Oxford Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

The Best Way to Discover Oxford: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at the History of Science Museum or a visit to The Story Museum and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.

The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.

Learn the history/legends of each site.

Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.

What you will visit: Oxford Castle & Prison, The Covered Market, Ashmolean Museum, History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, The Story Museum, Christ Church, and Christ Church Meadow.

What's included

World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.

Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
Max 15 people per booking in Oxford. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.

What to expect

A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at Oxford Castle & Prison for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere.

Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 3km walk. Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the iconic Radcliffe Camera or the grand Christ Church to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~3 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks.

Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break to browse the unique stalls at The Covered Market or for a peaceful stroll through Christ Church Meadow, and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year.

Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history via text at sites like the Ashmolean Museum (the world's oldest museum) and the Bodleian Library. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 6 languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES. Note: internet required.

Oxford Castle Prison
Oxford Covered Market
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
History of Science Museum
University of Oxford
Bodleian Library
Radcliffe Camera
Christ Church Meadow
Christ Church
The Story Museum

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page, use your booking reference (found in your ticket) and select your starting location.

End point

Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page, use your booking reference (found in your ticket) and select your starting location.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day.
Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction.
Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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