Tour guide in Oxford Jess W.

Oxford, United Kingdom

English, French

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I'm Jess W., your private tour guide in Oxford

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I will help you make the most of your time in Oxford! I'm an award-winning Green Badge Oxford tour guide. I've lived here for 30 years and love sharing my enthusiasm for our stunning city's history, culture and architecture - and unlocking its secrets for visitors. I have a degree in History/English Literature and a Masters in International Relations, and really enjoy bringing to life the social, political and imaginative role that Oxford has played in the history of Britain, and the world. Specialist expertise: - Christ Church college and cathedral: I am one of few accredited guides - Tolkien, CS Lewis, Alice in Wonderland, Oscar Wilde and Literary Oxford - Highlight tours of the Botanic Gardens and Ashmolean Museum - Medieval Oxford and the English Civil War - Art, stained glass and the Pre-Raphaelites - 'Rebellious Oxford' and women's history, taking in riots, suffragettes and change-makers - Morse/Lewis/Endeavour - Discovery of Witches - Ghost tours over the winter months So take a look at my published tours, and if you don't see what you're looking for, please contact me for a customised tour. I am: - An award-winning Green Badge tour guide. - Tutor at the University of Oxford Department for Lifelong Learning. - Associate of the Institute of Tourist Guiding. - Member of the Oxford Guild of Tour Guides and the British Guild of Tour Guides. - Accredited to guide in Christ Church. - One of the official walking tour guides employed by both Oxford University and the Museum of Oxford.

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  • John W.United States
    1 week ago

    We had limited time in Oxford and Tess W. allowed us to see a lot in her 2 hour tour. She is very knowledgeable on Oxford and can answer just about any question you might have. She also can tailor the tour for your specific interests. If you want a great tour of Oxford, use Tess W, to show you around.

  • Ben S.United States
    1 week ago

    Jess was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Oxford. She was also just delightful and attentive. We would highly recommend booking a tour with Jess.

    Replied from the guide, Jess W.

    October 2026

    Thank you so much Ben!

  • Barbara L.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Our 4-hour tour of Oxford with Jess could not have been more perfect. There were four in our group , including a teenager. Jess was very organized in arranging our meeting place, and in presenting the highlights of Oxford. We didn’t have any specific requests, and so Jess gave us the grand tour, with the covered market, animated stories of Shakespeare, Jane Austin,...

    Replied from the guide, Jess W.

    October 2026

    Thank you for such a beautiful review. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and your family, especially your wonderful grandson!

  • Mary M.United States
    September 2026

    Overall the tour was wonderful. Jess is informative and has an almost theatrical tone keeping travelers engaged. The only feedback is please save a little room for a few questions. I know tour guides like Jess need to give a plethora amount of information in a certain time period. However it almost comes across as a spiel. She seemed a little irritated when I tried to ask...

    Replied from the guide, Jess W.

    September 2026

    I'm so sorry it came across like that Mary. It wasn't at all 'just another tour' for me. As you'd asked for a special focus on Oxford's agricultural history I'd done extra research and preparation so the sense of rushedness you felt was probably me trying to combine a general introduction to Oxford with enough of a focus on your specific interests. I do remember plenty of...

From Oxford: Undiscovered Cotswolds Tour2.5 -Hour Tour – An Architectural and Historical Journey Through Oxford, with a Touch of Fantasy Featuring J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. LewisFrom Oxford: Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Private TourWelcome to Oxford: 2hr tour with college2 hour Fantasy literature - CS Lewis, Tolkien and Carroll and their work. Why Oxford?4 hours Christ Church Hall and Cathedral, Bodleian library with University's architectural and historic highlights Oxford: Town and Gown Private Walking TourThe best of Oxford: half-day tourHistoric Oxford - the City and University that has shaped British, and world, history.Blenheim Palace experence 'Town versus Gown' : discover Oxford University historyOxford Walking Tour: Books, Beasts and Bards3 hours Magdalen, CS Lewis and the Botanic Gardens - JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis with Magdalen CollegeIvory Towers and Dreaming Spires - The University of Oxford History & Science TourCotswolds Day TripOxford University, past and present.3 hours Architectural and Literary and religious History of Oxford, with C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien,Oxford Experience - City Highlights Walking TourTolkien, Lewis and the Inklings' Oxford2 hour - Christ Church plus Oxford's Architectural and historical Highlights6 hours - Introduction to University historical and architectural highlights including a visit inside the Bodleian Library and a Medieval University College Literary OxfordOxford to Stonehenge - Prehistoric Day TourSouthampton Cruise Port to Stonehenge and Oxford - Full Day Tour2 Hour - Introduction to Oxford's Architectural and Historical Highlights - including Christ ChurchCastles and Grand Stately Homes90 minutes Just Christ Church - Inside the college founded by Thomas Wolsey & King Henry VIII - of Harry Potter fame 5 hours Oxford city and Discover Blenheim Palace Harry Potter, facts versus fiction90 minutes - Introduction to Oxford's Architectural and Historical Highlights - including a Medieval college90 minutes - Historical tour and orientation to the university, colleges and city of Oxford: - Includes includes a look inside a Medieval CollegeExploring Oxford architectureUnique Views of Oxford - Half Day Walking Tour2 hours - Arts and stained glass - including stunning medieval collegeArt-lovers' Oxford tour: half dayCuriouser and Curiouser: Alice in Wonderland tourFull day Oxford & the Cotswolds by Bentley motor car and an evening of Shakespeare at Stratford upon Avon's TheatreThe wonders of Christ Church2 hours - Oxford Women Past and PresentGhost Tour of Oxford