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Oxford : University Tour

Oxford, Englandby Walking tour company

  • 1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
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  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Perfect for history buffs and those looking for a unique gift idea. This tour offers exclusive access to some of the university's oldest colleges, beautiful gardens, and historic chapels.[Enter St Johns and Keble College]This small-group experience, limited to just ten participants, ensures a more personal and engaging atmosphere. This walking tour includes entry to two of the iconic colleges of Oxford University. Discover the unique architecture and philosophy of these storied institutions as you soak up the ambience of this enchanting city. It's a perfect gift for anyone eager to explore the world of academia and enjoy the charm of one of the UK’s most iconic cities.

What's included

  • Guided tour

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Jesus College

      5 min

      Founded by Elizabeth I Beautiful architecture and fascinating history

    2. 2

      Exeter College

      5 min

      Visit one of Oxford’s oldest colleges and learn about its founding financiers who funded the exquisite chapel and fellows quadrangle

    3. 3

      Balliol College

      5 min

      Visit the first founding college of Oxford University. Founded in 1263 you will learn about the its founding financiers, the buildings architecture, the colleges philosophy, its coat of arms and famous people who studies there. They're several notable noble peace prize winners, scientists and politicians who have come from the Oxford Colleges.

    4. 4

      Trinity College

      10 min

      Enter one of the Universities oldest colleges and glory in the wonders of its gardens as well as learn about the buildings architecture, the colleges philosophy, its coat of arms and famous people who studies there. They're several notable noble peace prize winners, scientists and politicians who have come from the Oxford Colleges.

    5. 5

      Keble College

      10 min

      Keble has kept up its reputation for being one of the friendliest and most inclusive colleges in Oxford. Its red brick appearance is one of the most unique and beautiful in all of Oxford (although it occasionally suffers from being compared to a lasagne).

    6. 6

      St John's College

      10 min

      Although primarily a producer of Anglican clergymen in the earlier periods of its history, St John's also gained a reputation for both law and medicine. Fellows and alumni have included Archbishop Laud, who became Chancellor of the University in 1629 and was executed in the English Civil War and Jane Austen's father and brothers.

    7. 7

      Radcliffe Camera

      10 min

      The Bodleian Libraries is a group of 26 libraries that serve the University of Oxford, open to staff, students and other readers. Circle the cobbled streets of the Bodleian Radcliffe camera and learn about the contents that it holds in its three miles of bookshelves and thirteen million books.

    8. 8

      Sheldonian Theatre

      5 min

      Designed by Christopher Wren, the famous architect, the building is used as a music hall and theatre by the Philharmonic Orchestra and the University for their ceremonial events, initiations and graduation.

    Meeting and pickup

    Please meet outside the church, beside the cheese shop

    End point

    Please meet outside the church, beside the cheese shop

    Good to know

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

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

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