Oxford

15 Best Oxford University Walking Tours

Oxford has no single campus, so these walking tours do the joining-up across the colleges. A guide also gets you into quads and halls that solo visitors can’t enter, since colleges set their own rules. Students lead many of the walks, and their gossip is the good kind.

1.Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

Discover the secrets of Oxford University with an alumni guide. Uncover hidden gems, fascinating history, and immerse yourself in the prestigious atmosphere. Don't miss out!

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We loved this tour!!! We are a family of 6 adults, my parents and my siblings ages 30-60 We all loved it. We are spotter fans and that helped too. Oxford is beautiful! We took the tube and the train from London and spend the…”

6,905 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $41.59by Footprints Tours Limited

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3.Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

Discover Oxford's iconic sights and historic colleges on this 1.5-hour guided tour, including college entry and insider insights from alumni.

★ 4.5

“Simon was our tour guide and his knowledge was so impressive. He was humorous and engaging and brought College life in Oxford to life. This tour was the highlight of our trip.”

2,243 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $37by Oxford Walking Tours

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4.Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College

Discover the enchanting world of Harry Potter on an unforgettable walking tour in Oxford. Immerse yourself in the magic of New College and relive the iconic film locations.

★ 4.6

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

1,446 reviews1.5 - 10 hoursFrom $40by Footprints Tours

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5.1.5-hour Oxford University and Colleges Walking Tour

Discover the secrets of Oxford's prestigious University and Colleges on an immersive 1.5-hour walking tour. Uncover hidden gems and delve into the city's rich history.

★ 4.5

“Jane, the guide, was the star of the tour - her excellent and engaged knowledge of history left every participants with absolutely no questions and overwhelmed with interesting facts. She was brilliant in her choice of what to share with the participants of the tour…”

1,383 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $38.14by Oxford Walking Tours

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6.Oxford Official University & City Tour

Discover the magic of Oxford with our official university and city tour. Uncover secret stories, explore stunning architecture, and immerse yourself in history. Don't miss out, book now!

★ 5.0

“Our guide Jeremy was very knowledgeable and conducted the tour at an easy pace making adjustments to his planned itinerary to additional places we wished to experience. Altogether a very pleasant and informational packed 2 hour tour. One thing to note is you get to…”

1,134 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $41.61by Experience Oxfordshire

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7.Oxford: Extended University Tour Entering Christ Church

Discover the enchanting world of Oxford with our extended university tour! Explore the iconic Christ Church and immerse yourself in centuries of rich history. Click now!

★ 4.6

“We recently took a walking tour of Oxford and were lucky enough to have Megan as our guide. I cannot recommend her highly enough—she truly made our experience unforgettable and educational. From the moment the tour began, Megan demonstrated an exceptional depth of knowledge. She…”

820 reviews3 - 10 hoursFrom $107by Footprints Tours

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9.Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

Discover the charm of Oxford on a scenic river cruise along the famous University Regatta Course. Uncover stunning sights and immerse yourself in the city's rich history.

★ 4.5

“An excellent trip with a very knowledgeable and funny guide I recommend it as a short but enjoyable experience”

652 reviews45 minutes (approx.)From $29.13by Oxford River Cruises

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13.Shared Oxford Uni Walking Tour W/Opt Christ Church Entry

Discover the secrets of Oxford University with a shared walking tour. Add an optional visit to Christ Church and immerse yourself in the history and beauty of this prestigious institution.

★ 5.0

“Tanya was a fantastic guide and gave us a really interesting insight into life as an Oxford scholar. She was really friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we got the maximum out of the tour.”

323 reviews1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $34.66by Oxford Alumni Tours

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15.90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford

Discover the enchanting secrets of Oxford on a captivating 90-minute walking tour. Uncover history, marvel at stunning architecture, and immerse yourself in the city's timeless charm.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Andrew, shared Oxford history and interesting fun details about the people who lived/studied there. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”

237 reviews1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)From $38.82by Escape to Oxford

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4.8Oxford Walking Tour: Magic, University & Harry Potter Sites1.5 hours$26 5.0Private Oxford Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide2 hours (approx.)$104.17 4.5Oxford: Alumni-led Harry Potter Tour$41 4.6Oxford: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College$34 4.6Oxford: Walking Tour With Optional Christ Church Entry$26.93 4.5Oxford: Harry Potter Film Tour Led by University Alumni$40.40 4.5Oxford City and University Walking Small Group PUBLIC Tour1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$33.33 4.9Oxford: C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Guided Walking Tour2.5 hours$80 4.8Oxford University: Guided Small Group Walking Tour1.8 hours$40 5.0Harry Potter PUBLIC Tour Self Guided Christ Church Daily 12.453 hours (approx.)$83.25 5.03-Hour Private Tour of Oxford With University Alumni Guide3 hours (approx.)$173.45 5.0Tours of Oxford Private Walking Tours for the Discerning Traveler2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$208.13 4.5Oxford: Official CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$46.96 5.0Hidden Histories – an Uncomfortable Oxford™ Walking Tour$27.54 4.5Stonehenge and Bath Tour With Oxford University Alumni9 hours (approx.)$241.69 5.0Social Distancing Specialised Oxford University Walking Tour With Student Guides$30.09 4.5Private Oxford University Punting Tour30 minutes (approx.)$68.55 4.5Shared Oxford University Punting Tour30 minutes (approx.)$34.26 4.5Shared Oxford Walking & Punting Tour W/Opt Christ Church Entry2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$68.52 5.0Private Oxford Uni Walking Tour W/Opt Christ Church Entry1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$246.78 5.0London to Oxford Day Tour incl Christ Church and Bodleian10 hours (approx.)$171.38 4.3Oxford: Alumni-led Tour & Punt w/ New College Option$68 4.3Oxford: Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour w/opt New College$63.98 4.5Oxford Bike and Walking Tour$68.53