratuitiesThe tour does not include a tour of the gardens and the estate grounds but you can do this after.The cost to book a taxi back to Oxford may be £25+ and that is not includedMid Nov to late December, the state room displays may be partially obstructed by Christmas displayIf you prefer to return to Oxford by bus, the public bus leaves outside palace gates until 23.00MEETING AND PICKUPMeeting point15-16 Broad StMeet your guide wearing red lanyard. Meeting next to our black sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS. This is also next to the Oxfam shop which has a green sign above its shop.Options and Start timeOxford Tour + Palace Tour:10:00 AMPalace tour only:11:30 AMEnd pointBlenheim PalaceThe guide will purchase single fare taxi from Oxford to the palace. As for your return journey to Oxford, please either call Uber or you can catch the public bus which runs back into Oxford at least every half hour until 23.00.WHAT TO EXPECT1: Blenheim PalaceGuided tour of the palace lasting approx 90 minutes. You will then have free time after the end of the tour to explore the palace exhibition spaces and gardens1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket IncludedADDITIONAL INFOWheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerPublic transportation options are available nearbyTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleSuitable for all physical fitness levelsBlenheim palace is located just next to Woodstock village, so we recommend you visit both locations in your free time after the guided tour.PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME AT THE AGREED MEETING POINT:Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point. If you arrive more than 5 minutes later than the scheduled tour, then you might forfeit and lose your booking as if your arriving late, as this may interrupt the guide and other customers, if we are trying to find you after a guide has started and left the meeting point.WE OFFER YOU THE OPTION TO EITHER MEET US in OXFORD TO CATCH TAXI WITH US TO THE PALACE OR TO MEET US AT INSTEAD AT THE PALACE, LOCATED ABOUT HALF HOUR DRIVE AWAY FROM OXFORD CITY.INFO FOR DRIVERS AND PARKING:If you are driving, then please allow extra 30-60 minutes over whatever time you think it will take you to get here. Oxford is NOT car friendly and it is congested roads and hard to find parking spaces....unless you park at the sign posted 'park and rides' on edge of town on any major road into the city and hop on their buses into city centre. The park and ride buses leave every 15 or every 30 minutes and take anything from 10 min to 30 min (depending on traffic) to reach city centre. So if you are going to drive, then please assume you should be aiming to park your car about one hour before your tour starts.PUBLIC TRANSPORT:We actually recommend instead using the much faster and reliable train services but again please aim to arrive about an hour or earlier before your tour starts as trains can be delayed and the train and coach station are about 15 minutes walk from our meeting point. There is also the coach service from London called the Oxford Tube which leaves every half hour or more but it can take much longer than its advertised 105 minute journey time. It drops you off either at High street Oxford or Gloucester Green coach station. It's quicker to ask to get off on High street near Carfax tower, then it's a 10 minutes walk to Broad street.Not wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Blenheim Palace Guided Tour (with or without additional tour of Oxford city)
Type: Tickets and Passes
Duration: 8 Hours
Blenheim Palace Guided Tour (with or without additional tour of Oxford city)
- Type:Tickets and Passes
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWBlenheim Palace is known for being the birthplace of Winston Churchill, and the former home of the Duke of Marlborough. Learn more about this magnificent building by going on a guided tour. A guide enriches the experience with fascinating historical stories about how the palace was built, its most notable features, and entertaining stories such as when the main architect was refused entry.Great for architecture fanssee the magnificent Blenheim PalaceDont miss any highlights by going on a guided tourVisit the former home of Winston Churchill and the Duke of MarlboroughFlexible tourchoose to add on an additional tour of OxfordINCLUDESIf you wish to meet us in Oxford, then we can offer you free taxi collection outwards only from cityOur tour includes the £41 palace entry ticket + complimentary palace guidebook and hot drinkEXCLUDESSee notice about November 15 until December 23 Christmas exhibition interruptions to exhibitsThe cost of bus (£3) or taxi (£25) back to Oxford is not includedMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointOxfordMeet your guide wearing red lanyard. Meeting next to our black sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS. This is also next to the Oxfam shop which has a green sign above its shop.Options and Start timeBlenheim Palace + Oxford Tour:10:00 AMMeet at Palace- tour only:11:30 AMMeet in Oxford for palace tour:11:30 AMEnd pointBlenheim PalaceThe return bus fare to Oxford costs £3 per person and the Stagecoach plus Oxford bus companies' buses leave outside the palace gates, several times per hour until 23.00. The buses also stop in adjacent Woodstock village. Otherwise, call 001 taxis, £25 fare.WHAT TO EXPECT1: Blenheim PalaceGuided tour of the state rooms. You will then have free time after the tour to explore for yourself, the exhibition spaces or the garden and estate.
Our tour includes the £28.50 palace entry ticket.1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket IncludedADDITIONAL INFOWheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleSuitable for all physical fitness levelsDue to entry policy at palace, we limit private groups to max 3 persons. For options for larger size groups, please ask viator to call us!Finally, the third tour option listed allows you to choose to book an add-on 90 minutes guided tour at 10am of Oxford city before then also joining the 2pm palace tour.Meeting Point Options:Not wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Blenheim Palace Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Type: Unique Experiences
Duration: 1 Days
Blenheim Palace Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
- Type:Unique Experiences
- Duration:1 Days
OVERVIEWPair the freedom of independent travel with the challenge of solving quizzes, clues, and puzzles when you download this fun GPS explorer app for Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire's landmark stately home. Choose whether to tour the map pins displayed on your screen or enjoy the journey at your own pace. Your price includes 1-day access to the app for one device (which can be shared): Blenheim Palace tickets are not included.Explore Blenheim Palace independently with a fun smartphone appFocus is on hidden gems, helping you beat the crowds and discover new placesKid-friendly app makes for great and educational family bonding timeGPS technology means there's no risk of getting lostINCLUDESHidden Gems Treasure Hunt & Self-guided Tour access (via Loquiz app) permitted on 1 deviceYour group/family can share 1 ticket & anytime access for 1 DayTotal Flexibility with 'anytime start' & 'free cancellation'EXCLUDESBlenheim Palace Entrance or Parking FeesMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointBlenheim PalaceSet within the Blenheim grounds, this is a Self-drive adventure. Travel independently with our GPS App guiding you. Choose where you want to begin, anywhere in the region. Decide you own route, take breaks anytime, and finish when and where you choose. Login when you arrive in the region to start.End pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECTCan you become the UKs Greatest Explorer?
