Oxford Ghost Tour - for private hauntings only!
Overview
Enjoy a guided tour of one of England's most famous medieval haunted cities. That's right!- for example, the curiously named 'New college' was founded in 1379, literally on top of the Black Death plague pits. So no shortage of spectral monks pay visits to the college. Then we have Sir Thomas Pembroke, the inspiration for Nearly Headless Nick, who has a statue (with his head on) welcoming the youth and the souls past to make use of the eery rooms of the Bodleian library, founded in the 1400s.
Plus learn some urban legends about Oxford's rogues, shady characters and the famous female convict who was sentenced to death but miraculously survived the gallows to live to tell her tale.
Be brave and join us for a night of magic and ghoulish stories and end at a historic pub to watch the latest version of the town versus the gown waging battle of intellect and fists sometimes too!
What's Included
- Ghostly apparitions may claim a free ticket!
- Tours lasting average 90 minutes for private groups only
- Entry to colleges is not included but we introduce multiple colleges on the route
- Gratuities
- In case of very heavy rain forecast, we may notify you of plan to cancel for refund or reschedule
Meeting Location
Woodstock OX20 1UN
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Bridge of Sighs (pass by)
Radcliffe Camera (pass by)
Bodleian Library (pass by)
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin (pass by)
St. Michael At The North Gate (pass by)
Oxford Castle & Prison (pass by)
Balliol College (pass by)
Trinity College (pass by)
St John's College (pass by)
Exeter College (pass by)
Jesus College (pass by)
Lincoln College (pass by)
Brasenose College (pass by)
All Souls College (pass by)
Hertford College (pass by)
New College (pass by)
Wadham College (pass by)
St Edmund Hall (pass by)
Oriel College (pass by)
Merton College (pass by)
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME AT THE AGREED MEETING POINT:
- Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point. If you arrive more than 30 minutes later than the scheduled tour, then you might forfeit and lose your booking, so please plan your time adequately to arrive at the palace and to park in time.
- Our designated actual meeting point at the palace is at the welcome info desk inside the cafe and shop at the palace entrance. There are WC toilets nearby.
- INFO FOR DRIVERS AND PARKING:
- If you are driving, then please allow extra 30-60 minutes over whatever time you think it will take you to get here-especially if you will be arriving at the palace via Oxford as Oxford is NOT car friendly and it is congested roads. If you happen to be going to the palace from Oxford, then we can alternatively plan to collect you in Oxford city centre, an hour before the tour start time at the palace.
- PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
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Activity code: C-22362P41
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Ghostly apparitions may claim a free ticket!.
- Tours lasting average 90 minutes for private groups only.
- Entry to colleges is not included but we introduce multiple colleges on the route.
- Gratuities.
- In case of very heavy rain forecast, we may notify you of plan to cancel for refund or reschedule.
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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Oxford Ghost Tour - for private hauntings only! is as follows:
- 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 Ghost Tour – for private hauntings only! 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
- Ghostly apparitions may claim a free ticket!
- Tours lasting average 90 minutes for private groups only
- Entry to colleges is not included but we introduce multiple colleges on the route
- Gratuities
- In case of very heavy rain forecast, we may notify you of plan to cancel for refund or reschedule
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME AT THE AGREED MEETING POINT:
- Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point. If you arrive more than 30 minutes later than the scheduled tour, then you might forfeit and lose your booking, so please plan your time adequately to arrive at the palace and to park in time.
- Our designated actual meeting point at the palace is at the welcome info desk inside the cafe and shop at the palace entrance. There are WC toilets nearby.
- INFO FOR DRIVERS AND PARKING:
- If you are driving, then please allow extra 30-60 minutes over whatever time you think it will take you to get here-especially if you will be arriving at the palace via Oxford as Oxford is NOT car friendly and it is congested roads. If you happen to be going to the palace from Oxford, then we can alternatively plan to collect you in Oxford city centre, an hour before the tour start time at the palace.
- PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
