Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Graduate Guide
ID: GYG836270-1325502
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the University of Oxford on a guided walking tour with a recent graduate. Visit Trinity College, the Bodleian Library, the Bridge of Sighs, the Radcliffe Camera, and the Sheldonian Theatre.
Discover the University of Oxford on a walking tour led by a recent graduate. Spend an unforgettable 90 minutes in the world's greatest university, exploring the university's colleges, libraries, and the city's most iconic landmarks.
Begin your tour at St Michael at the Northgate; one of the oldest buildings in Oxford. We'll then continue to Balliol College, one of the oldest colleges in Oxford. Learn how the college system works and hear about some of the guide's experiences of college life.
Next, we'll head to Trinity College. If we're lucky, we'll go inside to see the chapel, quads, dining hall, and libraries, letting you see how a college works day-to-day. (Alternatively, we'll go inside Divinity School).
Next, visit the Sheldonian Theatre, the ceremonial theatre of the University of Oxford. Find out about the secretive ceremonies that happen here, and why your head might hurt at the end of your graduation.
See the Bridge of Sighs, one of the most famous sites at the University of Oxford. There'll be plenty of time to take photos!
Visit the Bodleian Library, the main library in the University of Oxford. Go inside Schools Quadrangle, where you can see the old lecture rooms, incredible stonework, and the most impressive frontispiece in the whole of England.
Visit the Divinity School, the oldest, and perhaps most beautiful, building in the University of Oxford. With its stunning vaulted ceiling, fascinating artefacts, and an incredible history to go with it, this is something you really don't want to miss. (Alternatively, we'll go inside Trinity College).
See the Radcliffe Camera, the most iconic building in Oxford; now the history faculty library for the University. Learn how students use the library today and explain why it’s often considered the perfect place to take a nap.
Visit All Souls College, the most prestigious college in Oxford, and why they still set the hardest exam in the world.
See St. Mary’s Passage, C. S. Lewis' inspiration for Narnia. See the lamppost that ended up on the other side of a wardrobe, and discover the familiar faces hiding in plain sight.
See the Examination Schools, where all Oxford students take their exams. If you're there at the right time, you might even see students wearing academic robes before they go inside.
Continue to Merton College, known as the most academic college in Oxford. Learn about the mysterious 'Time Ceremony', and find out why you might see a Merton student walking backwards at two o'clock in the morning...
Visit Christ Church, a college known for its prime ministers, Alice and Wonderland, and a cathedral for a chapel. Discover how and why Christ Church got its reputation, and find the best spots to see its towers.
End your tour in the beautiful Christ Church Meadow. From there, guidance can be given on the best things to do in Oxford.
Highlights
- Discover the history and traditions of Oxford University with a recent graduate
- Go inside a college to explore the library, chapel, dining hall, and quads
- Visit the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Bodleian Library
- See the Bridge of Sighs, the Radcliffe Camera, and the Sheldonian Theatre
- Get expert guidance on planning the rest of your trip
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Flooring can be uneven at times, but, otherwise, the tour can be made wheelchair/ pushchair accessible on request.
The tour will start from outside a church called St Michael at the Northgate, Oxford, OX1 3EY. I will be waiting at the point where Ship Street meets Cornmarket Street, which is between the church and a shop called 'Laird Hatters', and will be holding a sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.