7 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Explore the historic city of Oxford on a walking tour after enjoying private transportation from London. Listen as your guide shares their first-hand experience of studying at this prestigious institution, taking you inside some of the famous buildings of the University of Oxford, including the Bodleian Library—one of the oldest libraries in Europe—and points out some often-missed sights down small hidden alleyways.
Operated by
Gateway Tours UK
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Melissa_P, Apr 2025
First, let me start by saying that our driver was phenomenal. He was punctual, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip to and from Oxford enjoyable. That said, I feel completely ripped off. We spent over $1,000 USD for two people to have a private transfer to Oxford University and take a tour. The information on the listing stated that the tour would include access to the library and that it would be a small group. Once we arrived, we discovered that the tour we were placed on was actually a free tour, and we were not allowed to enter any buildings. For $1,120.10 USD, we expected much more—specifically, an intimate or private group experience and access to at least one building. Instead, we found ourselves part of a free tour that any random person can join after spending such an exorbitant amount of money. Had we realized this beforehand, we would have either booked a private car ourselves or taken public transit. I feel that this listing is misleading, and the only aspect that made our experience enjoyable was our amazing driver.
Itinerary
University of Oxford
One of the world’s oldest universities, the University of Oxford dominates about a quarter of the city. It’s made up of 38 colleges, attended by over 22,000 students. Many of the grand old buildings are attractions in their own right and give Oxford its nickname of 'the City of Dreaming Spires'. Standouts among the many include the Sheldonian Theatre and the Radcliffe Camera. Don’t forget to take a walk around the university’s botanic gardens
30 minutesAdmission IncludedThe Bodleian Libraries is the library service supporting the University of Oxford.
The mission of the Bodleian Libraries is to provide an excellent service to support the learning, teaching and research objectives of the University of Oxford; and to develop and maintain access to Oxford's unique collections for the benefit of scholarship and society.
Libraries in the Bodleian Libraries group include the principal University library – the Bodleian Library – which has been a library of legal deposit for 400 years; as well as 25 other libraries across Oxford, including major research libraries and faculty, department and institute libraries.
The Bodleian Libraries is now the largest academic library service in the UK and one of the largest library services in Europe.
Together, the Libraries hold more than 13 million printed items, over 80,000 e-journals and outstanding special collections including rare books and manuscripts, classical papyri, maps, music, art and printed ephemera.
30 minutesAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Bodleian library
- Pick up and drop off
- Private transfers to and from sites
- Walking tour in Oxford with ex student as guides
- Oxford University
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Gratuity
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants seats available on request subject to availability. UK law does not require you to have infant seats. This is only for safety.
- All tours conducted by in house drivers
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.