Truly discover new places with friends & family. As you explore must see destinations & hidden gems, play the Big Travel Quiz and solve Treasure Hunt Clues to earn points and win prizes! The more you explore, the more points you earn. The more points you earn, the higher up the Nationwide Travel League you climb!
Fun for all ages, this is a brand-new way to travel and explore... all with the help of our simple to use Smartphone App!
When you arrive in Woodstock / Blenheim, simply log in to begin. With hundreds of map pins displayed on your screen, attempt to visit them all earning points and prizes or enjoy the journey at your own pace. You explore independently with our GPS technology guiding you every step of the way.
Friends and family can enjoy together with just one ticket (ticket per device). And with the huge variety of destinations and challenges, it's perfect for all ages.
Leave the planning and stress to us, as we gently nudge you off the beaten track and into a new world of unsung destinations and local secrets.
So be adventurous. Say goodbye to guidebooks and tours... say hello to exploring more than ever before.Duration: 4 hoursADDITIONAL INFOService animals allowedSuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Type: Hop on-Hop off Tours
Duration: 1 Days
City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Type:Hop on-Hop off Tours
- Duration:1 Days
OVERVIEWExperience one of the worlds greatest university cities on this hop-on hop-off Oxford bus tour. With a 24- or 48-hour pass, design a personalized itinerary with several possible stops including the University of Oxford buildings (some featured in the 'Harry Potter' films), Oxford Castle, and Bodleian Library, one of the worlds oldest public libraries. Enjoy unobstructed views from the open-top viewing deck and fun onboard commentary as you savor this elegant city.Discover Oxford and its highlights with a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tourSee the best of the City of Dreaming Spires at your own pace with a 24- or 48-hour ticketPass by must-see city sights including Oxford Castle and Christ Church CollegeSet your own sightseeing schedule, hopping on and off at any of the stopsSit on the open-air, top deck and soak up 360-degree views of the honey-stoned university cityListen to the onboard audio commentary to learn about the historical cityINCLUDESOn-board audio commentary available 14 languages + free headphones45-minute Stepping Through Oxford Walking Tour24 or 48-hour bus passMobile tickets acceptedVouchers are valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-outEXCLUDESHotel pickup and drop offFood and drinks, unless specifiedGratuitiesMEETING AND PICKUPStart time and opening hours24-Hour Bus Ticket: 04/01/2025 - 03/31/2026
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM48-Hour Bus Ticket: 04/01/2025 - 03/31/2026
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
WHAT TO EXPECTWith your 24- or 48-hour ticket, see the best of the City of Dreaming Spires by bus, with onboard audio commentary offering fascinating snippets of local history. Hop aboard the bus at any of the routes stops (full itinerary listed below) and enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own itinerary, pace and tour duration.
Grab a comfortable seat in either the indoor or open-air seating section and take in the sights along the route. Feel free to stay on for the entire loop, or hop off at any stop to see one of Oxfords historical or cultural landmarksbuses depart regularly.
Between stops, explore the citys local color and soak up the rich character of this celebrated hub of global education. To end your tour, disembark at any stop along the route, any time you like.Historic City & University Route20 stops16 points of interestsDuration: 40 minutesOperating schedule: 14th February - 3rd April 2025: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Frequency - every 15 - 20 minutesStops:1: Oxford2: Park End Street3: Gloucester Green4: New Road5: Westgate Shopping Centre6: Speedwell Street7: St Aldates (Stop G2)8: Brasenose College9: The Queen's College10: The Plain11: St.Cross Road12: South Parks Road13: Wadham College14: 53 Broad St15: Parks Road16: Park Town17: Plantation Road18: 61 St Giles'19: Magdalen Street East (Stop C6)20: Sightseeing RandolphPoints of interest passed on this routeChrist ChurchBrasenose CollegeSheldonian TheatreQueen's CollegeTrinity CollegeCity Sightseeing OxfordOxford Castle & PrisonWestgate OxfordOxford PlayhouseBodleian LibraryUniversity of Oxford Botanic GardenPitt Rivers MuseumCarfax TowerArts at the Old Fire StationOxford Town HallAshmolean Museum of Art and ArchaeologyADDITIONAL INFOWheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerPublic transportation options are available nearbySuitable for all physical fitness levelsUntil 3rd July:First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Buses run every 15 minutesSubject to availability, a Live Guide will be available on the following departures from Stop 1: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm4th July - 31st August:First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:30pm. Buses run every 12 - 15 minutes (Monday - Thursday) and every 10 - 15 minutes (Friday - Sunday)Subject to availability, a Live Guide will be available on the following departures from Stop 1: 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm and 4pm1st September - 2nd November:First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Buses run every 15 minutesSubject to availability, a Live Guide will be available on the following departures from Stop 1: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pmDuration: 40 minutesStepping Through Oxford Walking Tour: Meeting Point: Oxford Visitor Information point, 44-45 High Street. Departs daily at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm. Duration: 45 minutes. Subject to availabilityPlease note that the guided walking tour is seasonal, and customers should enquire upon arrival for more information.Mobile or paper vouchers accepted. Paper vouchers must be redeemed at City Sightseeing shop in Oxford Railway Station.Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the travel date selected at check-outPlease note, Stop 11 is out of use until further noticeNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Classic Cotswolds Private Tour
Type: Private and Custom Tours
Duration: 8 Hours
Classic Cotswolds Private Tour
- Type:Private and Custom Tours
