Mambo ya kipekee ya kufanya huko Oxford

This is not just a walking tour, but is a fun experience where you see Oxford at its best! I am sure you will love our City of Dreaming Spires as we follow a relaxing route around some of the UK’s most historic streets with its dazzling architecture & prestigious University. Join a small group where I share my knowledge of Oxford’s must-see attractions & hidden gems. Along the route, you’ll see Oxford’s amazing historic buildings including colleges, museums, libraries, & monuments, plus a visit to a vibrant indoor market where you can get an award-winning Gelato or delicious hot chocolate. I’ll tell you about some of the university’s crazy traditions & you will hear stories about some of Oxford’s famous authors, whilst we can’t forget the Harry Potter film locations. We take off the beaten track passageways, walk along medieval streets & peer through historic doors that make this experience so unique. By the end, you may be ready for a drink & a bite to eat at a magical hidden gem of a place. So go on & book Airbnb’s top Oxford Walking tour & join me on a stroll through our historic city for an experience you won’t forget. If you prefer an even more personalised walking tour with your friends, family or work colleagues, then I provide this option too, by booking a private tour. If there’s not a suitable tour date on my calendar, PLEASE do ask & I'll be happy to assist!

We will start with a whirlwind overview of Oxford as the central player in 1,000 years of British history, and giving guests an understanding of how the sprawling institution operates before embarking on the tour. Navigating down the windy alleyways we will get an insiders take on the little known viewing angles that bring across the drama of the world famous architecture in this city. With striking spires and imposing buildings, we will cover how these influenced Tolkien, C S Lewis, along with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. We will enter one of the oldest Colleges at Oxford, renowned for its beautiful gardens, before heading into one of the most famous Library's in the world - responsible for over 13 million books. Capping this off we will cover a Harry Potter film site, along with why the most powerful religious figure England has ever seen, was burnt alive in the centre of Oxford, on what is now such a nondescript part of road you could easily miss it. Please note: Colleges and the Library can shut without notice and currently they are available as of August 2021. If this changes on the day we will of course incorporate them - if we are not able to offer any access, we will offer up the option of a full refund.

Oxford’s city centre is a concentration of all you want to know. Within a relatively small area there are hundreds of years of history which we will be experiencing by walking for a couple of hours. We will tour the famous sights and learn about the culture, reasons and history behind what we see. We will hear about the famous Oxford personalities, who shaped the world and learn about their world. We will also discover more hidden places, the ones tourists (and many locals) don’t know about. I will point out the locations of world famous films and the stunning hidden architecture. This is a tour for very small groups as I want you to feel comfortable and able to ask questions. If there is any particular requirement, just ask and I will do my utter best to accommodate you. Most of the times, it would be your own private tour. We will meet outside the Randolph Hotel, on Beaumont Street, opposite the Ashmolean Museum and start our adventure from there. Other things to note My tours are suitable for families and children under 2 come for free. We will be passing many shops during our walk where you can buy drinks and snacks if needed. This tour is wheelchair and child friendly. As the group size is very small you will almost certainly enjoy a fully private tour.

From the Martyrs' Memorial, we meander through the heart of Oxford, passing a number of historic buildings and university colleges, including the 1000 year-old Saxon Tower, the oldest building in Oxford and the finest example of Saxon architecture in England, Carfax, the magnificent Town Hall, Christ Church College and its beautiful Meadow, over ‘Dead Man’s Walk’ into medieval Merton Street where we cut through Logic Lane, past University College, the first of the 39 colleges that make up the University, into the Radcliffe Square, (one of the most sought after landmarks in the UK), view the magnificent Gothic architecture of University Church of St Mary the Virgin, meeting place of the university's first governing body, the Schools Quadrangle, heart of the world-renowned Bodleian Library and seat of the 15th century Divinity School. We pass the Sheldonian Theatre, Christopher Wren’s first major architectural project, the first purpose-built public museum in the Western world and into Broad Street. Our guides are well versed in the history of Oxford and the University from the founding of the city over 1000 years ago to the beginnings of the University in the 13th century, through the industrial revolution to the present day. Where possible we will escort our guests into university and college buildings. Private tours available on request - minimum four (4) persons.

This is a tour for everyone, but especially designed for families, with a spotting list for younger children. I offer a unique 75 minute chronological trip through Oxford's colourful history, from the Saxon origins of the town to the present day. If children are on the tour I'll admit that I am a time traveller! We will see some of Oxford's best-known landmarks and hear about the people and events that made the city and the university world-famous - as well as some of the scrapes I got into when visiting them! Other things to note During off season I'm happy to adapt timing of tours (eg morning tour instead), please do enquire! Travel around Oxford can get a bit congested so please don't hesitate to text or call me if you have any problems and I will do my best to adapt when possible. There are cobbled streets on the tour.

