Oxford : activités uniques

We will start with a whirlwind overview of Oxford as the central player in 1,000 years of British history, and giving guests an understanding of how the sprawling institution operates before embarking on the tour. Navigating down the windy alleyways we will get an insiders take on the little known viewing angles that bring across the drama of the world famous architecture in this city. With striking spires and imposing buildings, we will cover how these influenced Tolkien, C S Lewis, along with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. We will enter one of the oldest Colleges at Oxford, renowned for its beautiful gardens, before heading into one of the most famous Library's in the world - responsible for over 13 million books. Capping this off we will cover a Harry Potter film site, along with why the most powerful religious figure England has ever seen, was burnt alive in the centre of Oxford, on what is now such a nondescript part of road you could easily miss it. Please note: Colleges and the Library can shut without notice and currently they are available as of August 2021. If this changes on the day we will of course incorporate them - if we are not able to offer any access, we will offer up the option of a full refund.

This is a tour for everyone, but especially designed for families, with a spotting list for younger children. I offer a unique 75 minute chronological trip through Oxford's colourful history, from the Saxon origins of the town to the present day. If kids are on the tour I'll admit that I am a time traveller! We will see some of Oxford's best-known landmarks and hear about the people and events that made the city and the university world-famous - as well as some of the scrapes I got into when visiting them! Other things to note During off season I'm happy to adapt timing of tours, please do enquire! Travel around Oxford can get a bit congested so please don't hesitate to text or call me if you have any problems and I will do my best to adapt when possible. There are cobbled streets on the tour.

This is our most magical and whimsical experience. You will be equipped with robes, wands, house scarves and wander Oxford with a guide whose passion is Harry Potter. Entrance to two film sites (New College & the Divinity School) is included! Not only do we include the magical wonders of Harry Potter in Oxford, but we will also tell you about the other fabulous children’s books written in Oxford, including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the Hobbit, Lord of the Rings and the Chronicles of Narnia, and the scholars who wrote them. For those looking beyond Harry Potter, Oxford has also produced numerous famous graduates, along with other notable academics. Oxford University focused information will be provided throughout the tour, though the extent of it will be tailored to each groups requirements. Suitable for Potterheads of all ages!

Daily tours commence at 11 am and 2 pm. From the meeting point at the Martyrs' Memorial, we meander through the heart of Oxford, passing a number of historic buildings and university colleges. These include the 1000 year-old Saxon Tower, the oldest building in Oxford and the finest example of Saxon architecture in England. We view the historic Graduation School, Christopher Wren’s first major architectural project, the first purpose-built public museum in the Western world and the Gothic splendour of the 15th century Divinity School. We pass Oxford's Bridge of Sighs, through the Bodleian Library into Radcliffe Square to be confronted by the magnificent Baroque Radcliffe Camera (one of the most sought after landmarks in the UK), view the magnificent Gothic architecture of University Church of St Mary, meeting place of the university's first governing body and All Souls College. Hidden gems include Tolkein's Dark Tower, the twin Towers of Mordor and Oxford's Narnia land featuring the lamp, Mr Tumnus and Aslan which inspired CS Lewis. Guides are well versed in the history of Oxford from the founding of the city over 1000 years ago to the beginnings of the University in the 13th century, through the industrial revolution to the present day. Where possible guests enter university and college buildings. Private tours available on request - minimum four (4) persons.

Oxford est une ville incroyable et discuter autour d'un verre dans quelques-uns des plus vieux pubs de la ville rend la découverte d'autant plus agréable. Nous nous retrouverons en fin d'après-midi et je vous montrerai les sites emblématiques et vous raconterai l'histoire, les personnalités et les événements qui ont influencé le monde. Avec autant de pubs que de collèges dans le centre-ville, il y a un large choix d'endroits où s'asseoir et absorber les siècles d'informations. Essayez une bière locale, buvez là où se trouvaient les écuries médiévales, contemplez les remparts de la ville saxonne, observez la bizarrerie des anciens établissements, asseyez-vous là où de célèbres personnalités de la littérature étaient assises. Tous à une courte distance de marche les uns des autres, vous verrez des monuments historiques, des bâtiments de renommée mondiale et des sites où des événements qui ont façonné le monde ont eu lieu. Écoutez les légendes, les faits et les fantasmes cachés aux quatre coins de ce lieu magique tout en vous relaxant au coin du feu ou dans le jardin des pubs qui sont des joyaux cachés. Autres remarques Si vous avez des questions et avez besoin d'instructions spécifiques, veuillez me contacter. Je serait heureux de vous aider.

