The tour starts in the city centre exploring some of the fascinating dreaming spires, before escaping the hustle and bustle of the city centre into the surrounding countryside to ride in the un-touched Port Meadow alongside the River Thames, before getting a taste of the daily lives of past and present Oxonians.

The tour has 11 carefully selected designated stops, offering a good mixture of history, culture and hidden gems.

At each stop your friendly guides will share some insight into our historic city, allowing plenty of time for interaction and photographs.

Part 1 - Exploring the beautiful city of Oxford:
Visit the spot where the Oxford Martyrs last stood
Ride under the Bridge of Sighs
Look out for the wonderful grotesque gargoyles watching over you
Ride some of the oldest paths inside Oxford city walls
Ride to the meeting place of the famous literary group The Inklings

Part 2 - Slip away into the peaceful countryside:
Ride through historic Jericho
Visit the largest university press in the world; Oxford University Press
Ride through the historic Port Meadow
Ride along the River Thames, where Lewis Carroll began to spin the tale of Alice’s adventures in Wonderland
Visit the original burial place of the Henry II’s mistress - Rosamund the Fair
Ride along the historic Oxford Canal

Part 3 - The inspirational residents of Oxford:
Ride to the home of J.R.R. Tolkien
Visit Lady Margaret Hall where Benazir Bhutto studied and was elected as president of the Oxford Union
Ride past the University Parks and its cricket ground
See the distinctive college designed by William Butterfield
End the tour at Christopher Wrens ‘Jewel in Oxford’s architectural crown’

Hop aboard your City Sightseeing open-air bus from any of the 20 routed stops that are conveniently situated around the city. Take a seat inside or on the open-air top deck, then sit back and relax as you ride through Oxford, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world.

With your 24- or 48-hour ticket, choose to stay on the bus for the entire loop, or hop on and off at any of the stops to explore the city’s sights. See the Itinerary for a list of stops. As you travel, plug into the informative audio commentary and admire the timeworn, honey-colored buildings.

Perhaps hop off at the New Road stop to visit Oxford Castle. Learn how the medieval Norman castle was mostly destroyed during the English Civil War, with the remaining buildings then being transformed in to a prison.

After, maybe stop at Christ Church College, one of the largest colleges in the University of Oxford. Admire its grand façade then, if it’s open to the public at your time of visiting, head inside to discover its fascinating history. Learn about the many distinguished people who have studied here — including Albert Einstein and Lewis Carroll — and see the Great Hall, which has been featured in several of the Harry Potter movies.

Next, perhaps visit Sheldonian Theatre, which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century. This historical venue serves as the university’s official ceremonial hall, but it is open to the public when not in use. Choose to visit independently or join in with a guided tour, then head inside to explore the main theater. Gaze up at the majestic ceiling that was painted during the reign of King Charles II. Then, explore the attic before taking in 360-degree panoramic views of Oxford from the Cupola.

The full loop lasts around one hour, and buses arrive at each stop every 15, 20 or 30 minutes, depending on the season.

This walking tour departing outside Oxford Visitor Information Centre will introduce you to English history in Oxford, religious strife during the Reformation and Civil War, foundations of the university, town & gown student riots, literary heritage including inspirations for Oxford writers' creations, such as 'Alice in Wonderland'. You will also learn about eccentric traditions, urban legends and Oxford's relationship with 'the other place'!

There are lots of amazing sights to see, walking through Oxford city centre, including many of the colleges plus other university or city sites like the Bodleian Library and Christchurch (both Harry Potter film locations!). Depending on your interests and which colleges may be open to see inside of, as the average group size is less under 5 persons, you can request your guide to try to tailor tour itinerary according to your interests.

Generally, the tour always visits inside one or two of the university's historic college buildings or inside the Divinity School but you will see many more colleges on the route too. October to March, usually you will see inside New College (founded 1379, with the medieval city walls intact). During the high summer season, the tour usually visits inside Exeter College (1314, where J.R.R Tolkien studied) or St Johns College (1555, where Tony Blair studied). Every tour varies, so please send your requests to the local provider and your guide will do their best to cater for them.

Most of our guides are Oxford students or graduates or actors, so they can introduce what student life is like credibly & with humour.

Find your guide dressed in Hogwarts cloak outside Oxford Visitor Information Centre. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to departure time. Unless you have packed broomsticks, the tour will be conducted on foot and you will see or visit inside various Oxford locations including two of the three Harry Potter film sites.

Find out on this tour about the main Harry Potter actors and the producers and J.K Rowling's decisions how to bring the much loved stories onto the screen. You will learn about how various incidents shaped the success of the stories and films but will also be introduced to other legendary literary characters and writers who are associated with Oxford, such as Lewis Carroll, J.R.R Tolkien and CS Lewis.

You may be also shown additional colleges but the Harry Potter film sites which are New College and the Divinity School, also the older part of the university's Bodleian Library. These venues normally charge an entry fee but these are included in your tour price.

Did you know that Oxford's local population is one of the most cosmopolitan and international in the UK? Oxford is an outward looking European city which embraces the cultures and the cuisine of its local residents.

One of the best aspects of traveling abroad is trying the local food but eating out in major tourist destinations can be a hit or miss experience, so it pays to find out where the locals like to eat and that's partly the mission behind this walking tour that combines the best of travel: food and sightseeing.

You will be introduced to the best sightseeing spots and learn all about Oxford city and the history of its famous university but you will also sample savory and sweet foods from some of Oxford's best food stalls and of course, local food speciality shops.

Your guided tour includes 4 to 5 tapas plates or food tasting samples at local market stalls or food shops.

This half-day combination tour includes the following top activities and sights in Oxford, to be seen in 5-6 hours. You can start either from 10am (default start time) or you can request, when booking, to start from 1pm.

• Enjoy either a bicycle trip along the Thames or join a Thames river cruise. Escape the city to see local scenic views!
• Mad Hatter Alice themed picnic lunch or afternoon tea included free in a special setting!
• Walking tour of Oxford city & University with special focus on children's interests.
• Ticket to visit inside Christchurch College (worth £9 per adult ticket)*- a Harry Potter film site & the home of 'Alice'!

Any fans of the Morse TV show will know that there are four important ingredients to understanding Inspector Morse: He is fond of music, striking women, pubs and of course Oxford. On this tour, your guide will inspire you in Morse's Oxford, introducing not just film sites and anecdotes from Morse, Lewis and Endeavour but also describing the intriguing and not always agreeable relationship between Oxford city and university.

Locations you will see may vary from tour to tour as the colleges of Oxford University are private institutions and as Morse knows, they like to have the final word on what's accessible from one day to the next but usually the tour would visit inside Exeter College and one other college or inside the Divinity School at the Bodleian Library, which is one of the most stunning architectural features of Oxford University.

The tour finishes with an invitation to join your guide and group for a drink in one of Oxford's most historic pubs and a common sighting place for Morse shows.

Our tickets cost marginally more than our competitor but our tour sizes are usually far smaller too- average is just 2-4 persons. This ensures the experience is more intimate and your guide is able to cater for your specific interests too. Any entrance fees to colleges of Oxford University venues are included in the ticket price.

