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Overview

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.

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Christchurch Meadow entrance. Details in confirmation.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Christ Church
Christchurch Arguably Oxford’s most prestigious college on an ancient sacred site. We will visit inside and see famous hall and Harry Potter staircase. Visit it’s enormous quad, medieval cathedral and more
Duration: 40 mins
2. Christ Church Meadow
Enjoy a fantastic view of Oxford’s spires including Magdalen College tour, from the same river banks where the story of Alice in Wonderland was inspired.
Duration: 5 mins
3. Corpus Christi College
Corpus Christi's early 16th century architecture contains many moving and beautiful figures of animals, including a pious pelican. Corpus Christi is set upon a cobbled street which is listed as a national treasure.
4. Merton College
Merton is Oxford's third College. The original and beautiful 15th century frieze over the gatehouse is one of my favourite creations in the whole of Oxford and tells the tale of the founding of colleges in the universities earlier days. The flying buttresses of the chapel are richly decorated. Thomas Bodley, founder of the Bodleian Library, was a graduate from Merton college. Merton College's library is the oldest continuously surviving library in Oxford.
Duration: 4 mins
5. Oriel College
Oriel college is one of the Universities oldest Colleges and today famous for rowing. Its front Quad with Oriel windows is stunning. It is neighbours with Corpus Christi who famously host the annual tortoise race.
6. University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
The University Church was the University's first building. It is listed in the Doomsday Book. Ot is possible to climb its magnificent spire. Today we will admire its famous stained glass and learn how it inspired CS Lewis.
Duration: 5 mins
7. Brasenose College
Founded in 1509, is named after a distinctive brass door knocker. Alumni include David Cameron, Michael Palin, and William Golding.
8. Radcliffe Camera
Oxford's first science Library. Learn about one of Oxford's most extraordinary and generous benefactors, the Royal Physician sir John Radcliffe
Duration: 5 mins
9. All Souls College
Founded in 1438, is Oxford’s most academically exclusive college. It is famous for its stunning Codrington Library and elegant baroque facade. Notable alumni include T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) and Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of St Paul’s Cathedral.
Duration: 1 mins
10. Bodleian Library
Today the Bodlein Library has over 13 million books. We will admire the 17th century buildings and learn about the origins go the library and how it still works today.
Duration: 5 mins
11. Clarendon Building
Clarendon Building, designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor in the early 18th century to house the Oxford University Press (OUP), one of the world’s most prestigious publishing houses founded in the 16th century producing scholarly works, including the renowned Oxford English Dictionary.
Duration: 4 mins
12. Bridge of Sighs
Oxford's iconic bridge belonging to Hertford College. Although it looks like an old Venetian Bridge, it was built in the twentieth century! It is also next to the house of Edmund Halley who had the comet named after him.
Duration: 2 mins
13. Sheldonian Theatre
We will admire this 17th century home to the ceremonies of Oxford University. Believed to be the first building by Christopher Wren, architect of St Paul's Cathedral in London was Professor of Astronomy at Oxford University.
Duration: 5 mins
14. Sheldonian Theatre
The Greeks Striking adornment at the boundary between Broad Street and the Sheldonian Theatre. Known as the Greeks, or the beards these Greek Heads symbolise Oxford’s connection to classical antiquity and its intellectual traditions.
Duration: 2 mins
15. History of Science Museum
The History of Science Museum Built in1683, as a public museum. Wonderful example of restoration Baroque architecture. Today, still a museum,the building houses an exceptional collection of scientific instruments, from the medieval period to the present day. Exhibits include early microscopes, telescopes and famously Albert Einstein’s blackboard.
Duration: 3 mins
16. The Divinity School
Completed in 1488, the Divinity School is a stunning display of medieval craftsmanship. One of Oxford's most iconic architectural landmarks, the Divinity School has also been a location for films. Its upper floor is one of the University’s first purpose-built libraries.
Duration: 4 mins
17. Bodleian Library
Built on top of the exquisite medieval Perpendicular Divinity School, the Duke Humphrey Library was built in the fifteenth century to house a gift of over 200 books from the King's brother. Both of these rooms were selected by J.K. Rowling to be used for Harry Potter scenes.
Duration: 5 mins
18. Weston Library
A view of important landmarks on an iconic central street.
Duration: 4 mins
19. Balliol College
We will step inside Oxford's second oldest college and see its internal quadrangle, the Capel with its glorious stained glass, as well as its dining hall with portraits that tell its interesting foundation story. Here we'll learn more about when women undergraduates started to have access to the University and its colleges.
Duration: 15 mins
20. Martyrs' Memorial
Important Victorian monument to Oxford’s Protestant martyrs of the 16th century.
Duration: 5 mins
21. St Michael at the North Gate
This Anglo Saxon Tower was part of the Medieval city gate and is probably the surviving oldest building in Oxford today. Many stories over the centuries
Duration: 4 mins

Inclusion

Advice to help explore and eat after the tour

Guided tour led by an experienced, licensed guide

Entrance fee to a medieval college

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Oxford History Tours

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