oxford tour guide jobs

• Oxfordshire museums
• Country houses and gardens
• University of Oxford
• Family days out
• Entertainment
• Walks in Oxfordshire
• Oxford and Oxfordshire
• Oxford university colleges to visit
• Rainy day ideas
• Afternoon tea
• Best restaurants
• Brewery and distillery tours
• Hospitality guide
• A weekend in Oxford
• Great outdoors
• The Cotswolds
• South Oxfordshire
• The Ridgeway Trail
• Harry Potter
• Inspector Morse
• Downton Abbey
• Midsomer Murders
• Arts and culture
• England's historic cities
• Fresh Air and freedom
• Time together
• Escape the everyday in Oxfordshire
• Only in Oxfordshire
• What's on in Oxfordshire
• Submit an event
• Special offers
• Oxfordshire hotels
• B&Bs and guesthouses
• Chipping Norton
• Henley-on-Thames
• Wallingford
• Travelling to Oxford and around Oxfordshire
• Attraction tickets
• Accessible Oxford guide
• Oxford Official Walking Tours
• Cotswold tours
• Car, bus and coach tours
• Walking, library and museum tours
• Book experiences
• Venue finding service
• Partnership

Job Vacancies

For more information on how to list your job vacancies please contact [email protected].

Free for partners of Experience Oxfordshire and Non-Partners will be charged £39+VAT per listing

Accounts Supervisor

The Bodleian Libraries are seeking an Accounts Supervisor to join their busy Accounts team. Reporting to the Head of Finance,…

Closing Date: 25 September 2024

Food services assistant.

Christ Church College are seeking well-motivated, friendly and reliable individuals with food service skills and experience to work in the…

Closing Date: 7 October 2024

Retail sales assistant.

The Ashmolean Museum is looking for two Sales Assistants to join the Retail & Ticketing Team, in the heart of…

Closing Date: 23 September 2024

Library assistant.

The Bodleian is seeking to recruit a Library Assistant who is enthusiastic and a motivated person to join the team…

Museum Operations Assistant

The Oxford University Museum of Natural History is seeking an energetic and dynamic Operations Assistant for an exciting new role…

Closing Date: 2 October 2024

Project manager.

Reporting to the Deputy Keeper of the Heberden Coin Room, you will oversee the digitisation of the Ashmolean Museum’s c….

Closing Date: 27 September 2024

Web and communications officer.

The Oxford University Museum of Natural History is looking for a skilled Web and Communications Officer to manage the day-to-day…

Closing Date: 30 September 2024

Various roles.

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford is hiring for the following positions: Commis Chef Guest Relations Manager Chef de Partie   Why…

The Ashmolean Museum are looking for a Sales Assistant to join the friendly Retail & Ticketing Team, in the heart…

Closing Date: 18 September 2024

Social media and content officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team where you will be instrumental in creating a…

Closing Date: 13 September 2024

Visitor experience assistant.

Based in the beautiful Ashmolean Museum, you will deliver a world class experience for visitors by acting as the museum’s…

Visitor Services Assistant

The Museum of Natural History are recruiting a part-time (22 hours per week) Visitor Services Assistant to join the busy…

The Bodleian Libraries are looking for a customer-focused individual to run Library Services at the Department of Continuing Education on…

Closing Date: 11 September 2024

Senior archivist.

The Bodleian Libraries is recruiting a Senior Archivist (University Archives). As part of the Archives Senior Management Team, you will…

German-speaking Tour Guide

Are you passionate about the history and heritage of the City of Oxford, all its literary and film connections and…

Event Sales Manager

The Ashmolean Museum are looking to welcome an enthusiastic individual to their Commercial team at the iconic Museum. The Event…

Closing Date: 16 September 2024

Youth programme leader.