This private walking tour departing outside Oxford Visitor Information Centre will introduce you to English history in Oxford, religious strife during the Reformation and Civil War, foundations of the university, town & gown student riots, literary heritage including inspirations for Oxford writers' creations, such as 'Alice in Wonderland'. You will also learn about eccentric traditions, urban legends and Oxford's relationship with 'the other place'!

There are lots of amazing sights to see, walking through Oxford city centre, including many of the colleges plus other university or city sites like the Bodleian Library and Christchurch (both Harry Potter film locations!). Depending on your interests and which colleges may be open to see inside of, as the average group size is less under 5 persons, you can request your guide to try to tailor tour itinerary according to your interests.

Generally, the tour always visits inside one or two of the university's historic college buildings or inside the Divinity School but you will see many more colleges on the route too. October to March, usually you will see inside New College (founded 1379, with the medieval city walls intact). During the high summer season, the tour usually visits inside Exeter College (1314, where J.R.R Tolkien studied) or St Johns College (1555, where Tony Blair studied). Every tour varies, so please send your requests to the local provider and your guide will do their best to cater for them.

Guides are often Oxford students or graduates or tutors and entertainers.

Find your private guide dressed in Hogwarts cloak outside Oxford Visitor Information Centre. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to departure time. Unless you have packed broomsticks, the tour will be conducted on foot and you will see or visit inside various Oxford locations including two of the three Harry Potter film sites.

Find out on this tour about the main Harry Potter actors and the producers and J.K Rowling's decisions how to bring the much loved stories onto the screen. You will learn about how various incidents shaped the success of the stories and films but will also be introduced to other legendary literary characters and writers who are associated with Oxford, such as Lewis Carroll, J.R.R Tolkien and CS Lewis.

You may be also shown additional colleges but the Harry Potter film sites which are New College and the Divinity School, also the older part of the university's Bodleian Library. These venues normally charge an entry fee but these are included in your tour price.

Please note that unless you book a private group tour from October to May, this tour will only visit inside Christchurch, if you request this, when booking. This is because Christchurch can have queues taking an hour to get in and queues to see around plus it closes often, it costs up to £9 per person entry, has limited opening times to the dining hall and contrary to popular belief, Harry Potter was not filmed in its dining hall. Instead, they filmed the college staircase. It is therefore not a straightforward location for guided tours to and it's recommended that if you wish to visit it, you do so during your own free time. Christchurch dining hall is usually open from 10.30am-11.30am or from 2pm to 4.15pm.

Did you know that Oxford's local population is one of the most cosmopolitan and international in the UK? Oxford is an outward looking European city which embraces the cultures and the cuisine of its local residents.

One of the best aspects of traveling abroad is trying the local food but eating out in major tourist destinations can be a hit or miss experience, so it pays to find out where the locals like to eat and that's partly the mission behind this walking tour that combines the best of travel: food and sightseeing.

You will be introduced to the best sightseeing spots and learn all about Oxford city and the history of its famous university but you will also sample savory and sweet foods from some of Oxford's best food stalls and of course, local food speciality shops.

Your guided tour includes 4 to 5 tapas plates or food tasting samples at local market stalls or food shops.

Any fans of the Morse TV show will know that there are four important ingredients to understanding Inspector Morse: He is fond of music, striking women, pubs and of course Oxford. On this tour, your guide will inspire you in Morse's Oxford, introducing not just film sites and anecdotes from Morse, Lewis and Endeavour but also describing the intriguing and not always agreeable relationship between Oxford city and university.

Locations you will see may vary from tour to tour as the colleges of Oxford University are private institutions and as Morse knows, they like to have the final word on what's accessible from one day to the next but usually the tour would visit inside Exeter College and one other college or inside the Divinity School at the Bodleian Library, which is one of the most stunning architectural features of Oxford University.

The tour finishes with an invitation to join your guide and group for a drink in one of Oxford's most historic pubs and a common sighting place for Morse shows.

Tour sizes are usually small, average less than 5 persons; this ensures the experience is more intimate and your guide is able to cater for your specific interests too. Any entrance fees to colleges of Oxford University venues are included in the ticket price.

If you wish to just hire a bike from 10am to 6pm or for 24 hours before or after the guided tour, that may also be possible, just remember to ask for details, when you make the booking. On the tour you will use mountain bikes and these will fit anyone aged approximately 9 years of age or older or anyone with height between 1.4m (4ft6) and 1.9m (6ft3). There are some smaller fold-out bikes available, but if you require bikes for young children, you are requested to let your local provider know in advance in order to hire young children's bikes.

Tour route covers both the city's sights and its stories with a college entrance fee included and a relaxing cycle along Thames river path to Iffley, Binsey Village or Old Marston Village.

If you are on a tight schedule, please mention this at the time of booking.

Visit Christ Church College (entrance ticket included free on this tour), the home of Lewis Carroll and his famous 'Alice' and discover how real-life events inspired the story development of Oxford's most famous story. You will also be introduced to other Oxford writers and sights as well as events that inspired them, such as CS Lewis of Narnia fame.

Our tours cost marginally more than competitors, because our group sizes are considerably smaller. Outside of summer season or Saturdays, we average 2-4 persons only on tours. Tour duration is from 90-120 minutes.
A minimum of 2 people are required to book this tour. However, if you wish to book for only 1 person, please either book our 2:30pm Harry Potter Tour.

If you opt to book a foreign language tour, this may be possible if you give us adequate advance notice of at least 24 hours. If we cannot offer a tour in a foreign language, then you will be refunded or invited to join the tour in English with any cost difference refunded.

Our tours cost marginally more than competitors, because our group sizes are considerably smaller. We average 2-6 persons only on tours.

Enjoy a guided 3-hour walking tour of Oxford and explore its city streets at night. Visit a handful of local pubs and learn the stories and urban legends behind them while socializing with others at the two or three historic pubs we visit. This tour offers a social night out in Oxford while you hear stories about local students and their antics, learn urban legends, discover the favorite hangouts of famous alumni, and pass the famous university at night.

Get to know more about Oxford and its drinking culture on a 3-hour guided walking tour of the city's pubs.

Our tours cost marginally more than competitors, because our group sizes are considerably smaller. We average 2-6 persons only on tours.

This tour is a nighttime social event as well as a guided walking tour, and it happens to visit some pubs but it is not a pub crawl, nor is it specifically about the pubs. Instead, you will hear about some of the more raucous student antics stories and urban legends, plus the history of the famous university town.

Find out which pubs Bill Clinton and Inspector Morse liked to spend time in, and which pub is reputed to have more brain cells per square inch than any other pub in England! Then enjoy a complimentary drink at one of the bars.

Oxford's colleges are closed at night, but you will pass by many of them on your route. The pubs that you visit are subject to change, but are also open to negotiation, so if you have any preferences simply inform your tour guide.

The default start time for this tour is 5pm. Alternative start times may be available but not guaranteed, however please make known your preference at the time of booking.

Unlike other cycling tours, this experience is focused on letting you escape the city centre to head out of town along the river path to either Iffley village or Binsey village. You will begin by meeting your guide outside of the Oxford visitor info centre entrance at 2:30pm. With your guide and small group, you will decide which route will be taken, depending on circumstances.

The Iffley village route will take you past Christchurch and the boat houses and rowers to Iffley lock & village, with its medieval thatched roof cottages and its Norman chapel. Alternatively, the Binsey village route crosses through Jericho (a trendy neighborhood featured in the first episode of the Inspector Morse TV show) and over the Port Meadow.

The tour will return back to the original departure point, or nearby. Your guide will have a free map and directions available for wherever you need to go from there.

• Enjoy street theatre against Oxford scenic backdrops
• Discover the connections between Shakespeare and Oxford people & places
• See Tudor sights plus Oxford's most beautiful buildings
• Option to join the actors and guide for a drink at end of tour, in the pub where Shakespeare drank!

Enjoy street theatre comic sketches against Oxford backdrops as part of an anecdotal walking tour to introduce Shakespeare's Oxford connections and the life of a Shakespearean player. Comic actors plus guide will do comic takes on Shakespeare's plays.

What to Expect Offering unique entertainment for a visit to Oxford or for locals with visitors to take out for a creative theatrical experience. See sketches & characters from Shakespeare plays introduced in a comic way for a modern audience. Plus an introduction to Shakespeare and his contemporaries within our guided walking tour. Bringing alive Shakespeare's plays, his friends, his patron, as we introduce Oxford history and heritage connected to William Shakespeare.

The tour passes by many sights of Oxford and the guide will introduce the historical anecdotes and describe what life was like for a Tudor player. The actors will entertain you also with ironic sketches from Romeo and Juliet, Mac Beth, Julius Caesar, Hamlet.

Please note all of this tour takes place outside, so please bring umbrellas or waterproofs, as we run the tour whatever the weather may be like. This event is suitable for children too and we hope to inspire everyone from either Shakespearean scholars or pundits to children learning about Shakespeare for the first time. So to travel back in time to the year 1596, please book your tickets now.

This 2-hour Oxford University walking tour, starting in central Oxford at 2pm (departures at 11am and 2pm on weekends), is designed to show you the world behind the doors. Using Oxford University students as your guide, the walking tour unearths the drama behind this historic institution with a unique style.

Small intimate groups enable the guides to concentrate on more diverse aspects of University life and you to ask more from them.

Go inside one of oldest College of the University, as well as the Bodleian Library, experience a taste student life. Get an in-depth history of the University colleges, including All Souls College, Trinity College, Oriel College, Hertford College, Merton College, Radcliffe Camera, University Church of St Mary and many more University sights.

Also get an equally in-depth history of the town. Learn about ceremonies at Oxford, famous graduates, and their little known experiences at Oxford, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland and also the famous "finishing story" which details how the most powerful Archbishop of Canterbury England has ever seen, came to be burnt at the stake in Oxford!

This walking tour provides a fun spin on Oxford pub tours, where you will visit some of the oldest pubs in Britain and learn their history, as well as the history of ale itself, including how beer has been blessed by Catholic popes, built the pyramids of Egypt, developed technology, and ultimately, saved the world. Like all aspects of British history, a wealth of tradition and old fashioned customs render these pubs and their stories as rich and unpredictable as the drink itself.

Don’t know where to find the best Oxford pubs down Oxford’s quiet, winding roads and alleyways? This tour takes you around the best traditional Oxford pubs around the city centre, visiting some of the oldest pubs in England. During the tour your guide will provide you with an insight into “real ale”, how it is made, and how this process has changed over time. Your guide will also include the important quirky aspect of its history, talking about some of the bizarre rituals attached to its consumption.

No history of ale can be complete without talking about where we drink it. During the Oxford pub tours your guide will make sure to visit Oxford pubs with the sort of medieval architecture you would expect. The stories attached to the development of these pubs are as diverse and rich as the history of the town itself. The tour also includes stories surrounding a few drunken episodes of famous graduates.

After being picked up by your Oxford student guide in central Oxford, go inside the medieval Hogwarts Hospital with its images of beasts and biblical scenes. Walk down the halls of Hogwarts in the dark cloisters of one of Oxford’s oldest colleges. Really, Harry Potter in Oxford makes perfect sense.

But not only does the tour include those magical wonders of Harry Potter in Oxford, it also includes a fun quiz to test your knowledge! You will also hear about the other fabulous children’s books written in Oxford, including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the Hobbit, Lord of the Rings and the Chronicles of Narnia, and the scholars who wrote them. Plus lots more!

This Harry Potter tour of Oxford includes entry to the famous Bodleian Library as well as at least two Oxford University buildings, although like with any tour company, entrance cannot be guaranteed. Where possible you will also visit Christ Church, for which the entry fee for this College is not included in the tour price. Why not? There are often queues lasting up to several hours, and parts of it are regularly shut to the public. By not including it in our standard price, we ensure we do not overcharge. The tour will end at Christ Church should you wish to head in after.

Choose a morning or afternoon tour, then hop into the saddle in central Oxford and spin through the city to begin your tour. Along the way, listen as your guide sheds light on centuries of rich English history.

Take in top city attractions such as Brasenose College, Magdalen College, the Oxford University Press building, the Pitt Rivers Museum, Port Meadow — said to be the inspiration behind the Alice in Wonderland stories — and Queen’s College.

Hear of famous academics, politicians and writers who have lived and worked in the city like David Cameron, J. R. R Tolkien, Oscar Wilde, and Tony Blair, and see corners of the city best accessed by bike.

When your guided tour comes to an end, perhaps make use of your full-day hire and continue exploring the streets of Oxford at your leisure.

A private tour is a great way to get an intimate and tailored insight into Oxford and the beautiful university! With a private tour, you will be able to completely tailor the experience: from meeting and starting points to any particular themes you wish to be covered.

If you would like to visit a few of the colleges used in the filming of Harry Potter, this can be discussed and arranged for you. Depending on what you would like to see there may be additional entrances fees but your guides can discuss all available options for you at the start.

Your guides have a great insight into Oxford, and are committed to providing interesting and enjoyable tours of this beautiful city, rather than tours which put people to sleep. A large portion of the guides have also been involved with Oxford University and have a great insight into how the University works and its incredible history.

The Oxford walking and bikingh tour combines the best of both worlds. Being on foot for part of the tour allows you to not only go into pedestrian areas, such as the Christ Church meadows, but also to go inside the colleges. The tour will visit some of Oxford’s oldest colleges, detailing their development throughout history, as well as the fun and curious aspects of this route.

The tour will, additionally, enter the Bodleian Library. Established in 1602 it is undoubtedly the academic heart that keeps Oxford running. An organizational marvel soaked in history along with some modern elements. For example, a recent law requires it to catalogue certain websites to monitor social development (please note: this does not include cat videos, to pre-empt any questions!). When possible, the tour will also visit Divinity School, with its spectacular fan vaulted architecture and theological symbols.

Following this you are able to head down towards Christ Church, one of the most famous colleges in Oxford, before getting on the bikes.

Once on the bikes you head over to arguably the centre of Oxford University, Radcliffe Square, with the famous Radcliffe Camera which dominates the landscape. After admiring the hideous grotesques, discussing the application process to Oxford University and the most prestigious college, you head over to a door which would play a role in the Chronicle of Narnia. A bike down to the southern part of Oxford brings us to Magdalen College, formally home to Oscar Wilde and C S Lewis, whilst this area also presents a lovely view of the Botanic Gardens.

Heading north you discuss the Examination School and those infamous Oxford exams, the oldest College at Oxford before passing the New Bodleian Library and explaining the creation of Rhodes Scholarships.

The tour culminates in passing the Eagle and Child Pub of Tolkien fame and Jericho, the trendiest part of Oxford, before arriving at Port Meadow, also your guides' favourite part.

The tour is delivered in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Big Tolkien fan? Great, this will be covered in more detail. Love or hate Harry Potter, it’s no problem to tailor this at the start. All tours are made with the consideration of you, the visitor, in mind.

The tour also includes full-day hire of the bike, so that you can carry on hunting down those picturesque pubs and river paths that the city has to offer.

Friday:
Overnight travel by coach to Scotland.

Saturday:
Spend Saturday visiting Edinburgh with your guide to see the sights and learn some fascinating facts about the country and its people. Visit Edinburgh Castle (extra charge) or the shops or museums. Late afternoon you will be taken to your hotel.

Sunday:
A free day to do whatever you wish, either join your guide on the optional tour below or you can return to Edinburgh. Another option is to take a train to Glasgow to see the sights there, which is about 1 hour travel away.

Monday:

After breakfast you will be checking out of the hotel and will for most of the day be traveling back to your home destination. Time of arrival at your home is about 9pm - 11pm depending on where you live.

Friday:

You will travel overnight to the wonderful city of Paris by coach and ferry/Eurotunnel. You will depart from Dover in the early hours of the morning, on arrival in France please note that you will have to put your watches forward by one hour. From Calais the journey to Paris will take about 4 hours, you will make a breakfast stop on the outskirts of the city where you will also be able to freshen up.

Saturday:

You will begin the day at the Notre Dame, which you will have time to visit for an extra fee.

It is a short walk from here to the Louvre Museum, where you can take lunch and visit this historic museum for an extra fee. At the museum there is a large underground restaurant complex with foods from around the world, the cost of the food here is very reasonable compared to the more expensive places in the street close to the museum. During the afternoon you will have time to stroll along the Champs Elysees and, if you wish, visit the Eiffel Tower before meeting for hotel check in.

You can join our evening illuminations tour Saturday evening – beginning with a visit to Montmartre & Sacre Coeur in the famous artists quarter with its magnificent views over Paris and quaint streets and café’s to Pigalle and the Moulin Rouge, followed by an evening illuminations tour with a stop at the Trocadero to see the Eiffel Tower light show before returning to the hotel late evening.

Sunday:

After breakfast you depart Paris to Versailles where there is a traditional French Sunday Market, shops and cafes and sights to see and you will have the opportunity to visit the famous Chateau of King Louis XIV and the magnificent Gardens (tickets to visit the Palace and Gardens can be purchased on arrival).

The coach will depart from Versailles for the return journey to the UK. Arrival back at your home town will be late Sunday night or early Monday morning.

You will be picked up from a centrally located meeting point in Oxford and be taken for this day tour to explore the capital city of Wales, Cardiff.

Wales is a separate country that forms part of the United Kingdom. Wales has a population of three million with a long coastline of 1,200 km, it’s a largely mountainous region to the north and its main centres of population are in the South with its capital Cardiff. Wales was an independent country until the late 13th century, it still holds on to a strong separate identity from England with its own language and its national sports. During the 19th century South Wales was one of the most industrial and productive places on earth with its vast coal mines, iron works and other associated industries. Modern Wales has been transformed from its industrial past in to a forward looking and vibrant region; Cardiff has had hundreds of millions of pounds spent on rebuilding and is home to the Welsh Assembly as well as its main shopping hubs and national museums.

Cardiff has become one of the UK’s tourist hotspots due to its cultural heritage and also its many shopping opportunities. Next door to the National Museum is the City Hall, this is the site of local government. All around the museum and City Hall you will find one of the most beautiful civic centres in the world surrounding Alexandra Gardens. Nicknamed the City of Arcades, Cardiff is great place for shopping in style and the Victorian arcades are worth a visit in themselves. Queen St, St Marys Street and The Hayes are the major pedestrianised shopping streets which all branch off the castle, so it is easy to walk from shop to shop without fear of traffic, here you will find the massive St David’s shopping centre, all around there a great number of places to eat.

On this tour you will do the main walking tour of Cardiff city centre which includes Cardiff Castle, Bute Park with a "mini Stonehenge", Civic area with impressive buildings such as the National Museum and you will also see the Millennium Stadium, one of the largest in the UK. In your free time you will have the chance to visit the Castle (extra charge) or Museum (free) or do some shopping in the many arcades.

The tour will return to the original meeting point.

The Stonehenge site has the entrance included in your ticket price. You will also get an audio guide given for free as you enter. Toilets, souvenirs plus food and drink is available. Stonehenge is one of the oldest prehistoric sites in Europe and is also a UN World Heritage Site. The site was first started in 3100BC and was in use until 300AD, almost 3500 years.

You can walk around the stones and use an audio guide that tells you more about the history of the stones. There is also a new visitor centre exhibition to learn more about this incredible landmark. Please make sure you are back on board the coach at the correct time.

Bath is one of the most beautiful cities in the UK to see and you can learn about its Roman history and the founding of its Roman Bath complex (extra charge), and the citys rebirth in Georgian times and its triumph of architecture in the beautiful Royal Crescent. Also see the only bridge in the UK and one of three in the world that has buildings on both sides.

Many religious buildings such as Bath Abbey are available to visit and free or just ask for donations for entry. There are many street entertainers in the city centre and many shops of all types and of course many restaurants or cafes.

You will be picked up for this tour from a centrally located meeting point in Oxford and driven to Stratford-Upon-Avon, one of England's most beautiful market towns situated to the River Avon. This small quaint place is full of history, picturesque Tudor buildings, theaters, shops, many attractions and things to see and do.

The tour will take you to the places where Shakespeare lived in Stratford, including his birthplace on Henley Street. It is open to the public with an exhibition center to learn more about this great man and see where he was born and lived in his early years. You will also be shown the King Edward VI School where Shakespeare went to study, the site of his retirement home and place of death, New Place. You can also visit his final resting place in the Holy Trinity Church.

The tour will return to the original meeting point in Oxford afterward.

You will be picked up at centrally located meeting point at approximately 8:45am for this tour of one of the oldest universities in the world. For over 800 years, people have traveled from all over the world to study and visit this wonderful city. With its beautiful college buildings, museums and churches, Cambridge is a joy to visit for tourists and students alike.

Cambridge is a small city with a population of just 100,000 which includes 23,000 students, even though the city is dominated by its ancient university it is also home to some of the most high tech companies in the world and is also home to Microsoft research offices. Whether it’s the history of the university or a chance to visit the market and surrounding shops, Cambridge is a great place to visit.

The tour returns back to the original departure location.

