--- title: Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 95 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 582 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 2 of 16 (Oxford from London) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/extended-oxford-university-city-tour-with-christ-church/ --- # Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church **Guidekin's take:** This Oxford walk covers two colleges including Christ Church, plus the Weston Library and Divinity School of the Bodleian Library. Entrance fees are included; at Christ Church, the guide gives an external overview before you enter independently with a multimedia headset. 4.89 from 582 reviews at €95 per person for 3h. ## Overview Building on our standard Oxford University & City Tour (the single highest reviewed tour of Oxford) comes the extended version, which includes visiting 2 Colleges, including guaranteed entrance into Christ Church which allows you to visit one of the most famous Colleges at Oxford University. Coupled with entering the Weston Library and Divinity School of the Bodleian Library, this is has been designed as the ultimate Oxford experience, from the highest rated tour companies in Oxford. Often mistaken for being the entire Oxford University, Christ Church is one of the largest colleges and certainly the most famous. From its links to royalty, and one of the most significant film sites for Harry Potter in England; make the best of your time in Oxford with this extended tour. Additionally, we will be entering another historic College at the University, various parts of the Bodleian Library, and externally covering the most iconic sites of the University spread around the city centre. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 16 people: shared group - 4 start times: between 08:00 and 14:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €83: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €95 per person for the Extended Oxford Tour option; other options up to €178 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 582 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Footprints Tours Limited ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Extended Oxford Tour | €95 / person | English | Starting point: Oxford Tourist Information, 15, 16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK | | London Collection / Return | €178 / person | English | Luxury Minibus (16 Seater): This will meet outside Gloucester Road Underground Tube Station at 8am, and return you back for 6pm. Limited availability. | ## What's included - Entrance Fees - All Fees and Taxes ## Itinerary 1. **Balliol College** (pass by, no stop) - Argued to be the oldest College at Oxford University 2. **Trinity College** (10m; admission included) - One of the most beautiful Colleges at Oxford University dating back to 1555 3. **Exeter College** (pass by, no stop) - Founded in 1314, notable for where Tolkien attended as a student 4. **Hertford College** (5m) - With a history dating back to 1282, this College is known as one of the most progressive at Oxford. A good chance to tackle the rather slowing moving image of Oxford. 5. **Lincoln College** (pass by, no stop) - Built in 1427, it has a historic rivalry with its neighbours 6. **History of Science Museum** (5m) - Famous for housing Albert Einstein's chalkboard with his markings preserved from the series of lectures he provided at Oxford. 7. **Weston Library** (5m) - A dramatic example of Brutalist architecture, contrasting the typically Victorian Neo-Gothic style, that Oxford is famous for. Responsible for housing over 5 million books - including some of the most important in the history of the human race, with a stunningly modern... 8. **Martyrs' Memorial** (5m) - Often overlooked, but arguably the most important religious site in Oxford. Belies the dark conflict in England between Protestants and Catholics which lead to many gruesome deaths 9. **Sheldonian Theatre** (5m) - Finished in 1669 by Sir Christopher Wren. This plays host to the most import ceremonies at Oxford University. 10. **New College** (5m) - Often mistaken as "new" dating back to 1379, an important model for how all 11. **Bodleian Library** (10m; admission included) - One of the most important libraries in England built in 1602, responsible for over 12 million books with documents dating back to the Pharaohs. 12. **Bridge of Sighs** (5m) - The most photographed site at Oxford 13. **Radcliffe Camera** (5m) - The most iconic site in Oxford (what you normally see on the postcards). Certainly worth the hype, but is used for a far different function from what most people think. 14. **All Souls College** (5m) - The most exclusive academic institution in the world, home to Laurence of Arabia and some of the best traditions at Oxford University 15. **University Church of St. Mary the Virgin** (5m) - The epicentre of Oxford University, belying its religious foundations. Also houses some of the most detailed grotesques in Oxford. 16. **Merton College** (5m) - With a reputation as being the most academically inclined College, along with a starting date of 1264 - it's a crucial part of any tour in Oxford. Renowned for having exceptional food for its students! 17. **Christ Church Meadow** (5m) - A unique space in the centre of Oxford, with a strong link to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. 18. **Christ Church** (1h; admission included) - is one of the most celebrated Colleges at Oxford. Nearly 500 years old it has a seriously impressive collection of buildings along with a strong Harry Potter and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland connection. The guide will provide a comprehensive external overview of the... 19. **The first purpose built lecture room, and one of the greatest examples of Med...** (5m; admission included) - The first purpose built lecture room, and one of the greatest examples of Medieval Architecture in Europe. No wonder it was used in the filming of Harry Potter and other Hollywood films! Explore this famous ceremonial building, with those who have attended the ceremonies!... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:30, 11:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point For London Collection / Return tour option only. We meet outside the tube station on the corner of Gloucester Rd and Courtfield Rd - look out for a white and green umbrella. Tour departs at 8am (Mon-Sat) and 9:30am (Sun). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJY2zjBF4FdkgRBITPvkNYBho Pickup points listed by the operator: 1 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - As Oxford University is a working institution, some sites may close without notice. In such rare cases, we’ll show you the best available alternatives, inform you of any major changes in advance, and offer a refund if needed. - At Christ Church, your guide will provide an in-depth external overview before you enter independently with a multimedia headset created by the Christ Church team. - During peak season (June–August), access to the Divinity School is extremely limited due to frequent closures and high demand, and may not be included in the tour. While some companies may claim otherwise, we prefer to be honest upfront rather than risk disappointment on the day. We will substitute this site with another College entrance, if not available on your day. - If you select Pickup option (the more expensive one) the meeting point will be the London address (Gloucester Road Tube Station), otherwise its the Oxford one (15 Broad Street, Oxford) ## Compared with other Oxford from London | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 16** | €95 | 3h | 4.89 (582) | shared, max 16 | | [Small Group Cotswolds Villages, Stratford and Oxford Day Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/small-group-cotswolds-villages-stratford-and-oxford-day-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €165 | 11h 30m | 4.93 (359) | shared | | [Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Oxford Private Car Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/windsor-castle-stonehenge-oxford-private-car-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €1070 | 11h | 4.9 (228) | private | | [Windsor Castle and Oxford Small Group Tour](/uk/london/tours/windsor-castle-and-oxford-small-group-tour/?format=md) | €153 | 9h | 4.88 (73) | shared | Ranked #2 of 16 in Oxford from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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