Oxford Twilight Ghost Tour
As darkness falls, Oxford’s haunted history stirs to life!
Journey through the oldest parts of the medieval city, uncovering its grim and gruesome past. Hear of murders and executions, phantoms and spirits, ancient libraries and unsolved mysteries—and the fascinating history behind them!
From Martyrs Cross, where bishops burned in Bloody Mary’s reign, wander down shadowy streets to Dead Man's Walk, where a spectral soldier guards the city walls.
Learn how Oxford’s brooding architecture has inspired storytellers like Tolkien, Lewis and Wilde, and hosted literary icons from Hamlet to Harry Potter.
As you walk the moonlit passageways, your guide will share horrible histories and spectral stories from across the ages. They may even tell of their eerie experiences on Oxford's most haunted lane... if they're sure the poltergeist isn’t listening!
Join us—and the ghosts of centuries past—for a tour of Oxford's macabre history, fantasy heritage and sinister tales to haunt your imagination…
Oxford food and sightseeing tour
Enjoy sampling 4 or 5 of Oxford's best and unique local food or drink market stalls or shops on this Oxford food tasting & sightseeing guided walking tour which takes in the top Oxford sights. We can cater to special dietary needs.
Food & drinks usually wine or gin tasting at a micro-brewery stall, a visit to the Oxford cheese company and or Italian style gelato plus a choice from a wide range of local, international food stalls at Oxford's international food market. You can also sample a micro brewery drink inside the Covered Market, if you wish to.
This tour introduces each college we pass on the route and sometimes it also includes entry to one of the university colleges.
NOTICE: this is NOT a tapas tour as one finds in Spain, where they enter bars and sit down. Instead we visit food stalls but there is no restaurant or bar service. Plus it's not a set fixed every time menu of choices. We make suggestions and the guide pays for the food and drink.
Oxford Walking Tour for Private Groups
This One Hour Wonder offers a compact walking tour crafted for those who want the very best of the city in the shortest time.
Led by an Institute of Tourist Guiding professional and Oxford Guild of Guides member, this 60 minute tour distils a thousand years of history into an unforgettable sweep through Oxford’s most beautiful heart.
What makes it special?
Efficiency with depth, condensed highlights without feeling rushed.
Flexible timing. Perfect between meetings, before dinner, or curtain-up.
Atmospheric settings – Oxford’s landmarks glow differently at dawn, midday, or twilight.
Real history – authentic stories from Anglo-Saxon origins to the vibrant student life of today.
Discover Oxford’s most iconic sights, from the Radcliffe Camera and Sheldonian Theatre and Oxford's historic quad in a magical bite-sized experience designed to orient, delight, and leave you with a sense of wonder and fresh understanding of the city's history and great scholars.
Ghost Tour of Oxford
Follow me down a dark alleyway into Oxford's mysterious and bloody past.
Oxford is one of the most haunted places in Britain, with good reason. It was the murder capital of medieval England, largely due to its extremely badly behaved student population.
I will take you on a tour round the city's most sinister streets and baddest back-alleys, where we will hear about the terrible events that have left so many spirits wandering eternally. Burning bishops. Enraged poltergeists. Abandoned lovers. The Devil himself!! All have made their restless presence felt over the centuries and if we're (un)lucky, we might spot one of them tonight - it has happened on my tours before.
This tour is thoroughly enjoyed by children, but it does contain some quite gory details so check they are ok with that. It needs to take place when it's dark, as that's when 'they' come out. It could well be cold, and possibly wet, so please dress accordingly.
3 Hour Private History Tour to Blenheim Palace in a Rolls Royce
Collected from Oxford in your chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce or Bentley, arrive in style at Blenheim Palace, where you'll spend a morning or afternoon educated and entertained by a former History master.
This is a short but fun-filled and informative, luxury tour.
Entry fees to Blenheim palace are excluded, but morning coffee or afternoon tea is included at Blenheim.
Maximum three people per tour.
Foraging walk for beginners
LET US GO ON A LITTLE FORAGING MISSION TOGETHER!
