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On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll follow Radiohead’s journey from their schooldays through to global stardom, visiting the venues, pubs, and hidden corners around Oxford that shaped their sound and story.
This tour starts at Oxford’s O2 Academy, the spot where Radiohead filmed their iconic Creep music video. You’ll weave through the city’s historic centre, hearing about the complex relationship between Oxford’s most famous band and its world-famous University.
You’ll visit venues like the New Theatre Oxford and the Old Fire Station, where Radiohead cut their teeth playing gigs in their early years. I’ll also tell you how Oxford inspired many of Radiohead’s most famous songs. The tour finishes at The Jericho Tavern, a legendary watering hole where Radiohead played their first ever gig and signed their first ever record contract.
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Meeting and pickup
This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the O2 Academy Oxford. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
This GPS-guided walking tour ends in front of The Jericho pub.
Itinerary
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Oxford (Pass by)
Most know Oxford for its dreaming spires, college quads, and historic watering holes. But the city is also home to one of the most critically acclaimed bands in rock history. On this walking tour, you’ll follow Radiohead’s journey from their schooldays through to global stardom, visiting the venues, pubs, and hidden corners that shaped their sound and story.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This tour starts at Oxford’s O2 Academy, one of the largest venues in the city and the spot where Radiohead filmed their iconic Creep music video.
Admission ticket free -
Radcliffe Camera (Pass by)
On this audio tour, you'll understand how the band’s uneasy relationship with Oxford University shaped their worldview.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this self-guided GPS tour, you'll pass by Westgate Oxford while hearing stories of the band's early days.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You’ll visit venues like the New Theatre Oxford and the Old Fire Station, where Radiohead cut their teeth playing gigs in their early years. I’ll also tell you how Oxford inspired many of Radiohead’s most famous songs, such as A Punchup at a Wedding and Subterranean Homesick Alien.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You’ll visit venues like the New Theatre Oxford and the Old Fire Station, where Radiohead cut their teeth playing gigs in their early years. I’ll also tell you how Oxford inspired many of Radiohead’s most famous songs, such as A Punchup at a Wedding and Subterranean Homesick Alien.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You’ll weave through the trendy and bohemian Cowley Road and into the city’s historic city centre, hearing about the complex relationship between Oxford’s most famous band and its world-famous University as you walk.
Admission ticket free -
Exeter College (Pass by)
On this audio tour, you'll understand how the band’s uneasy relationship with Oxford University shaped their worldview.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour passes by Gloucester Green, you'll hear its history and how relates to the bands.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour finishes at The Jericho Tavern, a legendary watering hole where Radiohead played their first ever gig and signed their first ever record contract.
Admission ticket free
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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