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWImmerse yourself in the Cotswolds (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), and enjoy a fully customized sightseeing experience, on this full-day, private tour. Following morning pickup at your area hotel, hop aboard your vehicle and head into the countryside. Youll admire quaint villages like Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Chipping Campden; will discover lesser-known destinations that most visitors miss; and can even plan a tearoom or pub stop (separate expense).This private tour gives you the freedom to customize your day tripDiscover the best of the North Cotswolds, all in one dayExplore charming villages, natural highlights, and other attractionsRound-trip transit from your area hotel makes getting around easyINCLUDES7 hour private tour of the North CotswoldsFull control over itinerary and routeKnowledgeable local driver-guidePickup/drop-off within the North CotswoldsLuxury executive style vehicleEXCLUDESEntrance fees to attractionsFood or refreshments costsGratuitiesPick up outside the North CotswoldsMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointStow-on-the-WoldWe can pick up anywhere in the North Cotswolds (between Cirencester and Chipping Campden) or at a local train station such as Moreton-in-Marsh for those coming in by train from London or outside the area. There are direct trains into The Cotswolds from London PaddingtonBroadwayWe can pick up anywhere in the North Cotswolds (between Cirencester and Chipping Campden) or at a local train station such as Moreton-in-Marsh for those coming in by train from London or outside the area. There are direct trains into The Cotswolds from London PaddingtonCirencesterWe can pick up anywhere in the North Cotswolds (between Cirencester and Chipping Campden) or at a local train station such as Moreton-in-Marsh for those coming in by train from London or outside the area. There are direct trains into The Cotswolds from London PaddingtonBourton-on-the-WaterWe can pick up anywhere in the North Cotswolds (between Cirencester and Chipping Campden) or at a local train station such as Moreton-in-Marsh for those coming in by train from London or outside the area. There are direct trains into The Cotswolds from London PaddingtonChipping CampdenWe can pick up anywhere in the North Cotswolds (between Cirencester and Chipping Campden) or at a local train station such as Moreton-in-Marsh for those coming in by train from London or outside the area. There are direct trains into The Cotswolds from London PaddingtonCotswoldsWe can pick up anywhere in the North Cotswolds (between Cirencester and Chipping Campden) or at a local train station such as Moreton-in-Marsh for those coming in by train from London or outside the area. There are direct trains into The Cotswolds from London PaddingtonMoreton-in-MarshWe can pick up anywhere in the North Cotswolds (between Cirencester and Chipping Campden) or at a local train station such as Moreton-in-Marsh for those coming in by train from London or outside the area. There are direct trains into The Cotswolds from London PaddingtonPickup pointsThe supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting pointOptions and Start timePrivate tour for 1-2 people:10:00 AMPrivate tour for 3-4 people:10:00 AMPrivate tour for 5-6 people:10:00 AMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup detailsWe can pick up anywhere in the North Cotswolds (between Cirencester and Chipping Campden) or at a local train station such as Moreton-in-Marsh or Kemble for those coming in by train from London or outside the areaWHAT TO EXPECTMoreton-in-Marsh (Pass by)We can collect you from Moreton-in-Marsh train station or from your hotel anywhere in the north Cotswolds area (between Cirencester and Chipping Campden)Blockley (Pass by)Drive through the beautiful villages of Blockley (where Farther Brown is filmed) and Broad Campden, famous for its array of thatched cottages.1: Chipping CampdenVisit the medieval market town of Chipping Campden and explore the wool church and ancient market hall30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free2: SnowshillVisit the quiet and untrusted village of Snowshill. Famous for its Manor House and the nearby lavender farm20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free3: BroadwayBeautiful old coaching town with long sweeping high street, stunning architecture and fine array of shops and eateries. Lunch is usually taken here.1 hour -Admission Ticket Free4: Broadway TowerThe highest point in the Cotswolds offering stunning views of the Cotswold hills. Option to climb to top of the tower.20 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included5: Lower SlaughterStunning pair of villages collectively known as the 'Slaughters'- usually quiet as larger tour busses are not allowed access30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free6: Bourton-on-the-WaterThe 'Venice of the Cotswolds'- picturesque riverside village1 hour -Admission Ticket Free7: Stow-on-the-WoldAncient wool market town and also site of the last battle in the English civil war30 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeADDITIONAL INFOSuitable for all physical fitness levelsPlease advise the local provider of the preferred pick up and drop off points.Not wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Private Day Tour from Oxford
Type: Private Day Trips
Duration: 8 Hours
Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Private Day Tour from Oxford
- Type:Private Day Trips
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWDiscover some of the most picturesque highlights of the Cotswoldsand visit UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palaceon this full-day, private tour. Meet your guide at your area accommodation, and set off via air-conditioned vehicle. Head first to the Cotswolds (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) to visit charming English villages like Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold. Next, transfer to Blenheim Palace: famed for its opulent design, the palace was also Winston Churchills birthplace. As this is a private tour, the itinerary can also be customized to suit your interests.Discover Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds highlights all in one dayThis private tour lets you create your own bespoke sightseeing itineraryRound-trip transit from your area hotel via air-conditioned vehicleVisit an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a UNESCO siteINCLUDESFull control over the itinerary and routeA modern comfortable air conditioned vehiclePick up/drop off within the North Cotswolds including Oxford & Stratford-upon-AvonKnowledgeable local driver-guideAn eight hour tourEXCLUDESFood or refreshmentsPick up outside the North CotswoldsGratuitiesMEETING AND PICKUPPickup pointsThe supplier will pick up customers from select hotelsOptions and Start timeCotswolds and Blenheim Palace Private Day Tour from Oxford:10:00 AMPickup detailsDeparture Point: We can collect you from anywhere in Oxford. The tour is also ideal for a day trip from London and you can take the direct train from London Paddington to Oxford station. This takes just under 1 hour.WHAT TO EXPECT1: CotswoldsDeparting Oxford at 9am we start the day off visiting Burford, often called the Gateway to the Cotswolds. A very iconic town and home to one of the most beautiful and ancient churches in the region. Stories aplenty!
From Burford your route takes you through some enchanting Cotswold villages to Bourton-on-the-Water, which is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds and is arguably the most famous Cotswolds town. Its regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England.