- Explore with me the local area by foot where I will show you around 50 (!) different edible wild plants plus a few poisonous ones
- The walk also includes the sampling of foraged food/drinks and homemade natural skin salves/creams
Oxford's Historic Pubs: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Oxford’s historical streets are full of interesting and unusual pubs, some of which have been providing refreshment for over 700 years. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll visit a few of the oldest and quirkiest pubs the city has to offer. Starting at the Head of the River pub near Folly Bridge, you’ll wind through cobbled lanes and hidden passages to discover ten of Paul Coyne favourite pubs, each with a story to tell. The audio guide will lead you through the ancient streets where students and townspeople have all enjoyed an ’Education in Intoxication’. You’ll see where a Tuesday afternoon pub brawl took 600 years to be finally reconciled, and learn which pub had a camel. You'll also see a few historical landmarks like Hertford Bridge, Carfax Tower, and Radcliffe Square. By the end of the tour, in front of the Grapes on George Street, you’ll have learnt the differences between an alehouse, a tavern, and an inn.
Oxford Uncovered Walking Tour
Discover charming and historic Oxford, renowned for being home to the prestigious University of Oxford, one of the oldest universities in the world. The city boasts a wealth of stunning architecture, picturesque scenery, and fascinating cultural attractions, like the Bridge of Sighs and the Carfax Tower, that you will discover in our walking tours. Discover the iconic Christ Church College and Lincoln College and marvel at their stunning Gothic and Baroque architecture. Learn about the famous alumni that studied there. After the tour, download the sightseeing app (included in your tour) to discover more of Oxford and its incredible history with curated audio-guided routes through the main quarters.
Harry Potter + Self Guided Christ Church- PRIVATE 9.30am
Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater the tour according to everyone's interests, introducing also Oxford heritage. See Christ church film site. Find out how does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Find out on this 5 star rated popular walking tour about the making of Harry Potter in Oxford. Your ticket includes £20+ entry Christ church £ 2.50 Divinity school.
Final hour of the three hour+ tour will be self guided using audio guide. Christ church entry tickets are limited- so please book ahead. If we cannot run the tour, you will be refunded or you may select a rescheduled date.
This tour also visits the Divinity school film site at the Bodleian library- as & when this secondary venue is open. Pre paid entry included included unless Divinity school is closed. On such dates, we will add entry instead to New college.
Please see notice for any closures under What's not Included section.
No tour Sundays!
2 hour Christchurch Tales Oxford's Legacy of History and Fantasy
Explore Christchurch, Oxford’s most prestigious college on an ancient site. Harry Potter was filmed,
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland were conceived here, and 13 British Prime Ministers educated and famousHarry Potter scenes filmed. Visit the Hall, staircase, medieval cathedral, and more of its architectural marvels.
The tour continues with a beautifully curated introduction to Oxford’s architectural and historical highlights, featuring its most iconic sites, offering a concise yet immersive journey through centuries of history and culture.
An Institute of Tourist Guiding (ITG) certified guide is one of the few permitted to lead visitors inside Christchurch.
You will enjoy an informed and enriching experience. ITG green and blue badge guides meet strict standards of historical knowledge, guiding expertise, and visitor safety. This tour is available in English, French, or both.
Full Day Private History Tour of the Cotswolds in a Rolls Royce
Chauffeur-driven in a Rolls Royce, you will be entertained and educated by a former History Master, on a bespoke history tour, customised to your interests.
Oxford College Gardens Public Walking Tour
Entry worth £10 per person is included to Magdalen college and deer park, as and when it is open. See what is excluded section for any dates of closures.
Besides introducing Oxford heritage, this tour is led by one of Oxford's most experienced local guides and it introduces the best college gardens off the beaten route of most tourists visiting Oxford. For anyone interested in herbalism, this can be a focus interest too, if made known in advance before the tour. You will visit inside at least one or more college -see details of which colleges in the main tour description. This tour is suitable for all ages but it will appeal especially to anyone who has a special interest in gardening.
Top 10 Oxford Highlights with Divinity School and New College
On this fully guided walking tour of Oxford’s must-see top 10 highlights, visitors can discover the treasures of one of the greatest university cities in the world. This tour offers the best opportunity to see the very best of Oxford.
