Get so much more from your visit to Oxford. Discover the highlights as well as the hidden gems in a walking tour of the city.
Take advantage of the expertise and local knowledge of a trained Oxford city guide.
About me.
Guiding around Oxford allows me to indulge in my love of art, architecture, history, poetry and literature. Before guiding I worked as a teacher and lecturer for 25 years and am happiest sharing my time with groups of people eager to know more.
Come on a walking tour and let me share with you Oxford’s fascinating tales and curiosities. My special interests include: the city’s art, architecture; Oxford’s writers, their literature and poetry; the development of science and medicine as well as crime, punishment and policing through time; Oxford at the time of war (both Civil Wars and the First and Second World Wars); and the story of women in Oxford.
About Oxford.
Oxford is a bustling city bursting with life. There is so much to see and do: visit museums; take a stroll in the green spaces and gardens; walk or even punt along the waterways; enjoy the vibrant markets and shops; and of course you can explore the colleges and university buildings.
The city is boasts many cafes, bars and restaurants where you can enjoy delights from around the world.
Beyond the city centre Cowley Road is lively with many great venues including places to enjoy music and dance the night away. Along the canal Jericho is a hip suburb, glistening with student life, independent shops, cafes and bars. It boasts the Jericho Tavern where local bands Radiohead and Supergrass once performed.
About Jericho Rose Oxford Tours.
I offer a number of guided tours of Oxford. The most popular tour takes in the highlights the city has to offer. It can be adapted to include visits to Divinity School and a College. If you only have an hour to spare I can also to a whistle stop version.
Highlights of Oxford - a walking tour of the city that takes in some of the best sights Oxford has to offer. You will learn how the city and the University grew from humble beginnings over 1000 years ago to the bustling University city and commercial centre it is today. The tour can be planned for 90 minutes or 2hrs with a visit to one of the Colleges.
Guests have really enjoyed discovering Oxford:
That was brilliant yesterday, Sara, thank you! Great mix of history and Potter lore that appealed to the whole family (and the locals as well as the visitors). best wishes, Richard and Chrissy.
I am happy to create tours of the city to suit your needs and interests. These bespoke tours can be for half a day or a whole day as well as the shorter 1hr 30 - 2hr guided walks.
Recently I have been investigating my family history and our connections to Oxford. If you want me to find out about a relative’s time at one of Oxford’s Colleges, do contact me. I will be happy to see what I can find out and build this into a bespoke tour.
About Green Badge Guides.
I successfully completed my training and examinations as a City of Oxford Green Badge Guide in 2023, winning an award for best city tour.
By choosing a Green Badge Guide you can assured that you have chosen a professional who is both knowledgeable and who will take care of your needs.
I am also a member of the Oxford Guild of Tour Guides. The Guild provides ongoing training and opportunities for members to take private tours to some of the best sites in the city.
About Jericho Rose in Oxford.
My adventure began in 2017 when I moved onto my narrowboat in Jericho on the Oxford Canal. From here I love to watch the world go by while reading and writing about this city and its fascinating people, events and places.
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