The wonders of Christ Church Oxford: Private Tour | La Vacanza Travel

The wonders of Christ Church Oxford: Private Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Oxford
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Oxford
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Christ Church is my favourite place to take visitors in Oxford, because it is home to so many wonders. I'm lucky enough to be one of the few guides accredited to take private tours inside. The college caps these at 5 people, so they are very exclusive!

Christ Church is the most famous college in the world's oldest English-speaking university, unique in having a chapel that's also a cathedral.

It has been a place of worship for 1300 years, founded by a feisty Saxon saint before Oxford even existed.

Over time it became home not just to 1000s of scholars but to the real Alice in Wonderland and, more recently, a famous boy wizard.

I invite you to travel back in time via the spectacular Tudor dining hall, miraculously rescued ancient shrine, carved throne of doomed King Charles I, fabulous Hogwarts staircase and rare medieval stained glass windows to get a history of not just the college, but England itself.

IMPORTANT: I'll need to check the college's availability before confirming.

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

We will start in the glorious Christ Church meadows, then visit the college and cathedral. The itinerary includes:

- The jaw-dropping Tudor hall where kings, queens and the real Alice in Wonderland have all dined.

- The stunning fan-vaulted staircase where Harry Potter was filmed.

- Tom Quad where Oxford University students live and work, King Charles I mustered his troops during the Civil War and Sir Christopher Wren built a famous clock-tower.

- The ancient cloisters where monks once roamed.

- Christ Church cathedral where we will see the glorious fifteenth-century vaulted ceiling, St Frideswide's shrine and a range of stunning stained glass from medieval times, through the Pre-Raphaelites to the modern day.

This tour is dependent on Christ Church being open to visitors on this day. When you book I will check with the college.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Christ Church

Exclusions
    • 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

    84 St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1RA, UK


    Departure Time


    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    The wonders of Christ Church Oxford: Private Tour
    11/3/2023 - 5/16/2025

    Monday - Friday : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    Saturday - Sunday : 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

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

    Duration

    1 hour 30 minutes


    User's Reviews

    Andrew_C

    20 Mar, 2024

    Jess was very knowledgeable and took her time with our blind son and made sure he had great tactile experiences. Afterwards she even walked us to a great pub for lunch! Great visit

    G7995PTpatc

    13 Feb, 2024

    We were a group of five, aged from 9 to 76, with a diverse range of interests and enthusiasms. Jess catered for us all, taking us from the stories of saints to Alice in Wonderland connections and Harry Potter locations. The history , architecture , stained glass and art of Christchurch is stunning and we’re hoping that Jess will develop a tour taking in more Oxford colleges.

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