Oxford Food Tasting and Sightseeing Tour
from
£200
Oxford
Oxon
1-14
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Experience Oxford's Delicious Food Scene
  • • Enjoy a 2 to 2.5 Hour Walking Adventure
  • • Visit Historic Pub Where Bill Clinton Made History
or

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Embark on a culinary adventure with the Private Oxford Food Tasting and Sightseeing Tour! Sample the best of Oxford's local food and drink scene while exploring the top sights of this historic city. Whether you're a foodie looking to tantalize your taste buds or a sightseer eager to discover iconic landmarks, this guided walking tour offers a delightful blend of flavors and culture.

Indulge in 4 or 5 tasting experiences at Oxford's finest market stalls and shops, tailored to cater to varying dietary preferences. Savor wine or gin tastings at a micro-brewery stall, treat yourself to artisanal cheese at the Oxford cheese company, and enjoy Italian-style gelato. The tour also includes a visit to the vibrant international food market at Gloucester Green, where you can feast on a wide array of local and international delicacies. Plus, gain insights into the prestigious Oxford colleges and other notable landmarks along the way.

Surprise your loved ones with a memorable gift by booking the Private Oxford Food Tasting and Sightseeing Tour. Perfect for food enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone looking to explore Oxford in a unique way, this experience promises a blend of culinary delights, cultural discoveries, and unforgettable moments. Discover the charm of Oxford one bite at a time and treat yourself or someone special to a day filled with delectable flavors and captivating sights.

Points Of Interest and Landmarks

  • Bodleian Library
  • Bridge of Sighs
  • Radcliffe Camera
  • The Sheldonian Theatre
  • New College
  • The Turf
  • Balliol College
  • Trinity College
  • Wadham College
  • Exeter College
  • Jesus College
  • Oxford Covered Market
  • Lincoln College
  • Brasenose College
  • All Souls College
  • University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
  • Gloucester Green Market

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Experience Overview:

Private Oxford Food Tasting And Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy sampling 4 or 5 of Oxford's best and unique local food or drink market stalls or shops on this Oxford food tasting & sightseeing guided walking tour which takes in the top Oxford sights. We can cater to special dietary needs.
Food & drinks usually wine or gin tasting at a micro-brewery stall, a visit to the Oxford cheese company and or Italian style gelato plus a choice from a wide range of local, international food stalls at Oxford's international food market. You can also sample a micro brewery drink inside the Covered Market, if you wish to.

This tour introduces each college we pass on the route and sometimes it also includes entry to one of the university colleges.

Meeting Point

15-16 Broad St

15-16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK

Meet your guide wearing red lanyard by our red sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist Info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS.

What's included:

  • Entry inside either St Johns, Wadham, Exeter or Balliol college
  • 4-5 x Food and drinks tasting portions

Not included:

  • On any university graduation dates, we cannot always guarantee entry to a college- see dates below.
  • May 18, July 13+23+26+27, Aug 3, Sep 27+28, Nov 8+9+16 of 2024

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 2 hours, 30 minutes

Oxford Covered Market

Market Street, Oxford, OX1 3DZ

Covered Market dating back to 1774 has many unique local shops

30 minutes

Radcliffe Camera

Radcliffe Square, , Oxford, OX1 3BG

We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.

Pass by without stopping

Gloucester Green Market

78 Gloucester St, Oxford, OX1 2BU

We stop here to do food tasting at the international food market. This market presents food stalls by traders from all over the world and this event runs every week from Wednesdays to Saturdays.

45 minutes

Balliol College

Broad Street, , Oxford, OX1 3BJ

We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.

Pass by without stopping

Trinity College

Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BH

We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.

Pass by without stopping

Bodleian Library

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

We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bridge of Sighs

New College Ln., Oxford, OX1 3BL

We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.

Pass by without stopping

The Turf

4 Bath Place, , Oxford, OX1 3SU

The most famous historic pub in Oxford, hidden away down a tiny alleyway and looking onto the medieval city walls! This is where Bill Clinton never inhaled and where Bob Hawke downed a yard and a half of ale in 11 seconds!

5 minutes

Hertford College

Catte Street, Oxford, OX1 3BW

We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.

Pass by without stopping

All Souls College

High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AL

We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.

Pass by without stopping

Brasenose College

Radcliffe Square, Oxford, OX1 4AJ

We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.

Pass by without stopping

University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

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

We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.

Pass by without stopping

St John's College

St. Giles, Oxford, OX1 3JP

We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We do not visit inside colleges though on this tour.
This college is often, where we finish the tour, including entering here.

15 minutes

Location

Map from Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3AS

Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AS,

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Special notice on allergies and dietary needs: If you have any food allergies, you need to make this known when you book and verbally tell your guide on the day of the tour and to any food sellers. It is your responsibility to ensure that others are aware of any such issues
Please note that as the university colleges are private institutions, we can't always guarantee entry to colleges but it is very rare that we cannot get entry into at least 1 or 2 colleges on the tour. Please take note of any advertised university graduation dates mentioned below, as those dates can have less options of colleges to visit.

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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Oxford Food Tasting and Sightseeing Tour

(4 reviews)
Oxford
Oxon
1-14
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Experience Oxford's Delicious Food Scene
  • • Enjoy a 2 to 2.5 Hour Walking Adventure
  • • Visit Historic Pub Where Bill Clinton Made History
or

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Map from Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3AS

Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AS,

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Reviews by Viator

Unprofessional and waste of money.

Extremely poor tour and customer service. No one met us at the tour start and when we called were told it would be an hour later starting (we only went for a day trip). The tour was then run by a lovely man but clearly had no knowledge of the the food tour and we ended up walking around the food markets relatively aimlessly with no context to any food or drink tasting. It was comically poor. When we complained, to who I presumed was the company director he was rude and dismissive and failed to grasp that the tour was not of a quality consistent with what we paid. The reasoning was that because we had had some food (which was random - dumplings and a pizza) that the tour had been delivered as advertised. Not only would I avoid this tour but also this company who came across as rude and unprofessional.

chrispN1188MP - December 7th, 2024

Interesting and fun tour

We had an interesting and fun tour with Peter. Very informative and showed us places off the beaten track. Thank you

Jo_w - February 4th, 2024

Very Disappointing

This tour had almost nothing to do with food - when we finally did get to the food market 45 minutes into the tour, we were told to just pick something that sounded good......what?! We expected a recommendation for a local delicacy and were just told that all of the food was good - I ended up with a Greek spinach pie and my mother ended up with Hungarian cabbage. When we finished that, we were given a piece of shortbread the guide had purchased prior to the tour. The next hour of the tour was a mix of Harry Potter trivia and church hopping. The only other food we got was an ice cream cone at the end of the tour! We did not have 4-5 food or drink portions, or visit a cheese shop or deli as stated in the tour information. I literally had a spinach pie, a piece of shortbread and an ice cream cone. While the guide, Peter, was very nice and knowledgeable about Oxford history, obviously food tours are not his specialty. Take this tour if you want a LOT of Harry Potter trivia and very little food.

joco1132 - September 30th, 2018

Fantastic tour with a mixture of Oxford history and food tasting

This tour was an absolute treat - with a mixture of Oxford history and food tasting. Our guide Alistair was like an encyclopedia of knowledge and great fun!

Fanney - July 8th, 2018

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