We’ll trace Oxford's growth from its Anglo Saxon beginnings through its enchanted, sometimes horrifying history. Through seeing treasures and legends of Oxford University and its colleges you will learn about the English civil war, religious upheavals of the Reformation, and scientific revolutions. You will also learn about college life and how the University works today. The walk and talk through Oxford’s architectural and artistic highlights includes a visit inside a medieval college. Guests say that my tours satiates curiosity yet leaves a satisfying appetite to learn more about Oxford's extraordinary and colourful legacies. You will glimpse insights that will surprise and fascinate you and create memories for life.. The walk and talk includes architecture, decorated glass, sculptures and the backstory of university buildings including: Bodleian Library Divinity School St Mary's University Church Sheldonian Theatre Stops along the way include Merton College, Oriel College, All Souls College, Anglo Saxon vestiges and interesting things to do in Oxford today.

Oxford Is an amazing city and a chat over a drink in a couple of the oldest pubs in town makes getting to know it all that much more enjoyable. We will meet in the late afternoon and I will show you the iconic sites and tell you about the history, the personalities and events that influenced the world. With as many pubs as colleges in the city centre, there is ample choice of where to sit and absorb the centuries of information. Try a local brew, drink where medieval stables used to be, contemplate the Saxon city wall, watch the quirkiness of ancient establishments, sit where famous literature personalities sat. All within a short walking distance from one another, you will see historical monuments, world-famous buildings and sites where world-shaping events took place. Listen to the legends, the facts and the fantasies hidden around every corner of this magical place while relaxing by the fire or in the garden of pubs that are hidden gems. Other things to note The tour is suitable for all abilities and if you have any specific requirements, please contact me and I will most certainly be able to accommodate you. As the group size is very small you will most likely enjoy a fully private tour.

我们在市中心开始行程，我们会路过牛津最古老学院之一的Balliol学院，穿行在古老的建筑看听学院的历史和中国的渊源。顺便讲一讲一栋八百年的学院宿舍楼里闹鬼的时候，学生如何向学院投诉，学院又将如何答复一个玄学诉求，牛津的魔法性体现在哪里。之后路过三一学院和克拉伦登楼，讲一讲牛津大学的开学典礼是怎么样的，如何完成一个牛津人的身份转变。之后我们会一睹钱钟书最爱的饱蠹楼风采。作为牛津的地标，我将通过饱蠹楼和在1776年花费了171傍巨款的广场来，讲述千百年的牛津发展史中一个最要命的问题：钱从哪里来？两个不以学术出名的人如何靠着独门路数，流芳百世，以至于牛津的图书馆都以此人命名。之后我们会短暂造访大学教堂，掠影万灵学院，穿过叹息桥走过宁静的新学院巷子，讲一讲新学院新在何年，在学院开放时去漫步新学院城墙内的绝美花园。走完新学院，我们会穿小巷而出，看牛津考试院，说说牛津如何考试，西装加gown，又要佩戴何种颜色的花。之后我们会去到最有名的Christ Church学院，看看哈利波特的家抑或是去我最喜欢的莫德林学院，在河边坐下来喝杯咖啡看对面鹿苑里的鹿嬉戏，看撑一支长篙寻梦的游人穿梭在莫德林桥下。

In just an hour walk through pivotal moments of human history: from petty and outlandish rivalries to architectural masterpieces with confusing names. See the lamp-post which inspired Narnia and the architecture which has inspired His Dark Materials. Visit the meadows where C.S. Lewis first recounted the story of Alice in Wonderland. Marvel at some of the world’s greatest examples of Gothic and Baroque architecture. Inspiring, baffling, and downright outrageous: Oxford is a city full of stories waiting to be told. Oxford is nothing without its students, and it’s the students who make our walking tours so special. All our tour guides are either graduates of or current students at the University of Oxford who combine their personal experiences of the city with their deep passion for its history, architecture, and stories to provide a one-of-a-kind tour. Combining a deep passion for the city’s history and architecture with the knowledge you hear all about what the students really get up to – from BOPS to secret societies and which all-night library permits outside snacks. Which college is the poshest one, and which is the oldest? Which one has traditions designed only to mock the traditions of other colleges? As well as hearing it all from the horse’s mouth, you get to see inside colleges, with highlights including the beautiful Jesus college gardens. This is the real Oxford.

