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- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
Did you know Oxford’s Great Tom bell chimes 101 times every night—and the university runs 5 minutes behind the rest of England? Discover the stories behind Oxford’s most iconic landmarks on this comprehensive 18-stop self-guided audio walking tour.
From Christ Church’s Harry Potter connections to the hidden Narnia door, from a 14th-century rebel tavern to the world’s oldest public museum – this tour covers more ground than most guided walks, at a fraction of the price.
Crafted with insights from Oxford students, the tour is available in 9 languages.
Unlike fixed-time group tours, you control the pace. Start anytime, pause to explore colleges and museums, grab lunch at the Covered Market, or linger over a pint at the Turf Tavern – your tour waits for you.
Over 1000 customers have taken this tour and a full refund guarantee means you can book with confidence
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Itinerary
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Christ Church (Pass by)
Discover the college that inspired Harry Potter’s Great Hall, and where Great Tom tolls 101 times each night at 9:05 PM
Admission ticket free -
Radcliffe Camera (Pass by)
Take photos at Christopher Wren’s first masterpiece, where Einstein and Tolkien received honorary degrees
Admission ticket free -
Bodleian Library (Pass by)
Admire the library from the outside and discover fun facts like the oath you need to take to enter the library
Admission ticket free -
Sheldonian Theatre (Pass by)
Pause at yet another iconic Oxford building and discover more about its architecture and heritage
Admission ticket free -
1Oxford Covered Market
Take a break to explore the covered market and pick up souvenirs or grab a bite to eat
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
Pause at the world's first public museum — home to Guy Fawkes' actual lantern, Egyptian mummies, and a Van Gogh, all for free
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
End in front of a historic pub where literary legends used to gather
Admission ticket free -
3University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
See the spot that hosted the trial of the Oxford Martyrs and a nearby door that inspired parts of Narnia!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
New College (Pass by)
Hear the story behind the not-so-new New college
Admission ticket free -
4Pitt Rivers Museum
Take an optional detour to two museums with one entrance: from Darwin's evolution debate to a dimly-lit labyrinth of shrunken heads and ancient artifacts
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Tucked behind the city wall, find the secret pub where presidents, movie stars, and Nobel laureates have been sneaking off to for centuries
Admission ticket free -
5Bridge of Sighs
Puase for photos in front of Oxford's most photographed bridge — named after its Venetian twin
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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