Bodleian Library

We did the City Walking Tour today. Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. It’s a great way to find out about the history of the library and university. The tour included inside the Divinity School and University Church as well as the outside of many colleges and a visit to the covered market. I would highly recommend this tour. Great value for money

Wanted to see the old library but didnt want to have to pay for just seeing the architecture so we only did the free bit. It's a very nice librady and has some interesting free displays. a 15th century tapestry in particular was very interesting. Worth a visit if you're in the area

The 30 minute tour was great, but I wish we booked one of the longer ones. The divinity school and Duke Humfrey’s library are stunning and I loved learning more about the history.

A quiet walk through history and books

I had always heard that Oxford was beautiful — but being there in person is different.
Every street, every archway, every courtyard felt like it had a story to tell. There’s something special about how the old stone buildings and narrow lanes create a calm and focused atmosphere.

Walking through Radcliffe Square, the famous circular library stood out like a symbol of how Oxford blends tradition with learning. I spent time inside the Bodleian Library area, including the Divinity School, where the ceiling details were just stunning — like something out of a movie.

Even with tourists around, there was a peaceful feeling. You don’t have to be a student to enjoy it — just walking around slowly, looking up, and noticing the textures, the symmetry, the age of everything… it gives you time to think.

I also enjoyed sitting at a nearby café for a quiet coffee. Oxford is not just for sightseeing — it’s a place to slow down and reflect.
If you like walking, books, and beautiful buildings, this city will speak to you in its own quiet way.