Oxford History Tour: From Vikings to University

Explore Oxford’s rich history with humor and insight. Discover tales of Vikings, Normans, and notorious scholars on this engaging guided tour.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Carfax Tower - the case of the killer wine!
  • Christ Church - the real Alice and the Preacher’s Pride
  • Radcliffe Camera - The strange inhabitants of Radcliffe Square
  • Brasenose College - the curse of the ‘nose’
  • Bridge of Sighs - an Oxford Myth!
  • The Turf - haunt of the great and the ‘good’
  • Martyrs’ Memorial - and the Scorched Gates
What's Included
  • A fantastic tour guide!
What's Not Included
  • We will be seeing colleges but will not normally enter them (for both time and cost reasons)
Additional Information

Hear the whole story of Oxford. From Vikings, Saxons and Normans to the modern University, the ‘Ox-ford’ has been at the centre of English history for over a thousand years.. And learn about what 800 years of dreadful Dons and sickening Students have got up to since, in the company of one of our expertly entertaining guides. If you want a long talk…

Location
6 Broad St
Broad Street
Meet Broad Street in pedestrianized area, in front of Campus Stores, look for guide with an item of Terrible Tours Branding
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From $28
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).