In just an hour walk through pivotal moments of human history: from petty and outlandish rivalries to architectural masterpieces with confusing names. See the lamp-post which inspired Narnia and the architecture which has inspired His Dark Materials. Visit the meadows where C.S. Lewis first recounted the story of Alice in Wonderland. Marvel at some of the world’s greatest examples of Gothic and Baroque architecture. Inspiring, baffling, and downright outrageous: Oxford is a city full of stories waiting to be told. Oxford is nothing without its students, and it’s the students who make our walking tours so special. All our tour guides are either graduates of or current students at the University of Oxford who combine their personal experiences of the city with their deep passion for its history, architecture, and stories to provide a one-of-a-kind tour. Combining a deep passion for the city’s history and architecture with the knowledge you hear all about what the students really get up to – from BOPS to secret societies and which all-night library permits outside snacks. Which college is the poshest one, and which is the oldest? Which one has traditions designed only to mock the traditions of other colleges? As well as hearing it all from the horse’s mouth, you get to see inside colleges, with highlights including the beautiful Jesus college gardens. This is the real Oxford.

I will take you through an extraordinary tour of Oxford! We will start at the Carfax Tower, a spot easy to find in central Oxford, as no building may be constructed to be taller than it! I will then walk your through old hidden streets to charming spots, and let you in to their story, sharing interesting facts along the way. I will show you the quaint, the cute and the less known about the city and take photos along the way, so you can share the memories with your friends and families when you return home. Upon request, I can give you recommendations for food and local attractions. Our tour will finish in one of the best bars in Oxford, where you can enjoy the view over the whole city in front of a cocktail, as you rest and plan the rest of your holiday!

NOTICE: This tour starts at 12.45 and not at 12.30 but the airbnb scheduling system has no option to state 12.45! The Divinity school film site is closed on some dates but on any such dates, we simply swap it for entry to New college film site. This tour goes into great detail about the making of Harry Potter in Oxford, including film site/s visits. It also highlights JK Rowling's ideas plus it mentions Oxford history plus Oxford's many other famous literary connections. The tours run in English. However, together with my bilingual colleagues, we can also offer private group tours only in foreign languages with adequate advance notice. If -after you book- we learn of closures affecting the tour, I will email you but please can you also share your phone number and email address after booking, so that I can update you of any such notices.

Oxford City & University Walking Tours last 90 minutes+ and introduces most of the famous sights, including on average ten colleges which we pass on our route. Tour starts at 12.45 and NOT at 12.30, as listed!! This tour includes entry inside one or more of the colleges such as Exeter, St Johns, Wadham, Balliol. We cannot guarantee which colleges will be open ahead of time on any specific date but typically we see inside two venues during the tour. This tour introduces student life at Oxford, college traditions, the history of the university and also major events in Oxford's history. It's primarily intended to be booked as a private group tour but I will offer a varied schedule for shared public tours to book too, depending on the seasonal demand. Tour duration is from 90-120 minutes.

We will introduce the lives of CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien & the other Inklings who were fascinated like I am with questions about the power of myth, story making & man's quest to understand his place in the universe. Wherever open, we visit Exeter college where JRR Tolkien studied & Magdalen college where CS Lewis taught. These are probably the most beautiful of the university colleges. Magdalen has a deer park & buildings dating back to 1400. Exeter dating to 1314, features lots in Inspector Morse tv show. It has an exquisite chapel. We look at what inspired CS Lewis's conversion & we also introduce the lives of both men plus their friendship with each other & other members of the Inklings writers group who famously met at the Eagle and Child pub to discuss their writing. Children are welcome but this tour is not aimed at the interests or attention span of children. Please note that you can either book this as a private group tour at either 10am or 11.45 or at 3pm with a minimum sale of £200. Alternatively, you can book this tour for 11.45 start time only, as a shared public tour but we require minimum 3 persons at £50 per person, to run the shared public tour. So if you are less than 3 persons, please message me here before booking or book private group Entry fees worth up to £10 per person to Magdalen college always included and entry £3 to Exeter college, as and when open.

