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- English
Join us for a special interest walking tour of Oxford. See the 2026 Contrada Tours schedule below for further details.
Saturday 4 April - Oxford history and architecture
Saturday 11 April - 17th c. Oxford and the British Civil Wars
Saturday 18 April - 19th century Oxford
Saturday 25 April - Literary Oxford
Saturday 2 May - Oxford history and architecture
Saturday 9 May - 17th c. Oxford and the British Civil Wars
Saturday 16 May - (Graduation day) - Oxford ceremonies
Saturday 23 May - (Graduation day) - Oxford ceremonies
Saturday 30 May - 19th century Oxford
Saturday 6 June - Literary Oxford
Saturday 13 June - Oxford history and architecture
Saturday 20 June - 17th c. Oxford and the British Civil Wars
Saturday 27 June - Literary Oxford
Saturday 4 July - 19th century Oxford
Saturday 11 July - tbc
Saturday 18 July - (Graduation day) - Oxford ceremonies
- Your tour will be led by an expert, local, independent guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet near the Italiamo Cafe at 22 Broad Street, near the red telephone box.
The tour usually ends in Radcliffe Square near the University Church, but we may end in a different place.
Itinerary
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1Bodleian Library
Please note that our specialist tours follow different routes according to the tour theme. All tours visit the Old Schools Quadrangle and (if possible) visit the 15th Century Divinity School. Entry to the Divinity School is included in the price of the tour. Learn about the history of the old university library and how it was rescued and endowed by Thomas Bodley. N.B. for a full tour of the Bodleian Library please refer to the Bodleian Library website. Most tours go on sale in person on the morning of the visit!
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Sheldonian Theatre
Please note that our specialist tours follow different routes according to the tour theme. All tours will visit the Sheldonian Theatre from the outside. On our graduation day tours, the area around the Sheldonian Theatre is closed off, but visitors will be able to enjoy being in Oxford on graduation day, one of the most colourful and emotional days of the Oxford year!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Radcliffe Camera
The Radcliffe Camera is a working library and cannot usually be visited by tourists. We will visit Radcliffe Square and admire the Radcliffe Camera from the outside.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Oxford
Please note that our specialist tours follow different routes in the centre of Oxford depending on the theme of the tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note, colleges are working academic institutions. Colleges or areas may close at short notice.
- Our maximum group size is 12.
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Cancellation Policy
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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