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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
This is not like other Oxford walking tours. If you’re bored of the Bodleian, sick of the Sheldonian and tired of the towers… then this is the tour for you!
We want to help you scratch beneath the surface of Oxford, whether you’re visiting for the first time or have lived here for decades.
Our tour explores Jericho, a neighbourhood just a few minutes north of the city centre. Today it’s one of the most desirable areas in the country. But 150 years ago it was smoky, noisy, smelly and relentlessly productive.
You’ll hear stories of kings, politicians and rock stars - but our real focus will be on the factory workers, printers, publishers and hospital staff who worked, lived and died on these streets.
Your guide for this two hour walking tour is Rob, who has lived in Oxford for over 25 years.
Rob’s a storyteller, not an historian. We’ll go down rabbit holes and explore the personal stories that have helped shape Jericho’s community.
What's included
There are no entrance charges to sites visited on this tour.
What to expect
Oxford Canal
Pass by
We'll learn the story of the Oxford Canal, and why its arrival transformed the city.
Port Meadow
Pass by
Oxford's oldest monument, once home to Bronze Age settlers. We'll learn about its once-famous horse races and it's link with the creation of Alice in Wonderland.
Jericho, Oxford
Pass by
This walking tour begins in 1790, with the arrival of the canal, and follows Jericho’s story right through to the present day.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet at the corner of Wellington Square and St John’s Street.
End point
The tour finishes in the square in front of the old Radcliffe Infirmary building on Woodstock Road.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
