Oxford Day Tour With University Student Guides

Discover the historic charm of Oxford on this immersive day tour from London. Travel in a luxury minibus and enjoy a guided experience led by Oxford University students. Visit the iconic Bodleian Library, explore Christ Church College, and engage with vibrant stories and insider knowledge that breathe life into this academic haven. With ample free time to wander, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the traditions and architecture that define Oxford's prestigious heritage.
- Full-day tour lasting approximately 10 hours from London to Oxford
- Includes transportation, entrance to Bodleian Library, Christ Church College and another College at Oxford
- Small group sizes for a personal and engaging experience
- Guided by current Oxford University students, ensuring authentic insights

What to expect:

Duration: 10 hours

Balliol College

Broad Street, , Oxford, OX1 3BJ

One of Oxford’s oldest colleges, its grand medieval façade offers a striking glimpse into centuries of academic tradition. Covered Externally.

5 minutes

Trinity College

Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BH

Known for its elegant Georgian architecture and spacious green quadrangles, the college presents a serene and timeless scene along Broad Street. Its storied history dates back to the 16th century, adding weight to its graceful exterior. Depending on availability on the day of travel, this site is usually entered if possible - otherwise an alternative College will be used.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Exeter College

Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DP

With its ornate chapel spire and richly detailed stonework, this college creates a picturesque corner of Turl Street. Founded in 1314, its exterior reflects the enduring legacy of Oxford’s medieval scholarship. Covered externally.

5 minutes

Hertford College

Catte Street, Oxford, OX1 3BW

A charming blend of old and new stone buildings, it is most famous for the nearby Bridge of Sighs. Its setting along Catte Street captures the cozy intimacy of Oxford’s historic lanes. Covered externally.

5 minutes

Magdalen College

High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AU

Its soaring tower dominates the skyline, a landmark that has welcomed visitors since the 15th century. Surrounded by lush grounds and riverside walks, the exterior radiates both grandeur and natural beauty.

5 minutes

Lincoln College

Turl Street, , Oxford, OX1 3DR

Seen from Turl Street, its honey-colored walls and traditional college gatehouse offer a perfect snapshot of Oxford’s architectural heritage. Founded in 1427, it is steeped in history. Covered externally.

5 minutes

History of Science Museum

Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ

Housed in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building, its distinctive façade marks a place where centuries of scientific innovation are celebrated. Covered externally.

5 minutes

Weston Library

Bodleian Library Broad Street, Bodleian Library, Oxford, OX1 3BG

A bold, modernist contrast to Oxford’s medieval stone, the Weston offers a clean, symmetrical exterior. It houses rare manuscripts and treasures of knowledge, reflecting the city’s enduring academic spirit.

5 minutes

Martyrs' Memorial

13 Magdalen Street, , Oxford, OX1 3AE

This ornate Gothic monument commemorates the Oxford Martyrs of the Reformation. Its spire-like design and intricate carving make it a moving visual landmark.

5 minutes

Sheldonian Theatre

Broad Street, Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3AZ

Designed by Christopher Wren, its elegant curves and classical detailing stand out on Broad Street. Historically used for university ceremonies, it remains a symbol of Oxford’s grandeur.

5 minutes

New College

Holywell Street, , Oxford, OX1 3BN

The college’s medieval walls, often used in filming, are visible from the street, offering glimpses of a 14th-century institution that played a key role in shaping Oxford’s identity. With your Oxford University student guide, you will hear about day to day College life.

5 minutes

Bodleian Library

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

An icon of Oxford’s intellectual heritage, the Bodleian’s exterior is a masterwork of English Gothic architecture, representing centuries of scholarship. Made up of over 20 different buildings, we will cover some of the main locations in central Oxford externally, whilst also entering the Western Library (part of the Bodleian) and Divinity School, the oldest part of the Bodleian Library/

5 minutes

Bridge of Sighs

New College Ln., Oxford, OX1 3BL

This distinctive covered bridge, arching gracefully over New College Lane, is one of Oxford’s most photographed architectural features and a romantic symbol of the city.

5 minutes

Radcliffe Camera

Radcliffe Square, , Oxford, OX1 3BG

Arguably one of the most iconic sites at Oxford, and part of the Bodleian Library. With its grand dome and circular form, the Radcliffe Camera is one of Oxford’s most recognizable landmarks, embodying the elegance of 18th-century neoclassical design.

5 minutes

All Souls College

High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AL

Its impressive twin towers and refined façade present an image of exclusivity and prestige, reflecting its unique history as a graduate-only college. Covered externally.

5 minutes

University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

The High Street, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 4BJ

A stunning example of English Gothic, its spire is one of Oxford’s tallest. From the street, the intricate stonework speaks to centuries of religious and academic history.

5 minutes

Merton College

Merton Street, Oxford, OX1 4JD

Founded in the 13th century, Merton’s crenellated walls and medieval architecture make it a living monument to Oxford’s earliest collegiate traditions.

5 minutes

Christ Church Meadow

Oxford, OX1 1DP

This sweeping green expanse offers tranquil views of the River Thames and the college towers, a pastoral counterpoint to Oxford’s stone streets.

5 minutes

Christ Church

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

With its Harry Potter filming connection, and wealth of history; this is one of the best Colleges for a visitor to Oxford to enter. See it's imposing Tom Tower designed by Christopher Wren and centuries-old architecture, Christ Church is one of Oxford’s most iconic and historically significant colleges. This tour includes entrance, when you will be given a Christ Church audio headset and able to explore at your own pace.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

The Divinity School

The Divinity School, Oxford OX1 3AZ, UK

This is the section of the Bodleian which the tour will enter. One of the most popular sites for filming in Oxford (used in the filming of Harry Potter, in multiple scenes) and even more important as the oldest part of the Bodleian Library.

15 minutes