Oxford Historic Pubs Evening Walking Tour

Discover the charm of Oxford and its historic pubs on this small group guided evening walk. Starting at the Tap Social Bar in The Covered Market, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and delicious food options before meeting your guide. Stroll along Broad Street to the renowned Turf Tavern, where you can savor a complimentary half-pint of ale while soaking in the local history. Continue to the Bear Inn, one of the oldest pubs in the world, and hear captivating stories as you enjoy another round. The tour concludes at the Royal Blenheim , known for its extensive ale selection, with recommendations for further explorations in Oxford.
- Evening walking tour exploring Oxford's iconic pubs
- Visit historic landmarks like the Sheldonian Theatre and Radcliffe Camera
- Enjoy a complimentary drink at Turf Tavern
- Discover local history and insider tips from your knowledgeable guide

Meeting Point

The Market Tap by Tap Social

121 Covered Market, Oxford OX1 3EQ, UK

I will be at the bar in the The Market Tap. I will be wearing a Historic Alehouse T-shirt!

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 3 hours

Oxford Covered Market

Market Street, Oxford, OX1 3DZ

We will start the tour at 7pm, meeting at the bar in the Market tap. However, I would advise visiting the Market beforehand to have a look around and enjoy some food from some of the great street food style vendors. I would recommend pizza by Satorellis, or if you're feeling really British, Pie and Mash from Pieminister!

5 minutes

Broad Street

Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 2JD

We will walk down Broad Street to see the Sheldonian Theatre, Bridge of Sighs and Blackwell's Bookshop. Also located on Broad street are Balliol and Trinity colleges.

5 minutes

Turf Tavern

4 Bath Pl, Oxford OX1 3SU, UK

We go down the hidden entrance to the Turf, one of Oxford's most famous pubs for 'an education in intoxication'. Here we'll hear about the pub's history and it's clientele past and present!

30 minutes

Radcliffe Camera

Radcliffe Square, , Oxford, OX1 3BG

We walk to the next pub via the most impressive spot in Oxford, Radcliffe Square. Home to The Radcliffe Camera, Bodliean Library, All Souls College and St Mary's Church.

5 minutes

The Bear Inn, Oxford

6 Alfred St, Oxford OX1 4EH, UK

Next we visit The Bear Inn, a true Oxford gem—steeped in centuries of history, tight-knit ambiance, and a delightfully eccentric atmosphere.

30 minutes

The Royal Blenheim

13 Saint Ebbe's St, Oxford OX1 1PT, UK

Just a short walk from the Bear, Our final stop is a lesser-known, but fantastic local pub with over 20 local ales. A must‑visit for cask‑ale lovers! Please note, there are plenty of different options, so depending on your preference we can decide to visit a different pub if you would like!

30 minutes