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Explore the rich history of Oxford, the renowned "City of Dreaming Spires," with a SELF-GUIDED AUDIO WALK that reveals the stories behind its iconic landmarks. This two-and-a-half-mile route covers eighteen notable stops, including Christ Church College, the Bodleian Library, and the Ashmolean Museum, allowing you to discover the city at your own pace. With insights from a Chartered Geographer, enjoy tales of Saxon origins, ghost stories, and architectural wonders while strolling through college quads and medieval streets. Ideal for history buffs and solo travelers, this flexible tour offers a unique way to immerse yourself in Oxford’s scholarly charm.
- Wander through 18 historic sites at your own pace
- Learn about Oxford’s rich history from a Chartered Geographer
- Visit iconic locations like the Radcliffe Camera and the Bridge of Sighs
- Enjoy flexibility with an audio guide on your phone that you can pause and resume at any time
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The app will tell you where to go. The tour will start close to the Oxford Castle and Prison
This tours end at the Martyrs' Memorial
Itinerary
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1Oxford Castle & Prison
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Carfax Tower
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it. The tour doesn't enter the tower. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3University of Oxford Botanic Garden
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it. The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Bridge of Sighs
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it. The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Sheldonian Theatre
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it. The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it. The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Martyrs' Memorial
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it. The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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