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University of Oxford

In this live online tour, you will visit the University of Oxford. For the tour, a University of Oxford graduate guide will take you on an enthralling journey through time as we recount to you the fascinating story of Oxford and its illustrious university via live stream. You will enjoy famous student anecdotes and authentic insights into student life from real Oxford University Alumni and current students.

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Online experience, 1 hour 30 minutes, university campus tours, upto 10 people.

• Real-time experience streamed live from University of Oxford
• Authentic insights into student life from Oxford University Alumni and current students
• Information about the Oxbridge application process

Description

In this live campus tour, you will visit the University of Oxford with an Oxford graduate as your guide, taking you on an enthralling journey through time as we recount to you the fascinating story of Oxford and its illustrious history via live stream. You will enjoy famous student anecdotes and authentic insights into student life from real Oxford University alumni and current students. 

I will take you inside the private areas of the university which are currently closed to the public due to COVID. You are welcome to ask questions at each stop during the tour, and prospective students may ask about the Oxbridge application process from someone successful. This is the real Oxford University experience from behind the closed doors!

About this experience

Instructions

• Please have a good internet connection and Zoom app installed on your phone or laptop
• The instructions to join the meeting will be sent via email shortly after the booking

Know before you go

• This tour involves travelling to various places, at times the internet connection may be weak. However, we will attempt to minimize such disruptions
• You can book this tour for 75 GBP for a group of 3 screens or book it as a private tour for 125 GBP and invite up to 10 friends and family to join this activity with you from all over the world
• Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meet your Host

Adam is a tour guide working with the Oxford Alumni Tours, which is a student and graduate-guided tour company set in the heart of Oxford on King’s Parade. 

Founded by Cambridge graduates, it offers private or shared walking tours around the Oxford University Colleges. Our tours are suited to all group types, including prospective students, school groups, corporate groups, hen parties, wedding parties and tourists. We will help you take an authentic insight into student life at one of the most illustrious universities in the world while you learn famous historical facts and anecdotes.

From USD 99 / Group

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Important Information

• Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.

• Our Most Popular Tour!

Oxford University & City Walking Tour

Quick Details

• Hour Glass Duration: 2 hours
• Info Language: This tour is in English

See Oxford University & The Dreaming Spires

The best way to tour Oxford is on foot with your friendly and knowledgeable guide. See the most famous buildings in Oxford University and explore hidden alleyways connecting them. Visit Radcliffe Square, Bodleian Libraries, and some of the oldest colleges from the outside. Hear the key stories about this beautiful city’s often troubled past and be enchanted by its fabulous architecture and gardens.

Learn more about the university and what student life is like today – Hear about some of its most famous characters, real life and fictional, who worked or studied here!

This award-winning 2-hour tour of Oxford offers an excellent opportunity to explore the city and see its famous “Dreaming Spires”.

Group Sizes

Group sizes are limited to 20 people for your safety and comfort.

College Visits

Our 1pm and 2pm tours will include a visit to a college such as Wadham College (subject to availability) with its quadrangles, Chapel and Dining Hall.

All colleges reserve the right to close on the day for University Business.

Meeting Point

All Oxford Official Walking Tours meet at the Cool Britannia gift shop entrance on the corner of Turl Street and Broad Street ( Broad Street Numbers 23-25, OX1 3DH ). What3Words///Visit.Blues.Text

Your Guide will be holding an Oxford Official Walking Tours paddleboard.

Now that the City of Oxford is getting busy again, please allow extra journey time for traffic, parking and comfort breaks before your tour.

(Best advice is to use facilities en route to Oxford). For city council parking please see this link .

Book this as a Private Tour

For details on how to book this as a private, tailor-made tour on this or a combination of themes, for yourself or family and friends:

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Immersive Oxford Experience

Exclusive visits led and created by Oxford University students

Exclusive visits by current Oxford University students

Discover the best of oxford with our exclusive walking tours led by current students of the university of oxford. enjoy an immersive and educational experience that will leave you with a deep appreciation for “the city of dreaming spires.”.

We are both very experienced Oxford tour guides with over 900+ tours.