The Youth Programme Leader role is an exciting opportunity to join the public engagement team at Oxford University Museum of…

Technical Research Officer

The Bodleian Libraries is hiring a Technical Research Officer. The library has ambitions to increase significantly its commitment to archiving…

Evening & Weekend Library Assistant

The Bodleian Libraries are looking for two enthusiastic and reliable Evening & Weekend Library Assistants to join our small team…

Food & Beverage Team Member

Heythrop Park Resort has a fantastic opportunity for a Bar Team Member. Pay rates: Up to £13.46 per hour dependent…

Job Archives

• September 2024
• August 2024
• February 2024

© Experience Oxfordshire 2024. All rights reserved. Website design by Technique Web .

Privacy Overview

New Tours Added for Spring and Summer 2024. Additional tours at 11.30am and 2pm every day.

Oxford Official Walking Tours

Oxford university walking tours, our walking tours.

• Our Most Popular Tour!
• Hour Glass 2 hours

Oxford University & City Walking Tour

The best way to explore Oxford is on foot with your friendly and expert guide, who will share stories about this beautiful city and its famous university.

C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien Walking Tour of Oxford

This is the specialist Oxford walking tour for all fans of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien. Explore their work and key Oxford locations with an enthusiastic guide.

• Hour Glass 1 or 2 hours

Oxford Private and Speciality Walking Tours

Enjoy an exclusive tour of Oxford with your loved ones, friends and business colleagues.  Choose from one of many themed tours on offer to pour guests.

• Map Marker Oxford

Oxford On Screen Walking Tour

Our expert and passionate guides will show you around the most famous landmarks that have been immortalised on screen, from the Radcliffe Camera in Emerald Fennel’s  Saltburn  to the Bodleian Library in  Harry Potter , and share the titbits and anecdotes that filming in Oxford can bring.

Discover Oxford with a skilled and knowledgeable Oxford Official Walking Tour Guide

Explore over 1,000 years of history from Saxon England and the evolution of the University.

You will see the stunning colleges and most famous buildings of Oxford, like The Radcliffe Camera, Sheldonian Theatre, and the Bodleian Library. You may even see spot your favourite scenes from Harry Potter, Inspector Morse, and many more.

Tour sizes are limited to 20 people for your safety and comfort. Our tours are easy paced, flat and accessible .

Link Gallery

5-Star Walking Tours in Oxford

Lucy was a great tour guide and told us very funny stories along with some really interesting facts. I felt very safe as everyone was social distanced and the tour guide had a visor on ensuring we had a safe experience. I would highly recommend this tour.

Firstly a big thank you to Lucy as she was superb. Her tour was very informative and the 2 hours just flew by. We learnt things about Oxford that only a qualified guide would know. Definitely give this a go.

Really interesting way to get round the beautiful city of Oxford. The guide was great and it all felt very safe. Would definitely consider doing their other tours if I return back to oxford in the future.

I did this tour with my dad last November and even though it was pouring rain, we both remember the experience very positively. Our guide was very knowledgeable and found a great mix between being informative and entertaining.

• Private Family Tours
• 2 Hour Free Oxford Walking Tour

Oxford University & City Tour with Alumni Guide

• Christ Church With Extended University Tour
• Harry Potter Tour of Oxford
• Oxford Ghost Tour
• London To Oxford Express Tour
• Oxford Bike Tour
• Oxford Bike & Walking Tour
• Oxford to Stonehenge and Bath
• Blenheim Half Day Tour
• Private Day Tours
• School Group Tours
• Foreign Language Oxford Walking Tours
• All Our Oxford Tours
• Cambridge Free Walking Tour
• Cambridge University & King’s College Tour
• Private Family Tour of Cambridge
• Group & Student Tours of Cambridge
• Private Tours of London
• School Groups Tours of London
• Day Trips From London
• Bath Free Walking Tour
• Roman Baths & City Walking Tour
• Private Family Bath Walking Tour
• Group Tours of Bath
• York Free Walking Tour
• York Minster & City Tour
• Private Tours of York
• Group Tours of York
• Oxford City Guide
• London City Guide
• Cambridge City Guide
• Bath City Guide
• Become A Guide

• Our Most Popular Oxford Walking Tour!
• Authentic Tours By Oxford Students
• Go Inside One Of The Oldest Colleges
• Go Inside The Bodleian Library
• Small Group Size

Guaranteed Entrance To Oxford University

Or your money back - when booked on our website! The only company in Oxford to offer such a guarantee!

