Oxford's Historic Pubs: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Oxford’s historical streets are full of interesting and unusual pubs, some of which have been providing refreshment for over 700 years. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll visit a few of the oldest and quirkiest pubs the city has to offer. Starting at the Head of the River pub near Folly Bridge, you’ll wind through cobbled lanes and hidden passages to discover ten of Paul Coyne favourite pubs, each with a story to tell. The audio guide will lead you through the ancient streets where students and townspeople have all enjoyed an ’Education in Intoxication’. You’ll see where a Tuesday afternoon pub brawl took 600 years to be finally reconciled, and learn which pub had a camel. You'll also see a few historical landmarks like Hertford Bridge, Carfax Tower, and Radcliffe Square. By the end of the tour, in front of the Grapes on George Street, you’ll have learnt the differences between an alehouse, a tavern, and an inn.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Meeting Location
Caudwells Castle
5 Folly Bridge, Oxford OX1 4LB, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Oxford OX1 2AR
UK
This tour end outside The Grapes Pub on George Street.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
The Head of the River, Oxford (pass by)
The Bear Inn, Oxford (pass by)
Carfax Tower (pass by)
The Crown (pass by)
Turf Tavern (pass by)
King's Arms, Oxford (pass by)
Oxford Covered Market (pass by)
White Horse (pass by)
Bridge of Sighs (pass by)
The Grapes (pass by)
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-110804P986
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