Immersive Oxford Experience is here to offer you the most exclusive and personalised walking tours and experiences in Oxford that showcase the city’s rich history and culture. What sets us apart from other tour companies is your full immersion into the University buildings and our commitment to customisation . We work closely with you to understand your interests and preferences and tailor our tours to meet your specific needs.

Why you should choose Immersive Oxford Experience

• Private Immersion in Oxford University: Enjoy exclusive private visits to Oxford University, where all entrance fees are covered.
• Guided by Current Oxford University Students: Benefit from the insights and expertise of our guides who are currently enrolled at Oxford University.
• Tailored Experiences Just for You: Every tour is a unique and fully customisable experience, crafted to match your preferences and interests.
• Expert Oxford Tour Guides: Our Oxford tour guides are experienced and have conducted over 900+ tours since 2019.
• Tours offered in English, French and German

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• Exclusive Access and Dining: Experience the privilege of exclusive access by joining our Oxford College and City Tour with Lunch, including the rare opportunity to dine in a College dining hall.

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Our immersive tours are priced for a private group of up to 6 guests, ensuring an exclusive and personalised experience.

Our tours can be tailored to your specific interests. Contact us to create your perfect tour!

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Looking for an Oxford Adventure?

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Welcome to the Oxford Audio Tour

Hi, I'm Spencer. I'm currently studying History at the University of Oxford. Over lockdown, I started recording an audio tour of Oxford in support of two charities close to my heart. I hope you enjoy it.

Throughout the audio tour, we'll explore every nook and cranny of this magnificent city. Featuring an in-depth history of the iconic University and comprehensive guide to the city's winding lanes, libraries, museums, and historic pubs, this free Oxford Audio Tour is the perfect companion to make your trip to Oxford a memorable one. 

Looking for an in-person tour of Oxford?

It's always a pleasure to meet new people and show them around the wonderful city of Oxford. I have plenty of availability to show you around too - and 25% of my fees are donated to two local charities, Homeless Oxfordshire and Turning Point.

If you think you might be interested, please feel free to shoot me a message . Alternatively, you can also book with  Spencer's Tours of Oxford on TripAdvisor (although they take a 30% commission!).

Welcome to the

 oxford audio tour.

Hi, I'm Spencer. I'm currently studying History at the University of Oxford. Over lockdown, I started recording a self guided audio tour of Oxford in support of two charities close to my heart. I hope you enjoy it.

Throughout the tour, we'll explore every nook and cranny of this magnificent city. Featuring an in-depth history of the iconic University and a comprehensive guide to the city's winding lanes, libraries, museums, and historic pubs, this free Oxford Audio Tour is the perfect companion to make your trip to Oxford a memorable one. 

How about an in-person tour of Oxford?

It's always a pleasure to meet new people and show them around Oxford. I regularly host private tours, pub tours, group tours, full-day tours, and early morning tours. I have loads of availability to show you around too; and 25% of my fees are donated to Homeless Oxfordshire & Turning Point.

If you think you might be interested, please feel free to shoot me a message! Alternatively, you can also book with  Spencer's Tours of Oxford on TripAdvisor (although they take a 25% commission!).

If you think you might be interested, please feel free to shoot me a message! Alternatively, you can also book with  Spencer's Tours of Oxford on TripAdvisor (but they take a 25% commission!).

100% of donations go to Oxfordshire-based charities

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Extended: Oxford University Tour With Alumni Entering Christ Church College

• Extended Version Of Our Famous Tour
• Visit The Most Notable College At Oxford
• Authentic Tours By Oxford Students
• Go Inside Two Colleges
• Go Inside The Bodleian Library

Guaranteed Entrance To Christ Church College

Or your money back - when booked on our website! The only company in Oxford to offer such a guarantee!

Availability: Monday to Sunday – 11am & 2pm  Duration: 3 hours (shorter option here ) Price: Adults £79.99 / Children (up to 15 years) £69.99 / Infants (0-4) Free Includes: Entrance to the Bodleian Library, and to multiple Colleges including Christ Church (where you will explore with a multimedia audio tour at your own pace).

 June 15th, 19th – 22nd, 24th, 26th, 28th-29th / July 5th, 12th – 14th, 19th, 20th, 23rd, 26th – 28th / August 3rd

 Divinity School, part of the Bodleian Library and used in the filming of Harry Potter is set to be closed on these days, and it will be covered externally.