Availability: Monday to Sunday – 11am & 2pm (+4pm July / August) Duration: 2 hours Price: Infants (0-4) Free / Children (up to 17 years) £19.99 / Students (with valid ID) 24.99/ Adults £29.99 Includes: Unlike other tours in Oxford, we actually include entrance to sites in our ticket fee!

August 17th to 22nd, 26th, 30th, 31st / September 6th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 19th – 21st, 24th, 26th – 28th

Divinity School, part of the Bodleian Library and used in the filming of Harry Potter is set to be closed on these days, and it will be covered externally. College entrance will still take place!

• Is this child-friendly?

Absolutely. Lots of families come on this every day. We keep the content as fun and engaging as possible!

• Is this accessible with a pram? 

Yes, this is fine. 

• Is this accessible with a wheelchair?
• Can I bring my dog?

Please note that our tours are not dog-friendly, and no animals are permitted to join the group for the safety of our customers. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.

This Tour Is Recognised As A Top 10 Experience In The World

Beating out competition from some incredible locations around the world, we are extremely proud to see the tireless energy we have put into this experience, over many years, receive one of the highest awards in our industry from TripAdivosr. We still to work day in and day out to make sure this remains the best experience in Oxford and the world. 

See Behind Closed Doors

This tour gives you the unique opportunity to walk inside Oxford University, with someone who has actually experienced the world famous educational institutions. From the interview process to the traditions; hear about them first hand. 

The Most Famous Sites

This Oxford walking tour is jam-packed with the top highlights at Oxford University – from the world-famous architectural jewels of the Bodleian Library, Radlciffe Camera and the Bridge of Sighs to the often missed wonders hidden down small alleyways. 

Our Award Winning Guides

With their unique experiences, charisma and our extensive training; our guides keep it fun, interesting and engaging for a broad range of people from around the world. 

The Smallest Group Sizes

We operate these tours with the smallest groups sizing of any similar walking tour in Oxford

Harry Potter Film Sites

Whether you are Potter mad, or have never seen or read any of the books – trust us, the filming locations will leave an impression!

• Balliol College
• All Souls College
• Trinity College
• Oriel College
• Hertford College
• Merton College
• The Bodleian Library
• The Radcliffe Camera
• Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
• University Church of St Marys
• Many More University Sites
• History Of The Town
• Student Life At Oxford
• University Ceremonies
• Famous Graduates And Their Little Known Stories
• Our Famous Finishing Story!

NEW: Fancy Entering Christ Church College?

Previous tour, booking for oxford university & city tour with alumni guide.

• Work With Us / Where To Meet Us

NEW TOUR LAUNCH: UNNATUAL HISTORIES

Join us for a unique tour of the Natural History Museum in Oxford! We'll explore how human influence and selective choice shape the narrative of natural history museums, offering an 'unnatural' perspective on their historical and ideological foundations.

Uncomfortable Oxford Tours

History walked differently read more, we are uncomfortable oxford.

Discover the stories beneath the spires with a university historian as your guide. We take you on a unique journey through the historic city centre, offering an engaging and rich walking tour about the complex history that has shaped the beauty and grandeur of the Oxford landscape.

Our tours provide newcomers with a good introduction to the city while going beyond the traditional narratives. We highlight histories of race, gender, class, and disability, while raising uncomfortable questions about the lasting legacies of empire.​ All our guides are university researchers who are passionate about the city, its people, and its diverse history.

Tours often sell out – we recommend booking in advance!

