Oxford & Cambridge Universities Tour

4.3 (250 reviews) London, England
Duration10h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 53 travelers

Overview

Our first stop is Cambridge, a city renowned for its unique, ornate buildings and culture and a historic city full of character. You'll see the best that Cambridge has to offer on a walking tour of the city with your Expert Guide. 
Next we travel across to Oxford, the "City of Dreaming Spires", whose hushed courtyards and elegant, dignified timeworn buildings have inspired generations of scholars (including Bill Clinton in the 1970s) and writers, including Lewis Carroll who wrote "Alice in Wonderland" here.

Options

English-with college entrances

2 college entrances included: Includes Christ Church College and King's College entries

Chinese-with college entrances

2 college entrances included: Includes Christ Church College and King's College entries

English-excluding entrances

Excludes college entries: Excludes entry to King's College and Christ Church College

Chinese-excluding entrances

Excludes college entries: Excludes entry to King's College and Christ Church College

Spanish-excluding entrances

Excludes college entries: Excludes entry to King's College and Christ Church College

Spanish-with college entrances

2 college entrances included: Includes Christ Church College and King's College entries

What's included

  • Superior Coach incl. Wifi & USB charging on board
  • Walking tour of Oxford
  • Expert guide
  • Personal Audio Headset
  • Walking tour of Cambridge
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry to colleges (unless inclusive option selected)

What to expect

  1. Cambridge
    2h
    Our first stop is the city of Cambridge, the location of the University of Oxford's ancient and historic rival, the University of Cambridge.
    Kings college 45 minute Admission included

    The Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge
  2. Oxford
    2h
    Our next stop is Oxford, also known as The City of Dreaming Spires. Find out why as you enjoy a walking tour of the city with your expert tour guide, who will bring the history of this beautiful city to life.

    Along the way, you will see architecture from every period in English history, from early Saxon right the way through to Gothic Revival. This eclectic mix of buildings is unique to Oxford, as it is the only place in the country where you'll find structures from every period in English history.

    Oxford is, of course, also home to the University of Oxford, the oldest University in the English-speaking world with origins dating back to the 11th century.
  3. The River Cam
    Pass by
    The River Cam (/ˈkæm/) is the main river flowing through Cambridge in eastern England. After leaving Cambridge, it flows north and east into the Great Ouse to the south of Ely at Pope's Corner. The Great Ouse connects the Cam to the North Sea at King's Lynn: The total distance from Cambridge to the sea is about 40 mi (64 km) and is navigable for punts, small boats, and rowing craft.
  4. Bodleian Library
    Pass by
    The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. With over 12 million items, it is the second-largest library in Britain after the British Library.
  5. Christ Church
    45m · Admission ticket included
    In Christ Church college, you will be visiting one of the University's most prestigious colleges. Founded by Henry VIII in 1532, Christ Church also functions as the UK's smallest cathedral.

    Its beautiful architecture has seen it featured in movies such as Harry Potter and The Golden Compass, while it has also inspired replicas around the world. The famous dining hall, for example, has been reproduced in Cornell University & the University of Chicago. The dining hall in all Harry Potter movies is modelled on the Christchurch dining hall!
  6. London Victoria Station
    Pass by
    As we leave Oxford we will pass through the Chilterns, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
    The tour will finish outside London Victoria Train Station, centrally located and easily accessible by national rail and underground, it is serviced by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines and is in Travel Zone 1.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive at 8:00 am.

End point

Returns: Near Victoria Station

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a wheelchair user : Please contact us (by email or by phone) at least seven days before travel so we can make sure to arrange a suitable vehicle.
  • If we are unable to visit a planned college we will visit another college instead
  • The order in which the cities are visited may be changed for operational reasons

Cancellation policy

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

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