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Oxford's History of Execution and Murder: A Self-Guided Tour
Oxford
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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On this self-guided walking tour, you'll uncover centuries of executions, riots, and murders that shaped this seemingly genteel city. You'll also hear how religious persecution, medieval street violence, and courtroom curses left their mark on streets still walked today.
The tour starts close to where three Protestant bishops – Latimer, Ridley, and Cranmer – were burned at the stake on the orders of Queen Mary I. You'll pass the History of Science Museum, now on the site of the world's first public museum, where fresh corpses from the town gallows were once delivered for dissection.
Winding through Brasenose Lane and along Cornmarket Street, you'll hear about a fatal midnight brawl between...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Martyrs' Memorial
This tour starts at the Martyrs Memorial in Magdalen Street. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Oxford Castle & Prison
The tour ends at the Oxford Castle Prison.
Oxford's History of Execution and Murder: A Self-Guided Tour
Oxford
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On this self-guided walking tour, you'll uncover centuries of executions, riots, and murders that shaped this seemingly genteel city. You'll also hear how religious persecution, medieval street violence, and courtroom curses left their mark on streets still walked today.
The tour starts close to where three Protestant bishops – Latimer, Ridley, and Cranmer – were burned at the stake on the orders of Queen Mary I. You'll pass the History of Science Museum, now on the site of the world's first public museum, where fresh corpses from the town gallows were once delivered for dissection.
Winding through Brasenose Lane and along Cornmarket Street, you'll hear about a fatal midnight brawl between...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Martyrs' Memorial
This tour starts at the Martyrs Memorial in Magdalen Street. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Oxford Castle & Prison
The tour ends at the Oxford Castle Prison.
Itinerary
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Martyrs' Memorial
You’ll pass by the Martyrs' Memorial, a striking monument commemorating the Ugandan Martyrs, whose faith and sacrifice hold great significance in the country’s history. Any costs related to visiting the memorial grounds are not covered in this tour.
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Radcliffe Camera
You’ll pass by the Radcliffe Camera, one of Oxford’s most iconic landmarks, renowned for its elegant circular design and its role as a reading room for the university’s library. Please note that entry to the building is not included in this tour.
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St. Michael at the North Gate
You’ll pass by St Michael at the North Gate, one of Oxford’s oldest buildings, famous for its Saxon tower and centuries of history. Please note that entry to the church and tower is not included in this tour.
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Carfax Tower
You’ll pass by the Carfax Tower, the surviving tower of the former St Martin’s Church, offering panoramic views over the heart of Oxford. Please note that entry to the tower is not included in this tour.
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Oxford Castle & Prison
You’ll pass by the Oxford Castle & Prison, a historic Norman castle and former prison where nearly 1,000 years of Oxford’s history come to life. Please note that entry to the castle and prison is not included in this tour.
