What better way to discover our beautiful city than on foot?

Alternative ToursAlice in Waterland Tour – 150th Anniversary WalkJoin local historian and author, Mark Davies, on a city and river walk which marks the first telling of Alice’s Adventures inWonderland. Discover the essential role played by the River Thamesin inspiring the stories and in the friendship between Lewis Carrolland Alice Liddell. See Victorian Oxford through their eyes. This touris 1.5 hours long and departs at 1.30pm.

Rocking in Oxford TourYour tour guide Trevor Hayward, a writer and a musician, will take you around the sites where stars such as The Beatles,Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd played in Oxford. This tour is1.5hrs long and departs at 2.15pm.

Prices Adult £6.50Child £3.75

DatesSunday 25th March Sunday 3rd JuneSaturday 30th June Sunday 15th JulySunday 5th August

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Programme

2012

General Information• Tours are limited to a maximum of 19 people except for the

Garden Tour (maximum 14). • Visitors in wheelchairs are welcome to join our tours but access

to some colleges may be restricted. • Children (under 16 years old) must be accompanied by an adult

(maximum 2 children per adult).• A portable hearing loop is available on request (subject to availability).• Guide dogs are allowed on the tours.

Length of toursAll tours cover between 1 and 2 miles and last 2 hours except theFamily tour which is 1.5 hours.

Meeting pointAll tours start outside the Visitor Information Centre.

Access to CollegesColleges and other University buildings are privately owned andtherefore subject to unannounced closures at short notice.

Adult Senior/ ChildPrices StudentUniversity and City Tour £8.00 £7.50 £4.50

University and City Tour with £8.50 £8.00 £5.00Divinity School

University and City Tour £8.00 £7.50 £4.50in French, German and Spanish

Family Tour £6.50 £6.00 £3.75

Inspector Morse Tour £8.50 £8.00 £5.00

Themed Tours except the one below £8.50 £8.50 £5.75

Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps £12.00 £12.00 £8.00

Admission fees are included in the price

How to bookWe suggest that you book in advance to guarantee a placeon any of our tours.

In person: At the Visitor Information Centre,15–16 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS.

Telephone:You can book in advance on 01865 252200.A £1 booking fee is applicable.

Online: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com/toursat least 12 hours in advance.

Private We can pre-book private tours for individualsTours: or groups. Please contact the Tours Co-ordinator

on 01865 252037 or wtours@oxford.gov.ukto discuss your requirements.

University and City TourThis is our most popular introductory tour, taken by the majority of visitors. The guide will lead you through the heart of the historiccity centre, illustrating the history of Oxford and its University and describing the architecture and traditions of its most famousbuildings and institutions. This tour departs daily at 10.45am and1pm (except on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day)with additional tours at 11am and 2pm to meet demand. Toursat 10.45am and 2pm may include the Divinity School excepton a Saturday. Access to the Divinity School is confirmed on Friday for the following week and tickets are made available then.

This tour is also available in other languages at1.30pm on the dates below:

In German on Saturday 7th July Saturday 4th August

In Spanish on Sunday 15th July Sunday 12th August

In French on Saturday 21st July Saturday 18th August

Inspector Morse TourFollow in the footsteps of the city’s celebrated TV detective andhis successor, Lewis, created by Oxford author Colin Dexter. Visit the scenes of their best-known cases with lots of livelyanecdotes along the way. This tour departs at 1.30pm everySaturday throughout the year and every Monday and Fridaybetween March and September.

Family TourFun for all the family! Take part in this informal tour and sharein a light-hearted look at the surprises and delights Oxford hasto offer children and adults alike. Have even more fun with ourfree activity sheet and pencil! This tour departs at 1.30pmduring the school holidays.

From ToFebruary Monday 13th Friday 17th

April Monday 2nd Friday 6th

June Monday 4th Friday 8th

July Monday 23rd Friday 27th

August Mondays & Wednesdays only

October Monday 29th 2nd November

Our regular tours are:

Please see inside for a fulllisting of our Themed Tours

Prices Adult £6.50Child £3.75

DatesSunday 8th April Sunday 20th MaySunday 24th June Sunday 8th JulySunday 5th August

Visitor Information Centre15–16 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3ASwww.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com/tours

Our Official GuidedWalking Tours arean enjoyable andinteresting way to explore ourbeautiful city, itshistory, University,famous people andodd traditions.We have a wonderfulselection of tours. If this is your first visit to Oxford, we suggest you start with the University and City Tour, an excellent introduction to Oxford.

If you live locally or have visited before, you may alreadyknow a lot about the University and student life. So weinvite you to discover more about this fascinating cityon one of our Themed Tours. There is a tour foreveryone, from Stained Glass to Gardens; from Magic,Murder and Mayhem to Science; from Pottering inHarry’s Footsteps to Oxford Children’s Stories...Your official Blue or Green Badge guidewill be delighted to answer any questions along the way and will take you to Oxford’s most famous sights, and also reveal the hidden treasures in tucked away lanes and passages.