The Original Uncomfortable Oxford™ Tour

The perfect introductory tour of Oxford, covering its main sites and complex history.

Top Reviews

Brilliant ★★★★★.

“ This was a really interesting experience! Our tour guide Scott was amazing and we felt we learnt a lot! Really recommend this for anyone visiting Oxford. “

Definitely a must-do tour! ★★★★★

“Loved every minute – guide was really interesting; interested in our thoughts and opinions, and hugely knowledgeable! Could have walked round for 9 hours rather than 90 minutes! Learned heaps! Thanks”

Highly recommended! ★★★★★

“I would highly recommend this tour! Led by students, it captures the uncomfortable side of Oxford’s long history, from murders, slave ownership and imperialism. It is an important aspect of understanding how one of the greatest universities in the world came to be, the sacrifices made by innocent people all over to make Oxford what it is. Shoutout to Julie, our lovely guide!”

An informative and thought-provoking afternoon ★★★★★

“I can highly recommend this tour for seeing a different aspect of Oxford. We had a small group of 6 which was ideal for being able to chat easily. Our guide was very generous with his time and gave us a good 2 hours plus of his knowledge and experience. We all learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed hearing some stories about Oxford which are not necessarily covered by other tours.”

A sorely needed tour, vital to the countercurrent of more simple histories. ★★★★★

“Cannot recommend this highly enough! Rarely do you get to experience a tour that welcomes engagement and discussion so openly, which is even more extraordinary when considering this tour delves deep into Oxford’s controversial histories, so often hushed or expunged from public consciousness. An absolute must and a unique social initiative, that stands head and shoulders above the cookie-cutter public tours of Oxford’s tourist-friendly, safe and warm narrative.”

Excellent tours ★★★★★

“I did the hidden histories, colonial, and original tours. All were exceptional. I learned a lot, loved how interactive it was, and found my guides really friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend these tours!!”

Don’t miss! ★★★★★

“Start your experience of Oxford with one of these tours – no visit to the city is complete without it! “

A different angle on a historic city ★★★★★

“It’s a really interesting alternative look at the history (and future) of Oxford. Based in the historic centre a well-informed enthusiastic guide leads a discussion on the controversial questions of the historic legacy “

Such a fun and informative tour! ★★★★★

“Chloe was really knowledgeable but also left loads of time and space for respectful discussion around the topics that were covered. I will definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oxford. A really unique and thought provoking experience. “

Engaging and provocative ★★★★★

“Wonderfully crafted approach to showing and explaining the “other” side of Oxford’s role in UK’s modern history. Engaging format where guides ask opinions and ideas of participants. Thoughtful, provocative and engaging. One of the best tours I have ever taken.”

THEMED TOURS

History of Medicine Tour

Uncomfortable Ashmolean Tour

Follow the Money Tour

Hidden Histories Tour

Mediaeval Oxford Tour

Haunted Oxford Tour

Unnatural Histories Tour

Museum Tours

Experience a guided tour of the famous university museums

Private & Group Bookings

Private tours for schools, conferences, and corporate events.

WHY book AN UNCOMFORTABLE Tour?

See the iconic city in all its complexity!

• All tours researched, designed, and led by university researchers
• Tours feature diverse voices and narratives
• We are a female-led company & certified social enterprise

Choosing an ‘Uncomfortable’ Tour offers a unique and thought-provoking experience that provides you with a deeper understanding of the city and its history. You will gain access to the knowledge of our expert guides, while also challenging traditional perspectives of the city. Our tours of Oxford aim to shed light on the lesser-known aspects of history, bringing attention to uncomfortable truths or historical figures that are often overlooked or forgotten in modern narratives. We ask questions about the landscape and its beauty, as well as who gets to be represented in its statues, street names, and memorials.

OTHER UNCOMFORTABLE CITIES

Explore the dazzling city of Cambridge with a local academic. We introduce you to the main city sites while going deeper into the complexities of local history, providing a unique introduction to the city and University.

