The 6 Best City Tours in Oxford

1.University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,429 reviews · 2 - 10 hours · from $40Our pick

Walk through Oxford with a current student or recent graduate who explains college traditions, admissions, ceremonies, and daily university life. Visit an Oxford college, see the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera, hear stories about Tolkien and Harry Potter, and learn why Oxford’s buildings and customs still shape the city.

“Our guide Saga was great. A history major student at Oxford, she was knowledgeable about the history of school and also shared about her life at Oxford as well.”

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2.City and University Tour, including college entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,243 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $37

Walk Oxford with an English-speaking university-educated guide, see the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, Divinity School, Sheldonian Theatre, and Bridge of Sighs, then enter one historic college. Tours run hourly from Trinity College, with guides such as Simon, Dan, Jonathan, and Joe often praised for clear stories and useful local tips.

“Our guide Joe was incredible! He told us a lot of stories about the college and its history. We really recommend this tour.”

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3.1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,383 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Start at Trinity College’s blue gates on Broad Street for a 90-minute Oxford walk covering college courtyards, university stories, and usually New College, seen in Harry Potter films. Guides such as Jonathan, Jane, Simon, and Kamil bring personal detail, but college access can change with opening hours, events, and group size.

“We were paired with Johnathan for the Oxford walking tour. His wealth of knowledge about Oxford University as well as the city was outstanding and he was so informative about the history of the University and its previous students including himself. He kept the tour entertaining and full of information. I would recommend this tour to anyone .”

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4.Oxford Official University & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,134 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Top rated

Walk Oxford with an English-speaking guide such as Alan, Becca, Nigel, or Richard, learning about its colleges, scholars, writers, and town history. You’ll see Trinity, Balliol, the Sheldonian Theatre, Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, Martyrs’ Memorial, and more. Afternoon departures may include a college visit, subject to availability.

“Nigel did a wonderful job showing us around Oxford. Super knowledgeable and funny with great stories!”

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5.City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,042 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Use a 24 or 48-hour pass to tour Oxford by open-top bus, with stops near the railway station, Oxford Castle, Christ Church, the Radcliffe Camera, colleges, and St Giles. Audio commentary is offered in 14 languages, and a seasonal 45-minute walking tour adds a closer look at the old town.

“Excellent knowledgeable guides, new buses, good drivers. We were lucky to have sunny weather too, but even when it rains it is ok”

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6.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 706 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $26Best value

Ride Oxford’s 40-minute open-top loop past the castle, Westgate, Christ Church, the Radcliffe Camera, and the university colleges. Hop off to explore, then rejoin the bus. Your ticket includes a multilingual audio guide and seasonal walking tour. Choose the Carfax Tower option for views over central Oxford.

“Very interesting and enjoyable, the guide was very informative and very friendly”

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