New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily
Test your spell-craft & knowledge of all things Potter with our guide. We are the original Harry Potter in Oxford walking tour- find out why many others copied our success by joining our tour to find out all about how Oxford inspired Hogwarts and JK Rowling's influences and loads of insights about the actors, the producers and of course about Oxford too.
This tour includes entry to arguably one of the most appealing and one of the oldest and likely most haunted colleges called New college. At New college, you can marvel at the gorgeous medieval dining hall, chapel, cloisters, quadrangle and the medieval wall of the city. In the cloisters and garden is where several scenes were filmed in the Goblet of Fire,
Includes £12 entry fee to New college.
NOTICE: see what's Not Included section for partial closures!
10.45am TOURS TO BE BOOKED BY 20.30!
Clarksons Farm Filming Locations: Diddly Squat Farm Shop and More
Visit the real locations from Clarkson’s Farm, including Diddly Squat Farm Shop, The Farmer’s Dog, Hawkstone Brewery and more, on a small-group tour through the Cotswolds.
Hosted by a genuine local with farming roots in the area, this is a relaxed, personal experience that goes beyond the typical tourist route.
This is not a coach tour. The day is hosted and built around the group, with local insight, hidden stops and time to enjoy each location.
You’ll travel as a small group and finish with a grand finale at a traditional Cotswold pub near Clarkson’s Farm. The exact location is kept as a surprise, with a reserved table giving you time to enjoy food, drinks and a proper countryside pub setting.
As with the rest of the day, timing is flexible depending on the group. Guests are welcome to stay longer if they wish, with onward transport options available.
Tours are arranged in small groups and confirmed in advance, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience on the day.
The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily
Our tour includes entry into CS Lewis's college called Magdalen college worth £10 per person, as and when open. See published dates below that Magdalen is closed. On such dates, we visit an alternative college- unless it's a graduation date or over Christmas vacation period mentioned also below, when most colleges closed.
This tour focuses on the Inklings' Oxford but also introduces the city history + university life. See inspiring sights relating to CS Lewis & JRR Tolkien on an average 2.5 hour plus tour of the sights where they worked & relaxed, including the pubs they enjoyed. Locations visited include Magdalen college.
Various start times are offered by time of year.
River Cruise with Three Course Riverside Restaurant Dining
Enjoy a pre-meal cruise with complimentary Prosecco, then dine at The Folly restaurant in Oxford with this superb package.
Embarking the boat from the restaurant terrace in the heart of Oxford city centre, you will glide along the River Thames taking in the sights during your 45 minute cruise. A complementary glass of Prosecco (or soft drink alternative) will be served aboard.
At the end of the cruise you will disembark at The Folly for your exquisite three course meal, served inside the restaurant or on the riverside terrace. The Folly is one of Oxford's most acclaimed restaurants and serves beautifully prepared seasonal dishes to suit all tastes.
This package combines two exceptional Oxford experiences that should not be missed.
Oxford: Stories, Secrets & Sights Walking Tour with a local
Discover the enchanting city of Oxford on a small-group walking tour with a local guide. Dive into this iconic city's vibrant, historic streets, renowned for its stunning architecture and the world-famous Oxford University.
Embark on a tour that takes you to Oxford's most celebrated landmarks and hidden gems. Uncover the secrets of the city that many visitors miss, learn about the rich traditions of Oxford University, and immerse yourself in the tales of its illustrious authors. Visit iconic Harry Potter film locations, wander off the beaten path through charming passageways, stroll along medieval streets, visit an ancient market and peek into a historic college for a truly unique experience.
By the end of the tour, you might find yourself ready to unwind with a drink and a bite to eat at an amazing market. This tour is perfect for couples, singles & families.
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Cotswolds Day Tour from Oxford - Explore Downton and Beyond
Discover the picturesque beauty of the Cotswolds on this new day tour from Oxford with an established, award-winning local company! Visit charming villages like Bampton (the real-life 'Downton'!), and enjoy free time to explore the idyllic surroundings of Shilton, Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water and Burford. With insights from fun, friendly, local driver-guides, you'll learn about the rich history and culture of the Cotswolds while enjoying a leisurely day in the countryside. Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or small groups seeking an affordable and enjoyable day trip experience.
- Full-day tour departs central Oxford at 09:30 and returns by 16:30
- Explore Bampton, Shilton, Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Burford
- Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus with a local guide
- Free time at each location to enjoy shops, cafes, and stunning views
Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Oxford Walking Tour
Enjoy the mysteries of Oxford's famous detectives, come alive on this 1 hour 45 minute walking tour. Stroll through Oxford's old city and learn about Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Hathaway. You will see The Randolph Hotel, the White Horse pub and Broad Street and many other sites where famous scenes were filmed. Hear fascinating stories by your knowledgeable guide. See various locations used in the UK series and in the novels.
Inspector Morse Oxford PRIVATE GROUP Tours Daily
See Inspector Morse's Oxford as well as Lewis and Endeavour filming locations on this approximately 2-hour private Oxford walking tour, as you explore the making of this famous character and the TV series. Gain insights into not just the detective but also what life is like to study and work at Oxford university, as you see some of the most famous Oxford sights.
