London to Oxford: the City of Dreaming Spires

Oxford is one of the most beautiful, eminent, and historic cities in the world, famous for the university, its honey-colored medieval buildings, and as a popular filming location. Matthew Arnold called it the City of Dreaming Spires. Only an hour from London by train, this full-day private tour will ensure you can fully explore the city that gave us the Inklings: Tolkien, Lewis Carroll and C.S Lewis, Narnia, Middle Earth, and Alice in Wonderland!
On arriving in Oxford, your guide will spend the morning showing you around Oxford Castle and medieval prison, followed by an in-depth tour of one of the 37 colleges. You'll then be able to take a lunch break at one of the many delicious eateries and enjoy a fully guided tour of the city. Enjoy delicious smells and street food at the Covered Market. Pop into Blackwells - the student bookshop, and learn all about life as a student or don at Oxford. Stop by the iconic Radcliffe Camera, Bridge of Sighs, and Bodleian Library. Learn about Matriculation at the Sheldonian Theatre, and wander into the nooks and crannies that would inspire the famous entrances to Narnia.
See colleges like All Soul's and Magdalene, Oriel, and Jesus. You'll also enjoy some peaceful green space as you wander along with the River Isis, through Christchurch Meadow and the Botanical Garden.
After a day spent absorbing the magic of Oxford, you'll then enjoy a peaceful train ride back to London. Alternatively, you can continue to explore Oxford for the rest of the evening. Your train tickets allow you to travel back on any train into London for the rest of the night.
Duration: 8 hours