Your tour will depart from a centrally located meeting point in Oxford at 8.30am and will arrive in London late morning, by approx. 11am.

Noisy, vibrant and truly multicultural, London is full of people, ideas and energy. The capital and largest city of both the United Kingdom and of England, it is also the largest city in Western Europe and the European Union. Situated on the River Thames in South-East England, Greater London has an official population of nearly 9 million people — although the figure of over 14 million for the city's total metropolitan area more accurately reflects London's size and importance.

There are so many things to see and do in London you would not even have enough time to do them all if you lived there, here are some highlights. Big Ben is one of the most well known landmarks in London, the clock tower is part of the Palace of Westminster otherwise known as the Houses of Parliament. Next door to Big Ben is Westminster Abbey, this is where all of the nation's kings and queens have been crowned for nearly the last 1000 years, it is also where Prince William and Kate Middleton got married. In Covent Garden Market you will find plenty of places to shop or to sit back to eat and drink and take in some of the world class street entertainment. There are also plenty of opportunities to take bus or boat tours to explore London even further (for own expense).

The tour departs London for the return journey at 5pm and you will return home at about 7pm to 8pm depending on your final destination.

Your full day tour will depart from a centrally located meeting point in Oxford at X and you will arrive in Brighton by approximately 10.30am.

Once you arrive in Brighton, you will take part on a 1 hour walking tour in the city, covering the following sights (entrance fees at own expense):

Brighton is one of the largest resorts on the South Coast of England. Brighton is not just popular as a destination in the summer months but at weekends throughout the year. Brighton is also called the City by the sea or London by the sea.

The Royal Pavilion is one of the most unique buildings in Britain. It was built in the fashion of and Indian Palace and the inside is decorated in an oriental style both of which were fashionable during this time. You can go inside and look around, this will cost about £8

Construction of Brighton Pier began in 1891 and took eight years to complete. Brighton Pier is now the only pier left in Brighton after the older West Pier was destroyed in a fire in 2003. The pier offers great views along the coast in both directions and contains many amusement rides, cafes and bars.

Brighton Museum and Art Gallery has many galleries with exhibits about Brighton as well as collections of pottery and porceline, a world art collection, fine art galleries along with many more. Visiting is free of charge.

After the walking tour you have free time until approx. 4.30pm. The tour will return to Oxford at approx. 7pm.

Please note: All times are approximate and may vary on the day depending on circumstances and are given as a guideline.

Saturday:
Early morning departure by coach with pick ups on the way to Liverpool where you will arrive early afternoon. A refreshment/lunch stop will be made on the journey.

On arrival in Liverpool you can join your guide for a walking tour of the city made famous by the Beatles. You will have the opportunity to stop at famous Penny Lane, visit the Cavern Club on Mathew Street as well as the award winning Beatles Story Exhibition to learn about the life, times and music of the ‘Fab Four’ (Admission charge at own expense payable to the guide in advance).

There will also be the opportunity to visit Liverpool Cathedral and the excellent Maritime Museum (Titanic Exhibition) at the Albert Dock which is free to enter. It's recommendable you get some dinner in the city before you depart in the evening to make your way to the hotel on the outskirts of Manchester.

Sunday:
After breakfast at the hotel the day will be spent in Manchester. As well as a visit to the city centre you can also take the opportunity to visit The Old Trafford, home of Manchester United Football Club. The Stadium tour price is at own expense, payable to the guide on the weekend (limited spaces apply). For those who are not interested in the Stadium Tour, they can visit something else, for example the Imperial War Museum (own expense).

Departure from Manchester will be late afternoon with arrival at your original point of departure late on Sunday evening.

Your full-day tour of Brighton and Portsmouth will depart early from a centrally located meeting point in Oxford near the Ashmolean Museum and you will arrive in Portsmouth at approximately 10am.

There will be a short walking tour upon arrival in Portsmouth and then free time until departure at 12 noon to Brighton. You will see the famous historic dockyard and HMS Victory.

You will arrive in Brighton at approx. 1pm and have a 1-hour walking tour followed by free time before departure from Brighton at approx. 5pm. You will see the famous Brighton sites, such as historic North and South Lanes, Royal Pavilion, Brighton Pier and more.

You will return back in Oxford at approx. 8.30pm.

Friday:
Overnight departure by coach and ferry to Holland arriving in Amsterdam on Saturday morning about 9am.

Saturday:
A breakfast stop will be made before arriving in Amsterdam. On arrival in the city you can begin the day with a trip on the famous canal boats (*extra charge), after which your tour guide will introduce you to the city, including a walking tour of the sights from Dam Square to the Museum District where you will have the opportunity to visit the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and the Heineken Beer Museum! (Visits at own expense.)

At the end of the tour you will have the afternoon to explore the city at leisure before making your own way to the hotel for check in later in the afternoon.

Sunday:
After breakfast at the hotel you will depart Amsterdam and begin our journey south, stopping to visit a traditional Windmill and Cheese Farm, where you will also see a demonstration of clog making (traditional wooden shoes) and a chance to buy some Dutch souvenirs before we continue our journey south into Belgium and the picturesque city of Bruges for the afternoon.

Departure from Bruges is late afternoon, with a short stop on the way at PJ’s chocolates (near Ostend). This is an opportunity to take home some famous Belgium chocolates. The journey will continue to the port of Calais in France for the evening ferry back to the UK, with arrival late Sunday evening. Arrival in UK towns will depend on sailing times and immigration formalities.

Following a pickup at your centrally located Oxford hotel or the railway station, start your tour at the Weston Library — near Balliol College. With your private guide to lead the way, enjoy the flexibility to plan your own route though this pretty and historic city.

Depending on your personal preferences, perhaps enjoy a sightseeing tour through the medieval heart of Oxford and admire the churches, museums and university buildings for which the city is famous. Along the way, perhaps enjoy the chance to step inside The Divinity School — widely considered among the university’s greatest architectural masterpieces.

During your tour, learn about the evolution of the university from a rag-tag collection of ungovernable halls to the center of academic excellence it is today. Gain insight into the historic feuds and foibles, achievements and ambitions that have shaped Oxford University, and hear of the famous academics, inventors, scientists, and writers who have lived and worked here down the centuries.

Afterward, finish your walking tour in central Oxford, then return in comfort to your hotel or the railway station.

Take a guided tour today and let the characters reveal their fascinating stories entrenched in the building’s 1,000 year history. When William the Conqueror invaded England and won the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Oxford Castle was marked by the Normans as the ideal place for a motte-and-bailey castle. Today, after almost one millennia, Oxford Castle Unlocked is a visitor attraction with a past stretching far beyond your imagination.

Guided tours last approx. an hour and run every 20 minutes and are led by one of the castle's costumed character guides. The rich history of Oxford and the castle is revealed as you climb the Saxon St George’s Tower, one of the oldest buildings in Oxford, and enjoy its stunning 360° panoramic views over the historic city of Oxford.

Then, descend deep underground into the dark atmosphere of the 900 year old crypt, the only surviving remains of St. George’s Chapel where it is said, began the education for which Oxford is famed, and where Geoffrey of Monmouth penned the Legends of King Arthur. Explore the austere confines of the 18th century Debtors’ Tower and Prison D-Wing and scale the Mound of the 11th century motte-and-bailey castle.

