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Cycle Tours Oxford

Oxfam shop, next to, Meet guide by our red sign, OUTSIDE Oxford tourist info centre, 15 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS, GB

Rating: 4.9 ★ (305 ratings)

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Meet your guide by their distinctive red sign, conveniently located right outside the Oxford tourist information centre at 15 Broad Street, next to the Oxfam shop, to begin your cycling adventure. These tours offer a leisurely, primarily traffic-free way to experience the city and its picturesque surroundings, including gentle rides along the Thames river path. Many locals choose bicycles to navigate Oxford, and on this tour, you'll understand why as you pedal past famous university colleges, absorb stories about celebrated figures, and discover charming villages with thatched cottages and medieval churches. The routes are designed to be relaxing and can often be tailored to include specific interests, providing a wonderful introduction to Oxford's renowned sights and the tranquil beauty that lies just beyond the city centre.

Joining a guided cycle tour is one of the best ways to delve deeper into Oxford, covering more ground than walking while still accessing areas cars can't reach. Your knowledgeable local guide will bring the city and university's rich history to life, sharing insights into famous events and the inspirations behind stories like 'Alice in Wonderland', which was conceived during a boat trip along a similar river route. You’ll glide past iconic landmarks such as the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, and the Bridge of Sighs, seeing several colleges from the outside and perhaps even stopping for refreshments at a traditional garden pub. Bicycle hire is included, and tours often run for around three hours, offering a memorable and active way to explore. For further details and to book your place, visit visitoxfordtours.com.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM

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+44 7955 482637

Comments

V. T.

1 Jan 2026

5.0 ★

Thanks to the professionalism of our wonderful guide Ray, we had a memorable time. He asked us questions to fully adapt to our interests, which were particularly directed towards Tolkien, personalizing the tour with great skill, pointing out whenever he could interesting details that we would not have found on our own, with many explanations as surprising as they were fascinating. He has enormous knowledge that he knows how to synthesize and interpret intelligently, and undeniable teaching qualities. Dynamic, cheerful, friendly, he is a fascinating and passionate storyteller who knows how to create suspense throughout the tour and keep us interested. He gave us time to take the photos we wanted and took us to places we would not have found, always with funny anecdotes or interesting information. Thank you Ray for this wonderful time.
We also followed the Harry Potter tour with Sebastian, who was a great connoisseur of his subject. It was great fun to explore JK Rowling's inspirations around the city with a friendly, smiling guide.
I can only recommend I Love Oxford Tours.

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