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We will start with a whirlwind overview of Oxford as the central player in 1,000 years of British history, and giving guests an understanding of how the sprawling institution operates before embarking on the tour. Navigating down the windy alleyways we will get an insiders take on the little known viewing angles that bring across the drama of the world famous architecture in this city. With striking spires and imposing buildings, we will cover how these influenced Tolkien, C S Lewis, along with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. We will enter one of the oldest Colleges at Oxford, renowned for its beautiful gardens, before heading into one of the most famous Library's in the world - responsible for over 13 million books. Capping this off we will cover a Harry Potter film site, along with why the most powerful religious figure England has ever seen, was burnt alive in the centre of Oxford, on what is now such a nondescript part of road you could easily miss it. Please note: Colleges and the Library can shut without notice and currently they are available as of August 2021. If this changes on the day we will of course incorporate them - if we are not able to offer any access, we will offer up the option of a full refund.

Oxford Is an amazing city and a chat over a drink in a couple of the oldest pubs in town makes getting to know it all that much more enjoyable. We will meet in the late afternoon and I will show you the iconic sites and tell you about the history, the personalities and events that influenced the world. With as many pubs as colleges in the city centre, there is ample choice of where to sit and absorb the centuries of information. Try a local brew, drink where medieval stables used to be, contemplate the Saxon city wall, watch the quirkiness of ancient establishments, sit where famous literature personalities sat. All within a short walking distance from one another, you will see historical monuments, world-famous buildings and sites where world-shaping events took place. Listen to the legends, the facts and the fantasies hidden around every corner of this magical place while relaxing by the fire or in the garden of pubs that are hidden gems. Other things to note The tour is suitable for all abilities and if you have any specific requirements, please contact me and I will most certainly be able to accommodate you. As the group size is very small you will most likely enjoy a fully private tour.

Daily tours commence at 11 am and 2 pm. From the meeting point at the Martyrs' Memorial, we meander through the heart of Oxford, passing a number of historic buildings and university colleges. These include the 1000 year-old Saxon Tower, the oldest building in Oxford and the finest example of Saxon architecture in England. We view the historic Graduation School, Christopher Wren’s first major architectural project, the first purpose-built public museum in the Western world and the Gothic splendour of the 15th century Divinity School. We pass Oxford's Bridge of Sighs, through the Bodleian Library into Radcliffe Square to be confronted by the magnificent Baroque Radcliffe Camera (one of the most sought after landmarks in the UK), view the magnificent Gothic architecture of University Church of St Mary, meeting place of the university's first governing body and All Souls College. Hidden gems include Tolkein's Dark Tower, the twin Towers of Mordor and Oxford's Narnia land featuring the lamp, Mr Tumnus and Aslan which inspired CS Lewis. Guides are well versed in the history of Oxford from the founding of the city over 1000 years ago to the beginnings of the University in the 13th century, through the industrial revolution to the present day. Where possible guests enter university and college buildings. Private tours available on request - minimum four (4) persons.

This is a tour for everyone, but especially designed for families, with a spotting list for younger children. I offer a unique 75 minute chronological trip through Oxford's colourful history, from the Saxon origins of the town to the present day. If kids are on the tour I'll admit that I am a time traveller! We will see some of Oxford's best-known landmarks and hear about the people and events that made the city and the university world-famous - as well as some of the scrapes I got into when visiting them! Other things to note During off season I'm happy to adapt timing of tours, please do enquire! Travel around Oxford can get a bit congested so please don't hesitate to text or call me if you have any problems and I will do my best to adapt when possible. There are cobbled streets on the tour.

This is our most magical and whimsical experience. You will be equipped with robes, wands, house scarves and wander Oxford with a guide whose passion is Harry Potter. Entrance to two film sites (New College & the Divinity School) is included! Not only do we include the magical wonders of Harry Potter in Oxford, but we will also tell you about the other fabulous children’s books written in Oxford, including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the Hobbit, Lord of the Rings and the Chronicles of Narnia, and the scholars who wrote them. For those looking beyond Harry Potter, Oxford has also produced numerous famous graduates, along with other notable academics. Oxford University focused information will be provided throughout the tour, though the extent of it will be tailored to each groups requirements. Suitable for Potterheads of all ages!

