Private Half-Day Guided Tour in Oxford
Overview
Spend half a day with an award-winning guide who knows and loves Oxford, to get a thorough overview of its extraordinary history, architecture, and stories. Whether you are interested in the city's ancient origins, the rise of the university, the many fascinating personalities who have studied here, or its famous film locations, this bespoke tour will take you off the beaten track, guide you amongst the dreaming spires, and give you the inside story of this beautiful and eccentric city. You will see inside one of Oxford's most fascinating colleges, including its chapel and dining hall. You will visit the oldest classroom in the world and learn not just about the ancient university but how it works today. And you will hear many stories about the city's famous - and infamous – inhabitants, including its connections with Tolkien, CS Lewis, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter and Wonka. The timings include a coffee break and walking times between stops.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guide and Language In-person: English
- Entrance tickets to Divinity School and a college (£5-£10 per person)
Meeting Location
Beaumont Street
Oxford OX1 2PH, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Poplar Walk
Oxford OX1 1SS, UK
This tour will end at Christ Church Visitors Centre, Poplar Walk, Oxford OX1 1SS, UK
What To Expect
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Martyrs' Memorial
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Michael At The North Gate
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Turl Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Broad Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Sheldonian Theatre
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bodleian Library
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Radcliffe Camera
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bridge of Sighs
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
New College
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Edmund Hall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
High Street
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Merton College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church Meadow
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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).
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Guide and Language In-person: English.
- Entrance tickets to Divinity School and a college (£5-£10 per person).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Half-Day Guided Tour in Oxford is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces 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 Private Half-Day Guided Tour in Oxford 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
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guide and Language In-person: English
- Entrance tickets to Divinity School and a college (£5-£10 per person)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