Our next stop is the picturesque village of Lower Slaughter, one of the most romantic villages in the Northern Cotswolds and set in the most amazing countryside. From Lower Slaughter we then continue on to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. Here you will have time to browse among honey-coloured buildings, cosy pubs, narrow streets, interesting shops and tiny tea rooms. We will also enjoy lunch in one of the many pubs and tea rooms.6 hours -Admission Ticket Free2: Blenheim PalaceAfter lunch we travel to Blenheim Palace where we will spend 2 hours exploring the history and natural beautiful of Blenheim Palace, before we drive you back to your starting point.2 hours -Admission Ticket IncludedADDITIONAL INFOWheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerPublic transportation options are available nearbySuitable for all physical fitness levelsMinimum age is 5 yearsChildren must be accompanied by an adultCollapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembarkOperates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriatelyNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Cotswolds One Day Guided Cycle Tour - Private Groups
Type: Private and Custom Tours
Duration: 6 Hours
Cotswolds One Day Guided Cycle Tour - Private Groups
- Type:Private and Custom Tours
- Duration:6 Hours
OVERVIEWGet off the tourist track and onto quiet country lanes on this unusual e-bike guided tour. Savor stone cottages and quaint gardens in villages like Wilcote, Crawley, and Swinbrook; admire the ruins of the North Leigh Roman Villa and medieval Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote; and capture signature photos in popular Burford. This is a private tour, meaning you choose where to stop to buy lunch, a drink, or afternoon tea.Spend the day cycling the Cotswolds from the village of Long HanboroughHigh-performance e-bikes give you the boost you need on hilly terrainLearn about North Leigh Roman Villa and Minster Lovell Hall & DovecoteLocal guide leads the way along routes Google Maps would never suggestINCLUDESUse of bicycleEXCLUDESThere are various options for where we can schedule drinks or lunch stops but please make sure to carry water and any snacks as this is an active day out and requires a moderate fitness level!MEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointHanboroughThis tour meets outside my home in Long Hanborough village- the actual address will be shared after you book the tour. It is 30 minutes walk from Hanborough train station or about 5 minutes by taxi from station and I can reserve a taxi for you, if you request me to do so.Options and Start timeCotswolds One Day Guided Cycle Tour - Private Groups:10:00 AMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECT1: North Leigh Roman VillaWe will stop here for a brief visit to see the ruins of the sizeable Roman villa. This part of England also has many roads built on what were originally Roman roads. This site is free entry and it's about 4 miles cycle from our start point.20 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeCrawley (Pass by)Crawley is just one of several very picturesque little villages of hamlets which we pass through on the route. You can see many gorgeous traditional Cotswolds stone cottages and quaint gardens in these villages.Wilcote (Pass by)This is another scenic village we may pass through. If needed for a drink or a lunch stop, Wilcote also has a pub.2: Minster LovellYou can see some truly beautifully preserved cottage lanes here and there is also the option to stop for drinks or lunch here too but the main attraction is the ruins of the medieval Minster Lovell manor home and priory.1 hour -Admission Ticket Free3: BurfordBurford is commonly known as, 'the gateway to the Cotswolds', thanks partly to its location and to its very historic high street. In fact, this village has appeared in several historic tv dramas on BBC TV.
Burford has lots of cafes and shops and we could stop here for afternoon tea, if desired.1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free4: SwinbrookAnother very scenic location for a small village30 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeADDITIONAL INFOPublic transportation options are available nearbyNot recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesNot recommended for pregnant travelersNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthTravelers should have a high level of physical fitnessNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Cotswolds One Day Guided Walk - Private Groups
Type: Private and Custom Tours
Duration: 7 Hours
Cotswolds One Day Guided Walk - Private Groups
- Type:Private and Custom Tours
- Duration:7 Hours
OVERVIEWSave time planning a Cotswolds itinerary, and instead, let a private guide show you around with this comprehensive private tour. Benefit from the guides expansive local knowledge and hear stories about local history and famous figures who were linked to the local areasuch as the artist William Morris. Highlights of the trip include visits to a Roman villa, a medieval manor house, and quaint villages, such as Minster Lovell.No getting lost: Explore the Cotswolds with a private guideGreat for history and architecture fansthe tour visits medieval ruinsExplore a place known as the gateway to the CotswoldsBurfordA private tour gives you the guides undivided attentionINCLUDESMyself or local guide as your personal private guide, introducing local sights, history & heritageEXCLUDESFood and drink is not included but lunch table is reserved at pubI can advise you regarding public transport arrangements to meet point & end of tourOption also exists to arrange shorter route but means I'd pre book a taxi which you'd need to payMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointOld SwanThe default meeting point is outside The Old Swan Inn and pub in Minster Lovell Old Village of Minster Lovell near Witney. If you need assistance to help you reserve a taxi to get there, please advise when you book. A taxi single journey from Oxford city might cost around £45.Options and Start timeCotswolds One Day Guided Walk - Private Groups:11:00 AMEnd pointBurfordThe tour finishes in Burford. If you need assistance to book a taxi, please just make this known, when you book. A taxi from Burford to Oxford might cost up to £60 and take up to an hour or lesWHAT TO EXPECT1: Minster Lovell Hall & DovecoteMinster Lovell ruins of medieval manor home is very atmospheric. The village of Minster Lovell is also very pretty with rose adorned thatched cottages alongside a stream.
This is ideal stop for lunch or drinks too.1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free2: BurfordBurford is known as, 'the gateway to the Cotswolds' as it sits on a popular historical highway point. The village has such a scenic high street that it's been used in several historical tv dramas.
Burford has lots of tea shops and quaint shops too.
The tour ends here and I can assist you to find timetabled bus to get to where you need to be after the tour.30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free3: Minster LovellThe tour starts here and this is a gorgeous village with pretty thatched cottages, cricket field and a 700 year old pub! Plus the ruins of Minster Lovell. We spend the first hour or the tour, exploring this village.1 hour 10 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeADDITIONAL INFOService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyNot recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesNot recommended for pregnant travelersNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthTravelers should have a high level of physical fitnessTotal walking distance is about 15 milesNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Cotswolds Private Day Tour
Type: Luxury and Special Occasions
Duration: 8 Hours
Cotswolds Private Day Tour
- Type:Luxury and Special Occasions
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWExperience Englands Cotswolds on a private tour that whisks you around its highlights so you dont have to worry about itineraries or transport. Avoid the inconveniences of a DIY or large-group trip, and relax on a chauffeur-driven tour of the must-see towns and villages. See the riverbank houses of Bourton-on-the-Water, and admire honey-stoned Broadway and other gems; all with a driver-guide for personalized service plus flexible pickup and drop-off options.Explore the Cotswolds in comfort and with ease on a private tourSkip the effort and inconveniences of going it alone or on a group tourDiscover must-see villages and hear tales of the area youd miss if aloneOpt for pickup and drop-off from range of locations (subject to extra cost)INCLUDESlicensed guideMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointCotswoldsFor our guests' convenience, we are happy to pick up our guests from their hotels for free in central Cotswolds. However, additional charges may apply if guests want us to pick them up from Oxford, Bath or Stratford upon Avon.Moreton-in-MarshWell pick you up from Moreton at Marsh train station. You can get a direct train from London Paddington to Moreton in Marsh.Pickup pointsThe supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting pointOptions and Start timeCotswolds Private Day Tour:09:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AMUp to 6 people :09:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup detailsWe highly recommend getting a train from London Paddington to Moreton in Marsh for our guests who intend to stay in London and would like to visit the Cotswold for a day.