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C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien TourTwo university lecturers and friends, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, wrotesome of the most popular books of the 20th century. Share theenvironment in which they studied, lived and spent their leisure time intheir beloved Oxford.

Civil War TourOxford in the Civil War was at the centre of the national stage, with KingCharles making his headquarters at Christ Church. Ramparts enclosed thecity, college silver was melted down to make coins and Oxford became agarrison rather than a university town. Join this tour to hear more aboutlife in Oxford during the Civil War.

Garden TourOxford is full of gardens and parks such as the vast expanse of ChristChurch Meadow, the delightful University Parks and the unique BotanicGarden, as well as many hidden college gardens. Enjoy their varied beautyin all seasons from stunning carpets of spring bulbs, through magnificentsummer herbaceous borders to glorious autumn leaves.

Gargoyles & Grotesques TourSymbols, emblems, motifs, animals and demons cling to the roofs and wallsof buildings in Oxford. Medieval and modern stonemasons usedimagination and humour in creating a wealth of amazing stone carvings. Letour guide highlight the inventiveness and delights to be seen. Bring yourbinoculars!

Jewish Heritage TourWalk around what was once the medieval Jewish Quarter and learnabout Jewish life in the city and significant events before the expulsion of 1290. Come up to date with the story of the Jewish population sincethe 17th century re-admission and remarkable facts about the Jewishcontribution to Oxford University in the 20th century.

Literary TourOver the centuries many famous writers: poets, novelists, critics andchildren’s authors have studied or lived in Oxford. Explore this richheritage with one of our knowledgeable guides.

Magic, Murder & Mayhem TourAn alternative tour of Oxford to find out about secret societies,alchemists, martyrs, traitors, rogues and criminals. Discover too, one of theworld’s largest collections of amulets, talismans and magical items.

Oxford’s Olympic History TourBoth Oxford Town and Gown have long sporting traditions. The city has produced many eminent rowers, athletes and household sportingnames. Join a walking tour of the city and learn about Oxonian Olympicgold medallists such as Stephanie Cook, David Hemmings, Jack Lovelockand Matthew Pinsent.

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

Oxford Film Sites TourOxford is one of Britain’s busiest and most instantly recognisable film andTV drama locations. See the backdrop for historical re-creations and literary adaptations from fantasies to thrillers. Hear of the links withsome of the biggest names in cinematic history.

Plaques of Oxford TourThe many and varied plaques adorning the buildings and monuments ofOxford are a delightful and beguiling feature of the city. Each briefinscription hides a fascinating story. Join this walk to find out more aboutthe amazing men and women commemorated in the plaques and theevents which shaped Oxford’s history.

Themed Tours 2012FebruarySaturday 4th C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien TourFriday 10th Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps TourSaturday 18th When Alice Met Harry TourSaturday 25th Oxford Children’s Stories Tour

MarchFriday 16th Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps TourSaturday 17th C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien TourSaturday 24th Plaques of Oxford TourSunday 25th Literary TourFriday 30th When Alice Met Harry TourSaturday 31st Religion at Oxford Tour

AprilThursday 5th William Morris & Victorian Oxford TourSunday 8th Oxford’s Olympic History TourFriday 13th Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps TourSaturday 14th C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien TourSaturday 21st Oxford Film Sites TourSunday 22nd Literary TourSaturday 28th Stained Glass Tour

MaySunday 6th Gargoyles & Grotesques TourMonday 7th Oxford’s Olympic History TourFriday 11th When Alice Met Harry TourFriday 18th Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps TourFriday 25th Stained Glass TourSaturday 26th Tudor Oxford Tour

JuneFriday 1st When Alice Met Harry TourSaturday 2nd Stained Glass TourMonday 4th C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien TourFriday 8th Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps TourFriday 22nd Civil War TourSaturday 23rd Magic, Murder & Mayhem TourSunday 24th Oxford’s Olympic History TourFriday 29th William Morris & Victorian Oxford TourSaturday 30th Garden Tour

JulyMonday 2nd William Morris & Victorian Oxford TourFriday 6th Oxford Children’s Stories TourSaturday 7th Oxford West End Tour (3pm)Monday 9th Science at Oxford TourFriday 13th Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps TourSaturday 14th Gargoyles & Grotesques Tour (3pm)Sunday 15th The Jericho Tour (3pm)Monday 16th Stained Glass TourFriday 20th Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps TourSaturday 21st Religion at Oxford TourSaturday 21st Plaques of Oxford Tour (3pm)Sunday 22nd Magic, Murder & Mayhem TourMonday 23rd C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien TourFriday 27th Tudor Oxford TourSaturday 28th Oxford Film Sites Tour Saturday 28th Oxford’s Olympic History Tour (3pm)Sunday 29th Literary TourMonday 30th Women in Oxford Tour

