easy
1–2 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels as walking is leisurely paced and mostly flat
Discover Oxford through personalized group walking tours that bring the city’s history, literature, and legends alive with expert guides and custom itineraries. Perfect for educational groups and cultural enthusiasts alike.
All Ages • 1 or 2 Hours • Bespoke Itinerary
Experience the rich history and culture of Oxford with tailored walking tours led by expert guides. Choose from a variety of themes, including literary legends, iconic films, and ghostly tales. Perfect for groups of all sizes, these award-winning tours offer a unique glimpse into the city's fascinating past.
Oxford Past & Present – Our most popular private tour exploring the city’s history C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien – their lives in Oxford Harry Potter Highlights Alice in Wonderland, created in Oxford Inspector Morse, Lewis, & Endeavour Literary Greats Oxford On Screen Philip Pullman’s Oxford Oxford Ghosts Religion at Oxford – 1000 years of Christianity Woodstock, the village around Blenheim Palace N.B. Our tours do not include college or library entries but can be arranged on request.
In addition, we can offer most tours in a number of languages including:
French German Italian Spanish Other languages may be available. Please contact our office to enquire
For your safety and comfort group sizes are limited to up to 10 people for small groups and up to 20 people for large groups.
The city centre of Oxford is relatively flat and our easy paced tours can be tailored for most visitors. For more information please click here.
College visits are not included in the price for your private group tour (which is the price per guide).
For more information on college visits, please email us on officialtours@experienceoxfordshire.org
Please note we require at least 7 days’ notice to arrange a private tour.
Based on your group size and itinerary, a suitable meeting point will be agreed with you for central Oxford.
Private tours require at least 7 days’ notice to guarantee your preferred itinerary and guide availability.
Oxford’s walking tours cover cobbled and paved streets, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is a must.
Bring a bottle of water, especially in summer, as the tours last up to two hours without fixed rest stops.
Confirm language availability if you prefer a guided tour in French, German, Italian, or Spanish.
Oxford’s university dates back to the 12th century, making it one of the oldest academic centers in Europe.
Tours encourage walking and public transport to minimize environmental impacts and support local heritage preservation.
To comfortably navigate Oxford’s historic streets and uneven paving.
Keeping hydrated during warm weather tours is essential.
summer specific
Dress in layers or bring an umbrella depending on forecasts to stay comfortable.
all specific
Capture iconic sights and moments along the route.