Tours of Oxford.
The most popular tour of Oxford takes in the highlights the city has to offer. It can be adapted to include visits to Divinity School and a College.
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.
Oxford: Town and Gown - 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.
Books, Beasts and Bards - a half day to full day walking tour of Oxford with a focus on Libraries, Oxford University Press, books, manuscripts and literature including C.S.Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien’s Oxford.
A Harry Potter Fan’s Oxford - a two hour to half day walking tour of Oxford seeking out film locations and connections to JK Rowling’s Harry Potter.
Literature & the Inklings - Follow the paths of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Inklings. Visit their favourite meeting spots and discover how Oxford shaped Narnia, Middle‑earth, and some of the most imaginative writing of the 20th century.
Oxford on Film - See Oxford through the camera lens — from Harry Potter, Young Sherlock, Discovery of Witches to Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour. Learn how the city became one of Britain’s most filmed locations.
Manuscripts, Books & Oxford’s Literary Heritage - Explore the city of libraries, from medieval manuscripts to the birth of modern publishing. Perfect for book lovers and curious minds.
Pre‑Raphaelite Oxford - Uncover the city’s deep artistic connections to the Pre‑Raphaelite Brotherhood, with visits to hidden chapels, stained glass masterpieces, and the stories behind them.
Faith, Reform & Methodism - Trace the spiritual journey of John Wesley and the rise of Methodism against the backdrop of Oxford’s religious and intellectual history.
Crime, Punishment & Policing - Dive into Oxford’s darker stories — justice, intrigue, scandal — and the real‑life roots of its famous fictional detectives.
Gardens, Colleges & Architecture - A beautiful, slower‑paced tour through Oxford’s historic quadrangles, hidden gardens, and evolving architectural styles.
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.
Where scholarship, stories, and centuries of heritage come alive.