Highlights
Start by meeting your guide at Carfax Tower. From there, you'll see the scholarly highlights while taking in the sights. Take snaps of Christ Church, Radcliffe Camera and more as you hear local stories about their history and famous alumni. Your tour ends at the Bridge of Sighs, where you’ll step into the Divinity School and explore at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour. Fans of the Harry Potter series will recognise the famous Gothic architecture that featured in four of the films. Take in almost 500 years of history with the audio guide, while retracing the footsteps of alumni who studied theology and debated religion. Hear insightful details about the elegant ceiling, adorned with stone carvings and geometric patterns.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Meet your guide in front of Carfax Tower, located on Queen Street. Your guide will be wearing a dark blue uniform with our company. Please arrive 5 minutes early if possible
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - German
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
- Audio guide - Italian
- Audio guide - French
- Audio guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Carfax Tower
Queen St, Oxford
Meet your guide in front of Carfax Tower, located on Queen Street. Your guide will be wearing a dark blue uniform with company. Please arrive 5 minutes early if possible
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Christ Church
St. Aldates, University Of Oxford, Oxford
Founded by King Henry VIII, this college holds a unique position in Oxford as many of its alumni went onto become world leaders in the United Kingdom, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Harry Potter fans will enjoy taking snaps of the historic buildings which were filming locations of the iconic series.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lincoln College
Turl Street, , Oxford
With alumni such as Dr Seuss, Edward Abraham and former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, this college is highly regarded for its programmes in English, history, biochemistry and more. Be sure to take a snap of the All Saints Church, which houses the college's stunning library, and is topped with one of the dreaming spires of the city.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Radcliffe Camera
Radcliffe Square, , Oxford
See one of the enduring symbols of the city, Radcliffe Camera. It takes its name from both the physician John Radcliffe, and the Latin word 'camera', which means 'room'. The 250-year-old building serves as a reading room for the nearby Bodleian.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: All Souls College
High Street, Oxford
Founded in the 15th century, this college only admitted men until 1979. T. E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, once studied here. Sir Christopher Wren was a fellow and designed the iconic sundial which sits atop the entrance to the library. Today, the college primarily focuses on research.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bodleian Library
Broad Street, University Of Oxford, Oxford
The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest libraries in Europe at over 400 years old. Founded by Sir Thomas Bodley, the library's world-leading collection includes a copy of the Magna Carta, a Gutenberg Bible and a first edition of Don Quixote. As you look up at the Bodleian, you may hear passing scholars refer to it as 'the Bodley' or simply 'the Bod'.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Clarendon Building
Broad St., Oxford
This neoclassical building housed the Oxford University Press until the early 19th century. Today, the Clarendon Building is part of the Bodleian Library and is used for administrative purposes. The building is topped with nine statues, some of which have fallen down over the centuries and were replaced with fibreglass copies. See if you can spot the statue of Lord Clarendon.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street, Oxford, Oxford
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the Sheldonian Theatre is an iconic example of English Baroque architecture. Look up at the fabulous ceiling fresco, painted by Robert Streater, which imitates an Roman theatre open to the sky.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bridge of Sighs
New College Ln., Oxford
This iconic skyway, also known as the Hertford Bridge, links the old and new Quadrangles of Hertford College. It's named after the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, and while it's not open to the public, you'll often see students of the college crossing through. Make sure to take a snap of this striking landmark and one of Oxford's most popular sights.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This experience includes an e-ticket, which will be available for download and sent via Whatsapp within 24 hours of your travel date
- Divinity School tickets are only valid for the date and time purchased. Your timeslot will be between 3:30-4:30pm (after the guided tour ends)
- Meet your guide in front of Carfax Tower, located on Queen Street. Your guide will be wearing a dark blue uniform with our company name. Please arrive 5 minutes early if possible
- Tours end at the Bridge of Sighs, where your guide will direct you towards the Divinity School entry. Please have your ticket downloaded and ready to show
- Visitors have a 15 minute booked timeslot inside the Divinity School. Please ensure you are on time as we are unable to guarantee entry before or after your booked timeslot
- Tickets are refundable up to 48 hours before the travel date. In the event of a sudden closure, an alternative time or date will be offered, or a full refund would be provided
- Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the audio guide before arrival
- Multilingual audio commentary in English, Italian, Spanish, French and German
- Divinity School internal audio tour
- Town & Gown walking tour (1 hour 20 minutes)
- Divinity School ticket
- Bodleian Library external audio tour
- Live commentary in English
- Any applicable taxes and fees
Exclusions
- Mobile device and headset
- Guided tour inside the Divinity School
- Bodleian Library ticket
- Transportation
Redemption Instructions
This voucher is NOT your ticket. Scan the QR code to check in for your trip and to find all your essential travel information and tickets.
Please note the following information for your experience:
• E-tickets will be available for download within 24 hours before your travel date by scanning the QR code or clicking on the link on this voucher.
• Meet your guide in front of Carfax Tower, located on Queen Street.
• Tours end at the Bridge of Sighs, where your guide will direct you towards the Divinity School entry. Please have your ticket downloaded and ready to show.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the local operator at +44 1865 790522, or email customer@voxcity.com.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Vox City International Ltd in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.