Red City Tours
44 - 45 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AP, GB
Rating: 4.3 ★ (160 ratings)
Details
From the top deck of an iconic red open-top bus, you'll gain an unparalleled perspective of Oxford's "dreaming spires" and honey-coloured architecture. With frequent departures, these hour-long tours circle the city's most famous landmarks, including the historic Carfax junction, the grand Ashmolean Museum, and the ancient Sheldonian Theatre. You can hop on and off at any of the 20 conveniently located stops, allowing you to explore sights like Oxford Castle, Christ Church college (a familiar sight for Harry Potter fans), and the bustling Westgate Shopping Centre at your own pace. Engaging audio commentary, available in 14 languages, brings the city's rich history to life, from its origins as the world's oldest English-speaking university to its role in groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
For those who wish to delve deeper into Oxford's charming streets and hidden alleyways, your bus ticket also includes a highly-rated 45-minute "Stepping Through Oxford" walking tour. Led by knowledgeable and friendly guides, these excursions offer a more intimate look at key attractions such as the Radcliffe Camera and the Bridge of Sighs. For a more comprehensive exploration, consider the 90-minute "Town & Gown Walking Tour," which covers a wider area of the city centre, including numerous iconic filming locations and delves into the relationship between the university and the city. With flexible ticket options valid for 24 or 48 hours, and even private group tours available, you can tailor your Oxford sightseeing experience perfectly to your interests and schedule.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 790522
Comments
Here comes the unfortunate, saddening, and tragic reality of taking the Hop on Hop off bus in Oxford. My family and I were riding the bus and the driver was off putting to begin with. We didn’t allow that to dim our mood and still enjoyed the experience. About 20 minutes into our ride, another family came on the bus. The mother and grandparents settled into the open seats and the man with them peeped his head upstairs for a second and went back down. Moments later, the bus driver came upstairs and said that one of us needed to move our seats, demanded we do, and then proceeded to say the man downstairs that was with the family who sat next to us, didn’t want to sit with us and we needed to move so he could sit down. I have NEVER heard or seen that happen on a bus. This is a bus where you seat yourself and it’s open seating. So for this driver to demand 3 out of the 4 black women in our group to move, that saddened me. For her to continually say we need to move and make us feel unwanted and not valued is not what I expected from this.
This trip to Oxford was for one day during our trip to London. I was soooo beyond excited to see the city and experience it through Hop on Hop off. So, for this to happen I didn’t appreciate the experience as much as I could have. If you plan on taking this bus in Oxford BEWARE of the possible discrimination and disrespect from staff. You want to experience the city with no problems so beware!!!!!