However, we will gladly pick up our guests anywhere in the country to bring them to the Cotswolds, although additional charges would be applied.
Any pickups and drop-offs from London will be charged at a fixed rate of £200 each way plus VAT and London congestion charges of £15.
Pickup service from Oxford, Bath and Stratford Upon Avon will be charged at a fixed rate of £50 each way plus VAT.
WHAT TO EXPECT1: Cotswold WayBibury, slaughter villages, Bourton-on-the-Water, broadway, chipping Camden and many more most wonderful villages6 hours -Admission Ticket IncludedADDITIONAL INFOService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbySpecialized infant seats are availableSuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
Type: City Tours
Duration: 7 Hours
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
- Type:City Tours
- Duration:7 Hours
OVERVIEWAdmire the best-known and hidden villages of Englands Cotswolds on this full-day small-group tour from Oxford. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide, stop to explore villages such as Great Tew and Stow-on-the-Wold, and the hamlets of the Windrush valley. On route, enjoy lunch (own expense) in Burford, stroll around Bourton-on-the-Water, and visit the village and 15th-century ruins of Minster Lovell. Includes transport and central Oxford pickup and drop-off, with entrance fees at your expense.Full-day tour of famous and hidden Cotswolds villages from OxfordAdmire Great Tew and browse the shops and lanes of Stow-on-the-WoldVisit Lower Slaughter and stroll around photo-worthy Bourton-on-the-WaterStop for lunch (own expense) in Burford and tour the pretty villages of the Windrush valleyExplore the thatched-and-stone village and medieval ruins of Minster LovellSmall-group tour of eight or fewer, including air-conditioned minivan transport, driver-guide, and central pickup and drop-offEntrance fees at own expenseINCLUDESKnowledgeable, local driver-guideTransport by modern, comfortable air-conditioned minivanSmall-group tour of the CotswoldsEXCLUDESFood and drinksGratuitiesHotel pickup and drop-offMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointOxford Railway StationYour driver guide will meet you in the pick up area outside the front of Oxford Railway Station. Waiting is not allowed in the pick up area so they will arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts and will be standing with the Mercedes minibus holding a green sign saying Undiscovered Cotswolds.Options and Start timeCotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford:10:00 AMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECT1: OxfordYour driver guide will meet you in the pick up area outside the front of Oxford Railway Station at 10am. Waiting is not allowed in the pick up area so they will arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts and will be standing with the Mercedes minibus holding a green sign saying Undiscovered Cotswolds.
The pick up area is directly in front of the train station just past the bus stops and close to the bronze bull statue.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free2: Great TewA fairy-tale village of thatched cottages and beautiful landscapes that is away from the tourists. The home of several famous characters and the future home of royalty.30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free3: Stow-on-the-Wold Market SquareThe centre of the wool trade in the Cotswolds. Here you'll have time to browse among honey-coloured buildings, cosy pubs, narrow streets, interesting shops and tiny tea rooms.1 hour -Admission Ticket Free4: Lower SlaughterOur next stop is the picturesque village of Lower Slaughter, one of the most romantic villages in the Northern Cotswolds and set in the most amazing countryside. Larger vehicles are not allowed into this village so we are the only small group tour allowed access.30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free5: Bourton on the WaterOur next stop is arguably the most famous Cotswolds town and regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England; Bourton-on-the-Water. Known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' there is plenty to see and do with a wealth of attractions, shops, restaurants and tea rooms. Here you have free time to explore and enjoy some lunch.1 hour 15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free6: BurfordOn route we go through some enchanting Cotswold villages to the town of Burford, often called the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds'. A very iconic town and home to one of the most beautiful and ancient churches in the region. Stories aplenty!30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free7: St Mary's ChurchTravelling along the stunning Windrush Valley visiting hidden villages including Swinbrook. One of the most secluded villages and home of the notorious Mitford Sisters.20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free8: Minster Lovell Hall & DovecoteA real highlight of the tour which boasts plenty of Cotswold stone and thatched roofs, as well as holding the title of being the region's most haunted village. Minster Lovell is perhaps best known for the ruins of its 15th century hall, owned by generations of the Lovell family. A true hidden gem!30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free9: OxfordYou will drive around 40 minutes back to Oxford where your driver guide will drop you off at Oxford railway station.40 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeADDITIONAL INFOWheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerPublic transportation options are available nearbySpecialized infant seats are availableTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleSuitable for all physical fitness levelsChildren must be accompanied by an adultMinimum age is 5 yearsCollapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembarkNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 10.45am
Type: Private and Custom Tours
Duration: 120 Minutes
CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 10.45am
- Type:Private and Custom Tours
- Duration:120 Minutes
OVERVIEWThis public tour is brand new to be listed here on viator but we have been successfully running this tour with excellent reviews for private groups for several years here with over 46 recommendations .
This tour typically lasts 2 hours to 2.5 hours and it includes entry to Magdalen college, where CS Lewis taught. If Magdalen is ever closed, we will inform you & offer refund or reschedule date or proceed with a visit to an alternative such as Exeter college, where Tolkien studied.
This tour introduces both these famous writers and their lives here in Oxford plus offers insights into what life is like as an Oxford academic.
Magdalen entry fee worth £10 per person is included.
NOTICE: any known closures for Magdalen college will be published under the What's Excluded section.
