Oxford Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Oxford, Englandby Exploro Limited
- 3 hours
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- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Overview
Explore the rich history of Oxford, the renowned "City of Dreaming Spires," with a SELF-GUIDED AUDIO WALK that reveals the stories behind its iconic landmarks. This two-and-a-half-mile route covers eighteen notable stops, including Christ Church College, the Bodleian Library, and the Ashmolean Museum, allowing you to discover the city at your own pace. With insights from a Chartered Geographer, enjoy tales of Saxon origins, ghost stories, and architectural wonders while strolling through college quads and medieval streets. Ideal for history buffs and solo travelers, this flexible tour offers a unique way to immerse yourself in Oxford’s scholarly charm. - Wander through 18 historic sites at your own pace - Learn about Oxford’s rich history from a Chartered Geographer - Visit iconic locations like the Radcliffe Camera and the Bridge of Sighs - Enjoy flexibility with an audio guide on your phone that you can pause and resume at any time
What's included
- Audio narration, plus images for context
- Easy to use app
- Compatible with both iOS and Android
- Local expert curated itinerary with hidden stories and highlights
- Flexible: start, pause, or resume anytime at your own pace
- Interactive map with GPS navigation, directions, and marked stops
- In-person Guide
- For the few attractions along the route that offer indoor entry, you're welcome to visit independently at your own expense during or after the tour.
Itinerary
- 1
Oxford Castle Prison
10 min
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it.
- 2
Carfax Tower
10 min
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it. The tour doesn't enter the tower. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
- 3
University of Oxford Botanic Garden
10 min
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it. The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
- 4
Bridge of Sighs
10 min
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it. The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
- 5
Sheldonian Theatre
10 min
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it. The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
- 6
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
10 min
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it. The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
- 7
Stop 7
10 min
Once you arrive, you’ll take a moment to listen to the history behind it. The tour doesn't enter the location. Whether you go inside any of the attractions along this route is entirely up to you.
Meeting and pickup
The app will tell you where to go. The tour will start close to the Oxford Castle and Prison
End point
This tours end at the Martyrs' Memorial
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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