Oxford History and Movie Locations Adventure

Lump in the throat that comes from Alma mater nostalgia? Surge of love-hate emotions tied up with classrooms and profs? Pretty much a given…on the cobbled streets of the oldest university of the English speaking world, with your enthusiastic historian-guide.
Cover the obligatory stops, including Bridge of Sighs at Hertford College, New College, University Library, Sheldonian Theatre, Christ Church Radcliffe Camera building. Get your head around the unique college-system of Oxford and Cambridge and the infamous ‘Town and Gown Wars’. Shiver at stories of Oxford martyrs burning at the stake.
Explore movie locations - Harry Potter, Bridshead Revisited, Inspector Morse. Literature buffs can celebrate, because Oxford has inspired many works of fiction from JRR Tolkein, CS Lewis, Lewis Carroll, and JK Rowling.
Lunch with a dreamy view of the River Isis to stir up more brainpower. If you’re up for it, climb up a 74′ bell tower for a drone-view of those dreamy spires. A day well spent.

Meeting Point

Embankment

London WC2N 6NS, UK

What's included:

• Private Transportation in a TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi
• English-Speaking Driver Guide
• Entrance to one of Oxford's historic colleges
• Live commentary throughout the tour

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Oxford

Oxford

Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

Pass by without stopping

University of Oxford

Wellington Square, , Oxford, OX1 2JD

Teaching has taken place here since 1096 - making Oxford University the oldest in the English-speaking world.

1 hour

Christ Church

St. Aldates, University Of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 1DP

Founded by King Henry VIII - learn about the role this college played in the English Civil War.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

New College

Holywell Street, , Oxford, OX1 3BN

One of the largest and most architecturally striking Oxford colleges - also with beautiful gardens.

20 minutes

Bridge of Sighs

New College Ln., Oxford, OX1 3BL

Iconic landmark in Oxford's historic centre - this one's a must for a special photo!

10 minutes

Bodleian Library

Broad Street, University Of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3BG

One of Europe's oldest libraries established in 1602.

10 minutes

Oxford University Museum Of Natural History

Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW

Founded in 1850 a spectacular eo-Gothic

Pass by without stopping

Radcliffe Camera

Radcliffe Square, , Oxford, OX1 3BG

Neo-classical building a real architectural gem in this honey-coloured City of Spires.

15 minutes

Carfax Tower

Corner of Carfax and Cornmarket, , Oxford, OX1

Climb the steps for panoramic views over the City of Spires!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Pitt Rivers Museum

South Parks Road, University Of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3PP

Displays the archaeological and anthropological collections of Oxford University.

Pass by without stopping

Oxford Castle & Prison

44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY

Partly ruined Norman medieval stronghold dating back to the 11th century.

Pass by without stopping

Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street, , Oxford, OX1 2PH

Antiquities covering world civilisations.

20 minutes

Martyrs' Memorial

13 Magdalen Street, , Oxford, OX1 3AE

Historical Oxford landmark commemorates a grim event in Tudor history.

15 minutes

All Souls College

High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AL

15th-century college building steeped in history.

15 minutes

Sheldonian Theatre

Broad Street, , Oxford, OX1 3AZ

A very special place in Oxford - and with a Harry Potter secret.

15 minutes

Oxford Covered Market

Market Street, Oxford, OX1 3DZ

Great location for street food - and a suitable place to hear you Guide talk about the Town and Gown Wars!

15 minutes