Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, children can join but the tour pace and content might be best suited for ages 8 and up.

Are food and drinks included?

No, food and beverages are not included but there are stops at notable pubs for those who want to buy refreshments.

Can the tour accommodate wheelchair users?

Black Cabs are wheelchair accessible and can store foldable wheelchairs under 10kg. Please inform in advance if your wheelchair exceeds this.

Will we get inside any university colleges?

The tour includes entrance to one historic college to experience Oxford’s academic heritage firsthand.

How many people can join the private tour?

Groups of 1 to 6 people can book the private day trip.

Where does the tour start and end?

Pickup and drop-off are offered from Central London locations within a 5km radius, including hotels.

Oxford Day Trip by Black Cab Heritage Tours

Set just 60 miles northwest of London, Oxford stands as a living chronicle of British history and intellect. Black Cab Heritage Tours invites travelers to step into this iconic city on a private day trip that perfectly blends cultural discovery with immersive storytelling. Known as the City of Dreaming Spires—a nod to the soaring architecture captured by poet Matthew Arnold—Oxford offers a skyline rich in Gothic towers and historic college courtyards that seem frozen in time.

This carefully curated eight-hour tour from London focuses on deep personal engagement with Oxford’s unique landmarks. From the imposing walls of Oxford Castle, where echoes of the English Civil War persist, to the labyrinth of 37 university colleges, visitors gain a layered understanding of this academic powerhouse. Highlights include New College, Christchurch, and the famed Radcliffe Camera, whose rounded dome punctuates the cityscape.

The experience is enhanced by a knowledgeable, English-speaking driver-guide navigating a traditional London black cab, adding local character and ease. Walking through Cornmarket Street and the Covered Market reveals vibrant urban life, while stops at the Turf Tavern and the Eagle and Child pub offer a taste of local heritage—and literary history, considering the Inklings who gathered here to draft stories that evolved into Middle Earth and Narnia.

Black Cab Heritage Tours’ private Oxford day trip is singular in marrying accessible transport, expert guidance, and rich history in one seamless adventure. It's an ideal offering for visitors craving more than a cursory glance at Oxford’s treasures, welcoming groups up to six and including entry to a historic college.

This tour is a standout gateway into England’s scholarly heart, making Black Cab Heritage Tours a vital steward of the region’s cultural and architectural legacy and a perfect complement to London-based travelers seeking day-trip depth.