Oxford University Walking Tour by Alumni™ with Punt & New College
Overview
This tour offers something few others do: the chance to experience Oxford both on foot and from the water, all in one visit. Enjoy a full Oxford experience by combining our 90-minute student- or graduate-led college walking tour with a 30-minute chauffeured punting tour—a perfect way to take in the city’s history and beauty.
The tour is outdoors. If selected when booking, AFTER THE WALKING TOUR ENDS, your experience can be enriched with a self-guided visit to New College, one of the university’s most historic and picturesque colleges.
Then, without needing to plan a separate activity, you’ll step into a traditional punt and be taken along Oxford’s quieter, greener side. As you glide past the Botanic Gardens, Christ Church Meadows, and the banks where Lewis Carroll once walked, you’ll see a view of the city that most walking tours simply don’t reach.
It’s a well-balanced way to enjoy both Oxford’s rich academic tradition and its peaceful riverside setting—all in a single experience.
What's Included
- Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
- Enjoy a chauffeured punting tour along the River Cherwell
- Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
- Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes
- Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
- Enter New College (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
- Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
- Gratuities
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
- Refreshments
Meeting Location
11 Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BJ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Magdalen Bridge Boathouse
High Street, Oxford OX1 4AU, UK
Your tour will finish at the Oxford Punting Station OX14AU
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
University of Oxford Botanic Garden (pass by)
Christ Church Meadow (pass by)
St. Hilda's College (pass by)
Magdalen Bridge
10 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- ##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.
- In autumn and winter, Oxford’s rivers can experience high or low water levels. Tours may be cancelled in such cases, with a refund or alternative option provided. These conditions are beyond our control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Oxford University Walking Tour by Alumni™ with Punt & New College?
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Activity code: C-246923P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE).
- Enjoy a chauffeured punting tour along the River Cherwell.
- Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student.
- Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes.
- Gain an insight into student life at an elite university.
- Enter New College (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION).
- Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance.
- Refreshments.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. 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 University Walking Tour by Alumni™ with Punt & New College is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oxford University Walking Tour by Alumni™ with Punt & New College 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
- Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
- Enjoy a chauffeured punting tour along the River Cherwell
- Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
- Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes
- Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
- Enter New College (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
- Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
- Gratuities
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
- Refreshments
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- ##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.
- In autumn and winter, Oxford’s rivers can experience high or low water levels. Tours may be cancelled in such cases, with a refund or alternative option provided. These conditions are beyond our control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