• Is this child-friendly?

Absolutely. Lots of families come on this every day. We keep the content as fun and engaging as possible!

• Is this accessible with a pram? 

Yes, this is fine. 

• Is this accessible with a wheelchair?
• Can I bring my dog?

Please note that our tours are not dog-friendly, and no animals are permitted to join the group for the safety of our customers. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.

The Ultimate Oxford Tour

Following the huge success of our standard Oxford University & City Tour, we listened to what our customers wanted – and they wanted more. So we created this extended version, which includes without a doubt the most iconic site in Oxford, seamlessly integrated.

Christ Church Entrance Guaranteed

We take the hassle out of arranging your visit to one of the most famous Colleges at Oxford University. From it’s historic associations with Henry VIII and its more modern associations of Harry Potter, this site is not only one of the most famous, but also one of the most difficult to arrange. 

Enter Multiple Colleges

This extended tour will enter two Colleges at Oxford University – with 39 at Oxford University, this will give you a feel for these ancient institutions. With chapels and buildings designed some of the most famous architects in the world, combined with your student guide, this provides for a really authentic insight into this institution.  

Harry Potter Sites

This tour visits two of the most iconic Harry Potter film sites in Oxford – the Christ Church dining hall, potentially the most recognisable Harry Potter site in the Muggle world, and the iconic Christ Church stairways. It also covers the Divinity School, the oldest part of the Bodleian Library, used for multiple scenes in various films. 

Our Guides: Students From Oxford University

With their unique experiences, charisma, and our extensive training; our guides keep it fun, interesting and engaging for a broad range of people from around the world. 

The Most Famous Sites

This Oxford walking tour is jam-packed with the top highlights at Oxford University – from the world-famous architectural jewels of the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera and the Bridge of Sighs to the often missed wonders hidden down small alleyways. 

Christ Church Multimedia Headset

On arrival at Christ Church your guide will give you extensive external overview, before you enter without your guide, accompanied with multimedia headset which provides an extensive audio experience, designed by the team at Christ Church themselves. 

Our Tour Company Is Recognised As A Top 10 Experience In The World

Beating out competition from some incredible locations around the world, we are extremely proud to see the tireless energy we have put into this experience, over many years, receive one of the highest awards in our industry from TripAdivosr. We still to work day in and day out to make sure this remains the best experience in Oxford and the world. 

• Enter Christ Church College
• Enter An Additonal Oxford University College
• Martyrs Memorial
• Enter Divinity School (Part of Bodleian Library)
• Western Library (Part of Bodleian Library)
• Old School Quad (Part of Bodleian Library)
• Trinity College
• Bridge of Sighs
• Small Group Tour
• First-Hand Student Life At Oxford
• Alice's Wonderland - Where She Lived
• Radcliffe Square
• Many More University Colleges Externally
• Oxford University Application Process
• University Ceremonies And Their Histories
• Famous Graduates And Politicians
• The Most Photographic Sites In Oxford

On the day locations will be impacted by group speed and due to queues at Christ Church – the tour can run over. Should Christ Church hall be closed on the day, we will always offer you a refund. If it is open to the public, we will be able to get you in. 

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Oxford University & City of Oxford Walking Tour 2024 with Alumni Guide

Go on one of the best oxford walking tours and explore the university city and its history, about oxford city and university walking tour.

Book this Oxford Walking tour and visit one of the UK’s most famous universities. Your Alumni guide will provide insight into Oxford’s prestigious university and the city itself. You’ll also visit the Harry Potter film locations on this guided Oxford tour.

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City and university walking tour of oxford.

Explore Oxford City and step inside the grounds of Oxford University on this exciting tour led by a former university student. Discover student life with your alumni guide as you admire the iconic architecture.

Visit the Bodleian Library, University buildings, and one of the oldest university colleges. Learn about the history of the university institutes, including Trinity College, Oriel College, Hertford College, All Souls College, the Radcliffe Camera, the University Church of St. Mary, and Merton College

Tour includes an equally in-depth history of the Oxford city centre. Walk down Broad Street as you hear all about ceremonies at Oxford, famous graduates, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and how the most powerful Archbishop of Canterbury was burned at stake in Oxford.