Check out our latest expansion with an immersive tour of the ancient and beautiful city of York. Step into the past with a local researcher from the university and uncover the rich industrial history of the famed ‘Chocolate city’.

Featured in

“Everywhere we go, we ask: ‘What are the dominant narratives about the city? And what are they hiding?”

The Washington Post

In Britain, these Oxford walking tours focus on often-glossed-over parts of the city’s history

Meander through Oxford’s dark past is more than a woke walk

The Telegraph

Uncomfortable Oxford: meet the student group asking the city to confront its colonial past

The Sunday Times

Step this way to discover Oxford’s unpalatable past of imperialism and inequality

Green & Blue Badge Tour Guides in Oxford

[email protected]  |   07769 657145

Award winning guided tours based on your interests

We find you the best guide, for your walking tour of Oxford

Email:  [email protected] or Call  +44 7769 657145

Make an enquiry

Fully Bespoke Tours

Our guides are experienced and knowledgeable and many of them, including Sandra, have studied at Oxford. We offer a wide range of specialist tours

Award Winning Team

Oxford Tour Guides have won awards - a certificate of excellence from Trip Advisor 2018 and Tour Operator of the Year in 2018 from the Luxury Travel Guide.

Best Priced Tours

We offer reasonable rates and easy ways to pay and book. We will help you plan your tour on a day and time to suit you. Blue or Green Badge accredited Guides

Oxford Tour Guides would love to show you round on a walking tour to discover Oxford’s glorious architecture, the University and ancient colleges and share its history and traditions with you.

We have the top qualified tour guides in Oxford offering general as well as specialist tours. We aim to provide the best guide for your group and tailor your tour to your interests.

"Oxford, the city of dreaming spires is famous for its 800 year old university and centre of learning"

Things to see and do in Oxford

The Ashmolean

The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Our world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time.

The Bodleian

Twenty-seven libraries across Oxford, including the central University library. The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. It derives its name from its founder, Sir Thomas Bodley. 

Natural History Museum

Oxford University Museum of Natural History holds an internationally-significant collection of natural history specimens and archives in a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture. It is home to a lively programme of research, teaching and events.

Our Services

Specialist Tours

We offer specialist tours and find a guide who can best match your interests. Please do contact us for a discussion about how we can help you plan your visit. 

Oxford & Beyond

General Tours

Oxford Tour Guides specialise in private or group tours with a guide exclusively for you, on a date and time to suit. The most popular tour is the general tour lasting either 90 minutes or 2 hours. 

Conferences & Events

We can offer you the following tours, or if you have any other ideas we could possibly find a guide who can best match your interests. Please do contact us for a discussion about how we can help you plan your visit. 

Getting Here

Book a Tour

We can offer you the following tours, or if you have any other ideas we could possibly find a guide who can best match your interests. Please do contact us for a discussion about how we can help you plan your visit. 

[email protected]

+44 7769 657145.

Email [email protected] or phone Sandra on

+44 7769 657145 for a quote for your tour requirements.

Email: [email protected]

or phone Sandra on

At Oxford Tour Guides we take your privacy seriously and so the contact details you supply to us will be for the sole purpose of communicating with you to organise the arrangements for your tour.

Planning your next trip? Search on KAYAK .

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Please see our Privacy Policy here.

• Private Tours
• Group Tours
• Private & Group – Cotswolds Tours
• Morse / Lewis / Endeavour
• Gallery & Testimonials

**Announcing 20024 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award – making Walking Tours of Oxford in the top 10% of attractions worldwide**

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT VISIT CHRIST CHURCH ON ANY TOUR.

* 5 star reviews on FEEFO * Officially qualified guides*

Walking tours of oxford with qualified guides, click a button below to book a tour:.