Tolkien once described the Inklings club as “An undetermined and unelected circle of friends who gather around C S lewis, our habit was to read aloud compositions of various kinds ....and lengths !" One cannot underestimate how the loud encouragement this circle of friends gave one another helped produce some of the most important and popular books of the 20th century. Not only Fantasy classics such as The Chronicles Of Narnia and The Lord Of The Rings but also important religious works such as Lewis’s “Mere Christianity” a book which has sold over two hundred million copies. At a relaxed pace, we will explore many sites and stories associated with this eclectic group, concentrating not only on C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien but also some of the other Inklings such as Owen Barfield and a man who was a great influence on Lewis, Charles Williams. Whilst taking in Oxford's stunning architecture we shall wander the grounds of a beautiful medieval College associated with the Inklings and visit The University Church of Saint Marys {Where Lewis gave talks} and The Divinity School {The oldest surviving building for University use including lectures and oral exams} - any entrance fees are included in the price We shall also walk by many of their regular haunts such as The Eagle And Child pub & Eastgate Hotel. I shall also regale great stories of which I have collected over many years Other things to note Comfortable foot wear is highly recommended, roads in Oxford are uneven in places.

This experience is all the best bits of camping without having to sleep in a tent! There is nothing quite like a campfire to relax and bring people together. Bring family and friends of all ages together for this unique evening experience under the trees. Our campfire experience evenings are set in a beautiful woodland and allow groups to sit together under rustic shelters around their own fire. Even on a wet evening your group will have fun sat warm and dry under their fire proof shelter. Kids of all ages can roam free, build dens and have a go on our giant swing until it’s time to eat. After the food there are fireside delights to add to your experience. Once all the guests have arrived and are settled around their fires the food is served in a unique camp style. Our large real sausage hot dogs are made especially for us by a local butcher and are served in delicious bread rolls, also baked locally for us. We have delicious vegan and gluten free alternatives as well – please let us know in advance as all food is taken on site each day. Our bar serves soft drinks, wine and locally brewed beers. Naturally, no campfire experience is complete without marshmallow. Toast them on your own fire to make delicious s'mores and wash down with some yummy hot chocolate. Once everyone has eaten, treat your group to some fireside fun activities.

Learn the art of letterpress printing in a working printshop and create your own poster or cards. You will learn how to compose type, mix inks and operate the different presses. You will explore the range of wooden and metal type, and vintage blocks and learn how to use them. Choose your own type, set it on your galley, choose your ink colour, and print! You can print an A3 poster on the proofing press or make your own set of greeting or correspondence cards on the Arab or Adana presses. Suitable for children over 7 with adult accompaniment. If you are visiting the area for a special occasion, such as wedding planning, birthday or anniversary celebrations and would like to print something special such as Save the Dates or posters to mark the occasion please contact me directly so I can help organise what you would need.

Our Cotswolds small group tour is perfect for anyone who wants to see the Cotswolds as a day trip from either London or Oxford. This guided small group tour from Oxford covers many of the main spots in the Cotswolds, while combining them with hidden gems that only the locals usually get to enjoy. The areas we visit will merge picturesque undiscovered villages with the main destinations of the North Cotswolds. You’ll get to experience the best of the well-known attractions while getting a feel for real Cotswold life, and soaking up the charm of this timeless area. There will be plenty of time for stopping to enjoy the scenery and soaking up the atmosphere.

In this exclusive experience for couples your host will guide you around Oxford’s historical centre, a vibrant city steeped in history with amazing architecture & the prestigious Oxford University. You will then experience one of Oxford’s most truly timeless, slightly eccentric, & quintessentially pass-times; punting. What could be more romantic than leisurely drifting along the river, admiring the surroundings, while sipping a glass of Prosecco (included!) Enjoy a relaxed & informative walking tour. You will see Oxford's most famous sites, discover parts of the city that many visitors don't get to see. Along the route, you will see ancient buildings, colleges, theatres, libraries, a market & gardens. Your host will then chauffeur you along one of Oxford’s tranquil rivers where you glide gently past Oxford’s famous Botanic Gardens, through Christ Church College Meadows, past St Hilda’s College gardens, past the stunning Magdalen School rose gardens & under the miniature white bridges. On departing the boathouse, you will have the option of checking out one of Oxford’s most charming and original coffee houses for an Afternoon Tea, or you can visit an intimate hidden pub to enjoy a few drinks. Your host will be happy to book either option for you.

Come and relax in our beautiful woodland with its rustic shelters and campfires. This experience combines all the best of bits of camping, without having to sleep in a tent. Enjoy our lovely woodland setting, build a den and chill in our tree hammocks. Light a campfire, enjoy large real meat (or vegan) hotdog cooked in our off-grid camp kitchen. Cook your own baked banana boat or yummy s'mores on a fire using a our fire cooking kits. Kids receive an activity pack so that you can complete your morning with a scavenger hunt around the woodland.