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Oxford Private Day Trip from London: Lunch & Colleges Option

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About this activity

Explore the charming city of Oxford on this private walking tour from London. Visit prestigious universities, including Christ Church College, with skip-the-line tickets. Your local guide will showcase the best of Oxford, from its iconic Colleges to a bookstore renowned worldwide and a blackboard featuring Einstein’s preserved formulas. Enjoy a traditional British lunch in a historic 14th-century tavern. Stroll through medieval streets, discovering stunning churches, bridges, and historic buildings while soaking in the city’s intellectual and scholarly atmosphere. With your expert guide, dive into the rich history and culture of Oxford, making this an unforgettable experience.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Lunch in a traditional british tavern (Full option)
    • Skip-the-line entry to Christ Church College (Full Option)
    • Round-trip train tickets from London to Oxford
    • Skip the line tickets to Divinity School and University Church of St Mary (all options)
    • Full day private tour with a local guide in Oxford

    Not included

    • Children must be over 8 years old to climb the tower of Saint Mary Church
    • Gratuities to the guide

    Itinerary

    1. Oxford Castle & Prison

      See Oxford's 1000 year old castle and prison, a piece of Oxford´s history.

      15 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    2. Carfax Tower

      Discover the only remaining ruin of a 12th-century church in the center of Oxford.

      15 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    3. Find out the tragic story around the Martyrs' Memorial.

      15 minutesAdmission not included

    4. Balliol College

      Appreciate the architecture of the oldest college of Oxford University.

      15 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    5. History of Science Museum

      See Einstein's Blackboard, the masterpiece of the oldest museum in the United Kingdom.

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    6. Bodleian Library

      Check out the University library, one of the largest in Europe, with more than

      15 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    7. Visit Divinity School: enter the University's oldest purpose-built teaching and examination room. It is also a location made famous from featuring in the Harry Potter films.

      20 minutesAdmission included

    8. Bridge of Sighs

      Take a look at Oxford's most popular bridge, better known as the Bridge of Sighs.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    9. Radcliffe Camera

      See the circular dome of the Radcliffe Camera, the distinctive landmark of the city.

      15 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    10. Climb the 127 steps to the top of the 13th-century tower, the oldest part of the church, and enjoy the best views across the heart of the university city.

      30 minutesAdmission included

    11. Lunch Break. Enjoy a traditional English lunch and a beer in this typical 14th-century British tavern, very popular with students, including several celebrities who studied at Oxford. (Full Option)

      50 minutesAdmission included

    12. See the 13th-century chapel stands at the heart of one of the ancient Oxford Colleges.

      15 minutesAdmission not included

    13. Christ Church College

      Upgrade you tour visiting the most prestigious College of Oxford University, which provided the location for many Harry Potter scenes and inspired the story of Alice in Wonderland.

      45 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    14. You can return to London with the guide, or if you wish to continue enjoying Oxford, you can say goodbye to the guide at the Christ Church College and return on your own using your return train tickets. During the tour your private host will give you all the tips you need to know about the local life, the things you can do, to make the most of your visit to the city!

      40 minutesAdmission included

    Meeting point

    Paddington Train Station. Gate 1, at the door of the Pret A Manger shop

    The map shows London. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • You can return to London with the guide, or if you wish to continue enjoying Oxford, you can say goodbye to the guide at the Christ Church College and return on your own using your return train tickets
    • Christ Church College tickets and lunch inluded in the Full Option
    • Children must be over 8 years old to climb the tower of Saint Mary Church
    • This tour is not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments. Please contact us before booking if you require any accessibility accommodations.
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
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    Local CoolTour
    Product code
    110975P28

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