FAQs

Dusk is a lovely time in winter to no a number of the Oxford History Tours. As the lights come on in the Univeristy and College buildings it is possible to see the decorated interiors and libraries within. It’s a treat especially where there is stained glass and ornate interiors

If your group exceeds the number of participants permitted on a tour you can take an additional guide to join your group. Please send an enquiry with your reservation.

Most tours can be adapted for wheelchair users. Wheelchair assistants are free of charge. Walking tours are around an old city centre where areas can be cobbled and pavements narrow. If you or anyone in your group has accessibility requirements or needs and assistance dog please enquire via the contact page before making a reservation

Dues to the stunning visual in Oxford tours are entertaining for children of approximately 7 years upwards.

There are 39 colleges in Oxford, some do not accept visitors, others regularly open their doors to the public and some allow visitors under certain conditions. If there is a particular college you would like to include on your Oxford History Tour please let me know using the enquiry form and let me do the legwork for you..

There are several options if you would like to come to Oxford by car.

Find more details in the OHT blog. Essentially there are five choices of Park and Ride. There is no free street parking in the city centre. Beware of some paid street parking which only allows a two hour stay.

Underground parking is more flexible. The Westgate Shopping Centre car park has a high capacity.

Oxford is lively and open all year round. It is entirely a matter of taste if you wish to be in Oxford when students are graduating, matriculating or taking exams in term or while they are on holiday. Oxford also has seasonal art and cultural events which make some seasons more attractive on account of an interest in art, music or theatre. If it is the weather that is important, the months of May and September are traditionally the most reliably splendid.

This is only possible by including the 90 minute tour available via the Bodlean library. We can make these reservations on your behalf or you may reserve directly.

Usually this tour is only available once a week on Sunday morning but always check availability directly on the Bodleian’s own web site.

Whichever you choose it is highly advisable to book your places well in advance of your visit to Oxford. These tours are frequently sold out.

Definitely not. Book your tickets in advance. There are rarely tickets available on the day to visit Christ church. Don’t be disappointed and book tour tickets in advance.

If you would like Oxford History Tours to make reservation on your behalf we will require 7 days advance notice to ensure the we can secure you a reservation.

Very often the free tours are not free. You will be asked to contribute and apparently it can be quite uncomfortable.

Few students will have the guiding skills, knowledge and experience to consistently deliver a dependently impeccable standard of tour.

In a smaller group you will have a completely incomparable personalised and informative introduction to the substantial and fascinating Oxford past and present.

You may only have once opportunity to discover Oxford. My advise is to not cut corners on what might be the chance of a lifetime.