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City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Oxford with optional Carfax Tower

Oxford Visitor Information Point, High Street, Oxford, UK, Oxford, United Kingdom

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City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Oxford with optional Carfax Tower

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Overview

Languages

English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Polish

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Home to the oldest University in Britain, Oxford is an architectural marvel. Explore all it has to offer aboard a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus, with one fantastic route and 19 bus stops.Hop on the City and University tour, starting at the Railway Station, and head to Park End Street where you can hop off and take in the view of the Castle Mill Stream, a hidden treasure of Oxford. Fancy a bit of shopping during your trip? Hop off at the fabulous Westgate Shopping Centre. Hop back on and ride past some of the old-style colleges, some of which date back to the early 14th century. You'll be able to see Brasenose College, The Queen's College and the Trinity College gates very clearly from up high on the open-top buses. Hop back off the old Sheldonian Theatre or at the famous Browns restaurant.Update your Oxford experience with the ticket including the 45-minute Stepping Through Oxford walking tour and entrance to the top of the Carfax Tower. City and University tour:

Railway Station
Park End St
Gloucester Green Bus Station
New Road
Westgate Shopping Centre
Speedwell Street
Christ Church
Brasenose College
The Queen's College
The Plain
St. Cross Road
South Parks Road
Sheldonian Theatre
Trinity College
Parks Road
Banbury Road
Woodstock Road
St. Giles Church
Magdalen Street East
Randolph Hotel

What to remember

Important info

Not suitable for:

the Carfax Tower isn't suited for children under the age of 5 (please refer to the official website for opening times)

Know in advance:

your voucher will be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
audio guides are available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Polish
book the "bus ticket with walking tour and Carfax Tower" to include the "Stepping Through Oxford" walking tour and Carfax Tower's entrance
please be aware that the guided walking tour has seasonal availability (enquire upon arrival for more information)
please note that changes to operating times, frequencies and inclusions can happen at any time and without notice
due to ongoing roadworks across the city, tour's times are a little longer than usual, up to 90 minutes for a loop, and waiting times may be a little longer because of traffic delays
please note that buses will not operate on 25th and 26th December and 1st January 2024
the Visitor Information Point and Carfax tower will be both closed on December 25th, 26th and January 1st
the Visitor Information Point will open from 9am to 4pm on December 24th while Carfax Tower will open from 9 am to 3 pm
from December 27th to January 2nd, the Visitor Information Point will open from 9:30am to 5pm except on December 31st (from 9:30am - 4pm) and January 1st (closed). Carfax Tower will open from 9am to 3pm on those days (except on January 1st).

What's included

24 or 48-hour bus pass. Guided walking tour (seasonal). Audio-guided tour

What's not included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Create your own itinerary to explore Oxford, hopping on and off whenever you wish!. Enjoy access to 1 bus tour route and 19 stops around the city, including all main sights and attractions. Discover Oxford's history and culture with audio guides in 11 languages and a kids guide in English. Choose to include a visit to Carfax Tower for a panoramic city view. Join the Stepping Through Oxford walking tour to complete your experience

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance