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Oxford Official Guided Walking Tours

Thank you for requesting a private walking tour pack for an official guided walking tour of Oxford,conducted by members of the Oxford Guild of Guides, the Official Guides for Oxford City.

This pack includes:

• some useful general information to plan your tour• information about the different types of tours offered• terms and conditions• University buildings admission fees• a map• a booking form• some itineraries to help you to plan your visit

GENERAL INFORMATIONColleges & University Buildings• Most of the colleges only allow groups of a maximum of 19 people. St John’s College and Exeter College

only allow groups of 14 people excluding the guide.• There are very few free colleges and they only open in the afternoon and access is not guaranteed.• Colleges which are open in the morning charge an additional fee, therefore there will be no admission

to colleges unless this is requested. However, it is part of the guide’s expertise to ensure that all toursare interesting and enjoyable. If your group wishes to visit any of these colleges please state it on yourbooking form and instruct your group leader to pay the entry fee in cash on the day of the tour.Please refer to page 5 for opening times and prices.

• When scheduling a Harry Potter tour please check the opening times of Christ Church namely theDining Hall, New College and the Divinity School (page 5).

• When visiting the colleges, please remember that they are places of study all year round, so please makeas little noise as possible and follow your guide’s advice.

• Subject to availability the Divinity School, the most beautiful Gothic building in the city, and the SheldonianTheatre where matriculations and graduations take place, could be included in your tour.

Parking & Traffic• If you are coming by car we suggest you use the city’s Park & Ride facilities. For further information

please visit www.oxfordbus.co.uk• For any queries on overnight parking and on street parking please telephone 01865 815700.• If you are coming by coach please refer to map on page 6.

If the coach car park in the city centre is full you might like to check whether it would be possible to parkat the Kassam Stadium (OX4 4XP) where there are 15 spaces available every day except on match days.Please contact Michael Doyle on 01865 337602 or 337682. There is a £10 charge per coach.

• The approach roads to Oxford are very busy as are the M4 and M25. Please allow ample time for yourjourney especially from the direction of London. For up to date traffic and travel information please visitwww.bbc.co.uk/oxford/travel/

MapsMaps can be downloaded from www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com

Public ToiletsPlease make full use of the public toilets available at service stations on the ring road, on the outskirtsof the city as there are limited public toilets facilities in Oxford.

Alternative Meeting Points• If you are coming by train (station OX1 1HS) you might want to consider meeting the guide

in the Castle Development (OX1 1AY) or Bonn Square (OX1 1LQ).• If you are coming by coach you could meet the guide at Gloucester Green (OX1 2BL)

except on Wednesday and Thursday as there is a market there.• If you are staying in a hotel, B&B or college in the city centre the guide could meet you there.• Between November and February you could meet at the Visitor Information Centre (OX1 3AS).

Accessibility• The tours can be tailored to be wheelchair accessible. Please inform us in advance if this is required.• A portable hearing loop is available by request. Subject to availability.• Guide dogs are allowed on the tours and in the colleges.

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TYPES OF TOURSOxford Past and PresentThis is the main introductory tour of Oxford. The guide will take you through the heart of the historiccity centre illustrating the history of Oxford and its University and describing the architecture and traditionsof its most famous buildings and institutions.

Themed Tours

Science at Oxford Take a fascinating tour to hear about the transformation of the study of science at Oxford.By the 14th century Oxford was famous for the work of Bacon and Grosseteste, for developments inmathematics and astronomy. The 17th century saw Boyle, Hooke and Halley make their respective ground-breaking discoveries. In the 20th century, it was the penicillin scientists under Professor Florey who made thegreatest impact. Find out about Oxford’s role at the leading edge of science right up to the 21st century.

Oxford Film Sites Oxford is one of Britain’s busiest and most instantly recognisable places for film and TVdrama locations. See the backdrop for historical recreations and literary adaptations from fantasies to thrillers.Hear of the links with some of the biggest names in cinematic history.

Pottering in Harry’s footsteps Tour the locations where memorable Harry Potter scenes were shotand enter the magical wizarding world. This tour can include a visit to Christ Church, New College andThe Divinity School for each of which an additional entry fee is charged. Please state on the booking formwhich of the locations you would like to include in the tour.

