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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

“This was a really great student led tour of Oxford University. You got to know a little bit more about the university, all the different colleges and the school setting. I really enjoyed the student who took us around and he gave us an inside…”

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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

“Sue was lovely and very personable. She gave each of us a Hogwarts House scarf (fortunately there was only 4 of us in our group) and then provided us with an in depth tour of some of the iconic filling locations for the Harry Potter…”

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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

“Our tour guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He was very engaging and shared a lot of information with us. We loved learning about the colleges and the history that goes along with it.”

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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

“The lady who tourd us was very kind hearted. Super sweet and wasnt nasty in any way. In fact one of the guests in our group was a bit nasty to her and she handled her with grace. Objectively her English was difficult to make…”

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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

“The guide Liv was incredible. Super knowledgeable, friendly and energetic! She was great and provided incredible insight into the university and its inspiration for so much of Harry Potter!”

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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

“Our guide, Antonia, was incredible. She has been a student at the University of Oxford for several years and was extremely knowledgeable, entertaining, and charming. The experience felt very authentic. Our tour with Antonia lasted two and a half hours, after which we received audio…”

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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

“Our tour guide Rebecca did a fantastic job showing us around the main shooting spots and covering all series equally. There wasn't a question she couldn't answer! Thanks again!”

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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

“Unless you were an avid Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour fan this was more like a tour of Oxford. A lot of walking and back story information about each of the shows. It was not what I was expecting.”

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13.Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

Discover Oxford’s top sights with this 3-hour small-group tour led by student guides, including iconic colleges, libraries, and optional Christ Church access.

★ 5.0

“I had a great time going through this tour. The guide was attentive, smart, funny and highly educational! The three hours went by so fast, and all the walking was well worth it! I would recommend this particular tour for anyone wanting to know the…”

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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

“Great informative tour. Isobelle our guide was great and had lots of interesting facts to share throughout. 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

“Our tour guide Michiel was excellent! Extremely knowledgeable but funny! I saw a ton of Harry Potter sites but also learned about Shakespeare, Jane Austin and others. Amazing info about the architecture. We could tell our guide is well educated, but also fun. We had…”

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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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