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University of Oxford Bike tours

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Oxford: City Bike Tour with Student Guide

1. Oxford: City Bike Tour with Student Guide

Discover Oxford’s historic town center, and the magical parks on the outskirts of town with this guided bike tour. Pedal past the city’s best attractions and cover more ground. Meet your guide in the city center to start your experience. Cycle through the city alongside a student guide, and learn about the history of Oxford. Marvel at the university buildings where Oscar Wilde, J. R. R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and many British politicians studied. Admire the architecture of Oxford colleges, and enter the famous Bodleian Library. Marvel at the scenery of Port Meadow, and visit sites you can’t reach on foot. Enjoy plenty of stops along the route, and finish back at the original meeting point.

Discover Oxford: City & Countryside Cycling Tour

2. Discover Oxford: City & Countryside Cycling Tour

The best way to see Oxford and its beautiful surroundings is on a bicycle. In fact, many locals use bikes to get around the city because Oxford is not the most car-friendly place. The bicycle tour route can vary according to any special requests but generally, the itinerary is as follows. Depart from Oxford via bike, and follow a relaxing scenic route along the Thames River path to visit a picturesque village with thatched cottages, a medieval church, and scenic views. You then continue on a 1-hour walking tour that will introduce you to the sights of Oxford city sights, including visits inside the university colleges. It is also possible to schedule a pub stop for refreshments and, regardless of the route, you can gain insight into how a boat trip along this route in 1862 inspired Lewis Carroll's story-telling of 'Alice in Wonderland'.

Oxford: Bike & Walking Tour w/ University Alumni Guide

3. Oxford: Bike & Walking Tour w/ University Alumni Guide

Immerse yourself in the culture of Oxford University and learn all about the extent of the renowned campus on this biking and walking tour. Explore the dramatic modern architecture of the Blavatnik Centre and the medieval facade of Magdalen College. The walking element of the tour takes you inside one of the oldest colleges of the university and the world-famous Bodleian Library, famous as a filming location in the Harry Potter films. Experience the scenic landscape of the Christ Church Meadows before visiting All Souls College and the Radcliffe Camera. Weave in and out of the old city with rides across local green spaces and explore the Port Meadow while learning about Lewis Carroll’s time at Oxford.

Oxford: Bike Tour with Local Guide

4. Oxford: Bike Tour with Local Guide

Do a cycling tour in Oxford and allow a guide to share their knowledge of the city with you. Pick up your bike in the city center, then set off on your tour. Pass by the world-famous university, take in views of churches and historic buildings, then visit the countryside for views over the Thames. Begin your tour by meeting your guide at a bike store in the center of Oxford. Choose your bike and adjust it so that it is comfortable for your tour. Add a child’s seat if necessary. Set off into the quaint streets of Oxford, listening to your guide give you an introduction to the city as you go. Cycle amongst dreamy spires, the students’ colleges and university departments. Hear about the history of this world-famous educational institute. Next, escape the hustle and bustle of the city center into the surrounding countryside, riding alongside the River Thames in Port Meadow. Visit a total of 11 carefully selected tourist attractions. Make stops along the way to listen to your guide explain each one, ask questions, and take photos. Once the tour is over, enjoy a gentle cycle back through the city to the bike store to return your bike.

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What people are saying about University of Oxford

Really enjoyed this cycle tour. We are a family of 5 and the tour guide (Fred) made the tour very interesting and child friendly. A good balance of biking and telling us interesting stories about Oxford. Would highly recommend. We did the tour on a Sunday and the city was very quiet which was an added bonus. A super opportunity to see learn about the city whilst getting some exercise.

Fun way with family to see Oxford. Would recommend. Have a 8yr old and a 12yr old who loved it and despite being on roads felt safe. No helmet provided, so if taking kids may want to take your own. We had ours in the car. Loved the bikes, adjustable for all heights. Nice friendly and funny tour guide. I don't think I'll do a walking tour again.

Great cycle and walking tour, led by Fred who was absolutely charming. Very informative, he listened to our requests and answered all our questions. He demonstrated excellent local knowledge and would recommend this tour highly. Very enjoyable indeed! The cycle part was fun, definitely take up this part of the tour.

We had a good tour of the city. The guide (Fred - a recent graduate in Law) was excellent. His knowledge of Oxford and the University were brilliant. He had lots of funny and informative stories and anecdotes. The bikes were good and easily adjustable for participants. We would certainly recommend this activity

Fabulous and well structured tour, by a knowledgeable guide (Fred). It was well organised and very informative. We loved it and would recommend.