Oxford Children’s Stories Explore the Oxford of Alice, Lyra & Will, of Prince Caspian & Aslan…characters created by well-known Oxford authors in Alice in Wonderland, The Northern Lights trilogy(filmed as The Golden Compass) and The Chronicles of Narnia. Delight in the make-believe as you discoverplaces which inspired Lewis Carroll, C.S. Lewis and Philip Pullman amongst others.

Oxford’s Detectives Follow in the footsteps of the city’s celebrated TV detective, created by Oxford authorColin Dexter. Visit the scenes of Inspector Morse and Lewis’ best-known cases, with lots of lively anecdotesalong the way.

Literary Over the centuries many famous writers: poets, novelists, critics and children’s authors have studiedor lived in Oxford. Explore this rich heritage on this tour.

Women in Oxford Learn about the many women connected with Oxford and how women fought tobecome accepted as full members of the University. From St Frideswide, Patron Saint of Oxford to theMedieval queen Matilda; from Dorothy Wadham, college founder, to future Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher,Indira Ghandhi and Benazir Bhutto and authors Dorothy L. Sayers and Iris Murdoch, Oxford owes much toits women and their story is a fascinating one.

Stained Glass The city of Oxford has some of the finest stained glass in the UK. Almost every style and periodof English glass-painting is represented; from medieval to modern times including some beautiful 17th centurywindows and a wealth of 19th century glass particularly by William Morris and Co. Enjoy the opportunity ofseeing some fascinating craftsmanship. Bring your binoculars!

William Morris & Victorian Oxford The Pre-Raphaelites were closely connected with Oxford. Edward Burne-Jones and Morris studied here and together with Holman Hunt, they left the city with some outstandingartistic works. Join a tour with emphasis on this delightful period of Victorian art.

Gargoyles and Grotesques Symbols, emblems, motifs, animals and demons cling to the roofs and walls ofdelightful buildings in Oxford. Medieval and modern stonemasons used imagination and humour in creatinga wealth of amazing stone carvings. Your guide will highlight the inventiveness and delights to be seen.Bring your binoculars!

Civil War Oxford in the Civil War was at the centre of the national stage, with King Charles making hisHeadquarters at Christ Church. Ramparts enclosed the city, college silver was melted down to make coinsand Oxford became a garrison rather than a university town. Join this tour to hear more about life in Oxfordduring the Civil War.


Note: If you have a special area of interest please discuss it with the Walking Tours Team as, if the subjectis relevant to Oxford, we can usually accommodate you. Email:[email protected]

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BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS• A booking form needs to be completed to book a tour. • Your contract for your tour will be with one of more members of the Oxford Guild of Guides.

Visit Oxfordshire Limited acts as agent of members of the Oxford Guild of Guides. • Visit Oxfordshire Limited will allocate the appropriate number of those members as your guide(s)

to conduct your tour and these Terms and Conditions will apply. • Your booking will be accepted when Visit Oxfordshire Limited has booked your guide(s) and issued an invoice

to you for your tour at which point and on which date the contract for your tour shall come into existence.

PaymentFull payment of the invoice must be made at least 5 working days before the tour takes place. You may payby one of the following methods:1. By bank transfer. Please note that you will need to cover all the costs.2. By credit/debit card. We do not accept American Express or Diners Card.3. By cheque. Please send a cheque payable to Visit Oxfordshire Limited for the full amount due

with your booking form. Cheques must be in pounds sterling and drawn on a British bank.

Confirmation of BookingBy completing the booking form, you agree that all written communications with you by Visit OxfordshireLimited may be made by email to the address specified in your booking form. Bookings will be confirmedby email after payment is received. Receipts will be sent only on request. Agents – please ensure you senda copy of these Terms and Conditions and the booking form to your group leaders.

Cancellation/Change of BookingCancellation or amendments to the booking must be received by Visit Oxfordshire in writing at least7 working days before the tour by hand, post or email to the address specified in the booking form.If a booking is cancelled a cancellation fee of 20% of the total amount of the booking will be charged.If less than 7 days notice is given when cancelling a tour or a guide booked for a tour, or if the group fails to arrive,the total amount of the tour fee will be retained to pay the guide(s). In the case of a change of date and/or timea £15 fee will be charged. If on the day of the tour the group size differs from that stated on the bookingform and it is more than 19 people per guide, the guide(s) will not take the additional tour delegates.(Please refer to page 1).