Tour includes entry inside either Wadham, St Johns, Exeter or Balliol college- presuming at least one of these colleges is open.
Our primary guide, Tom, averages a 5 star review from 50% of all his clients who book this tour, as Tom has an incredible knowledge and passion for the subject.
Oxford City & University Walking PRIVATE GROUPS Tour
Oxford & England's history will be brought alive on this private guided walking tour of the city and university traditions. Storytelling about student life, college traditions, Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, CS Lewis, Tolkien & even Harry Potter!
You may request any special interests for the tour eg sciences or arts or writers in Oxford etc. We generally always include entrance into at least one Harry Potter film site on this tour too (where and when possible).
Requests for a tour in your foreign language must be received at least 48 hours notice & are therefore also subject to whether a bilingual guide happens to be available or not. Requests for a tour in a foreign language also have a marginal additional cost to book.
Includes entry fees inside one or more colleges or the Divinity school at the Bodleian.
Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford
This wonderful river cruise in Oxford includes a sumptuous traditional afternoon tea served aboard the boat. The 1.5-hour cruise takes in the highlights of the beautiful River Thames, such as Christ Church Meadows and the University College Boat Houses, as it flows through this historic university city.
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…
Spanish Private Tour of Oxford
Discover the best of Oxford on this 2-hour private walking tour conducted entirely in Spanish. Accompanied by an expert local guide, you will explore the city’s most iconic landmarks while learning about its rich history, academic traditions, and cultural heritage.
Designed specifically for Spanish-speaking visitors, this tour is guided exclusively in Spanish. You will see famous sights including the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, Bridge of Sighs, Sheldonian Theatre, and several historic Oxford colleges from the outside. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories about the University of Oxford, its traditions, and notable alumni.
You will also admire the exterior of the Divinity School, a beautiful Gothic building featured in the Harry Potter films.
Please note: This is a private Spanish-language walking tour. No entry to colleges, the Divinity School, or other university buildings is included.
Oxford Official University & City Tour
An Oxford Official Walking Tour is the best way to explore the "City of dreaming spires". Led by one of our knowledgeable guides this award-winning University & City Tour is 2hours. You'll be able to walk by Oxford’s most popular sights, including its colleges*, the Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bridge of Sighs and many more!
This University & City Tour is the best way to learn about the traditions and secrets of Oxford, the University and its colleges. Be led down hidden lanes and alleyways, and let years of history unfold before you. Your guide will lead you past Oxford’s famous movie locations, including Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and the Morse, Lewis & Endeavour TV series. You'll hear stories of the great academics and scientists who've studied here in our beautiful heritage city.
* Subject to availability college visits are included in our 1pm and 2pm tours.
Oxford University Tour by Alumni™ with optional New College
This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by Oxford students and graduates who combine genuine personal experience with a deep knowledge of the city’s history and architecture. The 90-minute tour includes iconic landmarks like the Sheldonian Theatre, Radcliffe Square, and the Bridge of Sighs.
The tour is entirely outdoors, focusing on Oxford’s historic streets, squares, and college exteriors. If selected when booking, your experience can be enriched after the walking tour ends with a self-guided visit to New College, one of the university’s most historic and picturesque colleges.
You’ll pass through quiet college lanes and meadows where Lewis Carroll imagined Alice in Wonderland, C.S. Lewis envisioned the gateway to Narnia, and where Tolkien and J.K. Rowling found world-famous inspiration.
Available in English, 中文, and Español upon request.
Harry Potter PRIVATE Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45
This tour is suitable for all ages and it focuses on Oxford's literary heritage such as the lives of Lewis Carroll and 'Alice' Liddell who lived at Christ church college. You will also learn lots about the making of Harry Potter in Oxford plus about other Oxford writers such as CS Lewis of Narnia fame & Tolkien of the Lord of The Rings.
Duration: 2 hours. Your ticket includes up to £28 per person entry fees to Christ church plus the Divinity school Harry Potter film sites.
Notice: The final third hour of your tour is self guided audio guide entry to Christ church as private guiding is no longer permitted inside.
We guarantee entry tickets to visit Christ church- buying entry tickets on your own is complicated & they usually sell out.
See 'Additional Info' or 'Voucher Info' for known dates when Divinity school may be closed. On such occasions, we will replace with New college, assuming New college is open. See closures notices below.
Oxford Private Day Trip from London: Lunch & Colleges Option
Explore the charming city of Oxford on this private walking tour from London. Visit prestigious universities, including Christ Church College, with skip-the-line tickets. Your local guide will showcase the best of Oxford, from its iconic Colleges to a bookstore renowned worldwide and a blackboard featuring Einstein’s preserved formulas. Enjoy a traditional British lunch in a historic 14th-century tavern. Stroll through medieval streets, discovering stunning churches, bridges, and historic buildings while soaking in the city’s intellectual and scholarly atmosphere. With your expert guide, dive into the rich history and culture of Oxford, making this an unforgettable experience.
