Spencer's Tour of Oxford - 3 hour (25% of fee to local charities) | La Vacanza Travel

Spencer's Tour of Oxford - 3 hour (25% of fee to local charities)

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

Overview

As a student, it truly is my pleasure to show guests around this marvellous city. I've travelled far and wide and there are few places on the planet that can compete with the beauty, history, and majesty of central Oxford. I've been a student here for three years now, and it would be my pleasure to show you around.

We’ll cover as much as we can in three hours. Please note that entry fees are not included in the fee, though they are not necessary for a fantastic tour. NB: with groups of one or two (and possibly three - if we're lucky!), we can access practically every site for free with my student card.

Please note: Colleges, libraries, and other university sites are liable to occasional closures. I will always do my best to plan around closures when they are announced, but please be aware that access cannot be guaranteed.

For more options, dates/times & greater flexibility, or if you have any specific requirements, please message me through my website - Oxfordaudiotour [dot] com.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

One of the oldest colleges in the city, and alma mata of four British Prime Ministers.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Hear the history of this stunning college, including about the infamous theft of a famous tortoise from their fiercest rivals.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Blackwell's Bookshop, 48-51 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BQ England

An extraordinary place, and home to one of the largest rooms of books on the planet.

Duration: 10 minutes

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

The oldest museum in the world and home to several mind-blowing artefacts, including two chalkboards one used by Albert Einstein himself.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Divinity School, Oxford OX1 3AZ, UK

The first lecture hall of the University, featuring the most incredible stone ceiling you’ve ever seen. Also features in many movies, including several Harry Potters.

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Iconic structure designed by Sir Christopher Wren to hold graduation and matriculation ceremonies.

Duration: 10 minutes

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

This famous bridge connects two halls of Herford College. There’s a fabulous story behind it, unsurprisingly!

Duration: 10 minutes

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

Regale the tale of Henry VIII’s Reformation as we learn about the most fascinating library in the world. Gorgeous stone towers and more books than you’ve had hot dinners.

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The ‘poster-child’ of the city of Oxford. But what is it’s purpose? And how does it tie in to Nazi Germany?

Duration: 10 minutes

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

The only of Oxford’s colleges that doesn’t offer places to students. Home to the world’s hardest exams and the city’s weirdest party.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Bear Tavern, 6 Alfred Street, Oxford OX1 4EH England

The oldest pub in Oxford. A great place to stop, or to extend the tour if you wish. Merton Lane, the High St and Christ Church meadow are calling!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lincoln College, Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DR England

This lovely college is certainly on the small side, but it's history packs quite a punch. Here, we'll discuss the Town vs Gown rivalry in Oxford, and how it resulted in one young student's death.

Duration: 10 minutes

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

This beautiful meadow sits just outside Christ Church, perhaps the grandest college at Oxford.

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions
  • English guide

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees, if necessary
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

23-25 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

R3249RPfrank

01 Mar, 2021

Absolutely fantastic experience, the tour was highly insightful and the tour guide was extremely charming, knowledgeable and witty. Highly recommend if you're ever visiting Oxford!

Tour560908

24 Oct, 2020

Spencer was superb with a real ability to talk about Oxfords history and be hilarious, great fun and good company too

Mdhungana1

07 Oct, 2020

You know you always get those tours wherever you go in the world that are simple a "good tour", they haven't got that vavavoom about them... Well let me tell you that this tour is completely NOT that. Spencer could talk you through all of Oxford with his eyes closed, he has an unbelievable amount of knowledge about the wonderful history of the place. He will bring you in on some of the more interesting and juicy aspects of Oxford and less of the box-standard stuff as well as show you around the best places. His tours are like one long fairytale you live out whilst visiting the place and you're all of a sudden the main character! It's awesome! Couldn't recommend more! 10/10 for sure!

Lclight3

09 Sep, 2020

I cant even put into words how much fun this was. We combined a traditional walking tour with a pub tour and what a way to see Oxford. But that’s only half of it, Spencer was the best tour guide I’ve had in all of England. He was significantly more knowledgeable compared to the bike tour guide we had that morning, more engaged, and much funnier. He was able to easily adapt to what and where we wanted to go. If I could give him 100 stars I would. A+ and can’t recommend enough

aliceofbadger

09 Sep, 2020

We had an absolutely fantastic day with Spencer. Felt immediately like we were meeting up with an old friend to show us around. He showed us to all the classic pubs, with some great information in between about the buildings and the city itself. If you want a more relaxed, fun, yet still educational way to explore Oxford, this is definitely the best tour for it.

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