Morse, Lewis and Endeavour

Simply Oxford University

Private Tour

Morse Lewis, Endeavour and Oxford book – A guide celebrating 35 years on screen

Walking Tours of Oxford is dedicated to giving you a truly memorable experience in Oxford, with sights to enthral and memories to treasure along your walk. Our fully qualified Oxford guides – members of the Institute of Tourist Guiding and / or The Oxford Guild of Tour Guides – are looking forward to showing you around this wonderful city. Oxford is steeped in history, dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. It is a city crammed with visual delights whichever way you turn: from the architecture of the ancient buildings that make up the University, to the rivers, parks and fields that surround it.

To visit Oxford and learn of its history is to delve deep into our heritage. The city has been home to many famous and influential characters including great writers of children’s literature. Through your choice of walking tour you can learn about Lewis Carroll, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Philip Pullman. See real-life settings used as film locations in X-Men First Class, The Golden Compass, Morse, Lewis and Endeavour and Harry Potter . Hear the stories surrounding the University’s most famous students from across the centuries. Discover the origins and rituals of our medieval University. Walking Tours of Oxford will give you a day to remember with tailor-made private guided tours to suit your specific needs, a Simply Oxford tours , Christ Church tours or Morse/ Lewis/ Endeavour tours . Our most popular product is the Simply Oxford university tours which have been developed to simply get the most out of your stay in our beautiful city.

Depending on your tour, you will meet your fully qualified guide in a central location and from here meander through the very heart of Oxford; you will see The Bodleian Library; The Weston Library, The Old Schools’ Quadrangle and The iconic Radcliffe Camera. Stand under the Bridge of Sighs and have your photo taken. Admire The Sheldonian Theatre. See the Emperors’ Heads. Learn about the city and University from experts. Look up at the Gargoyles and Grotesques that adorn the facades. View (from the outside) many of the colleges such as; Balliol, Trinity, Brasenose, All Souls and New College.

For private tour options, college entry is discussed and possibly charge additionally, depending on time of tour, type of tour and which college you might like to see. Simply; the best tour experience in Oxford with fully qualified guides!

Why book with Walking Tours of Oxford?

• Clear and transparent costings.
• Fully qualified guides holding the Green or Blue Badge accreditation and members of The Institute of Tourist Guiding and / orThe Oxford Guild of Tour Guides.
• Number one on TripAdvisor and awarded The Certificate of Excellence in 5 consecutive years from 2015-2019.
• Awarded ‘Destination Specialist of The Year 2017’ and ‘Best Bespoke Operator of The Year 2018’ by Luxury Travel Guide.
• 5 star reviews on Facebook and Google.
• 5 star review on Feefo for both service and product.
• 2020 Oxfordshire Prestige Awards winner
• Each tour is unique, we do not have a planned route and we do not follow a script. We simply determine the best route on the day.
• Friendly and knowledgeable guides.
• Regular meetings with Oxford university to provide the most up to date and correct information.
• Many of our guides have connections with Oxford university, having either studied here ourselves or with family members studying here which gives us an insight into student life at Oxford. Heidi’s, owner of Walking Tours of Oxford eldest son is a student at Oxford, so she has first hand knowledge and up to date information on studying here.
• Destination advice and suggestions on what else to do in Oxford.
• Simply the best!

“You won’t find a better tour experience!”

“I’ve visited Oxford every year in the winter for about a decade, bringing a group of university students from the USA each time. We’ve used many tour guides over those years, with varying success. We found Heidi and Walking Tours last year, and booked her again this year. I can say without a doubt she is the best. As advertised, she customizes the experience, and she readily acceded to my list of special requests, helping our students to discover the magic of Oxford. We hope to work with Heidi for many years to come!” -TripAdvisor January 2017

“Absolutely excellent!”

