Oxford Alumni-Led Walking Tour

Embark on an enthralling journey through time with our student guides on the Oxford University Walking Tour. Discover the fascinating story of Oxford and its illustrious university, hear famous student anecdotes, and gain authentic insights into student life.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Theo’s Café - Meet the Alumni Guide outside 12 Broad Street, next to the red post box. They will be identifiable by a blue hat with the Alumni Tours logo or another piece of Alumni Tours attire, and will assist with your tour check-in.
  • Balliol College - Discover one of the world’s oldest universities while admiring the first of many…
What's Included
  • Insight into the Oxbridge Application Process
  • Exceptional access to interiors (when accessible)
  • Insights into student life from an Oxford University Alumni
  • Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
  • Enter New College (when you book this tour option)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to colleges not listed on the itinerary
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Our guides, Oxford alumni or students, blend personal experiences with a passion for the city’s history and architecture. The tour is conducted in English and takes place outdoors. Indoor access isn’t included unless booked in advance. For entry to specific colleges, such as New College, request this option ahead of time.
Our 90-minute tour covers…

Location
11-12 Broad St
Broad Street
Meet at the red post box at 11-12 Broad street (very near the Oxford Campus Stores). Your guide will be wearing an item of royal blue clothing, a jacket, cap, beanie, or polo shirt.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Christine_j
Mar 10, 2025
This was such a great... - This was such a great tour with a perfect amount of sites fitted into 1.5 hours. Our guide Savannah was so lovely and filled with knowledge of both history and her own experience as a previous student. She also gave great additional tips on other sites worth seeing and favourite places to eat. This tour should definitely have been in the beginning of my stay in Oxford so we could have tried out even more of her recommendation, as the ones we managed to fit in were great.
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Lee_s
Mar 10, 2025
Great Oxford tour - Our guide was Gladstone and he was brilliant. It wasn’t too taxing on the legs neither. Would recommend to all ages
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Danielhi7342na
Mar 9, 2025
Highly recommended - We had Gladsan and he was a great guide. Very, very knowledgeable. We had a small group, the 4 people in my family, plus two others. So it made it a lot more personal as a tour. Gladsan was always smiling and happy to answer any questions.
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Alina_t
Mar 9, 2025
Thanks Savannah! - Amazing tour with knowledgeable guide! Savannah was amazing at leading the tour, she had such interesting stories and fun tidbits to share, and of course a lot of history. We had a great time and we think this is the best way to get to know Oxford.
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Eishap2023
Feb 24, 2025
Amazing tour guide - Amazing tour led by Savannah! She was so lovely and so knowledgable, she was able to answer all our questions and kept it really interesting. Would definitely recommend this tour
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Alison_m
Feb 17, 2025
Great tour, ticks all the boxes - Terrance was a great guide. Being Irish, he had a good supply of stories to keep us entertained, whilst telling us all about the colleges and famous alumni. We enjoyed our tour very much and felt that, at an hour and a half, it was just right in length for us, especially on a cold February day. We were lucky enough to be his only customers, so got his undivided attention.
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N929utalisonm
Feb 11, 2025
Informative and engaging, recommended especially from a students point of view.. - We had a great time with our Irish tour guide Terrance. We were his only customers so we had a personal tour. He was engaging and had plenty of stories and facts at his disposal. It was a good all round tour and included a visit to the divinity hall. The pace wasn't too fast either and he was keen to make sure we didn't get run over by any bicycles!
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Kamal_v
Feb 9, 2025
Splendid walking tour around Oxford - We were fortunate to have Srusti from Somerville College as our tour guide. Event though she is an Asian, she was having vast knowledge on the history of Oxford. She was very polite and explained all essential facts very clearly. We had a very enjoyable tour with her and recommend this tour with her without any restrictions. Kamal Vidanapathirana- Sri Lanka
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Kamalvidanapathirana
Feb 9, 2025
Wonderful waking Tour around Oxford University - We were fortunate to have Srusti from Somerville College as our tour guide. Event though she is an Asian, she was having vast knowledge on the history of Oxford. She was very polite and explained all essential facts very clearly. We had a very enjoyable tour with her and recommend this tour with her without any restrictions. Kamal Vidanapathirana- Sri Lanka
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Donal_m
Feb 1, 2025
A Fantastic Tour with just 2 of us and the (Fantastic) Guide. - Gladson, an Indian post-grad medical science student with impeccable English, was our guide. He was first class - an excellent guide. We were astonished to find that my wife and I were the only people on his tour! Given that all the tours departing at the same time had lots of people we were delighted that we had booked with Viator as we effectively had a private tour. The Oxford he showed us was wonderful. He repeatedly offered to take photos of us and was the perfect guide. Well done and thanks to him and to Viator. He wasn’t thrown by my wife being a graduate from “the Other Place” either! We heartily recommend Gladson as a tour guide to everyone.
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