Oxbridge Audio Walking Tours - Guided By Expert Historian

Oxbridge Audio Walking Tours - Guided By Expert Historian

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Overview

Take a day trip out of London and explore the two most famous university towns in the world - Oxford and Cambridge. These 5 self-guided tours will walk you through these charming and unique historic towns as you discover their most iconic architectural, historical, and literary spots.

Our tour of Oxford, narrated by local historians, will take you to Oxford’s most iconic spots including Exeter College, Radcliffe Square, and the Sheldonian Theatre. We’ll hear about the ancient tales that live in this city, as well as the storey behind the birth of one of the world’s most famous universities!

Our 4 tours of Cambridge will give you an introduction to Cambridge, give an insight into what it's really like to study at the University of Cambridge, as well as the history behind the University’s most famous alumni!

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Activity location

St. Michael at the North Gate
- Cornmarket Street
- OX1 3EY, Oxford, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cornmarket Street
- Cornmarket Street
- OX1, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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Oxbridge Audio Walking Tours - Guided By Expert Historian in English

3h
Opening hours: Tue 00:00-23:30
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

€23.14 x 1 Adult€23.14

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What's included, what's not

Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
Access to your self-guided audio tour
Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
Audio tour provided by a local or historian
Earphones
Mobile device

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

St. Michael at the North Gate

8m
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An introduction to Oxford's past, both as a university and market town

Exeter College

3m
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We learn all about the colleges and student life at Oxford as we explore this beautiful area

Jesus College

3m
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We learn all about the colleges and student life at Oxford as we explore this beautiful area

Radcliffe Square

We stop at the heart of Oxford city and learn about this unusual building

Bodleian Library

6m
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Booklovers, beware! No library will ever quite compare to this one...

Clarendon Building

2m
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We stop by one of the popular photo spots of Oxford

Bridge of Sighs

3m
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We stop by one of the popular photo spots of Oxford

Sheldonian Theatre

4m
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We trace Oxford's academic history and traditions

Blackwell's Bookshop

6m
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A delight for the bookworms, we dig deeper into Oxford's libraries

Martyrs’ Cross

8m
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Delve deep into Oxford's history as we learn about a pivotal event

Martyrs' Memorial

3m
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We stop by the monument that commemorates the Latimer, Cranmer & Ridley executions

Market Square

4m
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We'll walk through the Market as we learn about Cambridge's history.

Sidney Sussex College

5m
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We'll discover college life & the famous Oxbridge interviews.

The Round Church

2m
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Learn how religion and the university are interlinked.

St. John's College

5m
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Katie explains what it's really like to be a student here.

Trinity College

4m
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A few cool stories about Cambridge's richest college.

Gonville and Caius College

7m
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We turn down a quiet path and learn about some famous student traditions. Gate of Honour - The tale of Caius' famous 3 (...or is it 4) gates.

Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)

6m
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Katie walks us through the bizarre Cambridge graduation ceremony.

King's College Chapel

3m
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The history behind Cambridge's most famous College, and the Kings who founded it.

King's Parade

Get intimate with Cambridge's rich and traditional Graduation ceremony and a very strange practice.

Bene't Street

Great ideas often come over a pint. The discovery of DNA, for example! Visit the Eagle's Pub

Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge

5m
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We'll dig into some scientific "controversies" as we visit Cambridge Univeristy's laboratories.

Corpus Clock

4m
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There's more to this clock than meets the eye - why did it cost £1m to build?

King's College

2m
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We start by the front face of Cambridge's grandest college.

Saint Edward's Passage

Bookshops and narrow passage! We step off the beaten track to discover this hidden gem.

The Guildhall

3m
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We stop by to learn about the seat of Cambridge's City Council

Fitzbillies

4m
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Some world famous Cambridge cuisine! Who said it was all about the grads?

Little St Mary's Church (Church of England)

Fancy picturing the famous University Boat Race's History? Let's take a pause at the photography shop!

Pembroke College

Wander around the third oldest colleges and discover its gems as the last treat of this tour.

Jesus College

3m
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Expansive grounds, stunning Chapel, interesting history - we explore it all!

Cambridge Union

2m
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We stop at the home of the oldest debating and free speech society in Cambridge

Magdalene Bridge

2m
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We walk by the quayside as we trace the storey behind Cambridge's name

Dinky Doors

3m
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Let's search for hidden doorways and secret entrances to teleport ourselves!

The River Cam

Join us for a fantastic tour of The River Cam!

Mathematical Bridge

5m
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This bridge holds myths and legends about its origins and inspiration. Let's discover it!

Queens' College

4m
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We walk down a sprawling stretch of greenery marking the beginning of 'The Backs'.

King's College Chapel

King's and View of Chapel: Get a sense of what the Backs originally were with a picturesque view of the meadow, a stream, and the Chapel. Discover the secrets of the Cambridge 'Night Climbers' and the more mischievous side of Cambridge's secret societies

Clare College

The Alma Mater of the most endearing nature historian of our lifetimes - David Attenborough.

Garret Hostel Bridge

As we end our tour, we recommend stopping to take in the lovely view, or even Bridge Hopping for the daring ones.

Christ Church

4m
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We stop to admire the marvellous entrance point to this college and learn about its famous alumnus

Magdalene College

3m
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We finish with one of Cambridge's most beautiful colleges.

Portugal Place

We venture into one of the prettiest streets of Cambridge

Location

Activity location

St. Michael at the North Gate
- Cornmarket Street
- OX1 3EY, Oxford, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cornmarket Street
- Cornmarket Street
- OX1, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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