Please note that Magdalen only permits entry to up to 10 persons with guide before we must instead pre book with Magdalen. Thus, if you book at very short notice, you may instead be asked to do private tour.INCLUDESPlease check 'Exclusions' below for dates of any partial closures eg the hallTour is led by award winning guides with hundreds of existing 5 star ratings for this tour!Your ticket includes entry worth £10 to Magdalen college to see the hall, chapel, gardens, quad.EXCLUDESMagdalen is closed Sep 26 & Oct 5 of 2025. On these dates, the tour will visit alternative college.Magdalen is usually closed for Xmas about Dec 22 to Dec 31- no entry possible on those dates!On any dates that Magdalen is closed, we'll replace entry with Tolkien's Exeter collegeThis tour is not aimed at young children but if you wish to bring children, please inform us beforeMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting point15-16 Broad StMeet your guide wearing red lanyard. Meeting next to our black sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS. This is also next to the Oxfam shop which has a green sign above its shop.Options and Start timePublic 11.45:10:45 AMEnd pointUniversity Church of St Mary the VirginEnd point varies but is generally outside St Marys University church, outside Magdalen college or back on Broad street. We will assist either way with directions and we also offer a free city map.WHAT TO EXPECT1: Radcliffe CameraWe pass by & mention such famous sightsAdmission Ticket Free2: Bridge of SighsWe pass by & mention such famous sightsAdmission Ticket Free3: Bodleian LibraryThe tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not IncludedHertford College (Pass by)The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in OxfordAll Souls College (Pass by)The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in OxfordBrasenose College (Pass by)The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in OxfordBalliol College (Pass by)The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in OxfordTrinity College (Pass by)The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in OxfordCorpus Christi College (Pass by)The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in OxfordUniversity College (Pass by)The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in OxfordJesus College (Pass by)The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in OxfordExeter College (Pass by)The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford.
On any dates that Magdalen college may be closed, we will instead visit inside Exeter college, worth £5 entry fee.
Exeter college is where Tolkien studied.Oxford Covered Market (Pass by)The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford4: Lincoln CollegeThe tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford.
We often stop at the entrance of exquisite Lincoln college to look at the entry area to the quadrangle and to spot the statue of John Wesley, who studied here, as did the writer of 'Dr Seuss' stories too.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included5: Magdalen CollegeWe spend one hour average inside Magdalen college on this tour and this is where CS Lewis taught. It has a medieval hall, a canteen where we can stop for a coffee to enjoy the punting boats passing us by outside. There is a deer park and Addisons walk, which is where CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien walked and talked. Plus there is a medieval hall and chapel plus impressive main quadrangle and the tower.
The entry fee to Magdalen worth £10 is paid for you by the guide.1 hour -Admission Ticket Included6: University Church of St. Mary the VirginWe visit inside and outside here to introduce where CS Lewis preached and developed many of his books from sermons here. We also will see the Mr Tumnis and Aslan lookalike figures outside the church which are alleged to have inspired CS Lewis to write, 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.
We often also end the tour at this location.15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free7: The TurfWe often pass down the lane to see this famous pub or to see the Eagle and Child pub where the Inklings met over a drink to discuss their writing and life.5 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeADDITIONAL INFOService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerWheelchair accessibleSuitable for all physical fitness levelsPlease arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point.Not wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Discovering Cheltenham: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Type: City Tours
Duration: 90 Minutes
Discovering Cheltenham: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
- Type:City Tours
- Duration:90 Minutes
OVERVIEWExplore the best sights of Cheltenham at your own pace with this flexible, self-guided audio tour. See sights like the Royal Crescent, Neptune Garden, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square and Gardens, and more. Includes convenient turn-by-turn directions and maps, and automatic GPS playback, which can all be used offline.A self-guided audio walking tour of CheltenhamExplore the sights that interest you, at your own paceConvenient offline access to audio, maps, and geodataGreat value with lifetime access to tourINCLUDESOffline access to audio, maps, and geodataVoiceMap App for Android and iOSLifetime access to this self-guided tour in EnglishEXCLUDESTickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en routeSmarphone and headphonesFood and drinksTransportationMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointWilson Art Gallery and MuseumBefore arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.Options and Start timeDiscovering Cheltenham: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: 01/19/2022 - 07/17/2026
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PMEnd pointMontpellier GardensThe tour ends in Montpellier Gardens.WHAT TO EXPECTThe Wilson, Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum (Pass by)The tour starts in front of The Wilson, an art gallery and museum. You'll hear a bit about the gallery and museum, be introduced to how VoiceMap works and learn a bit about Cheltenham's history before the tour officially starts.Cheltenham Minster, St Mary's (Pass by)The tour passes by Cheltenham Minster, St Mary's. You'll hear about the church while you walk around it and through the graveyard.Royal Crescent (Pass by)The tour passes through Royal Crescent. You'll hear the earliest important Georgian terrace to have been built in Cheltenham while you walk.The Minotaur and the Hare (Pass by)The tour passes by The Hare and the Minotaur by local sculptor Sophie Ryder. You'll learn more about Cheltenham's history while you walk.Edward Wilson Statue (Pass by)The tour passes by the statue of Edward Wilson, one of Cheltenham's most famous sons. You'll learn about Wilson while you walk.Neptune Fountain (Pass by)The tour passes by the majestic Neptune Fountain. You'll hear about the fountain including who designed it, where it gets its water from and who made it while you walk.Cheltenham Town Hall (Pass by)The tour passes by the impressive Cheltenham Town Hall. You'll hear about town hall like how it was once used entertainment venue for concerts, banquets, dances, and balls while you walk.Imperial Square and Gardens (Pass by)The tour passes through Cheltenham's Imperial Gardens which were once for the exclusive use of visitors to the Sherborne, later known as the Imperial Spa. You'll hear a bit more about the gardens while you walk.Gustav Holst Statue (Pass by)The tour passes by Gustav Holst Statue. You'll hear about Holst and his music while you walk.Queens Hotel Cheltenham (Pass by)The tour passes by Queens Hotel Cheltenham, one of the first purpose-built hotels in Europe. You'll be shown interesting architectural features and hear about the hotel while you walk.Montpellier Walk (Pass by)The tour goes through a section of Montpellier Walk which was designed by Cheltenham architect William Hill Knight. You'll hear about this retail strip while you walk.Cheltenham College Chapel (Pass by)The tour passes by Cheltenham College Chapel which was designed by Henry Prothero. You'll hear about the chapel and a famous day pupil of the college while you walk.Montpellier Gardens (Pass by)The tour ends in Montpellier Gardens. You'll hear about the gardens while you walk as well as some concluding remarks about regency era Cheltenham.ADDITIONAL INFOSuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Downton Abbey Day in the Cotswolds from Oxford Private Tour
Type: Private and Custom Tours
Duration: 8 Hours
Downton Abbey Day in the Cotswolds from Oxford Private Tour
- Type:Private and Custom Tours
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWThis charming Cotswolds tour of Downton Abbey locations is the perfect way to see both filming locations from the hit TV series and some of the most beautiful parts of the internationally renowned Cotswolds.