After your tour, you will be inducted into the castle’s prison and wider site where you will be able to explore at your own leisure. Admission to the castle is by guided tour only.

The great Irish poet WB Yeats once said "I wonder anybody does anything at Oxford but dream and remember, the place is so beautiful". Join this guided walk and discover why.

For the morning tour there will be a visit to Jesus College, founded in 1571 by Queen Elizabeth I. Here there will be an opportunity to pause while the collegiate and tutorial system is explained, as well as other fascinating and funny Oxford rituals, customs, and language.

The afternoon tours will visit either New College, not that new as it was founded in 1379! (Harry Potter fans will recognize a famous location), or Trinity College, established in 1555 and with the most magnificent gardens in Oxford.

Starting at the the iconic Martyrs' Memorial in Oxford city centre, the 1.5 hour walk begins by following the trail of some gruesome history about religious intolerance, still a very modern issue. Along the way one of the points of interest is the first ever charity shop in the UK, open and thriving today as part of a well-known global organisation which was founded in Oxford.

Then the focus becomes suddenly, and strikingly, more modern, before zooming in, quite literally for the photographers among the group, on some curious medieval characters looking down from on high.

The tour then moves in to the world of the wider University in Radcliffe Square, the intellectual heart of England. There's an optional minor detour for CS Lewis and Narnia fans to see the inspiration for the characters in the well-loved story.

Next, going back in time again, to the 1600s, the location is the magnificent Old Schools Quad, the forerunner of today's lecture and examination rooms. Another optional visit, this time to the Divinity School (more Harry Potter). This magnificent medieval room is the oldest teaching hall and earliest examination hall of the University.

For architecture fans there follows an array of exquisite buildings whose designers range in time from Sir Christopher Wren to the modern day. A short side trip leads under Oxford's answer to Venice's Bridge of Sighs, to the house where a famous astronomer discovered a heavenly body, before the tour ends at one of the city's worst kept secrets, a tucked away tavern where a US President famously didn't inhale.

This personal account of Oxford student life is guaranteed to educate, inform and entertain, and at the end leave visitors with sights and stories so they too can "dream and remember".

The rendezvous and starting point for this one hour tour is at the Cherwell Boathouse, a picturesque bar/cafe, restaurant, and of course punting station, right on the river, just over 1 mile (1,6 km) from the city centre. A fabulous location to have a drink, a snack, or something more substantial before or after the punting expedition.

The route meanders down the river, passing on the right the Dragon School, whose famous former pupils include Hugh "House" Laurie, and Emma Watson (Hermione in Harry Potter).

Continuing on this leisurely course the next highlight is Lady Margaret Hall, known as LMH, founded in 1878 specifically to admit women to the University for the first time.

Soon the lovely arch of Rainbow Bridge comes in to view, and on the right the University Parks, so called because in the English Civil War the King parked his artillery there.

The University Cricket Club plays matches here - another quintessential English experience. Passing by Parson's Pleasure, a former nudist bathing spot, it's not long before the turning round point appears through the arches of trees.

The return voyage provides a different perspective while still enjoying the peace and quiet, the English summer landscape, and the prospect of refreshments at journey's end.

For the more adventurous your chauffeur will be delighted to give a practical hands-on lesson in the basics of punting.

The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which has inspired artists, writers and philosophers for many centuries.  Come and discover idyllic English villages, nestling in quiet valleys, small stone thatched cottages, majestic castles and manors, and charming high streets peppered with quaint tea shops and antiques shops. Let your knowledgeable guides show you the English countryside at its best.

You start your unforgettable Cotswold journey driving to Burford (the Gateway to the Cotswolds) through Minster Lovell, with its its attractive thatched houses and ruined Hall – and the beautiful villages of Asthall and Swinbrook (home to the Mitford sisters).

Continuing through the quarrying villages of Taynton and the Barringtons to Bourton-on-the-Water (the Venice of the Cotswolds – with its delightful bridges over the River Windrush).

From Bourton-on-the-Water your route takes you through some enchanting Cotswold villages to Broadway – the village which inspired artists and writers, such as Frank Millet, J M Barrie and William Morris.

After a lunch stop you continue on to the beautiful market town of Chipping Campden, often considered the centre of the Arts and Crafts movement in the Cotswolds and then on to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. Here you can browse among the narrow footpaths and the antique shops and art galleries.

You return to Oxford via the bustling market town of Chipping Norton with our final stop in Woodstock, the site of Blenheim Palace (birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill).

The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which has inspired artists, writers and philosophers for many centuries.  Come and discover idyllic English villages, nestling in quiet valleys, small stone thatched cottages, majestic castles and manors, and charming high streets peppered with quaint tea shops and antiques shops. Let your knowledgeable guides show you the English countryside at its best. This is an extended half-day tour from Oxford, ideal for those who would love to see some of the Cotswold villages, but cannot spare a whole day.

Your ‘Cotswold Taster’ begins with a drive to Burford (the Gateway to the Cotswolds) through Minster Lovell, with its its attractive thatched houses and ruined Hall – and the beautiful villages of Asthall and Swinbrook (home to the Mitford sisters). Continue through the quarrying villages of Taynton and the Barringtons, and arrive in Bourton-on-the-Water, the Venice of the Cotswolds – with its delightful bridges over the River Windrush.

From there follow a picturesque route through Lower Swell to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. Here, enjoy exploring the narrow streets with their quaint shops and cafes. Return to Oxford via the bustling market town of Chipping Norton, with a final stop in Woodstock, the site of Blenheim Palace (birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill) before returning back to Oxford.

The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which has inspired artists, writers and philosophers for many centuries.  Come and discover idyllic English villages, nestling in quiet valleys, small stone thatched cottages, majestic castles and manors, and charming high streets peppered with quaint tea shops and antiques shops.  Let us take you on an unforgettable adventure through the stunning scenery, combining the best of the North and South Cotswolds.

This Cotswold Tour introduces visitors to some of the most enchanting villages of the South and North Cotswolds, starting with a drive to the ancient market town of Bampton, one of the oldest towns in England and now well known as the village of Downton in the popular TV series Downton Abbey.  We continue via Kelmscott, the home of the Arts and Crafts founder, William Morris, to Lechlade on the River Thames.  From there, our journey takes us through some pretty Cotswold stone villages to idyllic Bibury, with its 16th century cottages and trout farm.  Heading up the Coln Valley we travel through a succession of stone hamlets, hidden valleys and breath-taking scenery, arriving in the beautiful town of Winchcombe for lunch.  Enjoy lunch in a rustic pub or restaurant or take the time to visit Sudeley Castle, the burial place of Catherine Parr, the 6th wife of Henry VIII.  Our Cotswold Adventure continues through more stunning countryside to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds, with its charming cafes and antiques shops.  We return to Oxford via the quaint village of Cornwell and the bustling market town of Chipping Norton, passing finally through Woodstock, the site of Blenheim Palace (the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill).

