Private tour in Oxford Sophie D

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 300 USD
Per person cost
  • 27 USD
Explanation
Entry to Christchurch College

Just Christ Church - Inside the college founded by Thomas Wolsey & King Henry VIII - of Harry Potter fame

Tour #1225122
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Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
Per person cost
  • 27 USD
Explanation
Entry to Christchurch College

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 10 people

1 hour 30 minutes

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Oxford tour:

Christ Church it known for inspiring and being part of Harry Potter locations but it's history tells many tales. John Locke, Robert peel and 13 prime ministers were here and it buildings and decorative arts include world class treasures. From the Venetian Gothic entry, meadows sweep down to the Thames where the real Alice set off on her adventures to Wonderland The college chapel is, uniquely, the city cathedral and has been a holy place Oxford's 8th century patron Saint St Frideswide Christchurch was founded in the Tudor era, requisitioned from a Medieval abbey, The hall once hosted Elizabeth I, Charles I and even Parliament. Latterly it was the inspiration for Harry Potter's school Hall. Lewis Carroll hangs among the portraits of other illustrious members.

Your Oxford tour itinerary

Christ Church Highlights: Memorial Garden – Opened to the public after WWI. Meadow – Where Lewis Carroll found inspiration for Alice in Wonderland. Bodley Tower & Staircase – Featured in Harry Potter as Hogwarts' entrance. Great Hall – Built by the 'disgraced' Cardinal Wolsey, adorned with portraits of prime ministers, philosophers, and more. Stained glass of historical interest. Tom Quad Bell Tower – Designed by Christopher Wren, 'England’s Michelangelo'. The Cathedral: Stained Glass – Medieval (12th-century, incl. Thomas Becket), Gothic Revival, Pre-Raphaelite. Architecture – Norman & early Gothic, with a 15th-century lierne vaulted ceiling. Monuments – English Civil War era. Other Features – Cloister, Chapter House, Victorian discoveries.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

Transportation is not required for this walking tour. If your accommodation is in the city centre I will collect you with no extra charge.

What's included
  • Private Guide
  • Tickets: Entry in to Christ Church
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses Christchurch visitor's centre has a gift shop
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Outside the Meadow Building visitor's Centre of Christchurch College, OX1 2JD or by arrangement. Most on street parking in Oxford city centre is limited to two hours. Underground car parking is more flexible. There are several Park & Ride on the outside of the city with regular buses into the city centre.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Art And Culture

History

City Highlights

Languages
Fluent

English

Conversational

French

Activity level
Minimal
5

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    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 10 people

    Duration:

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Transportation:

    walking

    Party size:

    1

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    Select tour start time

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    View pricing details

    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 10 people

    Duration:

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Transportation:

    walking

    Party size:

    1

    Select tour date
    Select tour start time

    View our cancellation policy

    View pricing details

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