The experience begins!
The full name of the college is The College of St Mary of Winchester in Oxford. The name "New College" soon came to be used following its completion in 1386 to distinguish it from the older existing college of St Mary, now known as Oriel College.
The most iconic site in Oxford (what you normally see on the postcards). Certainly worth the hype, but is used for a far different function from what most people think.
One of the most important libraries in England built in 1602, responsible for over 12 million books with documents dating back to the Pharaohs.
Argued to be the oldest College at Oxford University!
One of the most beautiful Colleges at Oxford University dating back to 1555
Home to Rhodes Scholars at Oxford, and built as a memorial to Cecil Rhodes; a man so powerful, they names a country after him. Also where Albert Einstein provided a series of lectures while in Oxford.
Founded in 1884 and probably the most entertaining museum at Oxford. Strange and wonderful collections from around the world
A weekly location for C.S Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien to meet and discuss their works.
The wealthiest College at Oxford University, home to Tony Blair
The most exclusive academic institution in the world, home to Laurence of Arabia and some of the best traditions at Oxford University
Founded in 1314, notable for where Tolkien attended as a student
Established in 1458 this is the largest College at Oxford. With incredible grounds, it even boasts it own Deer Park. Home to C.S Lewis and Oscar Wilde.
With a history dating back to 1282, this College is known as one of the most progressive at Oxford. A good chance to tackle the rather slowing moving image of Oxford.
Established in 1683, with a world leading Egyptian section. Also plays host to some of the most valuable paintings in the world.
Nearly 500 years old it has a seriously impressive collection of buildings along with a strong Harry Potter connection. One of the most touristy sites, but a must for some!
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world!
A school of public policy founded in 2010, a gem of modern architecture in Oxford.
The meadow is an ancient area of grazing land, still used for horses and cattle, and according to legend has never been ploughed, at least for around 4,000 years.
The experience comes to an end!
Oxford Bike And Walking Tour
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 3 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10:00 AM
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Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
This 3-hour complete Oxford experience gives you a chance to cover over 1000 years of Oxford history and see the best parts of the city on foot and by bicycle. See this historic city combining the biking and walking experience into one intimate insight into the most beautiful and exclusive sites that Oxford has to offer. Bike is available for you to use the whole day.
Know More about this tour
Itinerary:
The experience begins!
The full name of the college is The College of St Mary of Winchester in Oxford. The name "New College" soon came to be used following its completion in 1386 to distinguish it from the older existing college of St Mary, now known as Oriel College.
The most iconic site in Oxford (what you normally see on the postcards). Certainly worth the hype, but is used for a far different function from what most people think.
One of the most important libraries in England built in 1602, responsible for over 12 million books with documents dating back to the Pharaohs.
Argued to be the oldest College at Oxford University!
One of the most beautiful Colleges at Oxford University dating back to 1555
Home to Rhodes Scholars at Oxford, and built as a memorial to Cecil Rhodes; a man so powerful, they names a country after him. Also where Albert Einstein provided a series of lectures while in Oxford.
Founded in 1884 and probably the most entertaining museum at Oxford. Strange and wonderful collections from around the world
A weekly location for C.S Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien to meet and discuss their works.
The wealthiest College at Oxford University, home to Tony Blair
The most exclusive academic institution in the world, home to Laurence of Arabia and some of the best traditions at Oxford University
Founded in 1314, notable for where Tolkien attended as a student
Established in 1458 this is the largest College at Oxford. With incredible grounds, it even boasts it own Deer Park. Home to C.S Lewis and Oscar Wilde.
With a history dating back to 1282, this College is known as one of the most progressive at Oxford. A good chance to tackle the rather slowing moving image of Oxford.
Established in 1683, with a world leading Egyptian section. Also plays host to some of the most valuable paintings in the world.
Nearly 500 years old it has a seriously impressive collection of buildings along with a strong Harry Potter connection. One of the most touristy sites, but a must for some!
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world!
A school of public policy founded in 2010, a gem of modern architecture in Oxford.
The meadow is an ancient area of grazing land, still used for horses and cattle, and according to legend has never been ploughed, at least for around 4,000 years.
The experience comes to an end!
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adults lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A moderate amount of biking is involved
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes
Bike is available during the tour only
Bike cannot be use by traveler after the tour
Traveler Reviews
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This was well worth it and our student guide was excellent. Definitely do the combo walking and bike tour. The bikes were not the greatest but were adequate. This tour does not take you inside any of the colleges so be sure to do a separate tour for that. We had limited time. Nice introduction or just time for the highlights. We plan to come back and spend at least 3 days.
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Fred was a super good guide, he was very informative and had great knowledge on Oxford, the school and the surrounding. It was like travelling with a good friend, highly recommended tour. Nice walking and biking.
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Our guide was very knowledgeable and made our experience very pleasant. It was a fun tour with lots of interesting things to see.
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Fred was an excellent guide through Oxford. We loved the walking and biking combo. I was a bit nervous about biking though Oxford, but it was easier than I thought it would be. Thoroughly enjoyed and would do again!
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This was an excellent trip. Free was knowledgeable, funny, and conversational. He answered all the questions and seemed to genuinely enjoy giving the tour. Seeing the sites was amazing and there were so many beautiful things along the way.
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Hannah was an exceptional tour guide! Her in depth knowledge about a city she clearly adores was evident and it made the tour so enjoyable. We learnt so much about the cities history in such a short amount of time. Thank you Hannah for a fantastic tour! We will definitely recommend you to others who visit.
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Amazing tour despite the distance restrictions. Hannah was our tourist guide and she definitely well know Oxford most amazing stories and history.
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Myself and my partner took a cycle tour around Oxford this weekend with Mark. We both thoroughly enjoyed our 2 hour tour. As we were the only 2 people to have signed up for that afternoon's cycle tour, Mark really took the time to chat to us, find out about us and then give us information that he thought we would enjoy. The bikes that the company uses were really comfortable and well maintained. It was great to be able to cover distance and sights that just might not have been possible on a walking tour. It also felt very safe as it is easy to remain socially distanced on the bike. Face masks were compulsory on this tour and Mark wore one the whole time too, but it didn't hinder the experience at all, in fact we appreciated the additional safety precautions that were taken, even in an outside tour. I have taken a couple of cycle tours in other cities, but this one was easily the most interesting and informative one I have done. My partner has never done a tour like this before and so now other companies have a tough act to follow if we do something similar anywhere else! Great value and a brilliant use of our limited time in Oxford. Thank you Mark for a lovely afternoon.
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Mar conoce muy bien la historia y las anécdotas de las universidades y los estudiantes de Oxford. Nos ha gustado mucho la visita y la próxima ronda de cervezas a nuestra salud. :)
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James was an absolutely brilliant guide who kept us all smiling all the way through. Plenty of sights on the tour. Fun, informative and a good pace. Would totally recommend!
