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Discover Oxford and Cambridge with Guide from London by Coach

4.6 · 87 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 87% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Golden Tours Gray Line London Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
12h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Chinese, English
Start & pickup
08:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Visit Oxford and Cambridge in one outing from London, with a guided walk in each city.

Air-conditioned coach transport and guiding are included, but entry to individual sites is excluded and a moderate level of fitness is required. 4.6 from 87 reviews at €118 per person for 12h 30m.

In our comparison: #61 of 86 in Day Trips from London, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €118 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Professional guide
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach
  • Walking tours of Oxford and Cambridge
  • Entries to any of the sites

Children from €106 (ages 3 to 16). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.6
87 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 76 of 87

Star breakdown of all 87 ratings

5 stars
71 · 82%
4 stars
5 · 6%
3 stars
5 · 6%
2 stars
4 · 5%
1 star
2 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and helpfulness, but fitting in both cities leaves some feeling rushed.

Praised

  • Guides who explain university history clearly, with humour and engaging stories
  • Helpful guides who answer questions and look after individual needs
  • Comfortable coaches and smooth driving
  • Seeing colleges and historic streets in both Oxford and Cambridge

Complaints

  • Some felt rushed with little time to explore, while others found the pace balanced
  • Substantial coach travel compared with time spent in the cities
  • Some say bilingual commentary cuts time for sights or detail, while others value the language support

Written by Guidekin from the 66 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (12 July 2022 to 5 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Departure and drop-off point: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SR. what3words location: eager.play.forks Check-in time: 08:15am. Departure time: 08:30am · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30 on Tue, Thu, Sat; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Golden Tours Gray Line London; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

• Walking tour of Oxford
• Hear the story of the world’s oldest English-speaking university
• Plenty of picturesque sights and photo-ops
• Walking tour of Cambridge
• Led by a knowledgeable and friendly guide

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €106 ages 3 to 16

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from London

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #61 of 86€11812h 30m4.6 (87)shared
Small Group Stonehenge, Bath and Secret Place Tour from London€18411h 30m4.98 (1111)shared
Small Group Cotswolds Village, Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London€19011h 30m4.95 (408)shared
Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds€1315 per group10h5.0 (197)private

Ranked #61 of 86 in Day Trips from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €74 to €1135, median €118; typical length 10h 30m. 26 of 86 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 86 Day Trips from London

From €118 per adult