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Oxford
Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom
Where Oxford sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 266
- Time zone
- Europe/London
Oxford sits in South East England, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 266 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Oxford
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Oxford
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Oxford
Oxford's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Oxford's most-visited sights
- MorningBodleian Library124 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayRadcliffe Camera122 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBridge of Sighs97 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadHarry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New CollegeTakes about 1.5 hours.
2 days in Oxford
Oxford's most-visited sights · More of Oxford's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Oxford's most-visited sights
- MorningBodleian Library124 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayRadcliffe Camera122 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBridge of Sighs97 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadHarry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New CollegeTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Oxford's top sights
- MorningSheldonian Theatre75 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBlenheim Palace60 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadOxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni GuideTakes about 2 hours.
3 days in Oxford
Oxford's most-visited sights · More of Oxford's top sights · Day trip to Cotswolds
- 1
Day 1
Oxford's most-visited sights
- MorningBodleian Library124 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayRadcliffe Camera122 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBridge of Sighs97 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadHarry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New CollegeTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Oxford's top sights
- MorningSheldonian Theatre75 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBlenheim Palace60 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadOxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni GuideTakes about 2 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Cotswolds
- Early startHead to CotswoldsAbout 40 km from Oxford — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Oxford
Oxford's most-visited sights · More of Oxford's top sights · Day trip to Cotswolds · More of Oxford's top sights · Day trip to Milton Keynes
- 1
Day 1
Oxford's most-visited sights
- MorningBodleian Library124 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayRadcliffe Camera122 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBridge of Sighs97 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadHarry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New CollegeTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Oxford's top sights
- MorningSheldonian Theatre75 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBlenheim Palace60 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadOxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni GuideTakes about 2 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Cotswolds
- Early startHead to CotswoldsAbout 40 km from Oxford — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Oxford's top sights
- MorningChrist Church College60 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBalliol College55 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadBlenheim Palace Admission TicketTakes about 16 minutes.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Milton Keynes
- Early startHead to Milton KeynesAbout 47 km from Oxford — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Oxford
Oxford's most-visited sights · More of Oxford's top sights · Day trip to Cotswolds · More of Oxford's top sights · Day trip to Milton Keynes · Day trip to Northampton · Day trip to Alton
- 1
Day 1
Oxford's most-visited sights
- MorningBodleian Library124 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayRadcliffe Camera122 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBridge of Sighs97 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadHarry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New CollegeTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Oxford's top sights
- MorningSheldonian Theatre75 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBlenheim Palace60 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadOxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni GuideTakes about 2 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Cotswolds
- Early startHead to CotswoldsAbout 40 km from Oxford — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Oxford's top sights
- MorningChrist Church College60 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBalliol College55 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadBlenheim Palace Admission TicketTakes about 16 minutes.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Milton Keynes
- Early startHead to Milton KeynesAbout 47 km from Oxford — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Northampton
- Early startHead to NorthamptonAbout 60 km from Oxford — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Alton
- Early startHead to AltonAbout 70 km from Oxford — its own guide has what to see there.
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Near Oxford
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What travellers book in Oxford
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
4.8 (1,201)1h 30m
Muggles welcome! Go inside New College and the Bodleian Library on a magical adventure into the medieval buildings of Oxford University. With a fun Oxford student guide, complete with a quiz, the odd prop, and terrible…
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Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide
4.9 (7,521)2h
See inside Oxford University, Harry Potter film site and the Bodleian Library on this authentic 2-hour Oxford student led tour. The tour gives you an insight into student life in this prestigious university and offers…
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Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
4.4 (31)16 min
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace is home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Set in over 2,000 acres of beautiful Parkland landscaped by ‘Capability’…
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Cotswolds Private Day Tour
4.7 (165)6h
We are the only registered company by Cotswold tourism board and visit Britain. Each and every of our tour guides/drivers are fully DBS checked and license holders. This is a family run business run by people who was…
from £475 / personView details
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Discover the Secrets of the Cotswolds Private Tour Experience
4.9 (35)4h 30m
Private Cotswolds Village Tour by Executive Estate Car Experience the timeless charm of the Cotswolds in comfort and style on a flexible, 4-5 hour private tour. Designed for up to 4 guests, this experience lets you…
from £395 / personView details
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Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church
4.9 (569)3h
Building on our standard Oxford University & City Tour (the single highest reviewed tour of Oxford) comes the extended version, which includes visiting 2 Colleges, including guaranteed entrance into Christ Church which…
from £79.99 / personView details
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