Oxford University Walking Tour by Alumni™ & optional New College
Overview
This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by Oxford students and graduates who combine genuine personal experience with a deep knowledge of the city’s history and architecture. The 90-minute tour includes iconic landmarks like the Sheldonian Theatre, Radcliffe Square, and the Bridge of Sighs.
The tour is entirely outdoors, focusing on Oxford’s historic streets, squares, and college exteriors. If selected when booking, your experience can be enriched after the walking tour ends with a self-guided visit to New College, one of the university’s most historic and picturesque colleges.
You’ll pass through quiet college lanes and meadows where Lewis Carroll imagined Alice in Wonderland, C.S. Lewis envisioned the gateway to Narnia, and where Tolkien and J.K. Rowling found world-famous inspiration.
Available in English, 中文, and Español upon request.
What's Included
- When corresponding option is selected, admission to historic New College
- Available in English, Mandarin, and Spanish, if arranged before booking
- When open to tourist access, gain entry into celebrated college spaces
- Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
- Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
- Storytelling from an insider guide, trained by The Original Alumni Tour™
- Indoor access to structures (unless booked in advance)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Guaranteed access inside buildings beyond publicly accessible areas
- Hotel pickup and drop-off services
Meeting Location
11-12 Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AP, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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11 Broad St (pass by)
Balliol College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trinity College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sheldonian Theatre
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Divinity School
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bodleian Library
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Radcliffe Camera
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
All Souls College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oriel College
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church Meadow
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
New College
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- ##IMPORTANT: Before booking New College, please note the following timings: Spring/Summer 2025 (10th March to 14th October): Open daily from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Last entry at 4:30 pm All visitors must leave the premises by 5:00 pm If you have any doubts or questions, feel free to contact us.
- New College is generally 10 to 15 minutes away from the tour’s end point. Please keep this in mind before booking.
- Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Please note that one small area is inaccessible, though it only accounts for a few minutes of the route. Some parts of New College may also be difficult to access. We advise caution due to uneven surfaces, curbs, and potential trip hazards. Please also be mindful of vehicles and bicycles, particularly in busy areas.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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