Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church | La Vacanza Travel

Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Oxford
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  • 3 hours
  • Oxford
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Building on from our standard Oxford University & City Tour (the single highest reviewed tour of Oxford) comes this extended version, which includes visiting multiple Colleges and guarantees entrance into Christ Church; allowing you to visit one of the most famous Colleges at Oxford University. Coupled with entering the Bodleian Library, this is has been designed as the ultimate Oxford experience, from the highest rated tour companies in Oxford.

Often mistaken for being the entire Oxford University, Christ Church is not only one of the largest colleges but certainly the most famous. From its links to royalty, and one of the most significant film sites for Harry Potter in England; make the best of your time in Oxford with this extended tour.

In addition to this we will be entering another historic College at the University, various parts of the Bodleian Library, along with covering the most iconic sites of the University spread around the city centre.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Balliol College, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BJ England

Argued to be the oldest College at Oxford University

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Trinity College, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BH England

One of the most beautiful Colleges at Oxford University dating back to 1555

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DP England

Founded in 1314, notable for where Tolkien attended as a student

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hertford College, Catte Street, Oxford OX1 3BW England

With a history dating back to 1282, this College is known as one of the most progressive at Oxford. A good chance to tackle the rather slowing moving image of Oxford.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Magdalen College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4AU England

Established in 1458 this is the largest College at Oxford. With incredible grounds, it even boasts it own Deer Park. Home to C.S Lewis and Oscar Wilde.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Lincoln College, Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DR England

Built in 1427, it has a historic rivalry with its neighbours

Stop At: History of Science Museum, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ England

Famous for housing Albert Einstein's chalkboard with his markings preserved from the series of lectures he provided at Oxford.

Duration: 5 minutes

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

A dramatic example of Brutalist architecture, contrasting the typically Victorian Neo-Gothic style, that Oxford is famous for. Responsible for housing over 5 million books - including some of the most important in the history of the human race, with a stunningly modern interior following an extensive renovation.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Martyrs' Memorial, 13 Magdalen Street, Oxford OX1 3AE England

Often overlooked, but arguably the most important religious site in Oxford. Belies the dark conflict in England between Protestants and Catholics which lead to many gruesome deaths

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ England

Finished in 1669 by Sir Christopher Wren. This plays host to the most import ceremonies at Oxford University.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: New College, Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3BN England

Often mistaken as "new" dating back to 1379, an important model for how all

Duration: 5 minutes

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

One of the most important libraries in England built in 1602, responsible for over 12 million books with documents dating back to the Pharaohs.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bridge of Sighs, New College Ln., Oxford OX1 3BL England

The most photographed site at Oxford

Duration: 5 minutes

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

The most iconic site in Oxford (what you normally see on the postcards). Certainly worth the hype, but is used for a far different function from what most people think.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: All Souls College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4AL England

The most exclusive academic institution in the world, home to Laurence of Arabia and some of the best traditions at Oxford University

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, The High Street University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 4BJ England

The epicentre of Oxford University, belying its religious foundations. Also houses some of the most detailed grotesques in Oxford.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Merton College, Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JD England

With a reputation as being the most academically inclined College, along with a starting date of 1264 - it's a crucial part of any tour in Oxford. Renowned for having exceptional food for its students!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Christ Church Meadow, Oxford OX1 1DP England

A unique space in the centre of Oxford, with a strong link to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Christ Church, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DP England

Christ Church is one of the most celebrated Colleges at Oxford. Nearly 500 years old it has a seriously impressive collection of buildings along with a strong Harry Potter and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland connection.

The guide will provide a comprehensive external overview of the College and its grounds before you enter with a multimedia audio guide, so you can explore the vast grounds at your own pace. We recommend an hour for this - following the completion of this, the experience will have ended.


Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Entrance Fees
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Christ Church
  • Entry/Admission - Bodleian Library
  • Entry/Admission - Trinity College

Exclusions
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • The primary purpose of the University is a functioning educational institution. Itinerary changes can occur on the day due to closures to the public, but these sites will be replaced with equally excellent sites; there is a wealth of them. Should the Bodleian or Christ Church not be available, we will warn you in advance and offer a full refund. We are the only company in Oxford to operate under such generous terms.
    • On arrival at Christ Church your guide will give you extensive external overview, before you enter without your guide, accompanied with multimedia headset which provides an extensive audio experience, designed by the team at Christ Church themselves.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    Departure Point

    Oxford Tourist Information, 15, 16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK


    Return Details

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

    Voucher info

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

    Duration

    3 hours


    User's Reviews

    qbdqsyrq68

    25 Apr, 2024

    Freya is a terrific alumni guide! She knows Oxford from cover to cover, and we truly enjoyed the anecdotes she injected into her tour about student life, historical information (King Charles 1, King James, Christopher Wren, Sheldon, Bodle, etc.), and modern facts like filming of Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, Wonka, and other English series that we, unfortunately, have not heard of as we’re Canadians. We especially love the self-guided audio tour of Christ Church in the end.

    lapf85

    20 Apr, 2024

    This tour is an excellent introduction to history and current life as a student in Oxford. Thank you very much to Alice!!

    dik947

    17 Apr, 2024

    Our tour guide, Fraya was very informative and interesting. She had lots of stories and was great with her dates! I would recommend her.

    Katie C

    14 Apr, 2024

    This tour exceeded our expectations at every level! Freya our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and spoke loudly enough so we could all hear. She ensured we were happy and any questions were answered with great enthusiasm. I loved hearing at the college traditions and stories- especially being told by a recent graduate. We weren’t sure if we were actually going to do a tour but I’m so grateful we did!

    sharonybl

    09 Apr, 2024

    It was an enjoyable walking tour. Our tour guide was very informative and friendly. (Think her name is Mar). She pointed out some spots which we wont hv otherwise know about and shared with us the history of every locations/buildings. A lot to see.

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