Oxford & Cambridge Tour from London
Our Oxford and Cambridge day tour from London takes you to two of England’s most famous university towns. Departing London early in the morning we start the day in the city of Oxford, nicknamed the city of dreaming spires. Accompanied by our friendly and knowledgeable guide, our visit begins with a guided walking tour of the city where we pass the world famous Bodleian Library. From here we visit Christ Church College, a 450-year-old college famous for its architecture and Harry Potter connection. The afternoon is spent in Cambridge and includes entrance to the magnificent Kings College Chapel. We will also have the chance to walk around the city admiring the Mathematical Bridge and really beautiful university college courtyards. Our Oxford and Cambridge day tour from London includes entrance fees, luxury transportation and an experienced guide. We offer English, Spanish & Mandarin tour guides.
Highlights:
- Depart London at 08:30 on a luxury air-conditioned coach
- Arrive at the ancient university town of Oxford
- Visit Christ Church College, where scenes from the Harry Potter movies were filmed
- Enjoy a guided walking tour of the city. Sites include the Bodleian Library and Oxford college courtyards
- Head to Cambridge, university town and rival to Oxford.
- Explore the iconic Kings College Chapel
- Guided walking tour of the city including the Senate House and ‘Mathmetical Bridge’
- Return to London at around 19:00
1. oxford
Oxford Spires
The begins in Oxford. This is an impressive city, with old and ancient University College buildings contrasted by the young and vibrant students who make up a large part of the city’s population.
We start our Oxford & Cambridge tour visit at Christ College which is over 450 years old! This is one of the most impressive Oxford colleges, with some extraordinary architecture. Its iconic bell tower was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and its Cathedral Spire is a city landmark. And for those Harry Potter fans, the dining room was used in many of the Potter films as Hogwarts dining room! From here we will head through the pretty Oxford streets passing Bodleian Library. This is another famous spot in Oxford, and is actually the oldest library in Europe, with over 12 million items.
2. Cambridge
Cambridge University
The second half of our Oxford and Cambridge day tour from London is spent in Cambridge. This town is idyllically located on the River Cam and is known for its world class university and beautiful leafy green surroundings.
We start with a visit to Senate House, one of the most famous buildings in the University of Cambridge that is used for handing out degrees. From here, we visit the extraordinary Corpus Clock that was designed by Stephen Hawking. Next stop is the Chapel at Kings College which is almost 600 years old. It is an architectural masterpiece, with extraordinary acoustic properties, beautiful stain glass windows and an impressive fan vaulted ceiling. From here, our free guided tour takes you into the city itself which boasts many impressive university courtyards. One of its finest landmarks is the Mathematical Bridge where we will stop to admire the bridge and boats sailing along the River Cam below.
Tour Details:
- Our Oxford & Cambridge day tour departs at 08:30 from Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SH. . Check-in time is 8am
- Return at around 19:00 to Central London
- Tour includes entrance to Christ College and Kings College (if chosen at checkout), a professional guide and luxury transportation with wifi
- English speaking guides are available on all tour dates. You can see availability for Spanish & Mandarin guides on our book now page
- Cancelled bookings up to 24 hours before travel receive a full refund
