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Oxford University & City Walking Tour

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• 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 10.30am and 11.30am tours will aim to include a college visit where possible.

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

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Plan your visit

  The Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera and Weston Library are three of Oxford's most iconic libraries, located in the heart of the city.

Get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access on a guided library tour , or explore the historic city of Oxford on a walking tour with one of our expert guides.

Now on at the Weston Library is our fantastic exhibition   Write, Cut, Rewrite , which explores the creative importance of editing in literature, often referred to as ‘killing your darlings’ (until 5 January 2025). Entry to our exhibitions is free, and no ticket is required.

While you're at the Weston, don't miss our café and shop . 

Tickets and opening hours

For many of our tours, you can buy tickets in advance online .

We also sell a portion of tour tickets on the day, as well as audio guides. Please visit the information desk in the Weston Library to purchase these.

Check our upcoming closures before you visit.

Explore the Divinity School

Look inside the University of Oxford's oldest teaching room

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 11am – 5pm

£2.50 per person

Catte Street, OX1

Guided tours: Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera and more

Guided tours are the only way for members of the public to see inside these beautiful library spaces

Available in English From £10 per person, book in advance

Accessible by guided tour : Old Quadrangle, Divinity School, Bodleian Old Library, Duke Humfrey's Library, Convocation House, Chancellor's Court, Radcliffe Camera

City of Oxford walking tours

Discover the vibrant history of the city of dreaming spires, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world

Available in English Tours run daily: 90–120 minutes From £20 per person

Broad Street, OX1

Exhibitions at the Weston Library

Discover our collections up close

Monday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 11am – 4pm

Free entry for everyone, just drop in

Blackwell Hall at the Weston Library

Take a break in our café or the Space for Reading, and visit the Bodleian Shop for souvenirs and gifts for book-lovers.

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 11am – 4pm

Upcoming closures: check when planning a visit

• Saturday 4 May: There will be no 60-minute tours on this day. The Divinity School and Library will be closed from 3.30pm. 
• Tuesday 7 May: The Divinity School will be closed from 4.30pm.
• Monday 6 May: We will be open from 10am.
• Wednesday 8 May: The Divinity School will be closed from 3.30pm. Library-only guided tours from 3.30pm.
• Friday 10 May: The Divinity School will open at 9.30am. 
• Saturday 11 May: The Divinity School will be closed all day. Library only guided tours will be available to buy from the ticket desk in the Weston Library.
• Sunday 12 May: The Divinity School will closed from 4pm.
• Saturday 18 May: The Divinity School will be closed all day. Library only guided tours will be available to buy from the ticket desk in the Weston Library.
• Sunday 19 May: There will be no 60-minute tours available.
• Wednesday 22 May: There will be no 60-minute tours available until 1pm.
• Thursday 23 May: There will be no 60-minute tour at 2pm. 
• Friday 24 May: There will be no 60-minute tours after 11.30am.
• Saturday 25 May: The Divinity School will be closed from 4pm.
• Sunday 26 May: The Divinity School will be closed all day. There will be Library only tours available to buy from the ticket desk in the Weston Library.
• Monday 27 May: We will be open from 10am.
• Friday 31 May: There will be no 60-minute tours after 11.30am. 
• Saturday 1 June: The Divinity School will be closed from 4pm. 
• Wednesday 5 June: There will be no 60-minute tours after 1pm. 
• Saturday 8 June: The Divinity School will be closed from 11.30am. There will be Library-only tours available to buy in person, from 11.30am.
• Monday 10 June: The Divinity School will be closed from 4.30pm
• Thursday 13 June: The Divinity School will be closed between 11am–3.30pm. There will be no 60-minute tours after 10.30am. 
• Saturday 15 June: The Divinity School will be closed from 3.30pm. There will be Library-only tours from 3.30pm. 
• Tuesday 18 June: There will be no 60-minute tours before 1pm. 
• Wednesday 19 June: The Divinity School will be closed until 2pm. There will be no 60-minute tours. 
• Thursday 20 June: The Divinity School will be closed between 11.30am–1pm. There will be no 60- minute tours at 11.30am and 1pm. 
• Friday 21 June: The Divinity School will be closed from 4pm. 
• Saturday 22 June: The Divinity School will be closed from 4pm. 
• Monday 24 June: The Divinity School will be closed until 12.30pm. There will be no 60-minute tours until 1pm.
• Tuesday 25 June: There will be no 60-minute tours. 
• Wednesday 26 June: The Divinity School will be closed from 1pm. There will be no 60-minute tours after 11.30am. 
• Friday 28 June: The Divinity School will be closed from 11am. There will be no 60-minute tours available.
• Saturday 29 June: There will be no 60-minute tours before 1pm. The Divinity School will be closed from 4pm. 

