Hi from Oxford… or the city of the dreaming spires, as it is sometimes called. I'm originally from Dublin, Ireland and have also lived in America, Canada and other parts of England before settling in Oxford to raise a family.

Perhaps I love it so much here because I'm a bit of a dreamer too, and work as a scriptwriter when I'm not doing tours.

I enjoy film, literature, getting into the countryside, playing tennis and spending time with my three children. They keep me fit! When I'm not writing or running a tour, I volunteer for a local Oxford mental health charity.

I took up Tour Guiding in Oxford two years ago while on a full-time Master's Degree here. I thought it would be a nice way to supplement my tuition fees and work on my storytelling… but being a tour guide has become so much more than that. This is an inspiring part of the world and on my tours, I get to convey to you a sense of its unique history and culture. 

So many famous men and women have passed through the hallowed halls of Oxford University. We get to walk in their footsteps. I am drawn to the famous Oxonians of the arts - literary greats, poets, playwrights, filmmakers. Many of my customers comment on how visiting Oxford is like being on the set of a movie.

The city and university are all quite localized, on foot, two wheels or four, it's all good, I'll have you feeling like a local within a day. I enjoy learning more about where you come from, just as much as I enjoy telling you about Oxford.

You'll experience a place steeped in history, and I'll be able to tell you a good story or two along the way. Then there's the lesser-known facts, monuments and legends that await us, just off the tourist route. I can adjust any tour to give you that unique experience. We will all be locals at the end of the day.

I can't wait to show you around.

Royal College of Arts Master's Degree.
First Aider.
Mental Health First Aider.
Full DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check clearance.
Full UK Driver's Licence.

No restrictions

See it all in a day as we drive the winding roads and waterways of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Starting at your hotel in Oxford, I will cover the villages and routes that will give you the greatest appreciation of this stunning countryside. You really will feel you've stepped back in time. I leave plenty of time for you to explore - maybe you want to stroll picturesque villages, go cafe hopping, shopping or just soak in the scenery. Excellent lunch options in gastro pubs can be arranged. The itinerary is always flexible to your needs.

The idyllic beauty of the Cotswolds speaks for itself. But I'm on hand too, to answer any questions you may have.

Neal Matadi London to Cotswolds Private Day Trip

A guide driven tour from Oxford to the Avebury World Heritage Site. 
We’ll walk around breathtaking monuments from the Stone Age. Travel through the Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its ancient hillside White Horses. 
Stop in thriving market towns. Explore, sightsee and time to take it all in. 

I'm on hand every step of the way, I love this part of the world and discussing the history and stories behind it. 

It's your private tour so the itinerary is always flexible to your needs. 



Nicholas Ricco's tour of Avebury World Heritage Site and Wessex Downs

Moring collection from Greenwich Cruise Terminal in London. We'll make our way towards Oxford. Plenty to point out and talk about along the way. In Oxford, we'll visit not to be missed highlights, access inside one of its famous colleges, the Bodleian Library Quad and the Divinity School.

This city can take your breath away, but I'm never short of breath with the stories I'm enthusiastic about telling along our journey. The sense of history and learning is all around us, I'll give you authentic knowledge and share lesser-known local stories.

I'm an experienced tour guide and always like to inject the fun as well as the facts! And whom better to do so with than someone who has actually gained a masters degree here.

It's your private tour so can be tailored however you wish, the day is yours.

Tour guide in Oxford England Stephen R.

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