I was born in France and am of Algerian origin. I've been a tour guide for 15 years, working in France, Algeria, and for the last 5 years in Oxford, a city I fell in love with. I studied both Art History and Cultural Anthropology in France, specialising in the study of Building Heritage policies and published my research on the emergence of colonial architecture in Algeria.

Being a tour guide is more than a job for me, it's a fantastic way of living; I get to meet so many people from so many different backgrounds, whom I would probably never meet otherwise. I get to share my passion for history, art, and architecture and connect with them in a relaxed atmosphere and beautiful settings.

I love Oxford because it's a dynamic and cosmopolitan city which offers a wide range of entertaining and cultural activities. I am very much interested in music and the music scene of Oxford is very varied and brings artists from all over the world all year around most of the days of the week. Many of the colleges organize classical concerts in their chapels allyear around. Pubs play also an important role in the development of the local art scene, there is always a performance happening somewhere.

When I want a quiet time away from the busy city center, the riverside, with its hidden meadows and swimming spots, accessible within a walking distance from the city center, is for me the perfect getaway. I lived and visited many places around the world but Oxford remains my favorite. It has an organic and architectural beauty, I would say a mystical beauty that has a profound effect on me. I am more than happy to include relaxation or and meditation session anytime during my tour.

Naima Mokhtar was raised in a dual cultural context, French and Algerian, she sensed from a very young age, a yearning for a deeper understanding of the meaning of love and life. She is a coach, consultant and educator dedicated to fostering Global Unity through Education, Empowerment and Empathy.

She specialises in Post Traumatic Growth and spent over 15 years developing a holistic approach blending Healing Arts, Dancing Arts, and Visual Culture to coach and mentor highly-sensitive individuals, diagnosed with Adhd or and CPTSD. She delivers her program to the members of CPTSD Foundation. She also collaborates with the Earth Museum, to design, deliver and promote art based education in schools centered around social and emotional wellbeing.

You are very welcome to contact her to inquire about her mentoring in personal health and growth or if you'd like more information on becoming a sponsor or member of either or both CPTSD Foundation and The Earth Museum.

Colleges are educational institutions not museums. They reserve the right to close their doors to the public without notice.

JK Rowling didn't study in Oxford and didn't write books in Oxford. However, Oxford was a great source of inspiration in creating the wizarding world of Hogwarts; Latin, the black gowns, the rivalries between houses and students crystallized by the relationship of Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter, the conflicts between muggles and wizards, the dedication of the teachers, the pride and sense of honor of the students toward their house are directly inspired by the history of the university of Oxford.

This tour is a great opportunity to explore local folklore, mysticism, superstitious practices, and beliefs of Renaissance England. We will also learn how the philosopher's stone quest forever changed England and worldwide politics and destiny. Moreover, this tour emphasizes the powerful impact Harry Potter has in reminding us about our own magic and how magic connects us universally.

Harry Potter, facts versus fiction

We’ll start our journey together in the city center, at the entrance of the Canal of Oxford.
We wall 3 minutes along the canal to reach my boat; Chiltern Rose.
The lunch would be prepared by a private French chef who uses only local, organic and seasonal food.
We’ll have a cruise and lunch on the river Thames exploring Port Meadow, the second biggest natural reserve in England.
After lunch, we’ll walk around the Oxford University, visiting the oldest part of the Bodleian library and 2 colleges.
We’ll end our journey together with a little snack at the covered market, the first one in England and a treasure trove of international food and local art and craft. 


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