A unique opportunity to combine a tour of the Cotswolds with a visit to Shakespeare's home, Stratford-upon-Avon, with its famous theatres and quaint medieval timber-framed houses. Come and discover idyllic stone villages, nestling in quiet valleys, small thatched cottages, majestic castles and manors, and charming high streets peppered with quaint tea shops and antiques shops. Let us help you to enjoy the English countryside at its best.

Our Cotswolds and Shakespeare Tour combines the beauty of Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon with a drive through some of the breathtaking scenery of the North Cotswolds. We leave Oxford and head north through “the Tews”, a group of delightful ironstone villages. We pass the site of English Civil War Battle of Edgehill and several stately homes, including the beautiful Elizabethan Charlecote Park, before arriving in Stratford-upon-Avon. Our short guided walk of Shakespeare’s home town will take you past charming timber-framed houses, the Shakespeare theatres and the River Avon, finishing with an optional visit of Shakespeare’s Birthplace. After lunch, we leave Stratford, passing by Anne Hathaway’s cottage and head into the Cotswolds. A delightful cross-country route takes us through the village of Ilmington and past the famous Kiftsgate Court and Hidcote Manor Gardens, to our next stop in Chipping Campden – the centre of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the Cotswolds. Here, you can browse in the quaint shops or visit the impressive ‘wool church’ and ruined manor house. We return to oxford, following another scenic route through the stone villages of Broad Campden and Blockley. We stop in the busy market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, with its art galleries and antiques shops and then continue on to Oxford via Chipping Norton and Woodstock the site of Blenheim Palace (birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill).

Your Cotswold Taster begins with a drive to Burford (the Gateway to the Cotswolds) through Minster Lovell, with its attractive thatched houses and ruined Hall - and the beautiful villages of Asthall and Swinbrook (home to the Mitford sisters).  We continue through the quarrying villages of Taynton and the Barringtons and arrive in Bourton-on-the-Water, the Venice of the Cotswolds - with its delightful bridges over the River Windrush.

From there we follow a picturesque route through Lower Swell to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds.  Here you can enjoy exploring the narrow streets with their quaint shops and cafes.  We return to Oxford via the bustling market town of Chipping Norton, with a final stop in Woodstock, the site of Blenheim Palace (birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill) before returning back to Oxford.

Meet your qualified Green or Blue Badge guide outside Balliol College on Broad Street in central Oxford at 2pm. From here you'll meander through the cobbled streets and quaint alleyways to the heart of Oxford University and pass sights such as University Church, Radcliffe Camera, Old Schools Quadrangle (The Bodleian Library) and The Bridge of Sighs. During the tour your guide will explain the history of Oxford from its humble beginnings to the world class University which we know today.

You will then visit inside Christ Church College*. Unlike most other tours that simply view from the outside. Christ Church has a deep and interesting history and is probably the city's most famous college, not least because of its connections with the Harry Potter films and its iconic dining hall. 

This is a one-way tour which will finish in or close to Christ Church. Whilst this is a group tour, each one is unique and the best route will be chosen on the day.

*Please note: Entry included to Christ Church unless closed for any reason. The local provider will try to advise of any closures at the time of booking or before the tour but some closures are last minute. In this event your guides will endeavour to visit inside an alternative college.

As a bespoke tour, each tour is as individual as you are and it depends on many different factors, such as the time of the visit, group size, group members' age and any specific interest you and your group may have. However all tours will cover the view from the outside of any of the colleges, The Bodleian Library, Old School Quadrangle, The Weston Library, The Divinity School, The Clarendon Building, The Sheldonian Theatre, The Radcliffe Camera, University Church of St Mary The Virgin and the Bridge of Sighs. It can also be possible to arrange any other sites of specific interest to you as well as the possibility to visit inside a college (subject to opening hour and fees).

At the end of the tour, you will be provided with a free map and suggestions how to enjoy the rest of your time in Oxford. If you would like to visit inside a college then there maybe an additional charge which is in addition and paid direct to the venue on the day.

Your guide is fully qualified and a member of The Institute of Tourist Guiding as well as The Oxford Guild of Tour Guides.

In 1987, John Thaw hit the screens in Britain as the iconic Inspector Morse and Oxford has not been the same since! A total of 33 episodes were filmed over a period of thirteen years on the streets of Oxford (although a couple were not filmed in Oxford). 2006–2015 was the Lewis era, during which Lewis and Hathaway tried to make the streets of Oxford safe.

We now have the prequel, Endeavour, and the fourth series has been commissioned. Your guides on this special tour have witnessed the filming and would be delighted to show you some of the scenes, although they cannot promise to cover over 80 hours’ filming in just two hours!

Each tour will be unique and your guide will plan the most effective route on the day of your visit. If you would like to see inside a college then there maybe an additional charge which is paid direct to the venue on the day and varies on the groups size and time of tour but please budget £2.00-£4.00 per person for entrance fees. These are an additional fee and paid direct to the venue on the day. Meeting point is flexible, depending on your arrival in Oxford or hotel location and this can be discussed and finalised at the time of booking.

Oxford, an hour from London and with so many stunning buildings, is the perfect backdrop for many movies. There can be no doubt that the most famous of these featured a boy wizard by the name of Harry, but there are plenty more to be discovered. Come with us as we lead you through Hogwarts, or at least parts of it! To cover Harry Potter in Oxford we would need to visit three buildings with entry fees totalling around £13 per person (in addition and paid direct on the day).  Alternatively we can select one or two locations.
We cannot guarantee entry to any of the buildings and there are certain days in Oxford which will cause restrictions.  Every effort will be made to advise of these at the time of booking but some closures maybe last minute.

View (from the outside); The Weston Library, The Bridge of Sigh's, The Bodleian Library, The Radcliffe Camera, University Church of St Mary The Virgin and many of the colleges.

During your walk, your guide will delight you with the stories and people that have shaped Oxford over the centuries and explain about student life.

We aim to take you inside a college or University building which is included in the cost and subject to availability. Since Oxford is first and foremost a working University, this may not always be possible.

End your tour at Magdalen Bridge where your private punt will be waiting to take you along the River Cherwell with a stunning view of Christ Church. 1.45 hour walking tour and 30 mins punting (with a chauffeur!).

Tour is for upto 5 people.

Meet your fully qualified guide at Martyrs' Memorial on St Giles, central Oxford. You will spend comprehensive two hours together exploring the Oxford of Morse, Lewis and Endeavour.

Each tour is unique and will not follow a set route or script in order to ensure that the best possible experience is enjoyed by all. The tour will visit inside one college (subject to availability) and other highlights will include the heart of Oxford University, many more colleges and a few pubs where the words "pint Lewis" were often spoken (from the outside).

At the end of the tour your guide will provide suggestions for further visits independently.

Meet your fully qualified guide outside Balliol College on Broad Street at 11am for this 1.5-hour walking tour of the city of Oxford.
Each tour is unique, does not follow a script and the best route will be chosen on the day to maximize your time in Oxford and in conjunction with opening times.

You will visit inside a college (subject to availability) which is included in the ticket price.  The tour will cover all the mains sites of Oxford (from the outside) including The Bodleian library, The Radcliffe Camera, The Bridge of Sighs, The Sheldonian Theatre, University Church, All Souls College, Brasenose College and much more!

