We will head off to Oxford once we have departed from central London. Upon arrival we enjoy a guided tour of this famous university city. Founded in the 11th century, Oxford is the English speaking world's oldest university. You'll have the chance to join a 90 minute professionally guided walking tour of some of Oxford's most famous college buildings, amongst its quadrangles
We will head off to Oxford once we have departed from central London, the oldest modern university of the world. Upon arrival we enjoy a guided tour of this famous University city. Founded in 1167, Oxford is England's oldest university. We will take you on a 90 minute professionally guided walking tour of the famous college buildings, amongst cloisters and quadrangles, along narrow streets and into chapels and halls, across cobblestone squares amongst 'dreaming spires' that Oxford is so famous for. Your guided tour will take you through the core of historical academia, to the Bodleian Library, on of the country's first libraries, to Radcliffe Square, the Sheldonian Theatre and selected colleges. A highlight of the tour will be entry to the stunning 1483 School of Divinity with an incredible vaulted ceiling with 455 elaborate roof carvings of the donor's crests and initials.
The university colleges that you will see on the tour include , Merton, Oriel, St John's, Magdalen, University, Queens, All Souls, Hertford, Trinity, Christ Church, Balliol and Corpus Christi.
You'll also have some free time to explore - and visit some of Oxford's many shops and cafes at your leisure.