Oxford City & University Walking Tours last 90 minutes+ and introduces most of the famous sights, including on average ten colleges which we pass on our route. Tour starts at 12.45 and NOT at 12.30, as listed!! This tour includes entry inside one or more of the colleges such as Exeter, St Johns, Wadham, Balliol. We cannot guarantee which colleges will be open ahead of time on any specific date but typically we see inside two venues during the tour. This tour introduces student life at Oxford, college traditions, the history of the university and also major events in Oxford's history. It's primarily intended to be booked as a private group tour but I will offer a varied schedule for shared public tours to book too, depending on the seasonal demand. Tour duration is from 90-120 minutes.

NOTICE: This tour starts at 12.45 and not at 12.30 but the airbnb scheduling system has no option to state 12.45! The Divinity school film site is closed on some dates but on any such dates, we simply swap it for entry to New college film site. This tour goes into great detail about the making of Harry Potter in Oxford, including film site/s visits. It also highlights JK Rowling's ideas plus it mentions Oxford history plus Oxford's many other famous literary connections. The tours run in English. However, together with my bilingual colleagues, we can also offer private group tours only in foreign languages with adequate advance notice. If -after you book- we learn of closures affecting the tour, I will email you but please can you also share your phone number and email address after booking, so that I can update you of any such notices.

We will introduce the lives of CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien & the other Inklings who were fascinated like I am with questions about the power of myth, story making & man's quest to understand his place in the universe. Wherever open, we visit Exeter college where JRR Tolkien studied & Magdalen college where CS Lewis taught. These are probably the most beautiful of the university colleges. Magdalen has a deer park & buildings dating back to 1400. Exeter dating to 1314, features lots in Inspector Morse tv show. It has an exquisite chapel. We look at what inspired CS Lewis's conversion & we also introduce the lives of both men plus their friendship with each other & other members of the Inklings writers group who famously met at the Eagle and Child pub to discuss their writing. Children are welcome but this tour is not aimed at the interests or attention span of children. Please note that you can either book this as a private group tour at either 10am or 11.45 or at 3pm with a minimum sale of £200. Alternatively, you can book this tour for 11.45 start time only, as a shared public tour but we require minimum 3 persons at £50 per person, to run the shared public tour. So if you are less than 3 persons, please message me here before booking or book private group Entry fees worth up to £10 per person to Magdalen college always included and entry £3 to Exeter college, as and when open.

Oxford’s city centre is a concentration of all you want to know. Within a relatively small area there are hundreds of years of history which we will be experiencing by walking for a couple of hours. We will tour the famous sights and learn about the culture, reasons and history behind what we see. We will hear about the famous Oxford personalities, who shaped the world and learn about their world. We will also discover more hidden places, the ones tourists (and many locals) don’t know about. I will point out the locations of world famous films and the stunning hidden architecture. This is a tour for very small groups as I want you to feel comfortable and able to ask questions. If there is any particular requirement, just ask and I will do my utter best to accommodate you. Most of the times, it would be your own private tour. We will meet outside the Randolph Hotel, on Beaumont Street, opposite the Ashmolean Museum and start our adventure from there. Other things to note My tours are suitable for families and children under 2 come for free. We will be passing many shops during our walk where you can buy drinks and snacks if needed. This tour is wheelchair and child friendly. As the group size is very small you will almost certainly enjoy a fully private tour.

THIS TOUR STARTS by default AT 3pm unless pre arranged otherwise. Please ignore whatever start time it shows for in the scheduling calendar as this platform lacks a flexible scheduling process, so I have had to choose any random start slot not already advertising another tour. Oxford guided cycle tour introduces several Oxford colleges & other sights, followed by a leisurely cycle on quieter roads or bike paths leaving the city & cycling to the Port Meadow then following the river cycle and foot path to Binsey village. The route is scenic and allows you to see Oxford locals out on their boats. Option to enjoy a drinks stop at a lovely garden pub & we visit a truly unique medieval chapel or a gorgeous Normal church. Oxford is very flat and groups are kept small. Daily private tours or fixed slot schedule for public tours. These tours usually last about 3 hours and mileage can be from about 6 miles with younger children to 12 miles with adults. Private groups can have flexible start time and offered 7 days a week. I also have one infant seat only to attach plus a limited number of children's bikes to fit children from 1.2m upwards. When you book, it is essential to mention your heights and ideally also gender or ages too as this makes it easier to set up the best fitting bikes.

