Overview#

Classic Historical and Architectural Highlights Tour is an opportunity to explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems of Oxford accompanied by your own expert.

You will learn about the scholars, rebels, and martyrs, Architecture, artists, patrons and, saints that made Oxford.

Oxford’s rich history, spanning over 1,000 years, is brought to life through gripping and informative city walks. Choose from a range of durations: 90 minutes, 2 hours, 3 hours, or a full-day tour.

Discover a college around every corner, with literary landmarks and film locations and inspirations along the way.

You can customise your tour by selecting from Oxford’s iconic colleges - where scholars have lived, studied, and worshipped for centuries. We can also include remarkable sites like the Sheldonian Theatre, Divinity School, or Natural History Museum. Whether you choose to explore inside buildings or enjoy the city’s rich history from its streets, we’ll help tailor the experience to your interests.

We warmly encourage guests to share their interests so we can tailor the walk to suit them.

Site entries are optional and can be woven into your itinerary.

Our guides are accredited members of the Oxford Guild of Tour Guides and/or trained by the Institute of Tourist Guiding.

This tour is available in English and French. Please specify your preferred language when booking.

90 minutes The tour includes the Martyrs Memorial, the Anglo Saxon tower and a stroll into the heart of the university passing older colleges, the splendour of Radcliffe Square and the University centre including the Clarendon Building, 15th century Divinity School, the Old Schools Quad of the Bodleian Library and Sir Christopher Wren’s Sheldonian Theatre 2 hours In addition the 2 hour tour includes medieval lanes and quiet back streets, sites relating to CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien in Oxford and more of the university’s colleges. 3 hours In addition the 3 hour tour includes a further exploration of the backstreets taking in yet more Colleges and reaching out towards the East of the city learning about the Examination Schools, Magdalen College, the Botanic Gardens and Christchurch Meadow. 4 hours to a full day The full day tour is cutomised to your interests. A full day tour enables a deeper dive into the themes of the city.

Meeting Point: The tour begins in the heart of Oxford, with optional pick-up available from your city centre accommodation upon request.

Why Oxford History Tours?

• Our accredited guild members offer privileged access to - several colleges not normally open to the public.
• We align the expertise of your guide with your interests, ensuring a memorable tour experience.
• Our guides are accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding.

Important Information

• Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time.
• Suitable walking footwear recommended due to cobbled areas on the route.
• Private tours can be tailored to include specific colleges.
• Photography is allowed unless otherwise requested.

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What’s Included

• Accredited local guides
• Orientation and insider recommendations for exploring Oxford
• Reservation of entry tickets when required.

Cancellation

50% refund for cancellations over 48 hours before your tour..

What to Bring
Bring appropriate sun or rain protection based on the weather.

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Testimonials
"An encyclopedic knowledge of Oxford...one of the very best tour guides we have ever met." - R and A Coburn
"An outstanding guide for inside Christchurch College. Highly recommend!" - B. Hornbach, NYC, USA
"Wonderful tour blending history and architecture. Highly recommend it!" - W Blaik, Arizona, USA

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If availability does not show, please send a request with your preferred date and time to info@oxfordhistorytours.com or call +44 (0)7749 316766.