Oxford Private Day Trip from London – Sightseeing & Lunch

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Explore the charming city of Oxford on this private walking tour from London. Visit prestigious universities, including Christ Church College, with skip-the-line tickets. Your local guide will showcase the best of Oxford, from its iconic Colleges to a bookstore renowned worldwide and a blackboard featuring Einstein’s preserved formulas. Enjoy a traditional British lunch in a historic 14th-century tavern. Stroll through medieval streets, discovering stunning churches, bridges, and historic buildings while soaking in the city’s intellectual and scholarly atmosphere. With your expert guide, dive into the rich history and culture of Oxford, making this an unforgettable experience.

What's Included

Round trip train tickets to Oxford.
Skip the line tickets to Christ Church College
Lunch in a traditional tavern
7 hs. Private Tour with a local guide
Skip the line tickets to University Church of St Mary
Skip the line tickets to Sheldonian Theatre
Children must be over 8 years old to climb the tower of Saint Mary Church
Gratuities to the guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Paddington Train Station. Gate 1, at the door of the Pret A Manger shop

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Oxford Castle & Prison

    See Oxford's 1000 year old castle and prison, a piece of Oxford´s history.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Carfax Tower

    Discover the only remaining ruin of a 12th-century church in the center of Oxford.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Martyrs' Memorial

    Find out the tragic story around the Martyrs' Memorial.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Balliol College

    Appreciate the architecture of the oldest college of Oxford University.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    History of Science Museum

    See Einstein's Blackboard, the masterpiece of the oldest museum in the United Kingdom.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Bodleian Library

    Check out the University library, one of the largest in Europe, with more than

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Sheldonian Theatre

    Visit the official ceremonial hall of the University of Oxford. The place where students are admitted to the University and where they receive their degree.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Bridge of Sighs

    Take a look at Oxford's most popular bridge, better known as the Bridge of Sighs.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Radcliffe Camera

    See the circular dome of the Radcliffe Camera, the distinctive landmark of the city.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

    Climb the 127 steps to the top of the 13th-century tower, the oldest part of the church, and enjoy the best views across the heart of the university city.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 11

    Lunch Break. Enjoy a traditional English lunch and a beer in this typical 14th-century British tavern, very popular with students, including several celebrities who studied at Oxford.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Merton College

    See the 13th-century chapel stands at the heart of one of the ancient Oxford Colleges.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 13
    Christ Church

    Visit the most prestigious College of Oxford University, which provided the location for many Harry Potter scenes and inspired the story of Alice in Wonderland.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 14

    You can return to London with the guide, or if you wish to continue enjoying Oxford, you can say goodbye to the guide at the Christ Church College and return on your own using your return train tickets. During the tour your private host will give you all the tips you need to know about the local life, the things you can do, to make the most of your visit to the city!

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You can return to London with the guide, or if you wish to continue enjoying Oxford, you can say goodbye to the guide at the Christ Church College and return on your own using your return train tickets
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