Tour lasts 1.5 hours and will finish in a central location.

Choose from one of two start times, and then meet your guide in central Oxford to discover the city’s sugar-coated delights. While known for its university colleges and architecture, Oxford is also home to an eclectic array of independent boutiques, cafes and chocolatiers — all of a quality that reflects the city’s eminent status.

Follow your guide around the streets to learn about chocolate, hearing little-known facts about its health benefits and stress-relieving properties. Along the way, visit seven establishments where some of the finest chocolate, candy and cakes can be found. Venues and types of samples may change, but typical highlights are as described below.

Venture inside Hardy’s Sweet Shop, a lovely example of a traditional British candy shop where shelves heave beneath the weight of jars filled with cherry lips, gobstoppers, rock, Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls and more. After admiring the wares and trying some of the traditional British treats, wander across to a branch of Patisserie Valerie where continental patisseries, chocolates, macarons and cakes are served.

Visit Hotel Chocolat to see gourmet chocolates piled up high, and then try some of the chewy-centered cookies that Ben’s Cookies produce. Learn about cake design in The Cake Shop where customized cakes are a specialty, and sample some of the city’s finest fudge with a visit to the Fudge Kitchen. Recipes used in the shop are said to date back centuries, and their fudge is still made by hand on large marble slabs.

After 2.5 hours exploring the eateries of Oxford, your tour finishes by the city’s covered market, leaving you ideally placed to shop for some sugary souvenirs to take home.

Leave Oxford by air-conditioned minivan, and travel out into the glorious countryside that surrounds the city. On the journey, your guide will keep you entertained with tales and trivia about the Downton Abbey TV series that has a fan base spread all over the world.

Filmed mostly in and around Oxfordshire, the British period drama of Downton Abbey documents the dramas and scandals of the fictional Crawley family and their servants in the days leading up to and after World War I. Hear insider gossip about characters such as Lady Mary, and discover little-known facts about the shooting locations included on your tour. Stop at a farm nestled in the hills near Cogges and enjoy a hot drink (own expense) in the farm’s rustic cafe before you check out filming locations around the farm.

Continue to Bampton in the Cotswolds. The stone cottages and leafy, twisting streets in this quintessential English village might look familiar; scenes depicting the Downton village are often shot here and appear throughout the entire series. On a walking tour, see the village church — the site of Lady Mary’s wedding to Matthew Crawley — and the house that was once used as the Crawley family home. Stroll along the main street, spotting shops and the fictional Grantham Arms pub that appear in many episodes.

Travel onward to the historical village of Shilton to explore its center, including a quaint village pub that is surrounded by ponds, medieval bridges and wells. From Shilton, travel to a pub in Swinbrook for lunch (own expense) where Lady Sybil eloped with the family chauffeur Branson; enjoy a quick stop in the village of Bladon to see the graves of Sir Winston Churchill and his wife; and finish the tour at Blenheim Palace — a UNESCO World Heritage site.

While not used as a Downton Abbey filming location, one can imagine the palace's stately grandeur that would impress the Crawley family. Take a walking tour that delves into the history of Winston Churchill's ancestral home, originally given to the first duke of Marlborough as a gift from the English Parliament. Wander through the State Apartments, and then explore a section of the beautiful landscaped gardens that feature the Temple of Diana. Finally, return to your minivan and travel back to the start point in Oxford where your tour finishes.

Oxford has been long associated with its famous University.  But for Inspector Morse fans it is the worlds murder capital, where corruption, homicide and vice are commonplace.

The City of Oxford has been the setting not only for the Inspector Morse books and TV series, but also its spin-offs – Lewis and Endeavour. On this fully guided walking you will take a closer investigation into the world of author Colin Dexter’s famous detective creation.

You will get to see locations familiar to Oxford elite detectives - Morse, Lewis and Hathaway.  Alot of the scenes have been filmed in central Oxford in the old city where the tour focuses and includes places like The Randolph Hotel, the White Horse pub and Broad Street to name but a few of the most popular locations.

On this 2-hour guided walk around the old city of Oxford, you will hear fascinating historical information about the colleges, pubs, streets, houses and other places familiar to Morse and his fellow detectives, as well as hearing interesting anecdotes on how the show and characters were developed.

Your guide will take you to actual locations from the series, including a visit to one of the colleges featured in one an episode, you'll hear fascinating historical information about the old city of Oxford and go behind the scenes of Inspector Morse.

Grab your wand and enjoy a magical walking tour around Oxford – home to the oldest University in the English speaking world. Suitable for both muggles and wizarding folk alike, this 2 hour guided walking Harry Potter Tour of Oxford will take you to some of the film locations used in the Harry Potter movies.

As part of this Harry Potter Tour of Oxford, you will be spellbound as you learn about life at one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world, and find out why Oxford’s Colleges make the perfect setting for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

During your tour, your guide will enthrall you as you journey around the old city of Oxford, reminding you of some of the most memorable scenes from the Harry Potter films, such as when Dumbledore tells Harry that his mother’s sacrifice to save him left its mark.

You can recreate moments from the movies in the very locations where they were filmed, such as when Ron was instructed to dance with Professor McGonagall in preparation for the Yule Ball and you can stand on the spot where Malfoy is turned into a Ferret!

You will learn about what happened when the stars and film makers came to Oxford, you’ll delve into the fascinating history of the colleges and you’ll discover how the magical wonders of Oxford are echoed in the Harry Potter movies.

As part of the price of your ticket, entrance into 2 of the 3 film sites is included. These are New College and the Divinity School at The Bodleian Library. Due to the queues getting into Christchurch College we dont include this in the price. Instead you will be given a DIY self guided information sheet allowing you to find the locations inside the college that were used in filming. Max group sizes are limited to 19 persons.

NOTE: Depending on time of day and University events (which can be announced at short notice), certain Oxford colleges may not always be accessible on the day of your tour.  However, in the instance of any unforeseen or unscheduled events preventing access to venues, your guide will ensure that your party enjoys the best possible tour experience.

Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Take a private guided tour of the picturesque university city of Oxford. Enjoy a private walking tour of the city and its colleges and museums. Your 3 hours tour begins when your guide meets you at the agreed pick-up point, for example Oxford train station. The tour introduces the most famous colleges and describes college life, student traditions, famous literary, scientific, and political figures, and English history in Oxford. Follow the informative guide around the city as you visit the famous sights and learn about the history of Oxford.

Get the most of out of your trip to Oxford on this tour – this tour can be scheduled to suit whatever requests and interests you have. This tour is ideal for small groups, language schools, or business organizations. The tour subject, pace, college entrances will all depend on your preferred circumstances.

Take a private walking tour to visit some of Oxfords famed colleges and courtyards. You’ll also admire some of the many churches in this city that’s bursting with examples of magnificent architecture. See the famed Bodleian Library and the Ashmolean Museum. The tour runs rain or shine, so please dress appropriately.

Tour operator can not actually guarantee entrance to any specific colleges as it is ultimately the colleges which decide whether or not they choose to open or close from day to day, according to any unusual circumstances.

Any college entrance fees will be added on if you choose to enter colleges.