Private | Oxford Walking Tour by Alumni™ with Punt & New College
Overview
This tour offers something few others do: the chance to experience Oxford both on foot and from the water, all in one visit. Enjoy a full Oxford experience by combining our 90-minute student- or graduate-led college walking tour with a 30-minute chauffeured punting tour—a perfect way to take in the city’s history and beauty.
The tour is outdoors. If selected when booking, AFTER THE WALKING TOUR ENDS, your experience can be enriched with a self-guided visit to New College, one of the university’s most historic and picturesque colleges.
Then, without needing to plan a separate activity, you’ll step into a traditional punt and be taken along Oxford’s quieter, greener side. As you glide past the Botanic Gardens, Christ Church Meadows, and the banks where Lewis Carroll once walked, you’ll see a view of the city that most walking tours simply don’t reach.
It’s a well-balanced way to enjoy both Oxford’s rich academic tradition and its peaceful riverside setting—all in a single experience.
What's Included
- Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
- Enjoy a chauffeured punting tour along the River Cherwell
- Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
- Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes
- Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
- Enter New College (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
- Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
- Gratuities
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
- Refreshments
Meeting Location
11 Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BJ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Magdalen Bridge Boathouse
High Street, Oxford OX1 4AU, UK
Your tour will finish at the Oxford Punting Station OX14AU
What To Expect
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11 Broad St (pass by)
Balliol College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trinity College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sheldonian Theatre
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Divinity School
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bodleian Library
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Radcliffe Camera
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
All Souls College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oriel College
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church Meadow
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
New College
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
University of Oxford Botanic Garden (pass by)
Christ Church Meadow (pass by)
St. Hilda's College (pass by)
Oxford Punting
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- ##IMPORTANT: Before booking New College, please note the following timings: Spring/Summer 2025 (10th March to 14th October): Open daily from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Last entry at 4:30 pm All visitors must leave the premises by 5:00 pm If you have any doubts or questions, feel free to contact us.
- New College is generally 10 to 15 minutes away from the tour’s end point. Please keep this in mind before booking.
- Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Please note that one small area is inaccessible, though it only accounts for a few minutes of the route. Some parts of New College may also be difficult to access. We advise caution due to uneven surfaces, curbs, and potential trip hazards. Please also be mindful of vehicles and bicycles, particularly in busy areas.
- In autumn and winter, Oxford’s rivers can experience high or low water levels. Tours may be cancelled in such cases, with a refund or alternative option provided. These conditions are beyond our control.
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Activity code: C-246923P9
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