Starting from the heart of Oxford's historical centre, your expert local guide offers a wonderful engaging tour through the vibrant historical streets of Oxford visiting both well-known sites and hidden gems where visitors can see, and experience so much more, than they could on their own. Packed full of incredible insights and up-close historical visits, including the Bridge of Sighs, the 14th-century New College, and magnificent Divinity Library, this interactive, three hour tour is the essential guide into Oxford city and England’s fascinating history.
Visit Oxford’s Top 10, including Bridge of Sighs, the 13th century New College as well as the magnificent Divinity Library, where many of the Harry Potter moves were filmed.
Private Transfer between London and Oxford - Meet & Greet
Immerse yourself in a tailor made journey that transcends ordinary travel. Our commitment revolves around comprehending and fulfilling the distinctive requirements and preferences for you and your family, ensuring a flawless and safe journey. enhance our services and surpass expectations, reaffirming our commitment to hospitality excellence.
When you entrust us with your booking, we understand that you anticipate more than just a driver, you expect a comprehensive and seamless experience. What distinguishes our service is not just the transportation, but the personalized touch and level of care we offer.
We're proud recipients of awards like the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Best of the Best Award and the Certificate of Excellence, which reflect our dedication to exceptional experiences and positive guest feedback. These accolades motivate us to continually enhance our services and surpass expectations, reaffirming our commitment to hospitality excellence.
The Pre Raphaelites Artists Oxford Private Tour
Learn from your local guide interesting facts about Pre-Raphaelite artists. The group sought a return to the abundant detail, intense colors, and complex compositions of Quattrocento Italian art. Also, discover the history of two artists that were part of this movement, William Morris and Edward Burne Jones.
Finally, visit Exeter College with its chapel and the Magi tapestry. A passageway from the Front Quadrangle leads through to the college's Fellows' Garden. Enjoy the best views of Oxford and spot Radcliffe Square, including All Souls College and the Radcliffe Camera.
Please note that entry to Exeter is included, as and when it's open. Its opening schedule varies lots by the time of year.
Discover the history of Oxford, the collegiate system, and the famous alumni who studied and taught at the university. There are 38 colleges at Oxford University, but the tour will be focused on Exeter College, which continues to welcome students of the fine arts nowadays.
Oxford: 2 hour Historical, literary and architectural highlights
Oxford History Tours offer real history for genuine history lovers. Experience Oxford's rich history on a 90-minute walking tour led by an Institute of Tourist Guiding professional and Guild of Guides member. Explore the city's origins from Anglo-Saxon times, the evolution of the university, its stunning architecture, libraries, and the student life of today.
Stroll through Oxford's iconic sites, including:
Radcliffe Camera
Divinity School
Bridge of Sighs
Bodleian Library
Christopher Wren’s Sheldonian Theatre
Medieval Colleges around every corner
Discover stories of patrons, artists, politicians, saints, scholars, rebels, and martyrs who shaped over 1,000 years of Oxford's history. This tour also includes practical tips to enhance your stay in Oxford.
The route passes famous film, television locations and literary legend.
Oxford: Downton Abbey Day in the Cotswolds Tour By Black Cab
This charming Cotswolds tour of Downton Abbey locations is the perfect way to see both filming locations from the hit TV series and some of the most beautiful parts of the internationally renowned Cotswolds.
Led by one of our highly experienced and very friendly Oxford Guild of Tour Guides guide, they will make your tour a day to remember by revealing a range of stories about the local area, details about the filming of the phenomenally successful series, and hints and tips about how to make the most of your time in the UK.
Afternoon Tea Experience Cooking Class
Step into the world of refined elegance with our delightful 2-hour Afternoon Tea Baking Experience, where the charm of traditional English tea time meets the joy of hands-on baking. This immersive workshop blends captivating demonstrations with practical baking opportunities, ensuring a memorable and delicious adventure.
Begin your journey with a warm welcome, then dive into a series of interactive demonstrations. Discover the secrets behind crafting velvety homemade lemon curd and perfecting fruit preserves with a demonstration on making delectable homemade jam. Watch and learn as we guide you through the creation of a classic English Victoria Sponge cake, celebrated for its rich flavour and timeless appeal.
