The best family-friendly activities in Oxford for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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Small and Exclusive Oxford Highlights Tour

*SMALL GROUP TOUR - NUMBER RESTRICTED - *QUALIFIED GUIDES* The tour capacity is approx half the size of other group tours in Oxford and guides …More

*SMALL GROUP TOUR - NUMBER RESTRICTED - *QUALIFIED GUIDES* The tour capacity is approx half the size of other group tours in Oxford and guides...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 13.45

Enjoy a tour exploring the lives, works and ideas of CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and their circle. This tour is focused for an adult audience. …More

Enjoy a tour exploring the lives, works and ideas of CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and their circle. This tour is focused for an adult audience....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$101
Oxford City & University Walking PRIVATE GROUPS Tour

Oxford & England's history will be brought alive on this private guided walking tour of the city and university traditions. Storytelling about student life, college …More

Oxford & England's history will be brought alive on this private guided walking tour of the city and university traditions. Storytelling about student life, college...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$101
Harry Potter in Oxford Tour Divinity School entry Private Tour

As this is a private group tour, you have ample opportunities to investigate the Dark Arts and to identify where to source a magic potion, …More

As this is a private group tour, you have ample opportunities to investigate the Dark Arts and to identify where to source a magic potion,...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$67
Natural History Museum Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™

Join a tour that questions what is 'natural' at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. The term ‘Natural History’ might lead us to believe …More

Join a tour that questions what is 'natural' at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. The term ‘Natural History’ might lead us to believe...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Tolkien Lewis Walking Tour, with Magdalen College visit, + Alice!

Explore the fascinating world of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis on this guided walking tour through Oxford. See iconic locations such as Exeter College, the …More

Explore the fascinating world of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis on this guided walking tour through Oxford. See iconic locations such as Exeter College, the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$74
Airport Coach Service from Oxford to Heathrow

Your day and night coach service between Oxford and Heathrow & Gatwick airports. Travel in style and comfort, day and night, 365 days a year. …More

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Your day and night coach service between Oxford and Heathrow & Gatwick airports. Travel in style and comfort, day and night, 365 days a year....

80 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Airport Coach Service from Oxford to Gatwick

Your day and night coach service between Oxford and Heathrow & Gatwick airports. Travel in style and comfort, day and night, 365 days a year. …More

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Your day and night coach service between Oxford and Heathrow & Gatwick airports. Travel in style and comfort, day and night, 365 days a year....

150 to 160 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
Experience Oxford's Art Masterpieces with an Art Historian

Explore the highlights of Oxford's two major art collections, at the Ashmolean Museum and Christ Church Picture Gallery, with an art historian and Sotheby’s specialist. …More

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Explore the highlights of Oxford's two major art collections, at the Ashmolean Museum and Christ Church Picture Gallery, with an art historian and Sotheby’s specialist....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$54
The wonders of Christ Church Oxford: Private Tour

Christ Church is home to many wonders, and I'm lucky enough to be one of the few guides accredited to take private tours inside. The …More

Christ Church is home to many wonders, and I'm lucky enough to be one of the few guides accredited to take private tours inside. The...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$74
Oxford: Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of Oxford’s iconic detectives on this immersive walking tour through the city’s historic streets and colleges. Discover key filming locations from …More

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Follow in the footsteps of Oxford’s iconic detectives on this immersive walking tour through the city’s historic streets and colleges. Discover key filming locations from...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
Oxford food and sightseeing tour

Enjoy sampling 4 or 5 of Oxford's best and unique local food or drink market stalls or shops on this Oxford food tasting & sightseeing …More

Enjoy sampling 4 or 5 of Oxford's best and unique local food or drink market stalls or shops on this Oxford food tasting & sightseeing...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
Top 10 Oxford Highlights with Divinity School and New College

On this fully guided walking tour of Oxford’s must-see top 10 highlights, visitors can discover the treasures of one of the greatest university cities in …More

On this fully guided walking tour of Oxford’s must-see top 10 highlights, visitors can discover the treasures of one of the greatest university cities in...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
Terrarium Making Experience in Cirencester

This activity is suitable for all ages. It's also lovely as a date for couples, or as a souvenir of your Cotswold adventures for tourists. …More

This activity is suitable for all ages. It's also lovely as a date for couples, or as a souvenir of your Cotswold adventures for tourists....

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$54
Ghost Tour of Oxford

Join us for an unforgettable evening as our costumed guide—cloaked in mystery and centuries of secrets—leads you through Oxford’s haunted heart. Beneath the dreaming spires …More

Join us for an unforgettable evening as our costumed guide—cloaked in mystery and centuries of secrets—leads you through Oxford’s haunted heart. Beneath the dreaming spires...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$27
Cotswolds Walking Tour from Stratford-on-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh

On this one-day tour, you'll get out of the minibus and into the glorious countryside! Experience the Cotswolds' celebrated walking trails with a fun, friendly …More

On this one-day tour, you'll get out of the minibus and into the glorious countryside! Experience the Cotswolds' celebrated walking trails with a fun, friendly...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$121
Oxford Spooky Ghost Tour with a Local

A tour with a local, qualified, and enthusiastic guide. Your guide grew up in Oxford, has very in-depth knowledge of the city and has many …More

A tour with a local, qualified, and enthusiastic guide. Your guide grew up in Oxford, has very in-depth knowledge of the city and has many...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$34
Haunted Oxford Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™

Step into the shadows of history and embark on an uncomfortable ghost tour as we learn about the events that have sparked the eerie and …More

Step into the shadows of history and embark on an uncomfortable ghost tour as we learn about the events that have sparked the eerie and...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$20
Cotswolds Hidden Gems Tour by Coach from Oxford

Escape the city and explore the enchanting Cotswolds on this scenic tour from Oxford. Visit Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Burford for a delightful day trip. Highlights: …More

Escape the city and explore the enchanting Cotswolds on this scenic tour from Oxford. Visit Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Burford for a delightful day trip. Highlights:...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$120
Follow the Money Tour – by Uncomfortable Oxford™

Can money ever be 'clean'? This tour highlights the University of Oxford’s relationship with contentious sources of revenue. Learn about historic and modern wealth distribution …More

Can money ever be 'clean'? This tour highlights the University of Oxford’s relationship with contentious sources of revenue. Learn about historic and modern wealth distribution...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$18
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