Late ArrivalA group arriving late for a tour will have that time deducted from their tour. Guides will wait at the meeting pointfor 45 minutes. They will then wait at the Visitor Information Centre for a further 1 hour and 15 minutesi.e. until the tour was scheduled to end. No refunds will be given for late arrivals. In case of delay groupsmust make every effort to contact the Walking Tours Team on +44 (0)1865 252037.

Limitation of Liability• Except as set out in these Terms and Conditions, all warranties, conditions and other terms implied by

statute or common law are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded from this contract.• Visit Oxfordshire Limited acts as agent for your guide and it shall under no circumstances whatever be liable

to you, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, for any lossor damage arising under or in connection with your tour.

• Nothing of this conditions shall limit or exclude liability of Visit Oxfordshire Limited for death or personalinjury caused by its negligence.

ComplaintsAny complaint about a tour or your guide should be notified to Visit Oxfordshire acting as agent for yourguide. Visit Oxfordshire will handle the complaint on behalf of your guide in accordance with its complaintprocedures but as Visit Oxfordshire Limited acts only as agent for the guides, it accepts no responsibility forthe conduct of your tour.

Foreign Language ToursAlthough every effort will be made to find foreign language speaking guides, this may not be possible.The Tours Coordinator will arrange for English speaking guides instead. If you have specified that this isnot acceptable the tour will be cancelled.

English Tours for Groups of Foreign StudentsGuides can be booked to match the English level of the group: beginners or intermediate. Please specify thelevel required in the booking form. We advise a 1.5 hour tour for beginners.

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Fees from 1st January 2013

Please see the table below.

• The fees quoted are exclusive of any admission charges imposed by the owners and operators ofany premises visited on your tour.

• Each group leader counts as one person and there are no free places on tours and no price reductionfor children.

• Large groups of young people must be accompanied by an adult group leader on their tour – at leastone group leader per 18 students. One guide will be allocated to every 19 people. Some sites impose alower limit to this number. If applicable, you will be informed of this before your booking is finally confirmed.

Tours over Christmas Bank Holidays There is a 20% surcharge for tours on New Year’s Day.There are no tours available on Christmas Day and Boxing Day (26th December).


TOURS IN ENGLISH

No People Guides required Cost

1 - 19 1 £97.0020 - 38 2 £194.0039 - 57 3 £291.0058 - 76 4 £388.0077 - 95 5 £485.00

TOURS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

No People Guides required Cost

1 - 19 1 £105.0020 - 38 2 £210.0039 - 57 3 £315.0058 - 76 4 £420.0077 - 95 5 £525.00

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UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS ADMISSION FEESTo enter the following university buildings an admission fee must be paid (please note that this is in additionto the guided tour fee). Entrance is not included in a tour unless you specifically request it. Please contact thevenue directly to arrange payment. Access to the buildings listed below cannot be guaranteed.


Building Telephone Opening Times Admission Fees

BALLIOL COLLEGE 01865 277777 2pm-4.30pm Adult £2.00Students/Pensioner £1.00

BRASENOSECOLLEGE

01865 27783010am-11.30am2pm-4.30pm(5pm summer)

Adult £1.50 Child FreeGroups:Up to 15 people: £15.0016-30 £30.0031-45 £45.0046-60 £60.00

CHRIST CHURCH 01865 286573

Dining Hall:Monday to Friday 10.30am-11.45am2.15pm-4.30pmSaturday & Sunday2.30pm-4.30pm

Adult £7.50£8.50 (July & August)

Child/Pensioner/Student with ID£6.50£7.50 (July & August)Family £15.00

MAGDALENCOLLEGE

01865 276000Summer noon1pm-6pmOctober 1pm-dusk

Adult £5.00Student/Pensioner £4.00Children Free

MERTON COLLEGE 01865 276310

Monday to Friday2pm-5pmSaturday & Sunday10am-5pm

Adult £2.00Children Free

NEW COLLEGE 01865 279555

Easter to October11am-5pmOctober to Easter2pm-4pm

Adult £3.00Student/Child/Pensioner £2.00Free between mid-October& Easter

ORIEL COLLEGE 01865 276555 Monday to Sunday2pm-5pm

£2.00 per person with anOfficial Blue/Green Badge Guide.Student/ Pensioner £1.00

JESUS COLLEGE 01865 279700 2pm-4.30pm daily£2.00 per person with anOfficial Blue/Green Badge Guide.Student/Pensioner £1.00

TRINITY COLLEGE 01865 279900 10am-12pm1.45pm-4pm

Adult £2.00Student/Child/Pensioner £1.00

DIVINITY SCHOOL 01865 277224

Monday to Friday9am-5pmSaturday 9am-4.30pmSunday 11am-5pmClosed when in use

£1.00 per person withOfficial Blue/Green Badge Guide.