NOTICE START TIME IS NOT 6AM!! That was selected only because airbnb has an inflexible scheduling system- the actual start time can be negotiated but start time could be from 10am to 1pm. Enjoy a guided walk with me through gorgeous scenery and medieval ruins and quaint Cotswolds villages. Many famous Cotswolds villages get crowded but this route is more off the beaten path and so apart from the start & end locations, we can escape any crowds for an active day out. Please note there is about 8 miles walking with lunch and drink stops plus time to visit the ruins and churches, The route starts OUTSIDE the Old Swan Inn/pub in Minster Lovel village and it ends in Burford village (or can be done in reverse) which are within an hour drive from Oxford. If you require to be collected from your hotel in eg Oxford or the Cotswolds, that can be pre arranged but you would need to pay for the taxi directly. Likewise, I can assist you to arrange taxi pick up at the end of the day on same extra cost basis. Alternatively, buses return from Burford every hour to Oxford and take approximately 105 minutes. This activity does require some fitness & is probably not suitable for younger children.

Oxford Boat Trip + Guided Walk along the Thames to Iffley village which has medieval cottages, a beautiful Norman church plus garden pubs. Special focus on Oxford's Alice in Wonderland heritage as we are more or less following the route which Alice Liddell took with Lewis Carroll on a storytelling boat trip on July 4th 1862. We will also introduce Oxford university & city history , Oxford student life and its college rowing sporting traditions- which can actively be seen on the route too. This activity makes for an active day out in nature away from the city crowds. This tour starts with brief walk introducing Oxford city and university sights lasting up to half hour to arrive from start point to the river cruise point. Tour ends there This activity's average duration is 3 hours. Private groups can book on flexible start time and on any day. Shared group tour fixed schedule will be limited by seasonal demand. The total walking distance is up to about 4 miles. The cost of the boat trip is not included & needs to be paid on the day directly to the boat company at cost from approximately £5-£9 per person.

Morse, Lewis and Endeavour are Oxford's own heros, solving the many murders of this dark, sinister and mysterious city. The fact that Oxford's most common crime is bicycle theft and not putting the comma in the proper place, doesn't take anything away from the famous TV detectives. Come and discover where most of the episodes were filmed. Walk in the footsteps of John Thow, Kevin Wheatley and Shaun Evans. And let's not forget Hathaway and Hobson. Visit this natural film setting with the backdrop of dreaming spires and learn about the city and its history as well as relive snippets of the world famous episodes and learn behind the scene information. We will pass the pubs, the buildings and the streets that made Morse and it's sequels what they are. Other things to note If you have reduced mobility and you use a wheelchair, please let me know in advance. I can modify the route to accommodate you. Families with children are welcome, I will not be discussing the murders in details

Tolkien once described the Inklings club as “An undetermined and unelected circle of friends who gather around C S lewis, our habit was to read aloud compositions of various kinds ....and lengths !" One cannot underestimate how the loud encouragement this circle of friends gave one another helped produce some of the most important and popular books of the 20th century. Not only Fantasy classics such as The Chronicles Of Narnia and The Lord Of The Rings but also important religious works such as Lewis’s “Mere Christianity” a book which has sold over two hundred million copies. At a relaxed pace, we will explore many sites and stories associated with this eclectic group, concentrating not only on C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien but also some of the other Inklings such as Owen Barfield and a man who was a great influence on Lewis, Charles Williams. Whilst taking in Oxford's stunning architecture we shall wander the grounds of a beautiful medieval College associated with the Inklings and visit The University Church of Saint Marys {Where Lewis gave talks} - any entrance fees are included in the price We shall also walk by many of their regular haunts such as The Eagle And Child pub & Eastgate Hotel. I shall also regale great stories of which I have collected over many years Other things to note Comfortable foot wear is highly recommended, roads in Oxford are uneven in places.

We’ll trace Oxford's growth from its Anglo Saxon beginnings through its enchanted, sometimes horrifying history. Through seeing treasures and legends of Oxford University and its colleges you will learn about the English civil war, religious upheavals of the Reformation, and scientific revolutions. You will also learn about college life and how the University works today. The walk and talk through Oxford’s architectural and artistic highlights includes a visit inside a medieval college. Guests say that my tours satiates curiosity yet leaves a satisfying appetite to learn more about Oxford's extraordinary and colourful legacies. You will glimpse insights that will surprise and fascinate you and create memories for life.. The walk and talk includes architecture, decorated glass, sculptures and the backstory of university buildings including: Bodleian Library Divinity School St Mary's University Church Sheldonian Theatre