Oxford: the city of dreaming spires
Oxford · United Kingdom
from 29 £ per person
You will walk through the historic centre of Oxford. You will see where the four main streets meet. You will see a college that is also a cathedral. You will see the round library with the dome. You will see the great library, with over 13 million books. You will see the spires a poet called "dreaming". Everything is close. We walk slowly. We stop whenever you want.
What you'll see
- Christ Church, the college that is also a cathedral
- The Radcliffe Camera, the round library with the dome
- The Bodleian Library, with over 13 million books
- The Bridge of Sighs and Oxford's "dreaming spires"
What's included
- A local guide who knows Oxford's story
- A walk through the historic centre
- Stops to rest whenever you need
Who it's for
For anyone who wants to discover the university and its colleges on foot, unhurried: lovers of history, architecture, libraries and gentle walks through the city of dreaming spires.
Details
- Categories
- History, Architecture
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Languages
- English
- Usual times
- 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
- Meeting point
- Carfax Tower, at the crossroads (St Aldate's, Cornmarket Street, Queen Street, the High Street)
- Pace
- Moderate
- Terrain
- Flat or paved
- Distance on foot
- Medium (2–5 km)
Accessibility
Accessibility pending verification
- Toilets available
- Rest stops
- Public transport near the meeting point
Price by group size
- Small group (5–8): 44 £
- Standard (9–15): 29 £
- Intimate (2–4): 59 £