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About this activity

Walking tour of Oxford, follow the footsteps of Oxford's most revered students, from C.S. Lewis to Bill Clinton, as you wander the fairytale cobbled lanes and courtyards of this legendary University City. See the breathtaking ‘dreaming spires', the unspoilt narrow alleys, the Bodleian Library and the ancient squares of this beautiful town.

Entry to Brasenose College. Named after its bronze door knocker. The lawyer, Sir Richard Sutton and William Smyth, Bishop of Lincoln founded Brasenose College in 1509. It boasts fairytale architecture and a rolling green lawn. Past students include David Cameron, current Prime Minister and the writer William Golding.

The Cotswolds, experience breathtaking countryside views of sleepy market towns and villages during a gentle drive through one of England's most picturesque regions.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace at Stratford–Upon–Avon. Stratford–upon–Avon was the home of the world's most famous and revered writer, William Shakespeare. Visit the quaint half–timbered house where the Bard was born and get fascinating insights into his childhood.

Lunch packs will be included.

Warwick Castle, visit the excellent medieval hive that is Warwick Castle. Enter the Great Hall and immerse yourself in battle preparations. Feel the weight of a medieval sword, become a soldier, try a battle helmet on for size and visit the State Rooms to feast your eyes on Victorian party preparations.

Estimated arrival time back in London is around 7pm.

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Included

Walking tour of Oxford
Lunch packs
Luxury air–conditioned vehicle
Professional guide

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please note: the tour itinerary and order may change.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

Features

Tourism

85%

Cultural

65%

Reviews

3.9

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Kimberly C

3 | 2018-01-23

The tour was well run and very informative, but there just wasn't enough time to see each location. I wouldn't even mention The Cotswolds in this tour since we basically rode down a street and was told to look at the thatched roof homes. Even though our tour guide had a heavy Spanish accent we were able to get the main ideas of what he was telling us. He did good job keeping us on schedule. I just missed not being able to spend more time in Stratford and not being able to go inside the Bodliean Library in Oxford.

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Giovanni N

5 | 2018-01-19

Really nice tour , you have time to do your own things. Our guide was really polite and prepared a little bit repetitive with words, maybe he needs more experience.

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MARIANNE M

2 | 2017-10-18

The tour is really all about the Guide as that is really what you are buying. My tour turned out to be a bi-lingual tour although it was not advertised as such, and our guide, Saul, gave his narrative in English and Spanish. I would have NOT signed up for this tour had I known it to be bi-lingual as it detracted from his narrative a great deal. And, his English was not that good so I cannot give it over two stars as it could have been better. Warwick Castle is for children and has been Disneyized. At Shakespeare's birthplace the rooms were described by children which made two parents pleased but I could not understand and would have preferred a professional description. The drive through the Cotswolds was lovely but how could it not be? Oxford was by far most interesting to me.

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James H

4 | 2017-08-07

We have been on this Tour before 15 or so years ago and then Warwick Castle was the highlight. No longer, as the safety regulators have applied 21st Century safety logic and humanism to make sure no one trips and/or is offended by references to torture QUERY: if no one mentions torture or cramped/inhumane conditions in the Dungeon, does that mean it never occurred?. Oxford, however, retains all its glory, as does Shakespeare's birth place. Perhaps an interesting tidbit -- you will earn the origin of the phrase sleep tight on this tour. Our guide was quite informative, especially about Oxford.

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Robert C

5 | 2017-06-25

Nice historical journey.

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cheryllee1988

3 | 2017-02-24

Warwick was nice, we were given plenty of time there abit too much, if it was to compared with other places. Wished i could spend more time in Stratford and Oxford. Did not have time to even go into the buildings in Oxford this was our last stop before heading back to London. I would recommend doing it not as a tour to be able to have enough time in each place. Was denied lunch pack because I booked it too late, but they never advise prior to booking or even at the start of tour, if not I could have booked another tour that was slightly cheaper without lunch included，or even get my own food, so yeah i was very hungry while others were eating.

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Cheryl P

4 | 2017-01-31

My day trip to Stratford through the Cotswolds to Oxford and Warwick Castle a great day out packed with sites. The very informative and experienced guide gave an insight into the educational and personal life of the students and village of Oxford as will as the life and times of William Shakespeare and the aristocracy. I've been on trips where the guide is like reading from a script, a tourist themselves and you end up turning off not listening but when a local is sharing the love and passion they have for where they live it changes the experience for the tourist. My only complaint was the soggy lettuce roll that was lunch, picnic lunch saves time just make it edible.

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