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Overview

- Explore the beautiful city of Oxford with an expert, friendly local guide - See the university buildings and visit a college - Discover locations where the Harry Potter movies were filmed - Learn about the collegiate system unique to Oxford and Cambridge - See the Bridge of Sighs. the Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera, the Sheldonian Theatre and more Learn about life at the University today. Topics will include: the Oxford tuition system; student life in an Oxford college; the differences between the colleges and their specialities; how you apply to Oxford and how easy is it to get a place at the University? See several of the Oxford Colleges in the city centre. Whenever possible, the tour will usually include a visit inside one college, such as Exeter College, founded in 1314, St John's College, founded in 1555, or All Souls College, founded in 1438. If possible the visit will include a college chapel, one or two quadrangles and the college garden.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Broad Street, England, OX1 3AS, United Kingdom

We meet near the Italiamo Cafe on Broad Street, near the red telephone box.

End Point

End point

We often finish at the Radcliffe Camera, but we sometimes end the tour in a different place in central Oxford, depending on the route we decide to take.

Language Offered

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Broad Street
Your guide will meet you here and will give you an introduction to the tour.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Sheldonian Theatre
See (from the outside) the Sheldonian Theatre, the university's ceremonial building. Your guide will explain how the Sheldonian Theatre is used by the University for ceremonies and events.
3. Bodleian Library
See (from the outside) the world famous Bodleian library. Your guide will tell you how the library works today and about how it was founded by Thomas Bodley. Your guide will also explain how you can buy tickets to visit the Bodleian Library.
4. Bridge of Sighs
Your guide will show you Oxford's Bridge of Sighs, named after the Bridge of Sighs (pont des soupirs) in Venice
5. Radcliffe Camera
See the iconic Radcliffe Camera - a great spot for some memorable photos.
6. University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
The tour usually visits the University Church.
Duration: 5 mins
7. All Souls College
Usually on afternoon tours it is possible to visit All Souls College, founded in 1438. It is possible to visit the chapel and 2 quadrangles of the college. Alternatively the tour may visit another college such as Lincoln College, Exeter College or St John's College.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Oriel College
The tour usually stops outside Oriel College (founded in 1326) where we are able to see the first quad. We carry on down Merton Street, famous from its use in many films.
9. Merton College
The tour usually includes Merton Street, one of Oxford's most beautiful streets and stops outside Merton College, one of Oxford's oldest colleges. Learn about J.R.R.Tolkien who was professor of English at Merton College, and published The Lord of the Rings while he was working here.

Inclusion

Walking Tour of Oxford

Your Personal Guide - Contrada Tours uses only experienced local guides

Entry to a college of the University - this is normally possible on tours beginning after 1pm

Exclusion

Please note: the colleges are usually closed between 21 Dec - 3 January and over Easter.

Please note, Colleges are working academic institutions. Some areas may close at short notice.

Crowds! Our maximum group size is 15.

Christ Church College! Please note that this tour does not visit Christ Church!

The Bodleian Library! Please contact us for information on how to visit the Bodleian Library!

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Contrada Tours - walking tours of Oxford

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