Classic Architectural and Historical Highlights

Overview

The Classic Historical and Architectural Highlights Tour is an opportunity to have a guide all to yourself and explore Oxford's iconic landmarks and the hidden gems with an expert, hearing the stories of Oxford's patrons, artists, politicians, saints, scholars, rebels, and martyrs.

Reasons to Book This Tour

task_alt We work with accredited guides and can offer privileged access to several colleges not normally open to the public. 

task_alt We carefully select guides whose expertise aligns with your interests, ensuring a great tour experience.

task_alt The highlight of your experience will be the insightful narrative provided by your guide, accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding and a member of the Guild of Guides. Each guide brings a unique perspective, with the potential to make each tour a two-way exchange of ideas.

task_alt This tour can be adapted to a 90 minute, 2 hour, three hour or 4 hour to full day tour.

What You Can Expect

The Real Walk and Talk

Architectural treasures trace nearly 1000 years of history on a gripping and informative 90 minute, 2 hour, 3 hour or full day adventure through the highlights of the city.

A college is discovered around every corner. Film and television locations, and literary landmarks are also dotted along the route.

Sites include

• Radcliffe Square

• Bodleian Old Schools Quadrangle

• 15th century Divinity School

• Anglos Saxon tower - Oxford’s oldest building

• Sheldonian Theatre

The Plan

• Meeting Point

  The Martys Memorial on Broad Street

• 90 minute tour

  The tour includes the Martyrs Memorial, the Bocardo Gaol and a stroll into the heart of the university passing older colleges, the splendour of Radcliffe Square and the  University centre including  the Clarendon Building, 15th century Divinity School, the Old Schools Quad of the Bodleian Library and Sir Christopher Wren’s Sheldonian Theatre 

• 2 hour tour

  In addition the 2 hour tour includes medieval lanes and quiet back streets, sites relating to CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien in Oxford and more of the university’s colleges.

• 3 hour tour

  In addition the 3 hour tour includes a further exploration of the backstreets taking in yet more Colleges and reaching out towards the East of the city learning about the Examination Schools, Magdalen College and New College Lane

• 4 hours to a full day

  The full day tour is typically customised to your interests and may include a visit to the restricted access colleges and sites. It provides more time to discover in depth  the events and sites which heralded Oxford’s rise in science and fantasy literature.

Where Will We Meet

We will meet at the Martyrs Memorial, OX1 3AE

Good To Know

What’s Included

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task_alt 2 entry tickets for Medieval college

task_alt Entry ticket reservation service for up to 19 participants

What’s Not Included

close Entry cost for 3rd to 19th guests

Cancellation

Full refund within 24 hours of booking. 50% refund for cancellations more than 24 hours after booking and more than 7 days before the tour.

Testimonials

If availability does not show, please send a request with your preferred date and time to info@oxfordhistorytours.com or call +44 (0) 7749 316766.