Oxford Guided Walking Tour of Top Highlights

On this fully guided walking tour of Oxford’s must-see top 10 highlights, visitors can discover the treasures of one of the greatest university cities in the world. This tour offers the best opportunity to see the very best of Oxford.
Starting from the heart of Oxford's historical centre, your expert local guide offers a wonderful engaging tour through the vibrant historical streets of Oxford visiting both well-known sites and hidden gems where visitors can see, and experience so much more, than they could on their own. Packed full of incredible insights and up-close historical visits, including the Bridge of Sighs, the 14th-century New College, and magnificent Divinity Library, this interactive, three hour tour is the essential guide into Oxford city and England’s fascinating history.
Visit Oxford’s Top 10, including Bridge of Sighs, the 13th century New College as well as the magnificent Divinity Library, where many of the Harry Potter moves were filmed.

Meeting Point

St Michael at the North Gate

Cornmarket St, Oxford OX1 3EY, UK

MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled time start time
MEETING PLACE: The Saxon Tower of St. Michael at the North Gate, 24-26. Cornmarket St, Oxford OX1 3EY, United Kingdom
MEETING POINT: Meet your guide directly outside the main gates at the blue Saxon Towers sign

What's included:

• Visit the 14th Radcliffe Square containing the most memorable of Oxford’s buildings
• Admission to Divinity School and New College
• Tour is led by an expert professional English-speaking local guide
• Enter and stroll New College Lane where one of the most famous bridges in England stands

Not included:

• Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

St. Michael at the North Gate

Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3EY

Discover the oldest building in Oxford, originally built around 1000–1050, with the tower from 1040 still in existence. The church tower is Anglo Saxon.
Discover the incredible story of the Oxford Martyrs who were imprisoned in the Bocardo Prison by the church before they were burnt at the stake in what is now Broad Street nearby. Admission is not included.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sheldonian Theatre

Broad Street, , Oxford, OX1 3AZ

Enter Broad Street to see Sir Christophers Wren’s early masterpiece, The Sheldonian.
*We will only stay outside.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Blackwell's Bookshop

48-51 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BQ

Have a phot taken outside the famous 19th century Blackwell’s Bookstore in Oxford, one of largest bookstores in the world with over 3 miles of underground shelves. After the tour guests will have time to go back to Blackwell’s Bookstore.

5 minutes

Bodleian Library

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

Enter the Oxford University to walk through one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Oxford and beyond, featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, as well as Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Divinity School

University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3BG, UK

Visit one of the most spectacular University rooms in the world. This 15th century medieval building and room in the Perpendicular style, was specifically built for lectures, oral exams, and discussions on theology. It was also used as a backdrop for the Harry Potter’s Hogwarts’s infirmary and classroom scenes. Admission is included.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bridge of Sighs

New College Ln, Oxford OX1 3BL, UK

Completed in 1914, this beautiful bridge acts as a link between two Hertford College buildings, one being one of the oldest Universities in the world. The bridge more closely resembles the Rialto Bridge but won the hearts of the public, hence its name. The bridge also carries a storied history of mythology and fact, further enhancing its appeal, which your expert local guide will tell you all about.
*We will only stay outside.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

New College Lane

New College Lane, Oxford

Stop outside Halley’s House where the world-famous Astronomer, Edmund Halley. Admission is not included.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

New College

Holywell Street, , Oxford, OX1 3BN

Visit the 13th century New College where you will discover its grounds and cloisters and Chapel to soak up its timeless peaceful quality. Admission is included.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Merton Street

Merton St, Oxford OX1, UK

Visit one of the quaintest cobblestoned streets in the British Isles where your guide will make several stops and introduce some of its highlights including the oldest coffee shop in England as well as the most famous of Examinations Halls at the neo-Jacobean building dating back to the 1880’s.

25 minutes

Oxford Covered Market

Market Street, Oxford, OX1 3DZ

This will be the tours last stop where guests will have the opportunity to explore Market building that dates back to the 1770’s and has a long, varied and interesting heritage offers a unique showcase for the very best in local crafts, food and drink. Admission is included.

15 minutes