• Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide
  • Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide

Oxford: City and University of Oxford Audio Guide

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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 01:30 hours


Description

Get schooled on the famous college town's history and its illustrious alumni with this audio guide. Experience the magic of GPS playback on a stroll through historical Oxford.
Matthew Arnold, a Victorian poet, once described Oxford as “the City of Dreaming Spires”. He was referring to the stunning architecture of the 39 colleges that make up the world famous University of Oxford. Join me on this leisurely walking tour around the beautiful city and I’ll tell you the stories behind the spires.

This easy stroll takes you from Carfax Tower, around the historical city centre where the majority of the colleges are situated, to finish on Magdalen Street next to the Martyrs’ Memorial. Along the way, I’ll fill you in on some of the quaint traditions and ceremonies that still take place around the colleges today, like why Great Tom, the bell above the entrance to Christ Church College, chimes 101 times at 9.05pm. You’ll hear about the famous authors, politicians and poets that have contributed to Oxford’s history too, and I’ll show you the filming locations for numerous TV series such as Morse, Endeavour and Midsummer Murders. You’ll even follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter as you take in Christ Church and its own great hall.

By the end of this tour, you’ll:

• Discover why Oxford’s time is 5 minutes behind the rest of the country
• Find out why Oxford students are forbidden from jumping into the River Cherwell
• Learn about a riot that lasted three days and cost the lives of 93 people
• See the college that has produced no less than 13 of this country’s Prime Ministers
• Visit the spot where three senior members of the church were executed on the orders of Bloody Mary

Give yourself 90-minutes or linger along the way as there are plenty of opportunities to stop for a drink, a light snack, or even a very civilised afternoon tea.

Highlights

  • Discover why Oxford’s time is 5 minutes behind the rest of the country
  • Hear from producer Ian Grover, a licensed tour guide
  • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way
  • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
  • Use the virtual tour option at home

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour uses a mobile app. You will need to download the app and then use the voucher code provided to download the tour
It is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It is best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point
When the download is complete, you will see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The redstart button will become active when you are at the starting point
The tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next
Please note that you'll need to use your own mobile device and headphones for this tour. The tour is only available in English.
The tour begins in front of the Carfax Tower, Queen St, Oxford OX1 1ET. This is found at the top of the High Street where it meets Cornmarket Street and St Aldate's. If you're coming to Oxford by train then this is a ten minute walk from Oxford's main train station. If coming by bus then it's just a five minute walk from the main Bus Station. Its what3words location is ///baked.strut.jump If coming to Oxford by car it's best to use the Park and Ride facilities that are situated outside of the city and take the Park and Ride bus into the city centre.
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When should I book?

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.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.