Ominous Oxford Oxford's Ghost Walking Tour
What do you get if you take 1500 years of history, add lashings of ancient buildings, and mix in some of the world’s most colourful characters? A city that’s ‘alive’ with ghosts – that’s what! Meet the victims of horrific punishments, visit one of the most haunted roads in England, and hear the chilling tales of phantom Fellows and spooky Scholars that haunt the city.
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
Muggles welcome! Go inside New College and the Bodleian Library on a magical adventure into the medieval buildings of Oxford University. With a fun Oxford student guide, complete with a quiz, the odd prop, and terrible jokes and puns! Suitable for devout Harry Potter fans, along with those publicly unwilling to admit their devotion, and those with no prior interest but looking for a fun way to explore! The tour includes other famous books such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the Hobbit, and Lord of the Rings - along with the history of Oxford University.
Oxford CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Walking Tour
Visiting Oxford on foot is the best way to see it, especially if you are a fan of Oxford’s most well known writers, the founder members of The Inklings.
Join this 2-hour CS Lewis and Tolkien Tour and learn more about these writers’ lives and work. Both Oxford University alumni Lewis and Tolkien are respectively known for the Narnia series and The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
During the tour you will be able to see Exeter College, where Tolkien studied and the University Church where Lewis preached in WW2 and hear about the colleges where they taught. Moreover, you’ll walk past the Eagle & Child pub, where The Inklings used to meet every Tuesday, to talk about their work. Discover more about their unique writing styles and their influence.
This is definitely a jump back in time and it will give you a glimpse of how Oxford used to be in the early 20th century, and of course earlier. Being the City of Dreaming Spires, the architecture is still stunning to this day!
Harry Potter PUBLIC Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45
This tour includes from two hours guided tour followed by one hour guaranteed tickets self guided audio guide entry inside Christ church. Minimum numbers may apply to book during low season. If ticketing won't let you book, just ask viator to contact us.
Find out how studying at Oxford University compares with Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Two hour walking tour of Oxford Harry Potter film sites. Your ticket includes up to £27 per person entry fees.
Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater tour according to everyone's interests, introducing also Oxford heritage.
During the tour, you will also see inside the Divinity School film site at the Bodleian library. Entry worth £3 paid for. Please note we don't enter Duke Humfreys library- that can only be accessed by booking the Bodleian's own tours.
Our reviews emphasise our tours cater to all ages. We introduce historical anecdotes with light hearted storytelling to keep all ages engaged.
Blenheim Palace Guided Tour from Oxford- private tours
Enjoy a guided tour of one of England's most famous palaces & gardens but also home to the Churchill family and Duke of Marlborough. Our tour will describe the destiny of events which led to the creation of Blenheim palace. Its creation was no easy achievement- the main architect was even refused entry to see his completed work! However, it is open today for all to enjoy its sumptuous interior and its expansive gardens, lake house and maze.
Palace entry ticket worth £41 per person is included in your tour price. Guided tour duration is 90 minutes+.
Upon arrival at Blenheim palace, your guide will take you on a guided tour lasting approximately 90 minutes. You will then have free time to visit other parts of the palace and gardens on your own.
OPTION ALSO EXISTS TO SELECT TO ADD ON A 90 MINUTES PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF OXFORD AT START OF THE TOUR FOR ADDITIONAL £100 FEE.
DISCLAIMER: during mid November to end December, the palace has a Christmas display that may obstruct state rooms
Natural History Museum Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™
Join a tour that questions what is 'natural' at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
The term ‘Natural History’ might lead us to believe that the collections and research at the Museum are purely ‘natural’ and scientifically objective. This tour will challenge your understanding of science and scientific knowledge as we walk you through the main exhibits on a unique guided tour.
Throughout this museum tour, we delve into the intentions and implications of the museum’s collections. By flipping the lens from a ‘natural’ approach to an ‘unnatural’ construction, we explore the historical and ideological underpinnings of natural history museums, revealing a narrative shaped by human influence and selective choice.
Inspector Morse Oxford Small Group Public Tour at 12.00
Our Inspector Morse's Oxford tours are usually much smaller & thus more personalised than our competitor's.
See Inspector Morse's Oxford as well as Lewis and Endeavour filming locations on this approximately 2-hour private Oxford walking tour, as you explore the making of this famous character and the TV series. Gain insights into not just the detective but also what life is like to study and work at Oxford university, as you see some of the most famous Oxford sights.
Tour includes entry inside either Wadham, St Johns, Exeter or Balliol college- presuming at least one of these colleges is open.
Our primary guide, Tom, averages a 5 star review from 50% of all his clients who book this tour, as Tom has an incredible knowledge and passion for the subject.
Stonehenge and Bath Tour from Oxford
Experience two of England's most important UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day with our fun, Oxford-educated guides who work to ensure there are NO boring tours! With strictly intimate groups limited to 8, the morning will be spent exploring the Bath, the jewel in the crown of Georgian England. From its Roman history to its famous literary connections, perfectly complemented with Palladian-style architecture. The afternoon is then spent visiting one of the most visually memorable and mysterious neolithic sites Europe has to offer: Stonehenge. Collection and drop off at central Oxford or Oxford Train Station is included.