Led by one of our highly experienced and very friendly Oxford Guild of Tour Guides guide, they will make your tour a day to remember by revealing a range of stories about the local area, details about the filming of the phenomenally successful series, and hints and tips about how to make the most of your time in the UK.INCLUDESEntry to Cogges Farm is included in the price of this tourEXCLUDESGratuitiesCoffee and/or TeaLunchMEETING AND PICKUPPickup pointsThe supplier will pick up customers from select hotelsOptions and Start timeDownton Abbey Day in the Cotswolds from Oxford Private Tour:09:00 AMPickup detailsWe can pick up clients from any location within central OxfordWHAT TO EXPECT1: Cogges Manor FarmCogges Farm doubles up as Yew Tree Farm, the home of Mr Drew in the hit TV series Downton Abbey. Whilst at Cogges farm you will be guided around the charming farmhouse, introduced to some of the animals including the yellow and black pigs, and told all about how filming took place between series 4 and 6.1 hour -Admission Ticket Included2: AsthallAfter leaving Yew Tree farm, we will take in the beautiful village of Asthall which was the childhood home of the famous, and infamous, Milford sisters where you will learn about how these sisters became some of the most famous people in 20th century Britain and how they have link to Hitler and The Dukes of Devonshire.15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free3: The Swan InnThe Swan Pub, a pub so good former Prime Minister David Cameron is known to drink here. It is at The Swan where we will stop for a quick, but delicious, pub lunch. Please note that the cost of Lunch is not included in the price of this tour.1 hour -Admission Ticket Free4: SwinbrookEnjoy the picturesque village of Swinbrook, home to the famous Mitford family, as we drive through this stunning village. On the way, your guide will point out some local landmarks that have been used in the hit film series Bridget Jones.5 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeFulbrook (Pass by)Enjoy the Cotswolds scenery as you drive through this beautiful, quaint, charming village.5: BurfordThe stunning, chocolate box village of Burford is one of the top sites to see in the Cotswolds. While not seen in Downton Abbey the town is well worth a visit. Once at Burford, we will take a walk down the beautiful Highstreet, which is your chance to shop for some Cotswolds mementoes, gaze at the stunning architecture and take as many photos as your phone, and camera can take. Finally, we will head over to the fantastic filming location that is Bampton village45 minutes -Admission Ticket Free6: ShiltonThis beautiful village is complete with a forded river, cottages that date back hundreds of years and a historic Pub. A fantastic place of a photo, its is one of the prettiest villages we have ever visited, and we are sure you will agree.15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free7: BamptonThe final stop on the tour is the fantastic filming location that is Bampton village. Bampton is famous for being the filming location for Downton village in all 6 series and the feature film of Downton Abbey. Whilst here I will explain all about filming, give you chance to take photos outside some of the iconic buildings and, if they are feeling friendly, introduce you to some of the local people who adore the TV show almost as much as they love the people who now visit the beautiful village that they call home. Leaving Bampton at approximately 4pm, we aim to return you to your hotel by 6pm.1 hour -Admission Ticket FreeADDITIONAL INFOInfants are required to sit on an adults lapService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerSuitable for all physical fitness levelsThere is a one-hour drive to and from Oxford at the start and end of the tour.Not wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford
Type: Cruises and Boating Tours
Duration: 1 Hours
Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford
- Type:Cruises and Boating Tours
- Duration:1 Hours
OVERVIEWEnjoy a relaxing cruise on the Thames River and soak up the views in style on this 45-minute evening sightseeing cruise in Oxford. Hop into your sightseeing boat and head out onto the calm waters with your guide. Sip on your choice of cocktail or a soft drink as the sunlight dances on the river, and gaze out over Oxfords beautiful Christ Church Meadows.Enjoy a cocktail evening cruise on the Thames River in OxfordLearn about the area through stories from your local guideChoose from several evening departure times to fit your scheduleIncludes your choice of cocktail or soft drink alternativeINCLUDESLocal guideCocktail of your choice, or soft drink alternativeAll taxes, fees and handling chargesEXCLUDESHotel pickupHotel drop-offGratuitiesMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointThe Folly RestaurantPlease 'check-in' at The Folly restaurant reception.Options and Start timeOxford Sundowner Cruise:05:15 PM, 05:45 PM, 06:15 PM, 06:45 PM, 07:15 PM, 07:45 PM, 08:15 PM, 08:45 PMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECTChrist Church Meadow (Pass by)We will cruise alongside Christchurch Meadows.Thames River (Pass by)We cruise along the historic River Thames in OxfordOxford River Cruises (Pass by)Oxford River CruisesFolly Bridge (Pass by)Cruise under historic Folly BridgeADDITIONAL INFOInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbySuitable for all physical fitness levelsMinimum drinking age is 18 yearsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Experience Oxford's Art Masterpieces with an Art Historian
Type: Museums, Galleries, and Art Expositions
Duration: 8 Hours
Experience Oxford's Art Masterpieces with an Art Historian
- Type:Museums, Galleries, and Art Expositions
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWExplore the highlights of Oxford's two major art collections, at the Ashmolean Museum and Christ Church Picture Gallery, with an art historian and Sothebys specialist. Join me on a rich and entertaining journey through the history of European art, from Ancient Greece to French Impressionism. On the way, youll discover masterpieces ranging from Uccello's Hunt in the Forest, to Monets Sunset at Sea. Half way through, well have a coffee break at Ashmoleans Rooftop café. Well then walk to Christ Church Picture Gallery, part of Christ Church, one Oxfords most famous colleges, to see masterpieces from their collection of mainly Italian paintings and drawings, including Botticelli's paintings of the Sybils, and Head of Young Woman by Verrocchio, one of the most beautiful drawings that remains from the Florentine Renaissance.
