The City of Dreaming Spires: Oxford Private Day Trip from London
The City of Dreaming Spires: Oxford Private Day Trip from London
The City of Dreaming Spires: Oxford Private Day Trip from London
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Lump in the throat that comes from Alma mater nostalgia? Surge of love-hate emotions tied up with classrooms and profs? Pretty much a given…on the cobbled streets of the oldest university of the English speaking world, with your enthusiastic historian-guide.
Cover the obligatory stops, including Bridge of Sighs at Hertford College, New College, University Library, Sheldonian Theatre, Christ Church Radcliffe Camera building. Get your head around the unique college-system of Oxford and Cambridge and the infamous ‘Town and Gown Wars’. Shiver at stories of Oxford martyrs burning at the stake.
Explore movie locations - Harry Potter, Bridshead Revisited, Inspector Morse. Literature buffs can celebrate, because Oxford has inspired many works of fiction from JRR Tolkein, CS Lewis, Lewis Carroll, and JK Rowling.
Lunch with a dreamy view of the River Isis to stir up more brainpower. If you’re up for it, climb up a 74′ bell tower for a drone-view of those dreamy spires. A day well spent.
Itinerary
London(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeYour journey will begin in Central LondonUniversity of Oxford
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTeaching has taken place here since 1096 - making Oxford University the oldest in the English-speaking world.New College
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOne of the largest and most architecturally striking Oxford colleges - also with beautiful gardens.Bridge of Sighs
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIconic landmark in Oxford's historic centre - this one's a must for a special photo!Christ Church
20 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedFounded by King Henry VIII - learn about the role this college played in the English Civil War.Oxford University Museum Of Natural History(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFounded in 1850 a spectacular eo-GothicRadcliffe Camera
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeNeo-classical building a real architectural gem in this honey-coloured City of Spires.Carfax Tower
15 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedClimb the steps for panoramic views over the City of Spires!Pitt Rivers Museum(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeDisplays the archaeological and anthropological collections of Oxford University.Bodleian Library
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOne of Europe's oldest libraries established in 1602.Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAntiquities covering world civilisations.Martyrs' Memorial
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHistorical Oxford landmark commemorates a grim event in Tudor history.All Souls College
15 minsAdmission Ticket Free15th-century college building steeped in history.Sheldonian Theatre
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA very special place in Oxford - and with a Harry Potter secret.Oxford Covered Market
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeGreat location for street food - and a suitable place to hear you Guide talk about the Town and Gown Wars!Oxford Castle & Prison(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreePartly ruined Norman medieval stronghold dating back to the 11th century.
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USD 1,114.38
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