Oxford Official Walking Tours

The tours

The core walk is the Oxford University and City Tour, an introduction to the colleges and the history of the city. Themed alternatives include a Harry Potter Highlights tour, an Oxford On Screen tour of filming locations, and a C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien walk about the Inklings writers. In the evening there is a ghost tour, and private, specialist and group tours can be arranged, including in some foreign languages.

Getting inside a college

Many visitors want to see inside a college, and the guides aim to include one where possible. On afternoon University and City tours, St John's, Wadham and Jesus colleges may be visited, subject to availability. Colleges can close at short notice, so entry is never guaranteed.

Making the most of it

A guided walk early in your stay helps you get your bearings before exploring alone. Blackwell's Bookshop is about 100 metres from the start, and the Plough Inn and Rincha Thai Café are close by for lunch afterwards. Families with Harry Potter fans in tow will get the most from the themed walk, while first-time visitors are best served by the University and City tour.

Highlights

• University and City tour of Oxford
• Harry Potter, film location and Inklings themed walks
• Evening ghost tour
• Private and foreign-language group tours

Good to know

• College visits are included where possible but depend on the colleges being open.
• Tours start on Broad Street, near its junction with Turl Street.

Frequently asked questions