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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
This private walking tour reveals Oxford’s historic academic heritage. Discover architecture that shaped centuries of learning and storytelling. Walk through medieval streets and scholarly courtyards. Begin beside the legendary Blackwell’s Bookshop. What secrets shaped generations of writers and thinkers? Admire the ancient Bodleian Library. Its classical façade reflects centuries of scholarship. Could this historic hall inspire magical libraries?
Marvel at the Clarendon Building and New College cloisters. Medieval stone corridors echo centuries of academic life. Many visitors recall the atmosphere of Hogwarts.Stand before the Radcliffe Camera. Its architectural harmony defines Oxford’s skyline. Explore the historic University Church of St Mary the Virgin nearby.The journey concludes near Christ Church and the Divinity School.
Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
What's included
Professional local tour guide
Christ Church Entrance Fee - £10
New College Entrance Fee - £7
Divinity School Entrance Fee - £2.50
What to expect
Blackwell's Bookshop
15m
Stand before this legendary bookshop, imagining the rows upon rows of magical texts and spellbooks lining its unseen shelves, a true paradise for any wizard or witch.
Bodleian Library
15m
(Outside Visit) Marvel at the library's historic facade, its intricate details and ancient stones holding the whispers of a thousand magical tales, a place where the line between the muggle and magical worlds blurs.
Clarendon Building
15m
Admire this architectural masterpiece, its majestic presence and baroque details evoking the grand institutions of the wizarding world, standing as a beacon of learning and magic.
New College
15m · Admission ticket not included
Wander the perimeter of this storied college, envisioning the magical feasts and secret meetings that could have taken place within its hallowed walls, much like those in the halls of Hogwarts.
Radcliffe Camera
15m
Behold this iconic landmark, its circular dome and classical columns offering a glimpse into a realm where magic and architecture converge in harmony.
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
15m
Contemplate the church's gothic architecture and storied past, reminiscent of the many chapels and sacred spaces within Hogwarts, places of solace and reflection.
10m
Stroll by this enchanting street, each step on its cobblestones echoing the quiet, unseen magic that permeates the air, a reminder of the ubiquitous nature of magic in Oxford.
Christ Church
10m · Admission ticket not included
Gaze upon Christ Church's magnificent structure, its towering spires and vast courtyards serving as a real-world inspiration for Hogwarts, inviting you to step into a world where magic is real.
10m · Admission ticket not included
Conclude your journey at this ethereal site, its vaulted ceilings and intricate stonework a testament to the timeless beauty and mystical ambiance that inspired the magical infirmary scenes in the Harry Potter films.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet by Balliol College Porters' Lodge.
End point
We will end our tour at The Divinity School.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
