Oxford Historic Walking Tour and Carfax Entry

Discover the best of Oxford with a walking pass and entry to the historic Carfax Tower. With three walking tours included in this 48-hour pass, you’ll see the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Start by meeting your guide at Carfax Tower for the Town & Gown walking tour. You’ll then set off to visit iconic landmarks, from the Bridge of Sighs and Bodleian Library, to Oxford University and the Radcliffe Camera.

As you explore this picturesque and historic city, lined with world-famous educational institutions and visitor attractions, you’ll enjoy entertaining stories from your local guide.

Your pass also includes entry to Carfax Tower. Climb to the top of the 74-foot-tower, the tallest point in Oxford’s centre, and admire the panoramic views while taking snaps of the stunning skyline.

Meeting Point

Carfax Tower

Queen St, Oxford OX1 1ET, UK

Join your Town & Gown tour at Carfax Tower at 12pm or 2pm. Your tour guide will be wearing a dark blue ‘Vox City’ uniform

What's included:

• Town & Gown walking tour (90-min tour)
• Multilingual audio commentary in English, French, Italian, Spanish and German
• Carfax Tower entry ticket
• Sightseeing app, includes self-guided audio tours
• Live commentary in English
• Historical Pubs Tour (90-min tour, Fridays and Saturdays only)
• Stepping into Oxford walking tour (45-min tour)

Not included:

• Headset and mobile device
• Guided tour inside Carfax Tower
• Food and drink

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Carfax Tower

Corner of Carfax and Cornmarket, , Oxford, OX1

Visit Carfax Tower, one of Oxford's most historic landmarks, and climb its 99 steps to the top where you will enjoy sensational views of the city.
The Town & Gown walking tour departs from here. The Historic Pubs walking tour departs from here.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Christ Church

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

On the Town & Gown walking tour, see Christ Church

Pass by without stopping

Oxford Town Hall

Town Hall St. Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1BX

On the Town & Gown walking tour, see Oxford Town Hall

Pass by without stopping

St Aldates Tavern

108 St. Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1BU

On the Town & Gown walking tour, see the St Aldates Tavern

Pass by without stopping

Lincoln College

Turl Street, , Oxford, OX1 3DR

On the Town & Gown walking tour, see Lincoln College

Pass by without stopping

Radcliffe Camera

Radcliffe Square, , Oxford, OX1 3BG

On the Town & Gown walking tour, see Radcliffe Camera

Pass by without stopping

Bodleian Library

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

On the Town & Gown walking tour, see the Bodleian Library

Pass by without stopping

Tower of the Five Orders

Catte St, Oxford OX1 3BW, UK

On the Town & Gown walking tour, see The Tower of the Five Orders

Pass by without stopping

Clarendon Building

Broad St., Oxford, OX1 3BA

On the Town & Gown walking tour, see the Clarendon Building

Pass by without stopping

Hertford College

Catte Street, Oxford, OX1 3BW

On the Town & Gown walking tour, see the Hertford College

Pass by without stopping

Bridge of Sighs

New College Ln., Oxford, OX1 3BL

On the Town & Gown walking tour, see the Bridge of Sighs

Pass by without stopping

University College

High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BH

On the Town & Gown walking tour, see the University College

Pass by without stopping

Oxford Visitor Information Point

44-45 High St, Oxford OX1 4AP, UK

The Stepping into Oxford walking tour departs from here

Pass by without stopping

High Street

Oxford, OX1 4BH

On the Stepping into Oxford walking tour, see the High Street

Pass by without stopping

University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

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

On the Stepping into Oxford walking tour, see the University Church of St Mary the Virgin

Pass by without stopping

All Souls College

High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AL

On the Stepping into Oxford walking tour, see the All Souls College

Pass by without stopping

Sheldonian Theatre

Broad Street, , Oxford, OX1 3AZ

On the Stepping into Oxford walking tour, see the Sheldonian Theatre

Pass by without stopping

Brasenose College

Radcliffe Square, Oxford, OX1 4AJ

On the Stepping into Oxford walking tour, see the Brasenose College

Pass by without stopping