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The 15 Best Oxford Tours: Colleges, Quads & Day Trips

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Only some Oxford tours actually take you through a college gate. This list flags the alumni-guided walks that do, the open-top bus routes that suit a first hour in the city, and the coach days that pair Oxford with Stratford-upon-Avon or the Cotswolds, with prices and exactly which entries are included.

Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide - Where You Meet, How the Day Starts, and the Walking Rhythm

1.Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,905 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Our pick

Student-led Oxford University walk with alumni guides, iconic colleges and libraries, small-group access, plus optional luxury minibus from London.

“Really good tour! Learned a lot, walked through all the places we wanted. Our guide, Tom, was really knowledgeable and engaging. Note - does not include going into the library.”

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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London - Oxford on a Walking Tour: Spires, Wren, and Bodleian Exteriors

2.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,292 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford in one 11.5-hour coach day from London, with audio headsets and guided walking tour.

“Great tour, pawel our driver was great and Richard our your guide was fantastic, great blend of wittiness, dry humor and very knowledgeable about the places we were seeing. Highly recommend this tour, especially if Richard is your your guide.”

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Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip - Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare’s Town Time Plus Shakespeare’s Birthplace

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London - Oxford on a Walking Tour: Spires, Wren, and Bodleian Exteriors

4.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,474 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Day trip from London to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford, with coach comfort, audio tours, and a University of Oxford walking tour.

“Rowan and Jeton really made it special! Jeton was kind, respectful, and an excellent driver. Rowan is, without a doubt, the absolute best tour guide I’ve ever heard. She was extremely knowledgable, funny in many ways, kept our attention the entire day and was amazing on trivial and historical tidbits. Rowan’s delivery and facial expression coupled with her vocal inflections was superb beyond superb!! Carrie French Thompson from GA - USA. (The three older ladies). Rowan also showed compassion for my dear cousin who had knee surgery and was struggling to keep up.”

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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Guided Tour from London

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Guided Tour from London - St. George’s Chapel and the State Apartments: Why Your Access Might Change

5.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Guided Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,486 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $111

One long London day with Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford. Coach transfers, guided stops, and a fast but memorable route.

“The organization of the tour was not ideal. The order of sightseeing was different than described in online information, causing the need for more driving and leaving less time for exploring. Our tour felt very rushed, there was not nearly enough time given to enjoy Stonehenge and to see the Windsor Castle (there was 70 min total for State Rooms, St George Cathedral, castle grounds, and 15 min walk back to the bus). We spent most of the day riding on the bus. Upon returning to London we were dropped off far from the pickup place (Victoria station) which was very inconvenient.”

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1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour - Inside Oxford colleges, including New College and its Harry Potter links

6.1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,383 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

1.5-hour Oxford walk from Trinity blue gates, entrance fees included, and a local guide for a fast university feel.

“Despite it being a warm day, Simon was a wonderful guide as he shared interesting insights about the history of various Oxford colleges and buildings. He also shared places which could help beat the rush and sun! We got to se the New College Chapel and Cloisters which is a must visit for any Harry Potter fan. Definitely worth a go!”

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Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages Small-Group Day Tour from London

Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages Small-Group Day Tour from London - The 16-Seat Mercedes Ride: Comfort, Views, and Real Talk Time

7.Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages Small-Group Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,196 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $100

Small-group day trip from London to Oxford and classic Cotswolds towns, with a comfy Mercedes coach, guided stories, and free time.

“Not too much driving, it's rather perfectly balanced with few stops into countryside of England. Our guide Jack had many stories and info packages to share.”

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Oxford Official University & City Tour

Oxford Official University & City Tour - Martyrs Memorial on Broad Street, Plus the St Giles Monument

8.Oxford Official University & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,134 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Oxford University and City walking tour in 2 hours with college views, Broad St landmarks, and expert guides plus a mobile ticket for $41.61.

“We had a great time walking around Oxford and learning about the school and city! He customized the tour to show us more CS Lewis stops as our group requested.”

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City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Price and what you’re really getting for $27.04

Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College - Bodleian Library stops that match Hogwarts’ infirmary look

Warwick Castle, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day trip

Warwick Castle, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day trip - Stratford-upon-Avon: market town energy, plus a real Shakespeare stop

Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Tour from London

Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Tour from London - Warwick Castle: Medieval Hosting and Big Grounds

12.Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 756 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

London day tour to Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Cotswolds views, and Oxford, with a luxury coach and guided walks.

“Nice trip started before time ended before time. very important since tube was closing at 8. Edward (driver) and Stefan (tour guide) did a real good job. Definitely recommend.”

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Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford - Oxford on foot: spires, colleges, and Bridge of Sighs

13.Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 716 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $201

Downton Abbey sites, Oxford spires, and a real inside look at Highclere Castle from London on a 10-hour coach tour.

“We took this tour on our last day in London, and it was the highlight of our visit to England. We are big Downton Abbey and Endeavor fans so this tour was perfect for us. Our guide (Carol) was extremely knowledgeable about everything Oxford and Downton. Our bus driver (Christian) was excellent too. Loved the walk through the little town of Bampton (Downton). Of course the highlight was going inside Highclere Castle. So beautiful and a great mix of the "real world" and the "fictional world". We recommend this for Downton Abbey fans as well as anyone interested in the history of the great estates. Two thumbs up!”

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Cotswolds Villages and Oxford Full Day Tour from London

Cotswolds Villages and Oxford Full Day Tour from London - Burford: the Cotswolds gateway stop you should actually walk

14.Cotswolds Villages and Oxford Full Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 671 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

A full-day trip from London to Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water, then Oxford University sights, plus a quick Bridge of Sighs stop.

“Flossy and Angela were the best! Flossy was so friendly and so knowledgeable…she made our trip! Angela was a great driver. We were so lucky to have the two of them for the day!”

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Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course - Meeting at Folly Bridge, Then Getting Out Onto the Water Fast