Visitor guidelines

We ask the public to follow these rules when visiting the Bodleian Libraries exhibition galleries in the Weston Library. We aim to provide a safe environment for our visitors and make sure that our collections are preserved for the future.

• Food and drink are not allowed in the galleries, including bottled water. The café is situated in Blackwell Hall for visitor refreshment.
• Children are very welcome, but please make sure they are supervised at all times.
• Pushchairs and buggies are welcome in the galleries. At very busy times we may need to limit the number of buggies in the gallery, and this will be at the discretion of the room attendant. Please note that very large double-buggies cannot be brought into the exhibition galleries, due to the narrow walkways between exhibits.
• Assistance dogs are welcome in the galleries.
• Large items such as rucksacks or wheeled cases may not be taken into the galleries, due to space limitations. This includes any item larger than aircraft carry-on luggage. Medium-sized backpacks or cases should not be worn on the back or wheeled, but may be carried. Very small bags and day-packs may be carried on the owner’s back. These rules help avoid damage to works on the walls or to the display cases. The room attendant will use his or her judgement on which bags may be admitted, and how they should be carried, to avoid any risk of damage to the galleries, collections, or other members of the public. For guidance, bags larger than approx. 50 x 40 x 25 cm will be excluded from the galleries. We are unfortunately not able to provide any storage for large bags which have been excluded. You must not leave bags unattended in Blackwell Hall.
• Please do not bring wet umbrellas into the galleries. You can leave coats or umbrellas on the coat rack outside the galleries (please note that this is at the owner’s risk).
• You are very welcome to take photographs, as long as this is for your personal, non-commercial use only. We do not allow the use of video cameras, flash and tripods (including selfie sticks).
• You may bring pencils into the galleries. Pens and markers are not allowed.

Visitors of all ages are welcome at the Bodleian Libraries. Learn more about our facilities and activities for families.

History of the Bodleian Library

Discover over 400 years of this magnificent library.

How to get here

Located in the centre of Oxford, the Weston Library and Bodleian Old Library are easily accessible by public transport.

Accessibility

Our guide to accessing our buildings and the assistance available for our visitors.

Official Oxford University & City Walking Tour

⭐ Official Oxford University & City Walking Tour - Delve into the history of Oxford and uncover the incredible secrets and legends of its famous university and libraries.

Tickets for the Official Oxford University & City Walking Tour 🎫 Infant (0-5) 🎫 Child (6-17) 🎫 Adult (18+) 🎫 Senior (65+)

Highlights 📚 Explore Oxford's past with a 2-hour guided walking tour around its renowned university and libraries 🎥 Go see the Radcliffe Camera, Bridge of Sighs, Sheldonian Theatre, and Bodleian Library 🔍 Discover spots where Harry Potter was filmed and places that inspired Alice in Wonderland 🐇

📅 Date and time Select your times and dates directly in the selector (recommended visiting time: during the day - Kindly arrive 15 minutes prior to your selected time.)

📍 Location Oxfordshire City Tours

⏳ Duration  2 hours ❗ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our  T&Cs

Description Get ready for an absolutely mind-blowing adventure through time as you embark on the Wilde side! Join our thrilling 2-hour guided tour of enchanting Oxford, where medieval grandeur and historical secrets await you at every turn. Prepare to be amazed as we explore the iconic university and its magnificent libraries, unraveling mysteries and soaking in the knowledge of the great minds that have walked these hallowed halls. But that's not all! We'll also take you to the spellbinding Harry Potter filming locations, where the magic comes alive before your very eyes. And hold onto your hats, because we're visiting the real home of Alice in Wonderland – the place where whimsy and imagination were born. As we stroll along the inspiring streets that once hosted the genius of Oscar Wilde and other legendary alumni, you'll feel the exhilarating energy of creativity and brilliance that still echoes through the air. Brace yourself for a journey that will transport you to a dreamlike realm of history in the breathtaking City of Dreaming Spires. Get ready to have your senses dazzled and your heart filled with wonder!

