Oxford College Gardens Public Walking Tour
Overview
Entry worth £10 per person is included to Magdalen college and deer park, as and when it is open. See what is excluded section for any dates of closures.
Besides introducing Oxford heritage, this tour is led by one of Oxford's most experienced local guides and it introduces the best college gardens off the beaten route of most tourists visiting Oxford. For anyone interested in herbalism, this can be a focus interest too, if made known in advance before the tour. You will visit inside at least one or more college -see details of which colleges in the main tour description. This tour is suitable for all ages but it will appeal especially to anyone who has a special interest in gardening.
What's Included
- Entry inside at least one or more colleges such as St Johns, Exeter, Balliol or Wadham
- Entry worth £10 per person to Magdalen college is included- except any dates published closures
- Magdalen college entry ticket for £10 is not included in tour & is an optional add
- Colleges may be closed on graduation dates- see dates below...
- 2026 graduation dates of likely closures of some or all colleges:
- Feb 28, March7, May 15+16+23, July 18+28+31, Aug 1+8, Sep 25+26, Nov 6+7+13+14 of 2026
- 2027 graduation dates of likely closures of some or all colleges:
- Jan 23, Feb 27, March 6, May 14 + 15+ 22 of 2027
- Magdalen is always closed during Christmas from about December 21 until December 31
Meeting Location
15-16 Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AS, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Magdalen College
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Balliol College (pass by)
Magdalen College (pass by)
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin (pass by)
Wadham College (pass by)
St John's College (pass by)
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology (pass by)
Exeter College (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-22362P49
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Entry inside at least one or more colleges such as St Johns, Exeter, Balliol or Wadham.
- Entry worth £10 per person to Magdalen college is included- except any dates published closures.
- Magdalen college entry ticket for £10 is not included in tour & is an optional add.
- Colleges may be closed on graduation dates- see dates below.
- 2026 graduation dates of likely closures of some or all colleges:.
- Feb 28, March7, May 15+16+23, July 18+28+31, Aug 1+8, Sep 25+26, Nov 6+7+13+14 of 2026.
- 2027 graduation dates of likely closures of some or all colleges:.
- Jan 23, Feb 27, March 6, May 14 + 15+ 22 of 2027.
- Magdalen is always closed during Christmas from about December 21 until December 31.
The minimum age to participate is 14..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Oxford College Gardens Public Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oxford College Gardens Public Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entry inside at least one or more colleges such as St Johns, Exeter, Balliol or Wadham
- Entry worth £10 per person to Magdalen college is included- except any dates published closures
- Magdalen college entry ticket for £10 is not included in tour & is an optional add
- Colleges may be closed on graduation dates- see dates below...
- 2026 graduation dates of likely closures of some or all colleges:
- Feb 28, March7, May 15+16+23, July 18+28+31, Aug 1+8, Sep 25+26, Nov 6+7+13+14 of 2026
- 2027 graduation dates of likely closures of some or all colleges:
- Jan 23, Feb 27, March 6, May 14 + 15+ 22 of 2027
- Magdalen is always closed during Christmas from about December 21 until December 31
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