Heidi our tour guide was absolutely excellent and our day was made so much better by having done the Oxford Highlights with her. She was friendly and so knowledgeable and really tailored the tour to our interests and the other guests. Would recommend this to everyone! Google May 2021

<scripttype=”text javascript”=”” src=”https://api.feefo.com/api/javascript/walking-tours-of-oxford” =”” scripttype=”text”>

Email: [email protected]

As featured on Kayak – for further information on things to do in Oxford see:- https://www.kayak.co.uk/Oxford.1861.guide

Privacy Policy

We share your name, email address and the product/service you purchased (as obtained during the order process) with Feefo and / or TripAdvisor, who will send you an email on our behalf asking you to complete a review. Our legal basis for doing this is our legitimate interest in asking for feedback in order to improve our products and services.

Explore the tour

Bus Tour + Panorama

Bus Tour + Explore

Tour information.

St Giles Fair diversion: Sunday 8th – 10th September – Stop 15 on Broad Street will not be served by the service and instead will pick up near the Sheldonian. We will not be able to serve stops 18, 19 and 20 during this time.

Hop on and off the bus as many times as you like.

20 stops near all the major sights.

Audio commentary available in 14 languages.

Free headphones at the start of your journey.

Full hygiene measures.

Kids’ commentary available.

Stepping Through Oxford Walking Tour (45 mins).

enjoy England .com Quality Assured Visitor Attraction Certified

Rate us on TripAdvisor

Visit us on Twitter

Ticket accepted on phone

Entry to Carfax Tower.

Town & Gown Walking Tour (90 minutes).

Black Oxford Untold Stories

Bus & Walking Tour to uncover the rich narratives of Black scholars.

Oxford Walking Tours

Discover a range of fantastic walking tours in and around Oxford.

The Great Cities Combination Ticket

With our new The Great Cities Combined Ticket, you can enjoy London AND Oxford from the top deck on our award-winning sightseeing bus tours, get up close and personal on exclusive walking tours, and more! 

Carfax Tower

Climb the 99 steps to the top of the 12th-century tower for an amazing view over the Oxford skyline.

VOX City Walks

Enjoy fascinating storytelling delivered by your VOX City Walks guides as you explore, discover and immerse yourself in Oxford’s quaint and charming streets.

Discover Oxford with our iconic bus tours

Our award-winning open-top bus tour lasts approximately one hour and allows you to discover the best sights and historical insights into the City of Dreaming Spires !

Tickets are available for 24 and 48 hours, so you can hop on and hop off as many times as you wish and explore all the famous sights and attractions around Oxford.

Where can I buy tickets?

There are plenty of options and you can purchase your tickets from:

• Online on our booking page
• Our friendly drivers (there’s no need to pre-book your tour)
• Our informative city ticket seller colleagues located at Oxford Rail Station and several other locations around Oxford
• The Oxford Visitor Information Point on High Street – click here for a map
• Oxford Bus Company’s Gloucester Green Travel Shop – click here for a map

How do I get to the City Sightseeing Oxford tours?

Oxford is well connected by road and rail to major cities including London. The best way to get to Oxford city centre is by public transport. We’re proud to hold the Good Journey Mark for welcoming car-free visitors. To find out how to get to City Sightseeing tours in Oxford, visit our Getting Here page.

What are others saying about the tour?

See what others have to say, we’re hiring .

We’re currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated ticket sellers, guides and drivers. Interested? Email your CV to [email protected] or find out more by clicking here .

Explore the Tour!

Frequently asked questions, can i purchase my ticket in advance, can wheelchair users and buggies travel on your buses, what are hop-on hop-off stops, how is it best to use the hop-on and off feature.

View all FAQs →

Deals, Offers & Extras

Group discounts.

Booking 10 or more tickets?

Contact us for a group discount.

Private Hire & Weddings

Hire a whole bus for your own private Oxford City tour or for use at a special event.

Super Saver Tickets

Oxford bus tour + attraction tickets. Historic buildings, boat trips and more!

Buy Oxford Bus Tour Tickets Online!

Buy your tour tickets quickly, easily and securely on our website.