📝 Additional info

• No wheelchair access provided.
• We try our best to incorporate a college visit during your tour, usually successful. However, colleges can close on certain days and important university events.

Select date and session

No booking fees

Flexible cancelation

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Guided tours

All tours are in English and suitable for ages 11+. All children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us in advance at [email protected] so that we can make arrangements for you to join the tour. 

Highlights guided tours – 30 minutes

If you are short on time, join us for a 30 minute highlights tour of the College OR the Cathedral.

Ticket: From £14 online/£16 on the door 

Tickets will be released online each Friday (c.10am) for the following week . Additional tours may be added on an ad-hoc basis. Tickets may also be purchased at our Visitor Centre, subject to availability.

Explore the College/Cathedral on a multimedia tour for the reduced price of £10 before or after your guided tour. Add tickets for one of our 30-minute guided tours and a multimedia tour to your basket and the discount will be automatically applied at the checkout. 

College only guided tour

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Guided tours of the College AND Cathedral – 60 minutes

Tickets from £24 online/£26 on the door 

Tickets will be released online each Friday (c. 10am) for the following week . Additional tours may be added on an ad hoc basis. Tickets may also be purchased at our Visitor Centre, subject to availability. 

Special interest Cathedral guided tours – 60 minutes

Cathedral architecture guided tour

Standard ticket: £24

This 60-minute tour offers a journey through centuries of architectural development, from the Norman construction of the Priory of St Frideswide in the 12th century, through the emergence of Gothic architecture, to the remodelling of the Cathedral by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the 19th century. 

Cathedral stained glass guided tour

Standard ticket: £20

This 60-minute tour offers a journey through the Cathedral’s rich stained glass heritage, starting with early 14th century gems such as the ‘Becket Window’, through a period when ‘painted’ glass was in fashion in the 17th century, to the Victorians and the exquisite legacy left by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones. 

Private guided tours

To make an enquiry about a 30-minute private Guided Tour please complete this form .

To make an enquiry about a  60-minute private Guided Tour  please complete this form .

We can accommodate up to 16 people per tour guide. 30 minute tour = £14 per person, 60 minute tour = £24 per person. The minimum charge for a 30 minute tour is £140, and for a 60-minute tour is £240. 

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Availability

May – August : Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday – 10am, 12pm, 2pm September – April : Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 12pm 2pm

Duration : 1.5 Hours Language : English Price : £24.99 per person (adults) / £19.99 per person (children under 16) / £10 Under 5s Includes : Entrance to New College and Divinity School part of the Bodleian Library!

April 27th / May 3rd, 4th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 26th-29th, 31st. : 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.

All Our Tours Meet At Oxford Tourism Information, 16 Broad Street, OX1 3AS ( see here )

Please note – for our public Harry Potter Tour, once payment has been made it is confirmed. This tour is non-refundable. 

New College

One of the most influential and architecturally stunning Colleges at Oxford. With its grand medieval buildings and darkened cloisters, it’s easy to imagine Harry and the gang walking around here. Entrance is included. Iconic parts of the College clearly recognisable from the film are the grand cloisters, providing an imposing start to your exploration of New College. Along with a very special tree…

Divinity School

Go inside the medieval Hogwarts Hospital with its images of beasts and biblical scenes. This ornate building is not only a perfect room for a hospital and separate dance scene while filming Harry Potter in Oxford – it would also serve as the first purpose lecture rooms at Oxford University.

Oxford University

The links with Oxford University and Harry Potter run deeper than the buildings used in the films. For instance we have a college Quidditch league, an almost similar sorting process for colleges (minus the talking hat) and many other elements. This tour provides a visitor with the opportunity to visit the major film sites for Harry Potter in Oxford, the history of Oxford University, but also hear about the similar traditions and student antics, all from a student who has attended the University.

Other World Famous Children Stories

Not only do we include those magical wonders of Harry Potter in Oxford, but we also hear about the other fabulous children’s books written in Oxford, including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the Hobbit, Lord of the Rings and the Chronicles of Narnia, and the scholars who wrote them. For those looking beyond Harry Potter, Oxford has also produced numerous famous graduates, along with other notable academics. Oxford University focused information will be provided throughout the tour, though the extent of it will be tailored to each groups requirements.

