Oxford Scholars and Secrets Self Guided Tour with App

Did you know Oxford’s Great Tom bell chimes 101 times every night—and the university runs 5 minutes behind the rest of England? Discover the stories behind Oxford’s most iconic landmarks on this comprehensive 18-stop self-guided audio walking tour. From Christ Church’s Harry Potter connections to the hidden Narnia door, from a 14th-century rebel tavern to the world’s oldest public museum – this tour covers more ground than most guided walks, at a fraction of the price. Crafted with insights from Oxford students, the tour is available in 9 languages. Unlike fixed-time group tours, you control the pace. Start anytime, pause to explore colleges and museums, grab lunch at the Covered Market, or linger over a pint at the Turf Tavern – your tour waits for you. Over 1000 customers have taken this tour and a full refund guarantee means you can book with confidence

1. 1

   Christ Church

   Pass by

   Discover the college that inspired Harry Potter’s Great Hall, and where Great Tom tolls 101 times each night at 9:05 PM

2. 2

   Radcliffe Camera

   Pass by

   Take photos at Christopher Wren’s first masterpiece, where Einstein and Tolkien received honorary degrees

3. 3

   Bodleian Library

   Pass by

   Admire the library from the outside and discover fun facts like the oath you need to take to enter the library

4. 4

   Sheldonian Theatre

   Pass by

   Pause at yet another iconic Oxford building and discover more about its architecture and heritage

5. 5

   Oxford Covered Market

   20 min

   Take a break to explore the covered market and pick up souvenirs or grab a bite to eat

6. 6

   Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

   30 min

   Pause at the world's first public museum — home to Guy Fawkes' actual lantern, Egyptian mummies, and a Van Gogh, all for free

7. 7

   The Eagle& Child

   Pass by

   End in front of a historic pub where literary legends used to gather

8. 8

   University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

   10 min

   See the spot that hosted the trial of the Oxford Martyrs and a nearby door that inspired parts of Narnia!

9. 9

   New College

   Pass by

   Hear the story behind the not-so-new New college

10. 10

    Pitt Rivers Museum

    30 min

    Take an optional detour to two museums with one entrance: from Darwin's evolution debate to a dimly-lit labyrinth of shrunken heads and ancient artifacts

11. 11

    Stop 11

    Pass by

    Tucked behind the city wall, find the secret pub where presidents, movie stars, and Nobel laureates have been sneaking off to for centuries

12. 12

    Bridge of Sighs

    10 min

    Puase for photos in front of Oxford's most photographed bridge — named after its Venetian twin

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.