Oxbridge Audio Walking Tours - Guided By Expert Historian
By Vidi Guides
Free cancellation available
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
Take a day trip out of London and explore the two most famous university towns in the world - Oxford and Cambridge. These 5 self-guided tours will walk you through these charming and unique historic towns as you discover their most iconic architectural, historical, and literary spots.
Our tour of Oxford, narrated by local historians, will take you to Oxford’s most iconic spots including Exeter College, Radcliffe Square, and the Sheldonian Theatre. We’ll hear about the ancient tales that live in this city, as well as the storey behind the birth of one of the world’s most famous universities!
Our 4 tours of Cambridge will give you an introduction to Cambridge, give an insight into what it's really like to study at the University of Cambridge, as well as the history behind the University’s most famous alumni!
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
Activity location
- St. Michael at the North Gate
- Cornmarket Street
- OX1 3EY, Oxford, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Cornmarket Street
- Cornmarket Street
- OX1, Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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Oxbridge Audio Walking Tours - Guided By Expert Historian in English
- 3h
- Opening hours: Sun 00:00-23:30
- English
Language options: English
Price details
€23.77 x 1 Adult€23.77
Total
What's included, what's not
- Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
- Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
- Access to your self-guided audio tour
- Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
- Audio tour provided by a local or historian
- Earphones
- Mobile device
Know before you book
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
Activity itinerary
St. Michael at the North Gate
- 8m
- Admission ticket not included
An introduction to Oxford's past, both as a university and market town
Exeter College
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
We learn all about the colleges and student life at Oxford as we explore this beautiful area
Jesus College
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
We learn all about the colleges and student life at Oxford as we explore this beautiful area
Radcliffe Square
- 12m
We stop at the heart of Oxford city and learn about this unusual building
Bodleian Library
- 6m
- Admission ticket not included
Booklovers, beware! No library will ever quite compare to this one...
Clarendon Building
- 2m
- Admission ticket not included
We stop by one of the popular photo spots of Oxford
Bridge of Sighs
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
We stop by one of the popular photo spots of Oxford
Sheldonian Theatre
- 4m
- Admission ticket not included
We trace Oxford's academic history and traditions
Blackwell's Bookshop
- 6m
- Admission ticket not included
A delight for the bookworms, we dig deeper into Oxford's libraries
Martyrs’ Cross
- 8m
- Admission ticket not included
Delve deep into Oxford's history as we learn about a pivotal event
Martyrs' Memorial
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
We stop by the monument that commemorates the Latimer, Cranmer & Ridley executions
Market Square
- 4m
- Admission ticket not included
We'll walk through the Market as we learn about Cambridge's history.
Sidney Sussex College
- 5m
- Admission ticket not included
We'll discover college life & the famous Oxbridge interviews.
The Round Church
- 2m
- Admission ticket not included
Learn how religion and the university are interlinked.
St. John's College
- 5m
- Admission ticket not included
Katie explains what it's really like to be a student here.
Trinity College
- 4m
- Admission ticket not included
A few cool stories about Cambridge's richest college.
Gonville and Caius College
- 7m
- Admission ticket not included
We turn down a quiet path and learn about some famous student traditions.
Gate of Honour - The tale of Caius' famous 3 (...or is it 4) gates.
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
- 6m
- Admission ticket not included
Katie walks us through the bizarre Cambridge graduation ceremony.
King's College Chapel
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
The history behind Cambridge's most famous College, and the Kings who founded it.
King's Parade
- 7m
Get intimate with Cambridge's rich and traditional Graduation ceremony and a very strange practice.
Bene't Street
- 2m
Great ideas often come over a pint. The discovery of DNA, for example! Visit the Eagle's Pub
Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge
- 5m
- Admission ticket not included
We'll dig into some scientific "controversies" as we visit Cambridge Univeristy's laboratories.
Corpus Clock
- 4m
- Admission ticket not included
There's more to this clock than meets the eye - why did it cost £1m to build?
King's College
- 2m
- Admission ticket not included
We start by the front face of Cambridge's grandest college.
Saint Edward's Passage
- 3m
Bookshops and narrow passage! We step off the beaten track to discover this hidden gem.
The Guildhall
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
We stop by to learn about the seat of Cambridge's City Council
Fitzbillies
- 4m
- Admission ticket not included
Some world famous Cambridge cuisine! Who said it was all about the grads?
Little St Mary's Church (Church of England)
- 5m
Fancy picturing the famous University Boat Race's History? Let's take a pause at the photography shop!
Pembroke College
- 5m
Wander around the third oldest colleges and discover its gems as the last treat of this tour.
Jesus College
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
Expansive grounds, stunning Chapel, interesting history - we explore it all!
Cambridge Union
- 2m
- Admission ticket not included
We stop at the home of the oldest debating and free speech society in Cambridge
Magdalene Bridge
- 2m
- Admission ticket not included
We walk by the quayside as we trace the storey behind Cambridge's name
Dinky Doors
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
Let's search for hidden doorways and secret entrances to teleport ourselves!
The River Cam
- 3m
Join us for a fantastic tour of The River Cam!
Mathematical Bridge
- 5m
- Admission ticket not included
This bridge holds myths and legends about its origins and inspiration. Let's discover it!
Queens' College
- 4m
- Admission ticket not included
We walk down a sprawling stretch of greenery marking the beginning of 'The Backs'.
King's College Chapel
- 10m
King's and View of Chapel: Get a sense of what the Backs originally were with a picturesque view of the meadow, a stream, and the Chapel. Discover the secrets of the Cambridge 'Night Climbers' and the more mischievous side of Cambridge's secret societies
Clare College
- 10m
The Alma Mater of the most endearing nature historian of our lifetimes - David Attenborough.
Garret Hostel Bridge
- 5m
As we end our tour, we recommend stopping to take in the lovely view, or even Bridge Hopping for the daring ones.
Christ Church
- 4m
- Admission ticket not included
We stop to admire the marvellous entrance point to this college and learn about its famous alumnus
Magdalene College
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
We finish with one of Cambridge's most beautiful colleges.
Portugal Place
- 2m
We venture into one of the prettiest streets of Cambridge
Location
Activity location
- St. Michael at the North Gate
- Cornmarket Street
- OX1 3EY, Oxford, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Cornmarket Street
- Cornmarket Street
- OX1, Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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