All of our Oxford walking tours are delivered in such a way as to ensure you don’t fall asleep! We hate dry, boring tours that don’t engage their audiences. History doesn’t need to be boring, and with so many big names and events having been tied to Oxford (as well as the University having so many bizarre traditions and funny stories), we see no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy every single minute of your tour experience.

Please note the University is a working institution and there may be closures on the day which are beyond our control 

Due to feedback from our tours, we do not enter Christ Church on this tour. While touring Christ Church, the guide is not able to speak to you – so there is little point in us providing you with this. You are more than welcome to enter Christ Church after, or before the tour – and you can purchase tickets directly using this link here  

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Visiting museums, libraries & places of interest

Oxford University’s museums, libraries and collections are of national and international importance. They provide an outstanding resource for both the University and the public, as well as being fantastic places to visit.

Ashmolean Museum

The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology. Founded in 1683, it is Britain’s first public museum and home to half a million years of human history and creativity, from ancient Egyptian mummies to modern art, and much more.

• Location : Beaumont Street
• Tel : 01865 278000
• Open : The Museum is open every day, 10:00–17:00
• Charge : Admission is free. Special exhibitions are ticketed and a booking fee is charged for online bookings.
• Note : Please see the website for information on visiting as a group.
• Website : Ashmolean Museum

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Oxford University Museum of Natural History holds an internationally-significant collection of natural history specimens and archives in a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture. It is home to a lively programme of research, teaching and events focused on the sciences of the natural environment.

• Location : Parks Road
• Tel : 01865 272950
• Open:  The Museum is open daily 10:00–17:00
• Charge:  Admission is free 
• Note: Groups must book in advance
• Website : Oxford University Museum of Natural History

History of Science Museum

Visit the History of Science Museum in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built public museum building. Discover stories of science to spark your curiosity, from Einstein's blackboard and the first life-saving Penicillin cultures to the world's finest collection of ingenious astrolabes.

• Location : Broad Street
• Tel : 01865 277293
• Open : Tuesday-Sunday, 12:00-17:00
• Charge : Admission is free
• Note : Find out more about visiting as a group at:  www.hsm.ox.ac.uk/visiting-group
• Website : History of Science Museum

Pitt Rivers Museum

The Pitt Rivers Museum holds one of the world’s finest collections of anthropology and archaeology, with objects from every continent and from throughout human history.

• Location: Parks Road (enter via the Oxford University Museum of Natural History)
• Tel : 01865 613000
• Open : Mon 12:00-17:00, Tues-Sun 10:00-17:00.
• Charge : Admission is free
• Note : Groups must book in advance
• Website : Pitt Rivers Museum

Enjoy a virtual tour of the Pitt Rivers Museum here

Further introductory talks are available on YouTube:  You might think you know the Pitt Rivers...  and  A Quiet Revolution

Bate Collection of Musical Instruments

The Bate Collection of Musical Instruments celebrates the history and development of the musical instruments of the Western Classical tradition, from the medieval period to present day.

• Location : Faculty of Music, St Aldate's
• Tel : 01865 286261
• Open : Monday to Friday, 14:00-17:00
• Website : Bate Collection

Bodleian Library & Weston Library

The world-famous Bodleian Library is a must-see cultural destination in the heart of Oxford. It was founded by Sir Thomas Bodley and officially opened in 1602. Since then the Bodleian libraries has now grown to be the largest academic library system in the UK.

The Bodleian Library and the Weston Library across the road are open to visitors daily. The two sites together offer tours (booking recommended), free exhibitions, events , a café , shops and more.

• Tel : 01865 287400
• Email : [email protected]
• Website: Bodleian Libraries
• Open : All year round. For opening times and exceptional closures as well as the latest guidance for visiting see website .

Admission to the Divinity School is free to alumni, Bodleian cardholders and Friends of the Bodleian . Up to four guests will also be admitted free.

Christ Church Picture Gallery

Credit: Rob Judges.

Christ Church Picture Gallery houses and displays an important collection of Old Master paintings, drawings and prints in a purpose-built gallery of considerable architectural interest.

