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Oxford University Walk & Punt Tour by Alumni™ & New College

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About the activity

A full Oxford experience: an outdoor tour led by a student or graduate, among historic buildings and hidden corners. If selected, visit New College. End with a gentle punt ride past the college lawns.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2.5-3.5 hours
  • Includes
    • University of Oxford graduate or current student guide
    • Historical walking tour
    • Insights into student life
    • Entry to New College (if option selected)
    • 30-minute chauffeured punting tour along the River Cherwell
    • Entrance fees to colleges not included in the itinerary
    • Food and drinks
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
  • Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes
  • Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
  • Enter King's College Chapel (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
  • Cruise on a classical punt with a student guide along the River Cherwell

Description

Walk through Oxford with someone who knows it from the inside. Our guides are Oxford students or graduates who combine personal experience with a strong knowledge of the city’s history, traditions, and architecture. The 90-minute tour includes landmarks such as Balliol College, Trinity College, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bridge of Sighs, the Old Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Square, All Souls College, St Mary’s Church, Merton College, and the meadows beside Christ Church.

You’ll wander along quiet lanes and bustling quads, near the very places where J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Oscar Wilde, T.S. Eliot, once walked. As you go, you’ll admire the city’s rich blend of Gothic and Baroque architecture, and hear the stories that shaped Oxford and its people.

The tour takes place entirely outdoors, focusing on Oxford’s streets, squares, and college exteriors. If selected when booking, AFTER THE WALKING TOUR ENDS, your visit can be extended with a self-guided entry to New College—one of Oxford’s most beautiful and historic colleges.

Following the walking tour, relax on a 30-minute chauffeured punting tour along the River Cherwell. Glide past iconic landmarks such as the Botanic Gardens and Christ Church Meadows, where Lewis Carroll found inspiration for his famous works.

Good to know before you go
  • - IMPORTANT: Ensure your contact information is up-to-date and functional within the UK.
  • - Some tour options are available exclusively for couples.
  • - This tour includes a 1.5-hour walk at a moderate pace and requires a basic level of fitness. Please also be mindful of vehicles and bicycles.
  • - Standard tours are conducted in English. Guides come from diverse backgrounds, so you may encounter a variety of accents.
  • - The tour does not include stops beyond the planned sites, including restrooms.
  • - Weather may be poor. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing.
  • - Pets are allowed on the walk but not inside the colleges, except for guide dogs.
  • - Some parts of the route may be difficult for wheelchair users to access due to uneven terrain. Wheelchairs will be left at the punting station and collected after the tour.
  • - Guides are not authorised to address concerns; these must be directed to the managers.
  • - Follow the guides, instructions and local safety rules, and let them know if you feel unwell.
Meeting point

English Shared Tour

English Shared Combined Tour with New College

English Private Combined Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-64 years
  • Seniors
    65-99 years
  • Students (with ID)
    13-17 years
  • Youth
    13-17 years
  • Children
    3-12 years
  • Infants
    0-2 years
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