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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

“Absolutely brilliant walking tour with the wonderfully knowledgable and funny student Aran. We would highly recommend this tour to others. Thanks Aran.”

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2.Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

Explore Oxford’s historic university grounds and city with an alumni guide on a 2-hour walking tour, including college visits and Harry Potter filming locations for just $40.

★ 4.7

“Saga was an excellent guide on our Oxford University and City Tour, so knowledgable! We really enjoyed her stories of the history and traditions of Oxford, especially the visit to her beautiful Magdalen College. A wonderful introduction to the city, many thanks!”

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3.Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

Discover Oxford’s historic colleges and iconic sights on a 1.5-hour guided tour, including entry to select colleges and insider stories from knowledgeable guides.

★ 4.5

“Our guide Simon was extremely knowledgeable on the colleges and buildings throughout the tour. we mere impressed with the breadth of the information he imparted on Oxford. Most enjoyable.”

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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

“We really enjoyed our Harry Potter walking tour. It was great seeing some of the locations used for filming and the places that were the inspiration for the books too. There was plenty of time to look around at each location and the overall pace…”

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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

“Richard gave a great tour. He was very charming and insightful about Oxford and the history of the area. Highly recommend”

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9.Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford

Discover Oxford's TV filming locations from the Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour series on this engaging 105-minute walking tour led by knowledgeable guides.

★ 4.8

“Despite the rain we had an excellent tour with our guide. Friendly, personable and extremely knowledgeable she took our small group around the major sites in Oxford. An added bonus was her book of stills from the series showing where Morse, Lewis and Endeavour were…”

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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

“Excellent tour guide. She was lively, knowledgeable, and spoke very clearly. Viator gave incorrect meeting spot coordinates which was stressful.”

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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

“Alec was a great tour guide. Approachable and very knowledgeable as well as friendly. Great tour - would recommend!”

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15.Oxford: Christ Church Harry Potter Film Locations Tour

Explore Oxford’s iconic Harry Potter filming locations, learn about university life, and see historic sites with this engaging 3-hour guided tour.

★ 4.6

“Because we wanted to visit Harry Potter's film location, we booked this tour. Unfortunately both of the Christ Church and New college were closed at that day. It changed on the day, but they followed up with it quickly and politely. Our Guide attended and…”

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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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