5 History Tours in Oxford to Build a Day Around

1.90 minute Architectural & Historical Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $0Our pick

Free 90-minute Oxford architecture and history tour with medieval college entry, iconic university buildings, plus a map, guidebook, and food tips.

“I had a thoroughly delightful experience on my tour. I was staying in London for several days and was after a chance to get a glimpse of England outside the capital for the first time in my 35 years of serious travel. I not only got that, I greatly enjoyed experiencing a COMPLETELY different atmosphere than central London in the high season.”

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2.Natural History Museum Tour – by Uncomfortable Oxford™

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

A small-group Oxford walking tour that pairs museum visits with respectful discussion of empire and colonialism, starting at the Natural History Museum.

“Ffion was our guide and she was excellent. We walked with her through Oxford’s natural history museum and the Pitt rivers museums at Oxford. Then we moved on to other sites around Oxford. She delivered a lot of information in an accessible fashion. A highlight was hearing the background on the Cecil Rhodes scholarship and problems with its diversity and also with Rhodes historical attitudes toward people of color. Highly recommend for a thoughtful assessment of the virtues and the racist shortcomings of an enterprise like Oxford linked with the British Empire.”

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3.Oxford Pub Tour: Historic Pubs and Local Brews

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Walk Oxford sights and sip cask ale on a 2 to 3 hour pub tour with a small group guide, starting at Covered Market.

“Our guide, Will, was excellent. Great balance between history of Oxford, the various points of interests and the local pubs. Visited 3 pubs, all of which had very interesting histories and excellent beers! Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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4.History of Medicine Tour – by Uncomfortable Oxford™

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Oxford’s history of medicine walk from plague streets to penicillin and the NHS, led by a certified guide in a small group.

“Really knowledgeable pleasant guide. Learnt things and was given opportunity to discuss the subject..”

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5.Oxford’s Historic Pubs: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $11Best value

Walk Oxford’s historic pubs with GPS audio directions, 10 stops of beer and stories, offline maps, and lifetime access for $11.99.

“A heady mixture of history and beer. What more could you ask for! The audio tour of Oxford's historic pubs was a unique experience in which I learnt a number of interesting facts combined with wit and humour from the narrator. I would recommend this tour to everyone who would like to learn something new whilst sampling a variety of alcoholic beverages at the same time!”

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