Oxford, the City of the Dreaming Spires
Joined 2023
Are you ready to explore the history of one of the oldest universities in Europe and that of the city where this university was founded? Then join me on the tour of colleges and city landmarks! Children under 12 y.o. go free
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Randolph hotel
The Randolph Hotel, Beaumont Street
We are going to start our tour from Beaumont Street, the place where Richard the Lionheart was born! From that point, we shall move towards the Broad Street and will visit one of the oldest colleges in Oxford.
Visit to the Divinity School, Bodleian Library
You will learn the history of the main library of the University of Oxford and visit its beautiful Divinity School
Around the Sheldonian theatre
We are going to look at the Sheldonian theatre and talk of Sir Christopher Wren's career at Oxford before he became the greatest British architect.
Radcliffe Library and Radcliffe Square, St Mary's Church
We are going to continue exploring the history of the University
Going down the most scenic of Oxford Streets
We are going to explore one of the scenic Oxford streets and its medieval lanes. On our way, we will visit some colleges.
Exploring the High Street, the Examination Schools and the Magpie lane
We will continue our journey, looking at the Examination Schools, the University college and, hopefully, the Merton College
We will finish our tour at Christ Church Meadow, not far from the Folly Bridge
You will hear the story of the most magnificent Oxford college, associated with royalty. And you will learn the story behind the creation of Alice in Wonderland.
Ending Point
Christ Church Meadow
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
entrance fee to the Christ Church and other colleges
Tour Important Information
Please, wear comfortable shoes. The tour will last between 3 to 3.30 hours depending on the availability of the access to the colleges.
You can also book a whole day tour including the visit to the Ashmolean Museum and meeting with an Oxford lecturer.
Available all year round on a daily basis except Mondays
Important message from the supplier
I am available to work from 10 am onwards (in some circumstances, we can agree on an earlier start)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Irene K.
Hello, I started working as a guide fifteen years ago, while studying at the University of Oxford. I collaborated with Oxbridge tours travel company where I acted as a tour guide for four years until I moved to London. I hold an M.A in art history and I taught art history at Sotheby's Institute of Art and the University of Glasgow. My tours are intended for history and art lovers. I take my guests around art galleries and British country houses. However, I will also be delighted to take you on a walking tour around London or Oxford, and show you some hidden gems most visitors do not know of or have no access to. I will customise your tour to make it a unique and memorable experience.
I normally offer tours in English.
$300/ per group
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