OXFORD · DAY TRIP
40 Tours Reviewed
Oxford to the Cotswolds in one day, done right. This small-group tour lines up story-filled villages and stops most buses skip, all from a comfy air-conditioned van. You’ll see the honey-stone look, hear the local legends, and get time to…
Oxford’s river beats walking for a spell. This short Thames cruise is a fast way to see Oxford from the water, swapping footpaths for views of meadows and college boathouses as your skipper talks you through what’s coming next. I…
Oxford’s best stories fit in your shoes. This Oxford University and city walking tour hits the famous sights, but the fun comes from how your guide strings them together—Saxon stone, medieval drama, and Oxford bookish lore in one smooth 2-hour…
Quiet river views beat the crowds. This Oxford River Cruise is a smart way to see the Isis (the Thames stretch locals use) without getting stuck walking between sights. You glide along the University Regatta Course, with ancient Folly Bridge,…
Oxford turns into a detective map. This walking tour gives you a guided route through Oxford’s recognizable TV settings for Inspector Morse, plus its spin-offs Lewis and Endeavour. You start near Balliol College’s Martyrs’ Memorial, then follow streets and stops…
Magic and Oxford history in 105 minutes. I love how this tour keeps the energy small and personal while you’re walking through real Oxford college streets linked to the films. I also love that it gets you into the Bodleian…
Oxford turns into a storybook on foot. This tour is interesting because it mixes college traditions with real, practical access—so you’re not just looking at buildings from the outside. I like the guaranteed Christ Church entrance (with a separate skip-the-line…
Harry Potter fans get a real Oxford walking day. You’ll walk between movie-used spaces and the university buildings that shaped the feel of the books, including the Bodleian hall used as the Hogwart’s Infirmary and the atmospheric New College grounds.…
Oxford runs on stories. This 1.5-hour walking tour is a fast way to get your head around why Oxford looks the way it does, and why it matters. I like that you get college entry (not just photo stops) plus…
Oxford feels different with a student guide. This walking tour turns the University of Oxford from a postcard into real daily life, with an alumni guide perspective and stories that connect the stones to the people. You’ll also get Harry…
