90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford | La Vacanza Travel

90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford

Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Oxford
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  • 90 to 120 minutes
  • Oxford
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Oxford zealously guards its architectural heritage which boasts the possibly finest collection of historical buildings in the United Kingdom and around the world. Our Classic Oxford Walking Tour takes visitors on a relaxing 90 - 120 minute meander through 1000 years of architectural and social history. Not only do we see some of the most iconic civic and university buildings in Oxford and discuss their origins, the architects and purpose of their construction while providing a rich vein of social history of the town and university. Among the sights you will see are Christ Church, the 11th-century University Church of St Mary the Virgin where the University began, the world-famous Radcliffe Camera, Oxford’s Bridge of Sighs, the Bodleian Library, the oldest academic library in the English speaking world, and much more. Where possible we will escort our clients inside university and college buildings. (Customised private tours, can be arranged).

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Carfax Tower, Corner of Carfax and Cornmarket, Oxford OX1 England

Landmark 23m-high bell tower, once part of a 12th-century church, offering city views from the top.

Duration: 2 minutes

Pass By: Christ Church, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP, UK

Enter through St Aldates gate, see the splendid views of Christ Church, the Meadow Building, Merton Field where James Sadler became the first English aeronaut, the Deans Garden, Dead Man's Walk, exit through the Kissing Gate.

Pass By: Magpie Lane, Magpie Ln, Oxford OX1, UK

Traverse the narrow winding and infamous Magpie Lane to the High Street.

Pass By: High Street, Oxford OX1 4BH England

Oxford's famous High Street is a history lesson in itself, not only in terms of the colleges we see where the likes of CS Lewis, Shelly, Bob Hawke and Bill Clinton studied but its fascinating architecture stretching back hundreds of years.

Pass By: Queen's College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4AW England

Passing Queens College we enter Queens Lane, claimed to be the most haunted site in Oxford, we pass St Edmund's Hall the very last medieval hall in Oxford, the ancient St Peter's Church in the East, New College which is actually built on a plague pit. This is lovely walk through the winding back streets of the city.

Pass By: Bridge of Sighs, New College Ln., Oxford OX1 3BL England

Built in 1913 the iconic Bridge of Sighs adds a romantic touch to our walk.

Stop At: Radcliffe Camera, Radcliffe Square, Oxford OX1 4AJ England

Set in the Radcliffe Square the very heart of Oxford's world-renowned University precinct, visitors will find themselves surrounded by history on all sides. This is where it all began!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bodleian Library Bodleian Library Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG England

We move into the Scholastic Quadrangle and discover how Oxford University's world-famous research library grew from the ashes of the reformation.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ England

See the ground-breaking architecture of renowned English architect Christopher Wren's first major project, built in 1669

Pass By: History of Science Museum, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ England

Highly significant in the cultural history of the Western world, the very first purpose-built public museum.

Inclusions
  • Guides are able to provide information pertaining to onward transport, accommodation houses etc.

Exclusions
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Martyrs' Memorial, 13 Magdalen St, Oxford OX1 3AE, UK


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    90 to 120 minutes


    User's Reviews

    7y6

    28 Mar, 2024

    This was a comprehensive tour by a very knowledgeable tour guide; the tour was relaxed and friendly, and a small group so it was always possible to hear what was said and see clearly too, and the pace was manageable . The guide was flexible and accommodated requests for slight detours to see things of interests that people requested. Highly Recommended.

    Cristina_B

    26 Mar, 2024

    The tour was very good. Have learned a lot about Oxford: buildings and history, lots of interesting facts. Our tour guide gave us a lit of insights.

    Jen C

    24 Mar, 2024

    Really enjoyed the tour guide’s knowledge and interesting tidbits. Helped us understand more about the history of Oxford as a town/university and how it operates today. Liked that it was a small group so we could hear everything and ask questions.

    Brian_H

    24 Mar, 2024

    It was a quick but relatively comprehensive tour, punctuated with stories of how CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien were inspired by parts of Oxford, and tales of college hijinks and rivalries. All in, a great tour. Thank you, Andrew.

    steph r

    23 Mar, 2024

    Really recommend the walking tour, lovely way to explore Oxford. Nick was very interesting and informative. Great to look round some of the beautiful colleges.

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