Morse, Lewis and Endeavour are Oxford's own heros, solving the many murders of this dark, sinister and mysterious city. The fact that Oxford's most common crime is bicycle theft and not putting the comma in the proper place, doesn't take anything away from the famous TV detectives. Come and discover where most of the episodes were filmed. Walk in the footsteps of John Thow, Kevin Wheatley and Shaun Evans. And let's not forget Hathaway and Hobson. Visit this natural film setting with the backdrop of dreaming spires and learn about the city and its history as well as relive snippets of the world famous episodes and learn behind the scene information. We will pass the pubs, the buildings and the streets that made Morse and it's sequels what they are. Other things to note If you have reduced mobility and you use a wheelchair, please let me know in advance. I can modify the route to accommodate you. Families with children are welcome, I will not be discussing the murders in details

Enjoy a 30-minute student-led punting tour along the River Cherwell. As you set off south from the boathouse you will be chauffeured gently past Oxford’s famous Botanic Gardens, past Magdalen College School fields, through Christ Church Meadows, where Lewis Carroll was teaching students in the mid-19-century, when he wrote the famous Alice Through the Looking Glass and Alice in Wonderland. Then pass St Hilda’s College gardens and back to the Boathouse. You can ask questions throughout and even have a free punting lesson upon request.

A private photo tour around historic Oxford to capture memories of your time there. Whether you're a solo traveler, staycation holidaymaker, couple or family. Please note the price is the same for solo, couple/ pair of travelers (just select one guest but that can include one pair for the same price as well as a couple with one young child). For larger groups please select the private group option or drop me a message. I will take you around some iconic places & if you're a Harry Potter fan I've also got you covered! A lot of the filming locations were around Oxford (fun fact... I was even in Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find them myself)! We will start at Oxford's Bodleian Library and Divinity School, Radcliffe Camera, Bridge of Sighs (also Harry Potter filming locations). Then we will take a hidden narrow cobbled lane to one of the old colleges (also a Harry Potter location). The entrance fee for one person other than myself is included in the cost. I can even give you tips on where to stay for some extra Harry Potter magic. Posing- I model myself so I will demonstrate poses for you. I like movement in the photos such as walking shots to create natural comfortable photos. You will receive 10 digital printable images with this package. You will get to choose your images from an online gallery.

Le centre-ville d’Oxford est une concentration de tout ce que vous voulez savoir. Dans une région relativement petite, il y a des centaines d'années d'histoire que nous allons vivre en marchant quelques heures. Nous allons visiter les sites célèbres et en apprendre la culture, les raisons et l'histoire derrière ce que nous voyons. Nous entendrons parler des personnalités célèbres d'Oxford, qui ont façonné le monde et en ont appris davantage sur leur monde. Nous découvrirons également d’autres endroits cachés, ceux que les touristes (et de nombreux habitants) ne connaissent pas. Je soulignerai les lieux des films de renommée mondiale et la magnifique architecture cachée. Ceci est une visite pour de très petits groupes car je veux que vous vous sentiez à l'aise et capable de poser des questions. S'il y a une exigence particulière, il suffit de demander et je ferai de mon mieux pour vous satisfaire. La plupart du temps, ce serait votre propre visite privée. Nous nous rencontrerons devant l'hôtel Randolph, sur Beaumont Street, en face du musée Ashmolean et commencerons notre aventure à partir de là. Autres remarques Mes visites sont adaptées aux familles et les enfants de moins de 10 ans viennent gratuitement. Nous traverserons de nombreux magasins au cours de notre promenade où vous pourrez acheter des boissons et des collations si nécessaire.

Oxford is a beautiful historic city with an outstanding collection of world famous buildings! You will have your personal photoshoot, received 20 images from your session and you will learn different techniques on how to get the most out of your camera. I will share great photography tips with you that will make your holiday images stand out so you can have beautiful memories of the places you visit. You can be beginner, intermediate or pro, everyone is welcome to join! Please bring your camera (or smartphone), a comfortable pair of shoes and your positive attitude! :)