Most Frequently Asked Questions

  • You may leave largish bags in self service lockers in the basemen of the Ashmolean Museum There is a small fee. Your bag will only be accessible during th Museum opening hours.

    The Oxford News newsagent in Gloucester green offers a bag storage service.

    Central Back packers on park Park End Street towards the statin will look after mixed luggage.

  • Dusk is a lovely time in winter to do a number of the visits. As the lights come on in the Univeristy and College buildings it is possible to see the decorated interiors and libraries within. It’s a treat especially where there is stained glass and ornate interiors

  • Rules vary betwe n colleges. Typically if a group exceeds the number of participants permitted per group by a college you can take an additional guide to join your group.

  • Most tours can be adapted for wheelchair users. Wheelchair assistants are free of charge. Walking tours are around an old city centre where areas can be cobbled and pavements narrow. If you or anyone in your group has accessibility requirements or needs and assistance dog please before confirming a reservation

  • Due to the stunning visuals in Oxford tours are entertaining for children of approximately 7 years upwards. We can sprnkle childish elements onto most tours but please enquire if not clearly listed as a children’s tour.

  • There are 39 colleges in Oxford, some do not accept visitors, others regularly open their doors to the public and some allow visitors under certain conditions. If there is a particular college you would like to include just ask. Green Badge guides can take to to more colleges than any other guide. The college shown on the colleges booking page are all possible to arrange visits for under certain conditions.

  • There are several options if you would like to come to Oxford by car.

    Find more details in the OHT blog. Essentially there are five choices of Park and Ride. There is no free street parking in the city centre. Beware of some paid street parking which only allows a two hour stay.

    Underground parking is more flexible. The Westgate Shopping Centre car park has a high capacity.

  • Oxford is lively and open all year round. It is entirely a matter of taste if you wish to be in Oxford when students are graduating, matriculating or taking exams in term or while they are on holiday. Oxford also has seasonal art and cultural events which make some seasons more attractive on account of these events.

    If it is the weather that is important, the months of May and September are traditionally the most reliably fine.

  • This is only possible by including the 90 minute tour available via the Bodlean library. We can make these reservations on your behalf or you may reserve directly. on the Bodleian’s own web site.

    Whichever you choose it is highly advisable to book your places well in advance of your visit to Oxford. These tours are frequently sold out.

  • Definitely not. Book your tickets in advance. There are rarely tickets available on the day to visit Christ church. Don’t be disappointed and book tour tickets in advance.

    If you would like Oxford History Tours to make reservation on your behalf we will require 7 days advance notice to ensure the we can secure you a reservation.

  • Very often the free tours are not free. You will be asked to contribute and apparently it can be quite uncomfortable.

    Few students will have the guiding skills, knowledge and experience to consistently deliver a dependently impeccable standard of tour.

    In a smaller group you will have a completely incomparable personalised and informative introduction to the substantial and fascinating Oxford past and present.

    You may only have once opportunity to discover Oxford. My advise is to not cut corners on what might be the chance of a lifetime.

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