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

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Discover Oxford on a walking and punting tour led by Oxford graduates. Explore iconic university landmarks, then relax on a traditional punt along the River Cherwell past Christ Church Meadows.

  • 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.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry. (depends on selected option)
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2.5-210 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
    • Gratuities and extras
    • Food and drinks
    • Entry to colleges not listed
    • Hotel pickup or drop-off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Professional Oxford-educated guide
  • 90-minute guided walking tour
  • Traditional chauffeured punting tour (approx. 30 minutes)
  • Local insights and recommendations
  • New College entry (if selected and open)

Description

Oxford rewards curiosity — and the best way to understand it is through both its streets and its river. This combined Oxford walking and punting tour brings together a 90-minute alumni-led walking tour with a traditional chauffeured punt along the River Cherwell, creating one of the most complete Oxford University introductions available.

Begin on foot with a walking tour designed and delivered by Oxford graduates and academically trained guides. This is not surface-level commentary. You will gain real insight into how Oxford works today — including the collegiate system, the tutorial method, admissions realities, and the traditions that continue to shape student life. As you explore the architectural heart of the University, you will encounter celebrated landmarks such as the Radcliffe Camera, the Bodleian Library, the Sheldonian Theatre, and the Bridge of Sighs, alongside historic college quadrangles and hidden corners that reveal the character of the city beyond its postcard views.

After the walking tour, the experience softens on the water. During your chauffeured punting tour, you glide along the River Cherwell past Christ Church Meadows and college gardens, discovering Oxford’s most scenic and literary landscapes. These riverbanks are closely tied to the city’s cultural history — including landscapes associated with Lewis Carroll, author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (who taught at Christ Church), and Oscar Wilde, who studied at Magdalen College. Along the way you may pass the Oxford Botanic Garden, Magdalen College School fields, and St Hilda’s College gardens, enjoying an elegant and relaxing river journey that complements the intellectual depth of the walking tour.

For guests who wish to deepen their experience, there is an optional add-on to enter New College (subject to availability). Founded in 1379, New College can offer access to medieval cloisters, gardens, and a chapel reflecting Oxford’s deep academic and religious heritage. When selected and open on the day, this option adds a further layer of immersion within the college walls.

Together, the walking tour, punting experience, and optional New College entry create a balanced and authoritative Oxford journey: academically grounded on foot, culturally rich on the river, and immersive within the college environment. Ideal for first-time visitors, families, and culturally curious travellers, this shared combination tour is designed to represent Oxford properly — with depth, clarity, and atmosphere.

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.
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English Shared Combined Tour

Spanish Shared Combined Tour

Mandarin Shared Combined Tour

Spanish Shared Combined Tour with New College

Mandarin Shared Combined Tour with New College

English Shared Combined Tour with New College

English Private Combined Tour

Spanish Private Combined Tour

Mandarin Private Combined Tour

Spanish Private Combined Tour with New College

Mandarin Private Combined Tour with New College

English Private Combined Tour with New College

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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 does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. 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.
5. 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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