Top 10 Oxford Highlights with Divinity School and New College

5.0 (6 reviews) Oxford, England
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

On this fully guided walking tour of Oxford’s must-see top 10 highlights, visitors can discover the treasures of one of the greatest university cities in the world. This tour offers the best opportunity to see the very best of Oxford.
Starting from the heart of Oxford's historical centre, your expert local guide offers a wonderful engaging tour through the vibrant historical streets of Oxford visiting both well-known sites and hidden gems where visitors can see, and experience so much more, than they could on their own. Packed full of incredible insights and up-close historical visits, including the Bridge of Sighs, the 14th-century New College, and magnificent Divinity Library, this interactive, three hour tour is the essential guide into Oxford city and England’s fascinating history.
Visit Oxford’s Top 10, including Bridge of Sighs, the 13th century New College as well as the magnificent Divinity Library, where many of the Harry Potter moves were filmed.

What's included

  • Visit the 14th Radcliffe Square containing the most memorable of Oxford’s buildings
  • Admission to Divinity School and New College
  • Enter and stroll New College Lane where one of the most famous bridges in England stands
  • Tour is led by an expert professional English-speaking local guide
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude

What to expect

  1. St. Michael At The North Gate
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Discover the oldest building in Oxford, originally built around 1000–1050, with the tower from 1040 still in existence. The church tower is Anglo Saxon.

    Discover the incredible story of the Oxford Martyrs who were imprisoned in the Bocardo Prison by the church before they were burnt at the stake in what is now Broad Street nearby. Admission is not included.
  2. Sheldonian Theatre
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Enter Broad Street to see Sir Christophers Wren’s early masterpiece, The Sheldonian.

    *We will only stay outside.
  3. Blackwell's Bookshop
    5m
    Have a phot taken outside the famous 19th century Blackwell’s Bookstore in Oxford, one of largest bookstores in the world with over 3 miles of underground shelves. After the tour guests will have time to go back to Blackwell’s Bookstore.
  4. Bodleian Library
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Enter the Oxford University to walk through one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Oxford and beyond, featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, as well as Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
  5. 20m · Admission ticket included
    Visit one of the most spectacular University rooms in the world. This 15th century medieval building and room in the Perpendicular style, was specifically built for lectures, oral exams, and discussions on theology. It was also used as a backdrop for the Harry Potter’s Hogwarts’s infirmary and classroom scenes. Admission is included.
  6. 10m · Admission ticket not included
    Completed in 1914, this beautiful bridge acts as a link between two Hertford College buildings, one being one of the oldest Universities in the world. The bridge more closely resembles the Rialto Bridge but won the hearts of the public, hence its name. The bridge also carries a storied history of mythology and fact, further enhancing its appeal, which your expert local guide will tell you all about.

    *We will only stay outside.
  7. New College Lane
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Stop outside Halley’s House where the world-famous Astronomer, Edmund Halley. Admission is not included.
  8. New College
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the 13th century New College where you will discover its grounds and cloisters and Chapel to soak up its timeless peaceful quality. Admission is included.
  9. 25m
    Visit one of the quaintest cobblestoned streets in the British Isles where your guide will make several stops and introduce some of its highlights including the oldest coffee shop in England as well as the most famous of Examinations Halls at the neo-Jacobean building dating back to the 1880’s.
  10. Oxford Covered Market
    15m
    This will be the tours last stop where guests will have the opportunity to explore Market building that dates back to the 1770’s and has a long, varied and interesting heritage offers a unique showcase for the very best in local crafts, food and drink. Admission is included.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled time start time
MEETING PLACE: The Saxon Tower of St. Michael at the North Gate, 24-26. Cornmarket St, Oxford OX1 3EY, United Kingdom
MEETING POINT: Meet your guide directly outside the main gates at the blue Saxon Towers sign

End point

END POINT: City centre location close to Cornmarket Street

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ADA/EU compliant ramps.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
  • Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility

Cancellation policy

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

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