Oxford: Private Guided Walking Tour of University and City Oxford : Guided Tour in Italian with optional college visit

Discover the beautiful city of Oxford on foot with an expert local guide. See the university buildings, visit a college, and learn about life in the city and university. Private tour for 1 - 18 people
Explore Oxford, the "city of Dreaming Spires", on a personal walking tour with a local expert guide.

See the city’s most iconic buildings such as the Sheldonian Theatre, the Radcliffe Camera, the Bodleian library, the Old Schools Quadrangle and the Bridge of Sighs. (see photos)

Learn about life at the University today. Topics will include: the Oxford tuition system; student life in an Oxford college; the differences between the colleges and their specialities; how do you apply to Oxford and how easy is it to get a place at the University?

We strongly recommend that you include a visit to an Oxford College as part of your tour. See below.

The tour starts in Broad Street, and normally ends in Radcliffe Square, or nearby. Sometimes we vary the route due to events in Oxford.

Plus! Your guide will also help you to plan your visit to Oxford. Prices include our pre-tour planning service by WhatsApp – to help you get the best from your visit to Oxford!

Important note on colleges:

Entrance to Colleges / other attractions can be arranged. Please note that there is an additional charge for entry to some colleges.

Colleges we can normally visit include New College, Magdalen, Trinity, Jesus, Balliol, St John's, All Souls and Corpus Christi and others. Colleges we can sometimes visit include Exeter, Merton and Christ Church. Please let us know if there is a college which you would particularly like to visit. We will do our best to arrange it! Cost £3 - £10 per person depending on your choice of college, except Christ Church which is £25 per person. Entry fee normally includes a visit to the college quad, gardens, chapel and dining hall.

Please note that the Oxford Colleges are working academic institutions, not tourist sites. Sometimes parts of colleges may be closed e.g. the dining hall may be in use for exams or being prepared for a special event. The chapel may be closed due to a rehearsal or other event. Sometimes colleges may close at short notice for reasons of their own.

If the college of your choice is unavailable, we will do our best to visit an alternative.

Note on Itinerary: The itinerary shown is an example itinerary. The actual itinerary may vary from the example itinerary.

What people say:
"We had the absolute pleasure of touring Oxford with Tim, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Tim was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the history, architecture, and famous alumni of Oxford, but he delivered everything with such charm, wit, and enthusiasm. His passion for the city is infectious, and he brought the streets and colleges to life with fascinating stories and insights. We came away with a much deeper appreciation of Oxford’s rich history and culture, and we were entertained every step of the way. Tim was a delightful guide—warm, engaging, and full of interesting facts that you’d never find in a guidebook. We would highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Tim, for a truly memorable day "

Marie – Australia
May 2025

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.