City Tours in Oxford at a glance
- Our pick: Oxford University & City Walking Tour: 2 hours, 8 colleges, £ 30 per person (2h, 4.79★ · 1,282).
- Top rated: Oxford: Christ Church & Bodleian Library Tour with 2 Colleges, £ 80 per person (3h, 4.89★ · 598).
- Best value: Oxford: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour, £ 19.50 per person (1h, 4.61★ · 1,283).
Price per person across the 5 options priced per person: £ 19.50–£ 125 (median £ 30). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 2 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 1 private and 1 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
City Tours in Oxford
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
5 options
Oxford University & City Walking Tour: 2 hours, 8 colleges Guided walking tour of Oxford's colleges, Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera with a live guide. Every day · 10:30, 11:30, 13:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.79 (1,282 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 30 per person
Oxford: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour of Oxford with audio commentary in 14 languages, guided walking tour, and optional river cruise. Buses run every 15 minutes from 9:30am. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.61 (1,283 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 19.50 per person
Oxford: Christ Church & Bodleian Library Tour with 2 Colleges Extended Oxford University tour with guaranteed Christ Church entry, Bodleian Library, Divinity School & 2 historic colleges. Small groups, all entrance fees included. Every day · 08:00, 09:30, 11:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.89 (598 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 80 per person
Oxford River Cruise: 45-minute Thames sightseeing tour Cruise the River Thames for 45 minutes from Folly Bridge with a local guide, passing Christ Church College. Every day · 8 start times, 10:00 to 15:45 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages ★ 4.71 (809 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 21 per person
Oxford food and sightseeing tour: 4-5 tastings with a local guide Walk Oxford's college streets sampling 4 to 5 local food and drink stops (cheese, gelato, market stalls, micro-brewery) with a guide who pays and explains the sights as you go. Wed–Sat · 12:45 · All ages ★ 4.43 (7 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 125 per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford University & City Walking Tour: 2 hours, 8 collegesOur pick | £ 30 per person | 2h | 4.79★ · 1,282 | Every day · 10:30, 11:30, 13:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Oxford: Christ Church & Bodleian Library Tour with 2 CollegesTop ratedPickup offered | £ 80 per person | 3h | 4.89★ · 598 | Every day · 08:00, 09:30, 11:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Oxford: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking TourBest value | £ 19.50 per person | 1h | 4.61★ · 1,283 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Oxford River Cruise: 45-minute Thames sightseeing tourGroup of up to 12 | £ 21 per person | 45m | 4.71★ · 809 | Every day · 8 start times, 10:00 to 15:45 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Oxford food and sightseeing tour: 4-5 tastings with a local guidePrivate | £ 125 per person | 2h–3h | 4.43★ only 7 reviews | Wed–Sat · 12:45 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Oxford food and sightseeing tour: 4-5 tastings with a local guide (£ 125 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Oxford River Cruise: 45-minute Thames sightseeing tour (£ 21 per person)
- With pickup (1): Oxford: Christ Church & Bodleian Library Tour with 2 Colleges (£ 80 per person)