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Oxford History and Architecture Walking Tour
Oxford
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Enjoy a walking tour of the sights of central Oxford with an experienced, independent guide (we're new here on Viator). The tour includes a visit inside the famous Sheldonian Theatre, and inside the Divinity School (part of the Bodleian Library). Learn about the protestant reformation of the 1530s and the catholic reaction of the 1550s, and how the changes affected Oxford, the university and colleges. Learn also about the changes of the 19th century and how the architecture of the city and university was transformed during this period. This tour also explains the Oxford University system, the colleges, and describes student life at the University today.
- This private tour can be tailored ...
Höhepunkte
2 Stunden und 30 Minuten
Angeboten in Griechisch & 3 Andere
Kostenlose Stornierung
Mobiles Ticket
2 Stunden und 30 Minuten
Angeboten in Griechisch & 3 Andere
Kostenlose Stornierung
Mobiles Ticket
Was ist enthalten?
Expert, independent guide
Gratuities are not included and are welcomed!
Treffpunkte
Abreise
Italiamo Cafe
We meet by the red telephone box outside the Italiamo Cafe - 22 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS. This is our recommended meeting option.
Rückkehr
Radcliffe Square
Tours usually end at Radcliffe Square, or somewhere within a few minutes walk of Radcliffe Square.
Wichtige Informationen
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Säuglinge und Kleinkinder können im Kinderwagen oder Buggy mitfahren
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Assistenztiere erlaubt
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Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel sind in der Nähe verfügbar
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Geeignet für alle körperlichen Fitnessniveaus
Stornierungsbedingungen
Für eine vollständige Rückerstattung stornieren Sie mindestens 24 Stunden vor der geplanten Abflugzeit.
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Um eine vollständige Rückerstattung zu erhalten, müssen Sie mindestens 24 Stunden vor Beginn des Erlebnisses stornieren.
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Die Stornierungszeiten richten sich nach der Ortszeit des Erlebnisses.
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Wenn Sie weniger als 24 Stunden vor Beginn des Erlebnisses stornieren, wird der von Ihnen gezahlte Betrag nicht zurückerstattet.
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Für dieses Erlebnis ist eine Mindestanzahl von Reisenden erforderlich. Wenn es storniert wird, weil die Mindestanzahl nicht erreicht wird, erhalten Sie ein anderes Datum/Erlebnis oder eine vollständige Rückerstattung.
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Alle Änderungen, die weniger als 24 Stunden vor Beginn des Erlebnisses vorgenommen werden, können nicht akzeptiert werden.
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Enjoy a walking tour of the sights of central Oxford with an experienced, independent guide (we're new here on Viator). The tour includes a visit inside the famous Sheldonian Theatre, and inside the Divinity School (part of the Bodleian Library). Learn about the protestant reformation of the 1530s and the catholic reaction of the 1550s, and how the changes affected Oxford, the university and colleges. Learn also about the changes of the 19th century and how the architecture of the city and university was transformed during this period. This tour also explains the Oxford University system, the colleges, and describes student life at the University today.
- This private tour can be tailored ...
Höhepunkte
2 Stunden und 30 Minuten
Angeboten in Griechisch & 3 Andere
Kostenlose Stornierung
Mobiles Ticket
2 Stunden und 30 Minuten
Angeboten in Griechisch & 3 Andere
Kostenlose Stornierung
Mobiles Ticket
Was ist enthalten?
Expert, independent guide
Gratuities are not included and are welcomed!
Treffpunkte
Abreise
Italiamo Cafe
We meet by the red telephone box outside the Italiamo Cafe - 22 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS. This is our recommended meeting option.
Rückkehr
Radcliffe Square
Tours usually end at Radcliffe Square, or somewhere within a few minutes walk of Radcliffe Square.
See the Martyr's Memorial on St Giles Street. Hear the story of the 16th century reformation in England and understand why the martyr's memorial was built.
10 Minuten
2
Bodleian-Bibliothek
Your guide will show you the famous Bodleian library and will explain about the history and architecture of the library, and about the library today. Your tour includes a visit to one part of the library: the Divinity School. For a tour of other parts of the library, please visit the Bodleian Library website, or go to the ticket office at the Weston library, when you are in Oxford.
15 Minuten
3
Seufzerbrücke
See the iconic Bridge of Sighs and learn how the bridge got its name.
5 Minuten
4
Sheldonian Theater
Visit Christopher Wren's baroque masterpiece. See the main auditorium and climb to the cupola and enjoy a remarkable view of the Oxford skyline. Learn why the theatre was built and how it is used as a ceremonial hall by the university today. Hear about famous people who have received honorary degrees here.
30 Minuten
5
Universitätskirche St. Maria Jungfrau
Visit the University Church. Learn about the architecture and the history of the church. See where the trial of Thomas Cranmer took place. See the pulpit from which C.S.Lewis gave several of his most important sermons.
15 Minuten
6
Radcliffe Kamera
In beautiful Radcliffe Square, see the iconic Radcliffe Camera, today part of the Bodleian Library. Learn about the history and architecture of the building and how it is used today. Please note that it is not possible to visit the interior of the building as it is a working library.
15 Minuten
7
Überdachter Markt in Oxford
Visit the covered market which opened 250 years ago in 1775. If time permits we will enjoy a brief coffee stop at one of the cafes.
10 Minuten
8
All Souls College
See the college's remarkable 18th century quadrangle.
5 Minuten
9
St. John's College
St. John's College is open to visitors most days from 1pm onwards. It the tour schedule permits we will visit St John's College, in particular the Canterbury Quad, Oxford first classical quadrangle which was built by St John's most famous student, William Laud, who rose to be Chancellor of the University of Oxford and whose religious policies in the 1630s were one of the many factors which led to the outbreak of the British Civil Wars. It's usually also possible to visit the front quadrangle, the chapel where Laud was buried and the lovely college Gardens.