During the experience, you'll be introduced to specialist skills, including spotting painting restorations and identifying 15th century paper.INCLUDESGuidePrice of ticket to Christ Church Picture GalleryEXCLUDESSnacksMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointAshmolean MuseumInside the main entrance (there is only one entrance). I'll be holding an Ashmolean Museum guide bookOptions and Start timeExperience Oxford's Art Masterpieces with an Art Historian:10:00 AMEnd pointChrist Church Picture GalleryWHAT TO EXPECT1: Ashmolean Museum of Art and ArchaeologyTravellers will be given an overview of the history of European art from Ancient Greece to Picasso, through focusing on highlights of painting, and sculpture. They'll see masterpieces ranging from the 15th century Paolo Uccello's famous 'Hunt in the Forest', to Picasso's 'Blue Roofs, Paris' painted in 1901, as well as views of Oxford by Joseph Mallord William Turner.1 hour -Admission Ticket Free2: Ashmolean Museum of Art and ArchaeologyYou'll enjoy a coffee and chat in the Ashmolean Rooftop café / restaurant, which has beautiful views of Oxford's spires.30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free3: Christ Church Picture GalleryYou'll see the highlights of Christ Church, whose major collection of mainly Italian old master paintings and drawings is unique amongst Oxford and Cambridge colleges. You'll have the rare opportunity to see beautiful Renaissance drawings, which are on continuous display.1 hour -Admission Ticket IncludedADDITIONAL INFOService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbySuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church
Type: Archaeology and Ancient Ruins
Duration: 6 Hours
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church
- Type:Archaeology and Ancient Ruins
- Duration:6 Hours
OVERVIEWSqueeze all of Oxford's most popular sights into one day with this small group, full-day tour. Explore the oldest Colleges in Oxford with the knowledge of your Oxford student tour guide and step inside Oxford's largest College with its own deer park. Stop by a traditional pub for lunch and then continue your tour with a trip back in time at England's most iconic library. Harry Potter fan? Upgrade your ticket to include access to Christ Church, the famed college.Check out Oxfords oldest colleges including the largest with a deer parkWander around the oldest part of England's most iconic librarySmall-group tour led by an Oxford student guideOptional upgrade: Harry Potter-famed Christ Church College accessINCLUDESEntrance FeesAll Fees and TaxesMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointGloucester RoadFor London Collection / Return tour option only. We meet outside the tube station on the corner of Gloucester Rd and Courtfield Rd - look out for a white and green umbrella. Tour departs at 8am.Oxford Tourist InformationPlease report to the front desk at 16 Broad Street (Oxford Tourist Information) 15 minutes before the start of the tourPickup pointsThe supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting pointOptions and Start timeExtended Oxford Tour:02:00 PM, 11:00 AMLondon Collection / Return :08:00 AMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup detailsIf you miss the departure time of 8am, for any reason, you will not get a refundWHAT TO EXPECT1: Balliol CollegeArgued to be the oldest College at Oxford University5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free2: Trinity CollegeOne of the most beautiful Colleges at Oxford University dating back to 155510 minutes -Admission Ticket Included3: Exeter CollegeFounded in 1314, notable for where Tolkien attended as a student5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free4: Hertford CollegeWith a history dating back to 1282, this College is known as one of the most progressive at Oxford. A good chance to tackle the rather slowing moving image of Oxford.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free5: Magdalen CollegeEstablished in 1458 this is the largest College at Oxford. With incredible grounds, it even boasts it own Deer Park. Home to C.S Lewis and Oscar Wilde.20 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeLincoln College (Pass by)Built in 1427, it has a historic rivalry with its neighbours6: History of Science MuseumFamous for housing Albert Einstein's chalkboard with his markings preserved from the series of lectures he provided at Oxford.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free7: Weston LibraryA dramatic example of Brutalist architecture, contrasting the typically Victorian Neo-Gothic style, that Oxford is famous for. Responsible for housing over 5 million books - including some of the most important in the history of the human race, with a stunningly modern interior following an extensive renovation.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free8: Martyrs' MemorialOften overlooked, but arguably the most important religious site in Oxford. Belies the dark conflict in England between Protestants and Catholics which lead to many gruesome deaths5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free9: Sheldonian TheatreFinished in 1669 by Sir Christopher Wren. This plays host to the most import ceremonies at Oxford University.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free10: New CollegeOften mistaken as "new" dating back to 1379, an important model for how all5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free11: Bodleian LibraryOne of the most important libraries in England built in 1602, responsible for over 12 million books with documents dating back to the Pharaohs.10 minutes -Admission Ticket Included12: Bridge of SighsThe most photographed site at Oxford5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free13: Radcliffe CameraThe most iconic site in Oxford (what you normally see on the postcards). Certainly worth the hype, but is used for a far different function from what most people think.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free14: All Souls CollegeThe most exclusive academic institution in the world, home to Laurence of Arabia and some of the best traditions at Oxford University5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free15: University Church of St. Mary the VirginThe epicentre of Oxford University, belying its religious foundations. Also houses some of the most detailed grotesques in Oxford.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free16: Merton CollegeWith a reputation as being the most academically inclined College, along with a starting date of 1264 - it's a crucial part of any tour in Oxford. Renowned for having exceptional food for its students!5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free17: Christ Church MeadowA unique space in the centre of Oxford, with a strong link to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free18: Christ ChurchChrist Church is one of the most celebrated Colleges at Oxford. Nearly 500 years old it has a seriously impressive collection of buildings along with a strong Harry Potter and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland connection.
The guide will provide a comprehensive external overview of the College and its grounds before you enter with a multimedia audio guide, so you can explore the vast grounds at your own pace. We recommend an hour for this - following the completion of this, the experience will have ended.
1 hour -Admission Ticket Included19: The Divinity SchoolThe first purpose built lecture room, and one of the greatest examples of Medieval Architecture in Europe. No wonder it was used in the filming of Harry Potter and other Hollywood films! Explore this famous ceremonial building, with those who have attended the ceremonies! During peak season (JuneAugust), access to the Divinity School is extremely limited due to frequent closures and high demand, and may not be included in the tour. While some companies may claim otherwise, we prefer to be honest upfront rather than risk disappointment on the day. If this is closed on the day, we will substitute it with entrance to another University College.5 minutes -Admission Ticket IncludedADDITIONAL INFOWheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerPublic transportation options are available nearbyInfants are required to sit on an adults lapTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleTravelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitnessAs Oxford University is a working institution, some sites may close without notice. In such rare cases, well show you the best available alternatives, inform you of any major changes in advance, and offer a refund if needed.At Christ Church, your guide will provide an in-depth external overview before you enter independently with a multimedia headset created by the Christ Church team.During peak season (JuneAugust), access to the Divinity School is extremely limited due to frequent closures and high demand, and may not be included in the tour. While some companies may claim otherwise, we prefer to be honest upfront rather than risk disappointment on the day. We will substitute this site with another College entrance, if not available on your day.If you select Pickup option (the more expensive one) the meeting point will be the London address (Gloucester Road Tube Station), otherwise its the Oxford one (15 Broad Street, Oxford)Not wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
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