Free University Tour Oxford

Oxford University is easily one of the most respected and recognized universities in the world. Join us on a Free University Tour and see some of its most beautiful buildings and hear anecdotes about some of its most renowned alumni and quirky traditions. There are more the thirty colleges that make up Oxford University, on this tour you’ll have the opportunity to visit some of the most historical and stunning colleges. Its long and illustrious history can be traced back to 1096, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second oldest continuous university in the world! On this tour you’ll come across two of the oldest colleges, Balliol College and Merton College, with both colleges having been established in the 11th century.

On the University Free Tour, guests will come to understand how it became the powerful institution it is now. They’ll discover how the university boomed after Henry II banned students from studying at the University of Paris in 1167. Included on the tour is Trinity College, the former Durham College Monastery, where the first theology studies took place. The power and prestige of Oxford University means it has a long list of notable alumni that goes from writers to politicians, philosophers and scientists, such as Stephen Hawking, Oscar Wilde, J.R.R. Tolkien, John Locke, Boris Johnson, Malala Yousafzai and thousands more. The beauty of the university means it has featured in many movies over the years, from Harry Potter to X Men.

Oxford University is not only one of the most prestigious in the world, but it has also had a significant impact on the English language. Learn about the long and arduous process of producing the Oxford English Dictionary. As well as colleges, the group will visit the Sheldonian Theatre, an architectural gem designed by Christopher Wren in the 15th century, and listen to the story behind the Bridge of Sighs. Guests will be astonished by how many of the finest buildings in England were spared during the WWII bombings! During the tour, do not hesitate to ask your guide as many questions as you wish. And, of course, guests will come away with a host of tips and recommendations for the rest of their stay.