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When you’re in a new city one of the best ways to explore is to join a tour, whether it’s food-based, historical or just fun and provides you with a few hours entertainment. Here are 7 tours to take in Oxford should you be in the city and looking for a way to spend some time.
There are actually a large number of tours available in Oxford and (possibly) surprisingly not all of them are associated with the University.
7 Tours to Take in Oxford
Harry Potter Locations
Explore Oxford through the eyes of Harry Potter and other characters from the Harry Potter movies on a 1.5 to 2-hour locations tour. Discover how student life at Hogwarts compares with an Oxford education. Test your knowledge with a Potter-mania quiz.
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour 2-Hour Walking TourÂ
Follow in the footsteps of the fictional Inspector Morse and his sidekick Lewis on a TV locations tour of Oxford. See sites from the books and TV shows created by the author Colin Dexter.
Tolkien Walking Tour
Take a guided walking tour of the places that inspired Tolkien to write the Lord of the Rings trilogy. You will learn of various different inspirational locations, and will even have the opportunity to test your knowledge in a special Tolkien quiz.
Oxford Ghost Trail
Historically informative yet hugely entertaining, this Oxford ghost tour is the perfect way to soak up the atmosphere of this famous city, leaving you with a deliciously scary tingle running down your spine.
A Guided Tour of Oxford Castle & Prison
Led by one of our costumed character guides, the rich and fascinating history of Oxford and its castle and prison will be revealed, as you CLIMB the Saxon St. George’s Tower, descend deep underground into the atmospheric 900-year-old crypt, explore the austere confines of the 18th-century Debtors’ Tower and Prison D-Wing, marvel at the mound of the 11th century Motte-and-Bailey castle, and educate yourself about the modern history of the site and its inmates.
Oxford Pub Tour
Oxford boasts some of England’s oldest pubs, many steeped in legend and associated with the university’s most famous luminaries. On this evening tour, visit some of the city’s most notable and beloved pubs, learning about their storied pasts. Enjoy drinks (own expense) with your like-minded tour-goers, absorb the historical surroundings, and hear fun tales about beer, local drinking customs, and the drunken escapades of some of past Oxford graduates.
and just in case you did want to discover more about the University and its colleges:
University and Colleges Walking Tour
Perfectly timed to maximise your stay in Oxford. This tour offers the very best of the city and university with a qualified guide and includes a visit inside a college or university building (subject to availability).
Do you like to take tours in Oxford or any other cities?
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