You’ll also visit the Exeter College and Divinity School, used as a filming site for Harry Potter movies. Follow the Footprints tour of Oxford set up by students and designed to provide an entertaining and authentic way of discovering the city of Oxford.

• Entrance fees
• Skip the ticket line access
• Walking tour
• Professional guide
• Tips/Gratuities

Tour Meeting Point

Meeting point for this Oxford University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide is at the Oxford Tourist Information Centre. .

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Uncover the beauty of Oxford City and University with an alumni guide.

Step inside one of the oldest colleges at Oxford University.

Learn all about life at the prestigious Oxford university from your student tour guide.

Visit the world-famous Bodleian Library, Divinity School, Trinity College, and other important Oxford sites.

How long is the Oxford walking tour?

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• Remember to wear comfortable shoes for this walking tour.
• Skip the line entrance fees are included in the Oxford university walking tour price.
• If your plans change, you can cancel the tour up to 24 hours in advance and get a full refund.

Incredible Experience in Oxford!

I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oxford. Our tour guide was amazing, she shared a lot of interesting and funny stories about the city and student life in Oxford. Overall it was a fantastic experience of getting to know the town and its rich history.

Amazing tour

Our guide did an amazing job leading this tour. She was knowledgeable and confident and answered all of the questions our group asked. The tour was really well organized with a full itinerary. We visited a lot of interesting places, and the tour was well worth the money we spent.

Book Oxford University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide Right Away!

• Free cancellation policy for up to 24 hours in advance with a full refund.
• Small group tours.

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Open Days and visiting

Come and see us!

Talk to tutors and students, have a look round and make up your own mind about Oxford.

Our final 2024 Open Day will take place on Friday, 20 September.

The programme of events for September will be published shortly but in the meantime you can get an idea of what to expect by looking below at the list of June events, including the  college and department timetables .

You are also very welcome to come and visit at another time. College grounds are usually open to prospective applicants but you can also get in touch with the  college linked to your region  and let them know you are coming. 

You may also be able to attend an event listed in our  outreach calendar  while you're here. Subject departments are not open to visitors except on Open Days or for specific outreach events. 

June 2024 college timetables

Our colleges are at the heart of student life at Oxford so make sure you visit a good handful whilst you are here. However, do check first they offer the course(s) you are interested in! As well as taking a tour, you will be able to have your questions answered first hand by current students and tutors. 

June 2024 department timetables

Choosing your course is the most important decision you need to make and our Open Days offer a rare opportunity to visit departments and meet tutors and current students, so we recommend prioritising these events.

Travel advice

Read our advice for your journey.

Planning your Open Day

There’s a lot to see and do in Oxford on Open Days. Read our advice about how to make the most of your time on the day.

Open Day information centre

Colleges and departments are the best places to find out about studying at Oxford but if you’ve still got questions, or if the event you planned to attend is full, then please come to the Open Day Information Centre in the High Street, where you will find staff from the undergraduate admissions team and student services available all day.

Museums, libraries and other venues

If time permits during the Open Day, why not visit some of our iconic museums and libraries and be inspired! Or find out how to explore the University's Sports Centre and Language Centre. 

June 2024 accommodation

Some college accommodation is available for potential applicants travelling longer distances. 

Know Your Oxford

Enjoy a guided audio tour of Oxford with one of our current students.

Your own visit

Can't make it to an Open Day or outreach event? Here's some advice on planning your own visit.

Upcoming outreach events

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Please be aware...

During your visit to Oxford, you may see organisations handing out leaflets in the street, claiming to offer advice about our application process. Please be warned that these businesses are not affiliated with the University of Oxford and they may charge for their services. We encourage you to take advantage of the many free opportunities the University is offering.

Have a look at our online guide to the accessibility of the University's buildings, departments, colleges, gardens, museums and galleries.

Follow us on X @OxOutreach , on Instagram @StudyAtOxford  and on YouTube @StudyAtOxford  for the latest news about events and Open Days.

Got an Open Days question? Get in touch using #OxOpenDays!

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