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A small-group walking tour is the best way to see Oxford, a vibrant city steeped in history with amazing architecture & the prestigious Oxford University. Enjoy a relaxed & informative tour any time of the year come rain or shine with a small group of people. You will see Oxford's most famous sites, discover parts of the city that many visitors don't see, see inside a college (*), hear about Oxford's literary greats & visit Harry Potter film locations. Along the route, you will see ancient buildings, colleges, theatres, libraries, a market, gardens and a tranquil river. We visit a Gelateria for award-winning gelato or the best hot chocolate, then later an ancient pub to cool down in the summer & warm up in the winter! Most Oxford tours are with large groups lasting just 90 minutes, whereas guests who have taken this small group, 2.5-hour tour, love its intimate & relaxed nature, plus they enjoy meeting fellow travellers from the Airbnb community - I hope you do as well. Come as a stranger, leave as a friend! If you are not an Airbnb member, contact me via myoxfordtravel. During the current COVID-19 UK restrictions the health and well-being of my guests is extremely important, so measures such as face masks, hand sanitisation, group size limited to 10 and keeping to quieter areas will be applied. (*) assuming the college is open

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. Once COVID-19 closures have been lifted, 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 unavailable. If this changes on the day we will of course incorporate them!

Come and join me for a fascinating, informative, and fun two hour walking tour of the historic heart of Oxford and its world famous University. You will be in a small, socially distanced group (max 10 people) exploring the medieval lanes, alleys and wonderful scenic walks of this beautiful city. Perfect for families, friends or solo travellers looking for a safe yet entertaining day out. You will see the University's most photographed and iconic buildings – the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, Sheldonian Theatre and the Bridge of Sighs. (make sure you bring a camera). I will tell their individual story and give you an insiders knowledge of the fascinating colleges you will see on our route. All the time, you will be walking in the footsteps of famous authors, film stars, scientists and politicians. Do you know what Oxford’s biggest gift to mankind is? Don’t worry I will tell you.

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 10 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.

Explore the historic city of Oxford and surrounding areas from a different perspective! If you haven’t tried Paddle Boardong before don’t worry! They’re safe stable & fun and you’ll quickly be on the water enjoying getting to grips with the basics of steering, stopping and turning your board either kneeling or standing. You’ll be provided with a drybag to protect any belongings you’d like to bring with you. Once you’ve got a handle on the basics you’ll head off on a short trip along the river Thames from Donnington bridge into Oxford, stopping to view the sights and get some pics along the way. After a break next to the Botanic Gardens and Magdalen College you’ll return past the punts and rowing boats to the start point with the opportunity to have some fun and try some more advanced paddle skills, although you may get wet! ;) Other things to note If you don’t see a convenient date listed please get in touch as I can often arrange the date you want! If you have any other questions please let me know.