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Oxford, the City of the Dreaming Spires

Art, Culture, & Historical
Oxford
English (Native), Russian (Native)
4 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 6 people

Are you ready to explore the history of one of the oldest universities in Europe and that of the city where this university was founded? Then join me on the tour of colleges and city landmarks! Children under 12 y.o. go free

Irene K.

Meeting Point

Randolph hotel

10:30 AM

The Randolph Hotel, Beaumont Street

We are going to start our tour from Beaumont Street, the place where Richard the Lionheart was born! From that point, we shall move towards the Broad Street and will visit one of the oldest colleges in Oxford.

11:10 AM

Visit to the Divinity School, Bodleian Library

You will learn the history of the main library of the University of Oxford and visit its beautiful Divinity School

11:30 AM

Around the Sheldonian theatre

We are going to look at the Sheldonian theatre and talk of Sir Christopher Wren's career at Oxford before he became the greatest British architect.

12:00 PM

Radcliffe Library and Radcliffe Square, St Mary's Church

We are going to continue exploring the history of the University

12:20 PM

Going down the most scenic of Oxford Streets

We are going to explore one of the scenic Oxford streets and its medieval lanes. On our way, we will visit some colleges.

12:50 PM

Exploring the High Street, the Examination Schools and the Magpie lane

We will continue our journey, looking at the Examination Schools, the University college and, hopefully, the Merton College

01:30 PM

We will finish our tour at Christ Church Meadow, not far from the Folly Bridge

You will hear the story of the most magnificent Oxford college, associated with royalty. And you will learn the story behind the creation of Alice in Wonderland.

Ending Point

Christ Church Meadow

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

entrance fee to the Christ Church and other colleges

Important Information

I am available to work from 10 am onwards (in some circumstances, we can agree on an earlier start)



Available all year round on a daily basis except Mondays

Please, wear comfortable shoes. The tour will last between 3 to 3.30 hours depending on the availability of the access to the colleges.

You can also book a whole day tour including the visit to the Ashmolean Museum and meeting with an Oxford lecturer.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
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