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15 Best Oxford University Walking Tours

The university walks compared: alumni-guided routes with college entry, Christ Church visits included and official tours that open doors the public cannot push. The guides’ own student stories are the difference between a tour and a memoir.

1.Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

Discover Oxford University with a knowledgeable alumni guide on this 2-hour walking tour, exploring iconic landmarks, historic colleges, and Harry Potter filming sites—all for just $40.95.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Luke was a very friendly, engaging and enthusiastic guide. Despite only being a third year undergraduate and young, he was very knowledgable and insightful about both historical and current stories. The tour covers a lot of the major university attractions and private access to sights…”

6,905 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $41.59by Footprints Tours Limited

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4.Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College

Discover Oxford’s Harry Potter filming locations and historic colleges with a lively, student-led walking tour that blends magic, history, and fun facts.

★ 4.6

“It was amazing! Ginny was an awesome guide and gave us super intresting facts about Harry Potter's world and this wonderful city👏🏼🤍⚡️”

1,446 reviews1.5 - 10 hoursFrom $40by Footprints Tours

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5.1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

Discover Oxford’s historic colleges and iconic sights on this 90-minute guided walking tour, perfect for first-timers and history buffs alike.

★ 4.5

“Great guide. Unusual circumstances-Open Day at Oxford, but Jonathan arranged for alternative university sites and kept us informed and entertained.”

1,383 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $38.14by Oxford Walking Tours

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6.Oxford Official University & City Tour

Discover Oxford's highlights on a 2-hour guided walking tour. Visit iconic landmarks, learn about history and alumni, and enjoy authentic city ambiance.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time walking around Oxford and learning about the school and city! He customized the tour to show us more CS Lewis stops as our group requested.”

1,134 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $41.61by Experience Oxfordshire

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7.Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

Discover Oxford’s Harry Potter filming locations on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour, visiting iconic sites like the Bodleian and New College.

★ 4.5

“I really enjoyed this tour. While only 1.5 hours it showed all the HP spots in Oxford and my guide even showed us some other non-HP spots of interest.”

930 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $41.59by Footprints Tours Limited

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8.Oxford: University Walking Tour with Christ Church Visit

Explore Oxford's iconic colleges, libraries, and Harry Potter sites on this 3-hour guided walk with guaranteed Christ Church entry and student insights.

★ 4.6

“This was such a fun and informative tour! My group was very lucky in that we got Rose as our guide! Rose had so much knowledge to share, including firsthand experience with what it’s like to be a student at one of Oxford’s colleges! Rose…”

820 reviews3 - 10 hoursFrom $107by Footprints Tours

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10.Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

Discover Oxford's iconic regatta course on a 50-minute Thames river cruise with expert guides, stunning views, and family-friendly fun for just $26.

★ 4.5

“It was fun 45min. Definitely worth checking out. I hoped to see more of Oxford but to be honest, I based that on viewing London by river. Don't expect to see churches nor castles. It's mostly rowing clubs, pubs and greenery but still worth it…”

652 reviews45 minutes (approx.)From $29.13by Oxford River Cruises

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12.Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Oxford Walking Tour

Discover Oxford’s filming locations from Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour on this engaging 2-hour walking tour with expert guides, perfect for fans and curious travelers alike.

★ 5.0

“Stories from our guide and pics she showed us of Endeavor and Thursday. She really knew her episodes and higlighted the places in Oxford where filming took place. Very cool!”

574 reviews1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)From $34.67by Brit Movie Tours

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14.Oxford | Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/opt New College

Discover Oxford's historic sights with this alumni-led walking tour, exploring colleges, landmarks, and student traditions—perfect for curious travelers.

★ 5.0

“Savannah, who was our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable and answered any questions about Oxford and the college's, we found the tour to be full of interesting facts and well presented”

323 reviews1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $34.66by Oxford Alumni Tours

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More Oxford University Walking Tours

5.090 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$38.82 4.8Oxford Walking Tour: Magic, University & Harry Potter Sites1.5 hours$26 5.0Private Oxford Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide2 hours (approx.)$104.17 4.5Oxford: Alumni-led Harry Potter Tour$41 4.6Oxford: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College$34 4.5Oxford | Harry Potter Film Tour Led by University Alumni1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$41.65 4.5Oxford City and University Walking Small Group PUBLIC Tour1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$33.33 4.9Oxford: C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Guided Walking Tour2.5 hours$80 4.8Oxford University: Guided Small Group Walking Tour1.8 hours$40 5.0Harry Potter PUBLIC Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.453 hours (approx.)$83.25 5.0Tours of Oxford private walking tours for the Discerning Traveler2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$208.13 4.5Oxford: Official CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$46.96 5.0Social Distancing Specialised Oxford University Walking Tour With Student Guides$30.09 4.5Oxford | Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour w/opt New College2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$68.52 4.5Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour30 minutes (approx.)$34.26 4.5Private | Oxford University Punting Tour30 minutes (approx.)$68.55 5.0Discover Oxford University with Recent Graduate$41 5.0Harry Potter PRIVATE Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.453 hours to 3 hours 20 minutes (approx.)$171.38 5.0Private | Oxford Uni Walking Tour w/opt New College Entry1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$246.78 4.3Oxford: Alumni-led Tour & Punt w/ New College Option$68 4.5Oxford Bike and Walking Tour$68.53 4.9Oxford: University Tour for Prospective Students2.5 hours$134 4.5Private | Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$479.61 4.9Oxford: Private Walking Tour with University Alumni Guide2 hours$101

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