You booked this experience
Make your trip unforgettable

Oxford Scholars and Secrets Self Guided Tour with App

10 Reviews 4.00 out of 5 stars Based on 10 reviews collected by City Sky Diving and TripAdvisor | Oxford, England
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 8 more
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Polish
Instant confirmation

Overview

Did you know Oxford’s Great Tom bell chimes 101 times every night—and the university runs 5 minutes behind the rest of England? Discover the stories behind Oxford’s most iconic landmarks on this comprehensive 18-stop self-guided audio walking tour.

From Christ Church’s Harry Potter connections to the hidden Narnia door, from a 14th-century rebel tavern to the world’s oldest public museum – this tour covers more ground than most guided walks, at a fraction of the price.
Crafted with insights from Oxford students, the tour is available in 9 languages.

Unlike fixed-time group tours, you control the pace. Start anytime, pause to explore colleges and museums, grab lunch at the Covered Market, or linger over a pint at the Turf Tavern – your tour waits for you.

Over 1000 customers have taken this tour and a full refund guarantee means you can book with confidence

What's Included

  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • Any physical devices or headphones
  • Entry to colleges
  • Human tour guide at location
See 3 moreSee 4 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Saint Aldate's
Oxford OX1 1DP, UK

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

49 St Giles'
Oxford OX1 3LU, UK

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free

Christ Church (pass by)

Discover the college that inspired Harry Potter’s Great Hall, and where Great Tom tolls 101 times each night at 9:05 PM
Read more

Radcliffe Camera (pass by)

Take photos at Christopher Wren’s first masterpiece, where Einstein and Tolkien received honorary degrees
Read more

Bodleian Library (pass by)

Admire the library from the outside and discover fun facts like the oath you need to take to enter the library
Read more

Sheldonian Theatre (pass by)

Pause at yet another iconic Oxford building and discover more about its architecture and heritage
Read more

Oxford Covered Market

Take a break to explore the covered market and pick up souvenirs or grab a bite to eat
Read more

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

Pause at the world's first public museum — home to Guy Fawkes' actual lantern, Egyptian mummies, and a Van Gogh, all for free
Read more

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Eagle& Child (pass by)

End in front of a historic pub where literary legends used to gather
Read more

University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

See the spot that hosted the trial of the Oxford Martyrs and a nearby door that inspired parts of Narnia!
Read more

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

New College (pass by)

Hear the story behind the not-so-new New college
Read more

Pitt Rivers Museum

Take an optional detour to two museums with one entrance: from Darwin's evolution debate to a dimly-lit labyrinth of shrunken heads and ancient artifacts
Read more

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Turf Tavern (pass by)

Tucked behind the city wall, find the secret pub where presidents, movie stars, and Nobel laureates have been sneaking off to for centuries
Read more

Bridge of Sighs

Puase for photos in front of Oxford's most photographed bridge — named after its Venetian twin
Read more

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Show 11 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oxford Scholars and Secrets Self Guided Tour with App?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-472599P11

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.00
10 reviews

Average 4.00 out of 5 stars based on 10 traveler reviews collected by City Sky Diving and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
6
4 stars
1
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.

Similar Tours & Activities

3 Hour Private History Tour to Blenheim Palace in a Rolls Royce

Collected from Oxford in your chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce or Bentley, arrive in style at Blenheim Palace, where you'll spend a morning or afternoon educated and entertained …More

Collected from Oxford in your chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce or Bentley, arrive in style at Blenheim Palace, where you'll spend a morning or afternoon educated and entertained...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
from
$699

Oxford University Walking Tour by Alumni™ & optional New College

This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by …More

This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by...

90 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (378)
from
$34

Oxford Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Eight centuries of scholarship, hidden doors, and medieval bridges — Oxford has it all, and this hunt takes you right through it. This app-led scavenger …More

Eight centuries of scholarship, hidden doors, and medieval bridges — Oxford has it all, and this hunt takes you right through it. This app-led scavenger...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (3)
from
$7

2 hour Christchurch Tales Oxford's Legacy of History and Fantasy

Explore Christchurch, Oxford’s most prestigious college on an ancient site. Harry Potter was filmed, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland were conceived here, and 13 British Prime …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Explore Christchurch, Oxford’s most prestigious college on an ancient site. Harry Potter was filmed, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland were conceived here, and 13 British Prime...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
from
$367

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

See inside Oxford University, Harry Potter film site and the Bodleian Library on this authentic 2-hour Oxford student led tour. The tour gives you an …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

See inside Oxford University, Harry Potter film site and the Bodleian Library on this authentic 2-hour Oxford student led tour. The tour gives you an...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (7,439)
from
$48

Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course

Enjoy a fascinating journey along the River Thames accompanied with a local knowledgeable guide. Cruise down the university regatta course, pass ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy a fascinating journey along the River Thames accompanied with a local knowledgeable guide. Cruise down the university regatta course, pass ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (790)
from
$29

Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

Muggles welcome! Go inside New College and the Bodleian Library on a magical adventure into the medieval buildings of Oxford University. With a fun Oxford …More

Muggles welcome! Go inside New College and the Bodleian Library on a magical adventure into the medieval buildings of Oxford University. With a fun Oxford...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,150)
from
$48

Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford

This wonderful river cruise in Oxford includes a sumptuous traditional afternoon tea served aboard the boat. The 1.5-hour cruise takes in the highlights of the …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

This wonderful river cruise in Oxford includes a sumptuous traditional afternoon tea served aboard the boat. The 1.5-hour cruise takes in the highlights of the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (654)
from
$79

What's Included

Activity name

  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
  • Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
  • Audio and written guide included
  • Any physical devices or headphones
  • Entry to colleges
  • Human tour guide at location

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.

Report Product Issue

Activity name