Oxford Private Day Trip from London: Lunch & Colleges Option
Overview
Explore the charming city of Oxford on this private walking tour from London. Visit prestigious universities, including Christ Church College, with skip-the-line tickets. Your local guide will showcase the best of Oxford, from its iconic Colleges to a bookstore renowned worldwide and a blackboard featuring Einstein’s preserved formulas. Enjoy a traditional British lunch in a historic 14th-century tavern. Stroll through medieval streets, discovering stunning churches, bridges, and historic buildings while soaking in the city’s intellectual and scholarly atmosphere. With your expert guide, dive into the rich history and culture of Oxford, making this an unforgettable experience.
What's Included
- Lunch in a traditional british tavern (Full option)
- Skip-the-line entry to Christ Church College (Full Option)
- Round-trip train tickets from London to Oxford
- Skip the line tickets to Divinity School and University Church of St Mary (all options)
- Full day private tour with a local guide in Oxford
- Children must be over 8 years old to climb the tower of Saint Mary Church
- Gratuities to the guide
Meeting Location
Praed Street
London W2 1HU, 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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Oxford Castle & Prison
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Carfax Tower
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Martyrs' Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Balliol College
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
History of Science Museum
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bodleian Library
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bodleian Library
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bridge of Sighs
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Radcliffe Camera
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Turf Tavern
50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Merton College
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Oxford
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You can return to London with the guide, or if you wish to continue enjoying Oxford, you can say goodbye to the guide at the Christ Church College and return on your own using your return train tickets
- Christ Church College tickets and lunch inluded in the Full Option
- Children must be over 8 years old to climb the tower of Saint Mary Church
- This tour is not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments. Please contact us before booking if you require any accessibility accommodations.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-110975P28
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- Lunch in a traditional british tavern (Full option).
- Skip-the-line entry to Christ Church College (Full Option).
- Round-trip train tickets from London to Oxford.
- Skip the line tickets to Divinity School and University Church of St Mary (all options).
- Full day private tour with a local guide in Oxford.
- Children must be over 8 years old to climb the tower of Saint Mary Church.
- Gratuities to the guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Private Day Trip from London: Lunch & Colleges Option is as follows:
- 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 Private Day Trip from London: Lunch & Colleges Option 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
- Lunch in a traditional british tavern (Full option)
- Skip-the-line entry to Christ Church College (Full Option)
- Round-trip train tickets from London to Oxford
- Skip the line tickets to Divinity School and University Church of St Mary (all options)
- Full day private tour with a local guide in Oxford
- Children must be over 8 years old to climb the tower of Saint Mary Church
- Gratuities to the guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You can return to London with the guide, or if you wish to continue enjoying Oxford, you can say goodbye to the guide at the Christ Church College and return on your own using your return train tickets
- Christ Church College tickets and lunch inluded in the Full Option
- Children must be over 8 years old to climb the tower of Saint Mary Church
- This tour is not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments. Please contact us before booking if you require any accessibility accommodations.