• Location : Direct access to the Picture Gallery is via Canterbury Gate off Oriel Square.
• Tel : 01865 276172
• Open : 11:00-17:00 Mon, Thurs, Fri and Sat; 14:00-17:00 on Sun. It is closed on Tues and Weds. 
• Charge : Adult £6; Concession £3; Free for members of the University and National Art Pass holders. The entrance charge to the Picture Gallery is independent of the admission charge to the rest of the college. Visitors who have bought a ticket to visit Christ Church are entitled to the reduced £3 Picture Gallery entrance charge. 
• Note:  Tickets can be purchased directly at the entrance to the Picture Gallery or can be booked online at: Visiting the Gallery at Christ Church . All group visits must be booked directly with the Picture Gallery in advance. Group visits are restricted to a maximum of 12 visitors.
• Website :  Christ Church Picture Gallery

Christ Church Meadow

Christ Church Meadow is a large area of tranquil pasture in the heart of the busy city of Oxford, owned and maintained by Christ Church and bordering the rivers Cherwell and Isis. A herd of beautiful Longhorn cattle are maintained by Christ Church on the Meadow and spend most of the year there.

• Location:  The Meadow can be entered through the Memorial Garden entrance on St Aldate's, through a gate between Merton College and Corpus Christi on Merton Lane, or through a gate at the eastern end of the Meadow next to the Botanic Gardens. 
• Open:  Open to the public until dusk each day, and provides opportunities for picnics and river walks.
• Charge: Free
• Note:  The Christ Church Shop, located in the Visitor Centre in Christ Church Meadow, is open for  gifts and souvenirs .
• Website : Christ Church Meadow

Oxford Botanic Garden

The Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Britain, and forms the most compact yet diverse collection of plants in the world.

• Location : Rose Lane
• Tel : 01865 610306
• Open : Daily, seasonal hours, last admission one hour before closing time.
• Charge : Adult day ticket from £6.30, concession day ticket from £5. Annual season ticket £25, (concessions £20.50). Free to children in full-time education (when accompanied by a paying adult), registered disabled visitors and their carers, University and OUP employees, Oxford and Oxford Brookes students.
• Website : Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum

Harcourt Arboretum

Credit: Botanic Garden.

The Harcourt Arboretum is home to many beautiful trees from all around the World, one of the best bluebell woods in this county and newly restored meadowland. The site comprises 130 acres containing the best collection of trees in Oxfordshire with some of the oldest redwoods in the UK.

• Location : Nuneham Courtenay
• Tel : 01865 610300
• Charge : Adult day ticket from £6.30, concession day ticket from £5. Annual season ticket £25, (concessions £20.50). Free for under 16s (when accompanied by a paying adult), registered disabled visitors and their carers, Oxford University and Oxford Brookes staff and students with valid ID.
• Website :  Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum

University Parks

Credit: Greg Smolonski.

University Parks consists of around 70 acres (30 hectares) of beautiful parkland, bordering on the River Cherwell, including sports areas, a duck pond and a large collection of plants and trees in landscaped surroundings.

• Tel : 01865 282040
• Open : 07:45 (closing times vary according to season)
• Charge : Admission is free 
• Website : University Parks

Sheldonian Theatre

Credit: Whitaker Studio.

Designed by Christopher Wren, the Sheldonian Theatre is the principal meeting and ceremonial venue of the University. It offers excellent panoramic views over Oxford.

• Tel : 01865 277299
• Open : Mon-Fri, from 10am. Opening times vary daily depending on when the Sheldonian is in use for ceremonies and events. Please visit the website for specific opening times.
• Charge : Adults £4, concessions £3. 
• Notes : A 60 to 80-minute guided tour of the Sheldonian Theatre is bookable through Oxford City Walks – the perfect introduction for curious visitors who wish to know more. Find out more information and how to book.
• Website : Sheldonian Theatre

University Church of St Mary the Virgin

The University's own church has a long and varied history and offers excellent panoramic views of the city from its tower. 

• Location : High Street/Radcliffe Square
• Tel : 01865 279110
• Open : Mon-Sat 09:30-17:00 (18:00 Jul-Aug), Sun 12:00-17:00 (18:00 July-Aug)
• Charge : No charge for entry to the Church. A charge applies for entry to the tower.
• Note : Principal Sunday Services are a Holy Eucharist at 08:30 and a Choral Eucharist at 10:30, with an afternoon service at 15:30.
• Website : University Church of St Mary the Virgin

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