Oxford Scholars and Secrets Self Guided Tour with App

9 Reviews 4.22 out of 5 stars Based on 9 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and TripAdvisor | Oxford, England

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Polish

Overview

Did you know Oxford’s Great Tom bell chimes 101 times every night—and the university runs 5 minutes behind the rest of England? Discover the stories behind Oxford’s most iconic landmarks on this comprehensive 18-stop self-guided audio walking tour.

From Christ Church’s Harry Potter connections to the hidden Narnia door, from a 14th-century rebel tavern to the world’s oldest public museum – this tour covers more ground than most guided walks, at a fraction of the price.
Crafted with insights from Oxford students, the tour is available in 9 languages.

Unlike fixed-time group tours, you control the pace. Start anytime, pause to explore colleges and museums, grab lunch at the Covered Market, or linger over a pint at the Turf Tavern – your tour waits for you.

Over 1000 customers have taken this tour and a full refund guarantee means you can book with confidence

What's Included

  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • Any physical devices or headphones
  • Entry to colleges
  • Human tour guide at location
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Saint Aldate's
Oxford OX1 1DP, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

49 St Giles'
Oxford OX1 3LU, UK

What To Expect

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Christ Church (pass by)

Discover the college that inspired Harry Potter’s Great Hall, and where Great Tom tolls 101 times each night at 9:05 PM
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Radcliffe Camera (pass by)

Take photos at Christopher Wren’s first masterpiece, where Einstein and Tolkien received honorary degrees
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Bodleian Library (pass by)

Admire the library from the outside and discover fun facts like the oath you need to take to enter the library
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Sheldonian Theatre (pass by)

Pause at yet another iconic Oxford building and discover more about its architecture and heritage
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Oxford Covered Market

Take a break to explore the covered market and pick up souvenirs or grab a bite to eat
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

Pause at the world's first public museum — home to Guy Fawkes' actual lantern, Egyptian mummies, and a Van Gogh, all for free
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Eagle& Child (pass by)

End in front of a historic pub where literary legends used to gather
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University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

See the spot that hosted the trial of the Oxford Martyrs and a nearby door that inspired parts of Narnia!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New College (pass by)

Hear the story behind the not-so-new New college
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Pitt Rivers Museum

Take an optional detour to two museums with one entrance: from Darwin's evolution debate to a dimly-lit labyrinth of shrunken heads and ancient artifacts
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Turf Tavern (pass by)

Tucked behind the city wall, find the secret pub where presidents, movie stars, and Nobel laureates have been sneaking off to for centuries
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Bridge of Sighs

Puase for photos in front of Oxford's most photographed bridge — named after its Venetian twin
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oxford Scholars and Secrets Self Guided Tour with App?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
  • Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
  • Audio and written guide included
  • Any physical devices or headphones
  • Entry to colleges
  • Human tour guide at location

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST).

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