Oxford City and University Walking Small Group PUBLIC Tour
Overview
This is a small group tour with typically under 5 persons and limited to max 14 persons. Minimum numbers to book may apply to book- currently minimum 3 or 4 adults applies to book. Our competitors run tours with much larger numbers than we do, so one advantage of booking our tour, is a more personalised service.
This tour will include entry into at least one or more colleges- which college/s will vary from day to day.
See Oxford and England's history will be brought alive on this unique small-group guided walking tour of the city and university traditions. See inside colleges with any chargeable entrance fees included in your tour. The 90 to 120-minute long tour will feature storytelling about student life, college traditions, Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, CS Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien and even Harry Potter!
Notice: please see What's not included section for details of university graduation dates as most colleges are closed on such dates.
What's Included
- PLEASE SEE EXCLUSIONS SECTION FOR DETAILS OF ANY CLOSURES TO VENUES.
- Entry fee worth up to £5 max per person is included.
- The tour typically visits inside either Balliol or Exeter or St Johns college worth max £3 person
- Your guide will give you a complementary ILoveOxford map, showing you of all the main sights.
- Tour does NOT visit Bodleian, Christ church, Magdalen or New colleges ( which cost £8-£18)
- Christmas notice: colleges are usually all closed from approx Dec 21 to Jan 2nd
- On graduation dates, we may not always be able to enter a college so see graduation dates below:
- 2026 Graduation dates includes....
- Sep 25+ 26, Nov 6 + 7 + 13 + 14 of 2026
- Divinity school will be closed in 2027 on the following dates below...
- Jan 23, Feb 27, March 6, May 14 +15 +22 of 2027
- We cover your cost of either entry inside one college OR entry inside Divinity school but not both!
- Divinity school is closed on all the dates below in 2026:
- Sep 10 + 14+ 15+ 16 + 17+ 20+ 21+ 22+ 23+ 24+ 25 + 26, Nov 6 + 7 +13 + 14 of 2026
Meeting Location
15-16 Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AS, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Bridge of Sighs
New College Lane, Oxford OX1 3BL, UK
The tour either ends outside New college or next door outside the Bodleian library.
What To Expect
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Wadham College (pass by)
Exeter College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Balliol College (pass by)
Bodleian Library
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bridge of Sighs (pass by)
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Radcliffe Camera (pass by)
All Souls College
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brasenose College (pass by)
Hertford College (pass by)
Jesus College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St John's College
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We cannot always guarantee entry inside any colleges during Covid19 and on graduation dates or Xmas period from approx. Dec 22nd to Jan 2nd
- Please take note of any advertised university graduation dates mentioned below, as those dates can have less options of colleges to visit.
- Graduation dates- please see 'EXCLUSIONS' section.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-22362P16
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- PLEASE SEE EXCLUSIONS SECTION FOR DETAILS OF ANY CLOSURES TO VENUES.
- Entry fee worth up to £5 max per person is included.
- The tour typically visits inside either Balliol or Exeter or St Johns college worth max £3 person.
- Your guide will give you a complementary ILoveOxford map, showing you of all the main sights.
- Tour does NOT visit Bodleian, Christ church, Magdalen or New colleges ( which cost £8-£18).
- Christmas notice: colleges are usually all closed from approx Dec 21 to Jan 2nd.
- On graduation dates, we may not always be able to enter a college so see graduation dates below:.
- 2026 Graduation dates includes.
- Sep 25+ 26, Nov 6 + 7 + 13 + 14 of 2026.
- Divinity school will be closed in 2027 on the following dates below.
- Jan 23, Feb 27, March 6, May 14 +15 +22 of 2027.
- We cover your cost of either entry inside one college OR entry inside Divinity school but not both!.
- Divinity school is closed on all the dates below in 2026:.
- Sep 10 + 14+ 15+ 16 + 17+ 20+ 21+ 22+ 23+ 24+ 25 + 26, Nov 6 + 7 +13 + 14 of 2026.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Oxford City and University Walking Small Group PUBLIC Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oxford City and University Walking Small Group PUBLIC Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- PLEASE SEE EXCLUSIONS SECTION FOR DETAILS OF ANY CLOSURES TO VENUES.
- Entry fee worth up to £5 max per person is included.
- The tour typically visits inside either Balliol or Exeter or St Johns college worth max £3 person
- Your guide will give you a complementary ILoveOxford map, showing you of all the main sights.
- Tour does NOT visit Bodleian, Christ church, Magdalen or New colleges ( which cost £8-£18)
- Christmas notice: colleges are usually all closed from approx Dec 21 to Jan 2nd
- On graduation dates, we may not always be able to enter a college so see graduation dates below:
- 2026 Graduation dates includes....
- Sep 25+ 26, Nov 6 + 7 + 13 + 14 of 2026
- Divinity school will be closed in 2027 on the following dates below...
- Jan 23, Feb 27, March 6, May 14 +15 +22 of 2027
- We cover your cost of either entry inside one college OR entry inside Divinity school but not both!
- Divinity school is closed on all the dates below in 2026:
- Sep 10 + 14+ 15+ 16 + 17+ 20+ 21+ 22+ 23+ 24+ 25 + 26, Nov 6 + 7 +13 + 14 of 2026
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We cannot always guarantee entry inside any colleges during Covid19 and on graduation dates or Xmas period from approx. Dec 22nd to Jan 2nd
- Please take note of any advertised university graduation dates mentioned below, as those dates can have less options of colleges to visit.
- Graduation dates- please see 'EXCLUSIONS' section.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