AugustFriday 3rd Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps TourSaturday 4th Stained Glass TourSaturday 4th Magic, Murder & Mayhem Tour (3pm)Monday 6th C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien TourFriday 10th William Morris & Victorian Oxford TourSaturday 11th Oxford West End Tour (3pm)Sunday 12th Literary TourFriday 17th Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps TourSaturday 18th Oxford Film Sites TourSunday 19th Gargoyles & Grotesques TourMonday 20th Oxford’s Olympic History TourFriday 24th Tudor Oxford TourSaturday 25th Science at Oxford TourSaturday 25th The Jericho Tour (3pm)

SeptemberSaturday 1st Plaques of Oxford Tour Friday 7th When Alice Met Harry TourSaturday 15th Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps TourFriday 21st Literary TourFriday 28th Jewish Heritage TourSaturday 29th Oxford Film Sites TourSunday 30th C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Tour

OctoberFriday 5th Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps TourSaturday 6th C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien TourSunday 14th Gargoyles & Grotesques TourFriday 19th Oxford Children’s Stories TourSaturday 27th Oxford Film Sites TourSunday 28th Magic, Murder & Mayhem Tour

NovemberFriday 9th Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps TourSaturday 10th Stained Glass TourSaturday 17th When Alice Met Harry TourSunday 18th C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Tour

Tours depart at 1.45pm unless otherwise specified

Oxford West End TourThe Western Quarter of Oxford is one of the city’s little known secretscontaining a late 18th century prison, now a hotel, and the remains of aNorman Castle. There is evidence of occupation from the Bronze Ageand the Roman period and of early Anglo Saxon settlements. The touroffers riveting stories of the area’s long history and its ancient buildingswhere friars lived and beer was brewed.

Pottering in Harry’s Footsteps TourTour the locations where memorable Harry Potter scenes were inspiredand shot and enter the magical wizarding world yourself.

Religion at Oxford TourJoin this tour to learn how religion and faith shaped the early University.Follow in the footsteps of the martyrs, the founders of Methodism, theOxford Movement, and Oxford’s recent saints.

Science at Oxford TourTake a fascinating tour about the study of science at Oxford. By the 14thcentury Oxford was famous for the work of Bacon and Grosseteste andfor developments in mathematics and astronomy. The 17th century sawHarvey, Boyle, Hooke and Halley make their ground-breaking discoveries.In the 20th century, it was the penicillin scientists under Professor Floreywho made the greatest impact. Find out about Oxford’s role at theleading edge of science right up to the 21st century.

Stained Glass TourThe city of Oxford has some of the finest stained glass in the UK. Almostevery style and period of English glass-painting is represented, frommedieval to modern, including particularly beautiful 17th century windowsand a wealth of 19th century glass by William Morris and Co. Enjoy theopportunity of seeing some fascinating craftsmanship. Bring your binoculars!

The Jericho TourJericho, Oxford’s first suburb to the north-west of the city, is less knownthan other parts of Oxford but not lacking in history and stories. Homeof Oxford University Press and the remarkable church of St Barnabas, italso encompasses the Oxford Canal, St Sepulchre’s Cemetery, and wasused as a setting for Thomas Hardy’s “Jude the Obscure”, the InspectorMorse murders and Philip Pullman’s Lyra stories.

Tudor Oxford TourThe Tudor period roughly coincided with the great change in church lifeknown as the Reformation. Walk and hear history in the making inOxford, from Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries, Queen Mary’spersecution of Protestants for their faith, to Queen Elizabeth I’sencouragement of University revival.

When Alice met Harry TourAlice in Wonderland was inspired by Alice Liddell. She spent her early yearsin Oxford, and her friendship with Charles Dodgson, better known asLewis Carroll, led to the writing of the two Alice books. Another favourite, Harry Potter, appeared here when some of his film scenes were shot in Oxford locations. Join this tour to explore their worlds ofwonder and wizardry.

William Morris & Victorian Oxford TourThe Pre-Raphaelites were closely connected with Oxford. EdwardBurne-Jones and Morris studied here, and together with Holman Huntthey left the city with some outstanding artistic works. Join a tour withemphasis on this delightful period of Victorian art.

Women in Oxford TourLearn about the many women connected with Oxford and how womenfought to become accepted as full members of the University. From St Frideswide, Patron Saint of Oxford, to Empress Matilda; from DorothyWadham, college founder, to future Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher,Indira Gandhi and Benazir Bhutto; from authors Dorothy L. Sayers and IrisMurdoch to Barbara Pym, Oxford owes much to its women and theirstory is a fascinating one.

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