Explore 2 of the world's oldest university cities on a day trip from London. Visit the cities of Oxford and Cambridge on the same day and stroll amongst the dreaming spires. Discover film location sites from the Harry Potter movies.

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Duration 11.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Explore the "City of Dreaming Spires" on a walking tour of Oxford
Climb the tower of the Church of St. Mary the Great in Cambridge
See the dining room used in the Harry Potter movies at Christ Church college in Oxford

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Depart London and travel by bu to Oxford. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the "City of Dreaming Spires" and see the famous sites of the university city. Get suggestions on where you can explore during your free time. Choose to go to Christ Church college to see the dining hall used in the Harry Potter movies for the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Then, move on to Cambridge for the chance to climb the tower of the Church of St. Mary the Great for panoramic views of the city. Use your free time to explore on your own or punt down the River Cam. Browse the interesting shops and much more.

Includes

Return bus travel from central London
Walking tour of Oxford and some free time
Walking tour of Cambridge and some free time
Entrance to the tower of St. Mary the Great in Cambridge
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Food and drinks
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All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

Opposite Earls Court Underground Station (Warwick Road Exit) at 8:30 am. Please wait at Bus Stop C in front of the site of the former Earls Court Exhibition Centre. Postcode as a guideline for directions is SW5 9TB.

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4.2 /5

based on 12 reviews

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Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Safety
4.6/5

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very interesting day trip

Very interesting day trip to Oxford and Cambridge, each with a 20-30 minute tour of the city centers and 2 hours each for free exploration. Highlight entry to Great St. Marys in Cambridge with ascent to the tower. Fantastic view of the city. Very friendly driver and very friendly guide or friendly tour guide. The tickets were not needed, we were on a list of the tour guide with full names and were picked up at the station on time.

July 26, 2019

This was a wonderful tour where we got to see two amazing university campuses. Both towns were beautiful and the tour guide Christina was very friendly and knowledgable. I'd highly recommend anyone who is interested in seeing either of these universities to take the tour. Be prepared. It is a long day, and requires a great deal of walking. If you're up for the challenge, don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity.

August 27, 2018

So fun to see these two historic college towns! Wish I had a bit more time in Cambridge since it was AMAZING! Totally recommend this tour

May 21, 2022

From London: Full-Day Tour to Oxford and Cambridge

From London: Full-Day Tour to Oxford and Cambridge

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very interesting day trip