Oxford Scholars and Secrets Self Guided Tour with App

3.8 (12 reviews) Oxford, England
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Duration2h - 3h
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LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Did you know Oxford’s Great Tom bell chimes 101 times every night—and the university runs 5 minutes behind the rest of England? Discover the stories behind Oxford’s most iconic landmarks on this comprehensive 18-stop self-guided audio walking tour.

From Christ Church’s Harry Potter connections to the hidden Narnia door, from a 14th-century rebel tavern to the world’s oldest public museum – this tour covers more ground than most guided walks, at a fraction of the price.
Crafted with insights from Oxford students, the tour is available in 9 languages.

Unlike fixed-time group tours, you control the pace. Start anytime, pause to explore colleges and museums, grab lunch at the Covered Market, or linger over a pint at the Turf Tavern – your tour waits for you.

Over 1000 customers have taken this tour and a full refund guarantee means you can book with confidence

What's included

  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Audio and written guide included
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
  • Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
  • Any physical devices or headphones
  • Human tour guide at location
  • Entry to colleges

What to expect

  1. Christ Church
    Pass by
    Discover the college that inspired Harry Potter’s Great Hall, and where Great Tom tolls 101 times each night at 9:05 PM
  2. Radcliffe Camera
    Pass by
    Take photos at Christopher Wren’s first masterpiece, where Einstein and Tolkien received honorary degrees
  3. Bodleian Library
    Pass by
    Admire the library from the outside and discover fun facts like the oath you need to take to enter the library
  4. Sheldonian Theatre
    Pass by
    Pause at yet another iconic Oxford building and discover more about its architecture and heritage
  5. Oxford Covered Market
    20m
    Take a break to explore the covered market and pick up souvenirs or grab a bite to eat
  6. Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
    30m
    Pause at the world's first public museum — home to Guy Fawkes' actual lantern, Egyptian mummies, and a Van Gogh, all for free
  7. The Eagle& Child
    Pass by
    End in front of a historic pub where literary legends used to gather
  8. University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
    10m
    See the spot that hosted the trial of the Oxford Martyrs and a nearby door that inspired parts of Narnia!
  9. New College
    Pass by
    Hear the story behind the not-so-new New college
  10. Pitt Rivers Museum
    30m
    Take an optional detour to two museums with one entrance: from Darwin's evolution debate to a dimly-lit labyrinth of shrunken heads and ancient artifacts
  11. Pass by
    Tucked behind the city wall, find the secret pub where presidents, movie stars, and Nobel laureates have been sneaking off to for centuries
  12. Bridge of Sighs
    10m
    Puase for photos in front of Oxford's most photographed bridge — named after its Venetian twin

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

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Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.

Cancellation policy

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

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