Walking Tours in Oxford: The 8 Best, Priced and Timed

1.Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,905 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Our pick

Explore Oxford’s colleges, libraries, churches, and filming sites on a two-hour walking tour led by a current or former Oxford student. You’ll see Radcliffe Camera, Trinity College, Merton College, Bodleian Library, and more. Choose an Oxford meeting point or upgrade to a London pickup by luxury minibus.

“We had a great tour of Oxford with Megan. She was very knowledgeable and excited to share the history and fun facts about her Alma mater. We highly recommend this tour.”

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2.1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,383 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Meet at Trinity College’s blue gates for a 90-minute Oxford walk led by a local guide such as Jonathan, Simon, Jane, or Serge. Expect college courtyards, New College’s chapel and cloisters when available, Bodleian-area sights, and stories about Oxford’s students and traditions. Entry fees are included, but college access can vary by date.

“The private room in the original Blackwell bookshop accompanied by the stories of Tolkien and Lewis, Balliol college grounds and dining hall , beautiful stunning architecture at every turn with the history attached to it. Upbeat and amusing guide”

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3.Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 930 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Walk central Oxford with an Oxford student guide such as Valentine, Niamh, or Will, seeing Harry Potter filming sites, New College cloisters, Bodleian Library buildings, and literary landmarks. Expect a 90-minute tour, a Potter quiz, and lively Oxford stories, but note that Divinity School entry can be restricted, especially from June through August.

“Great guide and nice small group as a total of 16 divided among two tour guides. Will was our guide and was so friendly and knowledgeable!”

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4.Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Oxford Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $34Best value

Meet at St John’s College at 2pm for a 1 hour 45 minute to 2-hour walk through central Oxford. Guides such as Heidi, Rebecca, Magnus, and Leigh connect Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour filming spots with college history, pub lore, and behind-the-scenes details. Expect exterior locations, steady walking, and some standing on cobbled streets.

“Magnus was a very informative guide. He was funny and shared a lot of stories and backstories about the cast and locations.”

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5.Oxford University Walking Tour by Alumni™ & Optional New College

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk Oxford with a current student or graduate guide, visiting Balliol, Trinity, the Bodleian, Radcliffe Camera, All Souls, Oriel, and Christ Church Meadow. The 90-minute tour mixes university history with student life and application advice. Choose the New College option at booking for a self-guided interior visit after the walk.

“Our tour guide was Gladson and he was amazing! Very informative and gave a great tour of Oxford. Would recommend a tour with him.”

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6.90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

Walk central Oxford with guides such as Nick, Andrew, or Graham, beginning at Martyrs’ Memorial and continuing past the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, Christ Church, Carfax Tower, Queens Lane, and New College. Expect a relaxed small-group tour in English, with history, college traditions, literary connections, and useful tips for exploring afterward.

“This walk was perfect to introduce us to Oxford so that we could learn more about the city and decide where to go afterwards. Nick, our guide was excellent, full of knowledge and a very pleasant guide. Well worth the time and money to get you started exploring this wonderful place.”

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7.Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by Alumni™

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Walk through Oxford’s Harry Potter locations with an Oxford student or graduate guide. You’ll see Balliol College, Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Square, and New College, where the famous ferret scene was filmed. Guides such as Gladson, Rohan, Alec, Rose, and Stefan add personal Oxford stories, though the tour often leans more toward university history than film trivia.

“I paid over 50 pounds and I thought I will be visiting a few colleges. The only one we visited was new college, which is open to public anyway. Also I saw other guides that were quizzing their guests and sharing a lot more information than our guide. Our guide was very nice but I felt that the tour was not worth 50 pounds.”

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8.Medieval London Walking Tour Oxford PhD Historian Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $122

Walk from St Paul’s Cathedral to Temple Church with Dr Geoff, an Oxford PhD historian specializing in medieval churches and British history. Over 2.5 hours, you’ll see William Wallace’s memorial, St Bartholomew the Great, Newgate, and Temple Church while connecting London’s medieval past to the city around you.

“Geoff was amazing. Super knowledgeable, friendly and a great tour guide. Would highly recommend. Thank you!”

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