Oxford: Town and Gown Tour with Divinity School Entry Ticket

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Carfax Tower (Pass by)

  Meet your guide in front of Carfax Tower, located on Queen Street. Your guide will be wearing a dark blue uniform with company. Please arrive 5 minutes early if possible

  Admission ticket free
• Christ Church (Pass by)

  Founded by King Henry VIII, this college holds a unique position in Oxford as many of its alumni went onto become world leaders in the United Kingdom, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Harry Potter fans will enjoy taking snaps of the historic buildings which were filming locations of the iconic series.

  Admission ticket free
• Lincoln College (Pass by)

  With alumni such as Dr Seuss, Edward Abraham and former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, this college is highly regarded for its programmes in English, history, biochemistry and more. Be sure to take a snap of the All Saints Church, which houses the college's stunning library, and is topped with one of the dreaming spires of the city.

  Admission ticket free
• Radcliffe Camera (Pass by)

  See one of the enduring symbols of the city, Radcliffe Camera. It takes its name from both the physician John Radcliffe, and the Latin word 'camera', which means 'room'. The 250-year-old building serves as a reading room for the nearby Bodleian.

  Admission ticket free
• All Souls College (Pass by)

  Founded in the 15th century, this college only admitted men until 1979. T. E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, once studied here. Sir Christopher Wren was a fellow and designed the iconic sundial which sits atop the entrance to the library. Today, the college primarily focuses on research.

  Admission ticket free
• Bodleian Library (Pass by)

  The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest libraries in Europe at over 400 years old. Founded by Sir Thomas Bodley, the library's world-leading collection includes a copy of the Magna Carta, a Gutenberg Bible and a first edition of Don Quixote. As you look up at the Bodleian, you may hear passing scholars refer to it as 'the Bodley' or simply 'the Bod'.

  Admission ticket free
• Clarendon Building (Pass by)

  This neoclassical building housed the Oxford University Press until the early 19th century. Today, the Clarendon Building is part of the Bodleian Library and is used for administrative purposes. The building is topped with nine statues, some of which have fallen down over the centuries and were replaced with fibreglass copies. See if you can spot the statue of Lord Clarendon.

  Admission ticket free
• Sheldonian Theatre (Pass by)

  Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the Sheldonian Theatre is an iconic example of English Baroque architecture. Look up at the fabulous ceiling fresco, painted by Robert Streater, which imitates an Roman theatre open to the sky.

  Admission ticket free
• Bridge of Sighs (Pass by)

  This iconic skyway, also known as the Hertford Bridge, links the old and new Quadrangles of Hertford College. It's named after the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, and while it's not open to the public, you'll often see students of the college crossing through. Make sure to take a snap of this striking landmark and one of Oxford's most popular sights.

  Admission ticket free
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  The Divinity School

  Step inside the Divinity School, and explore at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour. Hear the history behind the vaulted ceiling and the Harry Potter filming of this iconic site, which was a teaching hall as well as an exam room.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This experience includes an e-ticket, which will be available for download and sent via Whatsapp within 24 hours of your travel date
• Divinity School tickets are only valid for the date and time purchased. Your timeslot will be between 3:30-4:30pm (after the guided tour ends)

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