Oxford Bike and Walking Tour

4.8 (36 reviews) Oxford, England
Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers

Overview

This 3-hour complete Oxford experience gives you a chance to cover over 1000 years of Oxford history and see the best parts of the city on foot and by bicycle. See this historic city combining the biking and walking experience into one intimate insight into the most beautiful and exclusive sites that Oxford has to offer.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. University of Oxford
    5m
    The experience begins!
  2. New College
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The full name of the college is The College of St Mary of Winchester in Oxford. The name "New College" soon came to be used following its completion in 1386 to distinguish it from the older existing college of St Mary, now known as Oriel College.
  3. Radcliffe Camera
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The most iconic site in Oxford (what you normally see on the postcards). Certainly worth the hype, but is used for a far different function from what most people think.
  4. Bodleian Library
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    One of the most important libraries in England built in 1602, responsible for over 12 million books with documents dating back to the Pharaohs.
  5. Balliol College
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Argued to be the oldest College at Oxford University!
  6. Trinity College
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    One of the most beautiful Colleges at Oxford University dating back to 1555
  7. Rhodes House
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Home to Rhodes Scholars at Oxford, and built as a memorial to Cecil Rhodes; a man so powerful, they names a country after him. Also where Albert Einstein provided a series of lectures while in Oxford.
  8. Pitt Rivers Museum
    10m
    Founded in 1884 and probably the most entertaining museum at Oxford. Strange and wonderful collections from around the world
  9. 10m
    A weekly location for C.S Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien to meet and discuss their works.
  10. St John's College
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The wealthiest College at Oxford University, home to Tony Blair
  11. All Souls College
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The most exclusive academic institution in the world, home to Laurence of Arabia and some of the best traditions at Oxford University
  12. Exeter College
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Founded in 1314, notable for where Tolkien attended as a student
  13. Magdalen College
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Established in 1458 this is the largest College at Oxford. With incredible grounds, it even boasts it own Deer Park. Home to C.S Lewis and Oscar Wilde.
  14. Hertford College
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    With a history dating back to 1282, this College is known as one of the most progressive at Oxford. A good chance to tackle the rather slowing moving image of Oxford.
  15. Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
    10m
    Established in 1683, with a world leading Egyptian section. Also plays host to some of the most valuable paintings in the world.
  16. Christ Church
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Nearly 500 years old it has a seriously impressive collection of buildings along with a strong Harry Potter connection. One of the most touristy sites, but a must for some!
  17. University of Oxford Botanic Garden
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world!
  18. 5m · Admission ticket not included
    A school of public policy founded in 2010, a gem of modern architecture in Oxford.
  19. Port Meadow
    15m
    The meadow is an ancient area of grazing land, still used for horses and cattle, and according to legend has never been ploughed, at least for around 4,000 years.
  20. Footprints Tours Oxford
    10m
    The experience comes to an end!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of the Oxford Tourist Information Centre

End point

The meeting point is in front of the Oxford Tourist Information Centre

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A moderate amount of biking is involved
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Bike is available during the tour only
  • Bike cannot be use by traveler after the tour

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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