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Guided Walking Tours of Oxford

Trinity College, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BH, GB

Rating: 4.3 ★ (309 ratings)

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Beginning at the iconic gates of Trinity College on Broad Street, these guided walks offer a captivating journey through Oxford's cobblestone lanes and centuries of history. You'll encounter the city's most famous landmarks, including the magnificent Radcliffe Camera, the historic Bodleian Library, and the picturesque Bridge of Sighs. Guides, often university alumni, share an intimate knowledge of Oxford, recounting tales of famous graduates, university traditions, and the secrets hidden within the ancient college walls. Many tours also highlight popular filming locations from series like Inspector Morse and blockbuster movies such as Harry Potter, bringing an extra layer of magic to the historic streetscape. These excursions provide a wonderful orientation to the city, making them an ideal starting point for any visitor.

Delve deeper than just the stunning architecture as your guide illuminates the evolution of Oxford from its Saxon origins to a world-renowned centre of learning. Learn about the unique collegiate system, hear anecdotes about student life, and discover the inspirations behind literary giants like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, who once walked these very paths. Many tours offer the chance to step inside some of the ancient colleges or the breathtaking Divinity School, depending on availability. With various themed walks available, from those focusing on literary figures to specific film franchises or even ghost tours, there is an experience tailored to every interest, all easily accessible from www.oxfordwalkingtours.com.

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Comments

Nick Parsons
17 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
Jonathan was an exceptional tour guide for our family in Oxford. He provided wonderfully animated insights into the history of a variety of sites in Oxford and customized his tour for the interests of our family (Harry Potter for the kids, CS Lewis and Tolkien for the grown ups). Highly recommended!
Chris Ditzenberger
9 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
During September 2025, our pilgrimage group from Colorado, USA, enjoyed several days in Oxford. We were fortunate to have Jonathan Self as our tour guide for a unique perspective on the friendship between JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis. Jonathan's wit, knowledge and passion brought welcomed color and detail to a story about which group members had varying depths of knowledge. He was patient with our many questions and, at least for one member of our group, led to him pursuing a deeper exploration of questions about faith and life. The tour was a highlight of our time in Oxford and something which I would happily do again.
John W
9 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
My 17 year old son and I took the Private Tour and added the school admissions. I highly recommend this. It was very informative and enjoyable. We had the best tour guide.
Wendy C
1 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
I had a great tour with Simon. He was an excellent guide and a wonderful storyteller. Oxford has so much symbolism and history, and Simon shared much of it with the group, as well as insights into great pubs and books.
Sonia Moir
6 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Fantastic tour led by Jonathan on 29/11. As a past student, he clearly has an enormous passion for the university and city and this shone through in the commentary he gave.
The pace was energetic and enabled us to see and learn about so much and fit a great number of locations in.

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