Oxford Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h and 26 audio commentary
Explore Oxford, the city of dreamy steeples, discovering its 26 iconic places of interest in one day. This 5km tour takes you to the heart of history with stops at Covered Market, Oxford Castle and Prison and the famous Bodleian Library. Admire architectural wonders like the Radcliffe Camera and the Sheldonian Theatre, while enjoying captivating anecdotes about the world’s oldest university. This route, ideal for history and culture lovers, guarantees you a total immersion in Oxford's heritage.
- 5 km walking tour through the historic centre of Oxford
- Discover 26 monuments and major sites of the city
- Enjoy historical anecdotes and local legends
- Easy access for visitors, ideal for a day of exploration
TOP Oxford : Private Guided Tour with your mobile
Discover the magical city of Oxford at your own pace with this guided tour.
With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore iconic attractions such as Christ Church College, Queen Street, Radcliffe Square or Martyr’s Memorial.
This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism.
- 3h self-guided tour with + 16 points of interest
- Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German
Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations.
- You can purchase tickets and tickets for the different spaces without leaving the app.
- No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.
Undiscovered Oxford: the Jericho Walking Tour
This is not like other Oxford walking tours. If you’re bored of the Bodleian, sick of the Sheldonian and tired of the towers… then this is the tour for you!
We want to help you scratch beneath the surface of Oxford, whether you’re visiting for the first time or have lived here for decades.
Our tour explores Jericho, a neighbourhood just a few minutes north of the city centre. Today it’s one of the most desirable areas in the country. But 150 years ago it was smoky, noisy, smelly and relentlessly productive.
You’ll hear stories of kings, politicians and rock stars - but our real focus will be on the factory workers, printers, publishers and hospital staff who worked, lived and died on these streets.
Your guide for this two hour walking tour is Rob, who has lived in Oxford for over 25 years.
Rob’s a storyteller, not an historian. We’ll go down rabbit holes and explore the personal stories that have helped shape Jericho’s community.
Private Walking Tour in Oxford with Spanish Speaking Guide
This tour lasting up to 2 hours can cater to your interests made known to us, when you book or when you meet us. For example, it can be more general tour focused on the city and university heritage or we can deliver a tour with special focus for Harry Potter fans, on the inspirations of JK Rowling and why she persuaded Warner Bros, to film the moves of Harry Potter in Oxford. The tour includes the cost of entry up to £3 per person to visit inside one of the colleges of the university or inside Divinity school Hogwarts infirmary film site at the Bodleian library. Any venues costing more, will cost extra. We are a team of currently just over 25 guides & we each lead our own specialist themed tours and we each speak different respective languages. Some of us are students or alumni of Oxford university.
There are many tour companies in Oxford but since 2011, we have excelled with hundreds of 5 star reviews, by offering mostly niche tours in small personalised groups and private tours.
Tolkien, Lewis and the Inklings Oxford Tour
Explore the lives of two of Oxford's greatest writers, and their friendship, with an award-winning guide.
On this tour we will follow in the footsteps of JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis. We will see where they studied, taught, lived, worshipped, lectured, wrote and - most importantly - drank with their friends the Inklings. Out of these friendships and conversations emerged Aslan, Gandalf and many other much-loved characters and stories.
Both men became extremely famous in their lifetimes, but never gave up their day-jobs of teaching in the English department. We will explore CS Lewis's conversion to Christianity and late-life marriage to Joy Gresham, and hear about Tolkien's student pranks and life-long deep love for trees.
We will end at the beautiful college of Magdalen, where Lewis taught for nearly 30 years and the Inklings met every Thursday. If you want to go inside it, you will need to pay the entrance fee, which is £9.50 adults/£8.50 concessions.
Oxford: Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour Walking Tour
Follow in the footsteps of Oxford’s iconic detectives on this immersive walking tour through the city’s historic streets and colleges. Discover key filming locations from Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour — including the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and the famous Morse Bar. Along the way, enjoy insider stories, behind-the-scenes trivia, and a few mysterious tales from Oxford’s darker corners. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a curious newcomer, this tour brings the city’s crime-solving legacy vividly to life. Keep your eyes open — in Oxford, clues are everywhere.