Secret Oxford: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
- 1–1.3 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Welcome to the Secret Oxford Walking tour, where you’ll take roads less travelled and see some of the city’s surprising features, along with its highlights. On this walking tour of the city, you’ll tread in the footsteps of some of Oxford’s most famous names, while sound effects and music enhance the sense of being transported back over a thousand years. Starting from Oxford Railway Station, you’ll hear about the city’s Anglo-Saxon origins whilst making your way through modern streets to its peaceful canal. I’ll share stories about dramatic escapes from Oxford Castle, clashes with Vikings, and how residents have fought for their independence over the centuries.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will star
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
The tour begins at the Oxford Railway Station.
We'll pass by the storied Oxford Castle & Prison. Entry inside isn't included.
We'll walk along the historic Westgate Oxford.
We'll pass by the famous Alice's Shop, with its unique treasures inside. Entry inside isn't included.
We'll take a walk through the picturesque Christ Church Meadow.
We'll pass by the University Church of St Mary the Virgin, with its beautiful facade. Entry inside isn't included.
We'll pass by and hear about the famous Radcliffe Camera. Entry inside isn't included.
We'll pass by the The Sheldonian Theatre, another jewel of Oxford. Entry inside isn't included.
We'll pass by The Divinity School, an Oxford landmark. Entry inside isn't included.
We'll take a walk through The Covered Market, with its delicious offerings.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This tour starts at Oxford Railway Station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
How it compares in Oxford
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 267 experiences we list in Oxford.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Oxford
Oxford is England's famous university city, with honey-coloured colleges, libraries, museums and river meadows beside the Thames and the Cherwell.
Oxford has been a university town since the 12th century, and its dreaming spires belong to colleges that stand shoulder to shoulder around quadrangles and gardens. The Radcliffe Camera, a round domed library, the Bodleian Library, the Sheldonian Theatre and Christ Church, whose dining hall inspired scenes in the Harry Potter films, are the best known. The Hertford Bridge, a covered footbridge nicknamed the Bridge of Sighs, links two parts of one college.
Top-ranked sights in Oxford: Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, Trinity College .
Special offers in Oxford
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