SHELDONIANTHEATRE

01865 277299

March to October10am-12.30pm2pm-4.30pmNovember to February10am-12.30pm2pm-3.30pmClosed when in use

£1.50 per person withOfficial Blue/Green Badge Guide.

This information is subject to change but was correct at the time of writing (October 2012). Visit Oxfordshiredoes not accept liability for any omission from or inaccuracy in this publication or for any inconveniencecaused thereby.

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Morning

Begin the day with an Oxford Detectives Tour(2hrs) and follow in the footsteps of Inspector Morseand his successor, Lewis, created by Oxford authorColin Dexter.

Lunch at the Big Bang Restaurant, a truegastronomic experience of Great Britain: classicfavourites done with a bit of style and local productsserved up in the prettiest corner of town, theOxford Castle Quarter.

Afternoon

You can’t leave the Castle Quarter without visitingOxford Castle Unlocked (1.5hrs) where talesof romance, murder, betrayal and executions arebrought to life. Afterwards make your way toThe Bodleian Library (1.5hrs), to see thereal Hogwarts Library and “the most beautifulroom in Europe”.

Late Afternoon

Choose from a selection of traditional cream teas atthe iconic Macdonald Randolph Hotel muchfrequented by actors and politicians and the sceneof many Morse and Lewis deliberations.

End the day with a relaxing boat trip along theIsis or if you fancy a bit of exercise, hire a puntand enjoy the experience.

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Crime & Literature in OxfordWhat better way to visit our beautiful city than on foot?

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Meal options• The High Table• Ashmolean Roof Toprestaurant• No1 Folly Bridge

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Morning

Start the day with a visit to the most famous museumin the city, the Ashmolean Museum, (2hrs)where you will find amongst their exhibits, the finestAnglo-Saxon treasures outside the British Museumand the foremost collection of modern Chinese artin the western world. Don’t forget to visit theirtemporary exhibitions.

You don’t need to leave the museum to enjoya delicious lunch; just go up to the AshmoleanRoof Top Restaurant where you can eatindoors or outdoors with a view of Oxford’s“dreaming spires”.

Afternoon

If you are looking for something different and youhave previously visited Oxford we suggest a themedtour. Admire the varied and rich artistic heritageof our city on a William Morris & VictorianOxford Tour (2hrs), an Architecture Tour(2hrs) or a Stained Glass Tour (2hrs).

Afterwards savour a cream tea at the MercureEastgate’s High Table, an old coaching inntransformed to a sleek and tranquil restaurant, anescape from the hustle and bustle of the busy city.

End the day at the oldest Botanic Gardenin the UK where the most compact yet diversecollection of plants in the world can be foundand their uses explained.




Art & History in OxfordWhat better way to visit our beautiful city than on foot?


Meal options• The Macdonald Randolph• Malmaison restaurant• Big Bang

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Morning

We organise a variety of themed walking tours to suitall film fans. Enjoy a magical start with a Potteringin Harry’s Footsteps Tour (2hrs) and visitthe locations where memorable Harry Potter sceneswere inspired and shot. If you are also an Alice inWonderland fan, book the When Alice metHarry Tour and explore their worlds.

To see the backdrop for historical re-creations andliterary adaptations from fantasies to thrillers, withsome of the biggest names in cinematic history wesuggest the Oxford Film Sites Tour (2hrs).

Lunch

Feel transported to any of the 17 classic cities whichinspired the new menu at Fire & Stone anddiscover some delicious new flavour combinationsin this centrally located restaurant where childrenare welcome.

Afternoon

Celebrate children’s stories with performances,exhibitions and activities at the Story Museum(1hr) and admire their shop for fantasy characters.Advance booking required.

If you have ever dreamt of taking a bite from an‘Eat me’ cake, or gulping down ‘drink me’ tea whilegliding down the river then end the day with aMad Hatter’s Tea Party on board a rivercruise following the same stretch of river thatinspired the first Alice in Wonderland story.




Oxford, where fiction meets the big screenWhat better way to visit our beautiful city than on foot?


Meal options• Malmaison restaurant• The Eagle & Child• The Randolph

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