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2-3 Hour Cycle Tour of Oxford: Explore Fascinating Architecture and Historic Sites
4.9
220 Ratings
Oxfordshire
Discover Oxford’s historic architecture and scenic countryside on a guided 2-3 hour cycle tour. Experience more of the city on bike.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Radcliffe Camera - A historic neo-classical building constructed between 1737 and 1749, part of Oxford University. It’s one of the university’s 28 libraries!
- Bridge of Sighs - Which came first, the Oxford version or the one in Venice? Connecting two university buildings, this bridge is located in the heart of historic Oxford.
- Sheldonian Theatre - A uniquely designed building based on plans by Christopher Wren, built from 1664 to 1669.
- Lady Margaret Hall - Known as LMH, this part of the University of Oxford was founded in 1878 as the first women’s college in Oxford. Since 1979, it has admitted both women and men.
- Port Meadow - Explore one of Oxford’s largest open spaces where cows, horses, and wildlife roam freely! The River Thames runs through this meadow, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
- Thames River - In Oxford, the Thames meets the Oxford Canal, supporting wildlife, small boats, university rowers, and offering opportunities for walking and riding along its banks.
- Oxford Canal - Experience the tranquil Oxford canal system, once a bustling part of the city’s industry, now home to many narrowboat residents.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bicycle use
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
Weds-sat 10am start
Sun- 10.30am start
Oxford is a beautiful city packed full of fascinating and historic architecture, spacious countryside, relaxing rivers and canals and has been (and continues to be) where many inspirational people have called home.
You will be offered a unique guided cycle tour of Oxford, where you can see and experience so much more of Oxford and what it has to offer.
You’ll be able to see a lot more on bike, both within the city and its surrounds.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- As this is a cycle tour, wheelchairs and strollers wouldn’t be used but tag alongs are available
- Minimum 2 travellers or single person supplement
- Please check-in 10 minutes before departure
- Not recommended for late stage pregnant travellers
Location
78 Walton St
Walton Street
Departure Point: Central Oxford
Address: Walton Street Cycles
78 Walton Street
Oxford
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Maureenlayden
Sep 1, 2024
Don’t miss this tour— ask for Robert! ❤️ - Magical tour through time and space in and around Oxford. Robert is the best guide, kind, knowledgeable, and neutral in his story telling even as he is passionate. I was amazed and humbled by this sacred spaces of human history, these blackberry brambles, venerable trees, these horses with manes blowing slightly on a gentle breeze…Magic. Well done.
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Bosky_d
Aug 30, 2024
Loved the cycling tour, Robert is a wonderful guide - Robert is a wonderful guide, he took us through the most beautiful parts of Oxford
which I wouldn't have ever seen had it not been for the route he guided us through.
This had to be one of my best cycling tours ever
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Diane_b
Aug 30, 2024
Great way to see Oxford - Great day exploring Oxford being fed a wealth of knowledge by our great guide. Covering the city university and surrounding canals and countryside.
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Old
Jul 10, 2024
Great tour, great guide. - Bike with Mike. We had a great tour with Mike. He took us through the city and the out to the countryside and along the canals. Great time.
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Freddar2018
Jul 10, 2024
Biking your of Oxford university and countryside - Mike is the greatest tour guide on earth!! Could not have enjoyed it anymore, informative, beautiful sights, even more spectacular than we could have imagined!!
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David_c
Jul 8, 2024
Very informative tour - We really enjoyed Vishal as a guide and his tour was well researched and informative. I would recommend his tour to others.
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Shannon_d
May 19, 2024
A great overall experience of Oxford - Great experience going through the town as well as the countryside. The guide was very thoughtful and rode at a good speed for the group. He also had good knowledge and was adaptable.
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Z6056nbjamesd
Oct 12, 2023
Two wheeled adventures - Jay was great, informative and really relaxed. Ride was well paced and great stories were shared, best way to enjoy Oxford
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Norgordon
Oct 8, 2023
Wonderful tour around Oxford - This Tour was the highlight of our weekend trip to Oxford. Our guide Jaye was really knowledgeable with a touch of humour. The pace was really relaxed. We explored parts of Oxford we would have never discovered if we had not been on this tour. Highly recommend Jaye as a guide and the rest of the team at Bainton Bikes.
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Heatherscobie
Sep 24, 2023
Brilliant guide, very interesting! - This was just the right level for us. A 2 1/2 hour leisurely ride around Oxford. Our guide was great. Just the right level of information. We learnt some very interesting stuff about Oxford!
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