Oxford University Tour by Alumni™ with optional New College
A walk around Oxford's colleges with a university graduate; New College entry is optional.
- Rating on Viator
- 4.8 out of 5 from 392 reviews
- Duration
- 1.5 hours – 2.5 hours
- Guided in
- English, cmn, Spanish
- Price
- From £25 per person
- Group size
- Up to 25 people
- Fitness level
- Easy
- Children
- From age 4
- Run by
- Oxford Alumni Tours
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
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Where the tour goes
- Balliol College5 min
- Trinity College5 min
- Sheldonian Theatre5 min
- Bodleian Library5 min
- Radcliffe Camera5 min
- All Souls College5 min
- University Church of St. Mary the Virgin5 min
- Oriel College10 min
- Christ Church Meadow10 min
Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.
What to know before you book
Included
- When corresponding option is selected, admission to historic New College
- Available in English, Mandarin, and Spanish, if arranged before booking
- Storytelling from an insider guide, trained by The Original Alumni Tour™
- When open to tourist access, gain entry into celebrated college spaces
- Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
- Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
Not included
- Indoor access to structures (unless booked in advance)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Guaranteed access inside buildings beyond publicly accessible areas
- Hotel pickup and drop-off services
Access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchairs welcome
- Public transport nearby
How it compares in Oxford
- Price: from £25. 9 of the other 11 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £30.
- Reviews: 6 of the other 13 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
- Group size: up to 25 people. 2 of the other 9 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.
Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 1.4 km in about 18 minutes of walking, not counting stops.
From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 29 October 2026; prices and review counts change.
Walking in Oxford
Oxford's historic centre is a compact web of college quadrangles, libraries and lanes, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
Terrain. Flat throughout.
Distances. Most sights are within 10 minutes of Carfax.
Read the full Oxford walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.
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