Christ Church
Bridge of Sighs, New College
Oxford
Trinity College Oxford
Divinity school in the Bodleian Library
Sheldonian Theatre
Christ Church Oxford
Exeter College
New College Oxford
Ashmolean
Weston Library
Trinity College Oxford
Sheldonian
Tour highlights:
Tour of Christ Church and its cathedral
Private dinner in the hall at Trinity College
New College, one of Oxford's oldest and most prestigious
The wonderful, newly-restored Ashmolean Museum
Step behind college gates to uncover the spirit and traditions of Oxford. From vaulted libraries to dining halls and chapels, this tour traces centuries of scholarship through its most storied spaces – with time to explore the Ashmolean’s treasures, pause for cream tea in the heart of one of the university’s oldest colleges, and enjoy a private dinner at Trinity College.
The University of Oxford is the oldest University in the English-speaking world, with evidence of teaching dating back to 1096. Today it is one of the world's most famous educational institutions and many tourists flock to the city to see its beautiful architecture and learn about its long history. Join Alastair Lack, member of the Oxford Guild of Guides and former Secretary of the Oxford University Society to explore the 'city of dreaming spires'.
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Day 1: Arrive independently at the Milton Hill House Hotel from 15.00. This evening there will be a welcome reception, private dinner with wine and an introductory talk by Alastair Lack – ‘The history of the University of Oxford’.
Day 2: Sheldonian Theatre, walking tour, cream tea at Exeter and private dinner at Trinity College.
This morning we will visit the Sheldonian Theatre, an exquisite Grade I listed building which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. It is the official ceremonial hall of the University of Oxford and hosts many graduation ceremonies. We then move on to the Ashmolean Museum to explore its diverse collection of paintings, porcelain, silver and artefacts. This afternoon we will have a walking tour of Oxford’s most magnificent buildings, with entrance to a college where a guide will explain college life and customs. Today’s touring ends at Exeter College where a cream tea will be included. Tonight a special evening awaits us at Trinity College - we will enjoy a private dinner with wine in the Dining Hall.
Day 3: Christ Church and New College.
Today’s first visit is to Christ Church and its cathedral. Perhaps the grandest of all of Oxford’s colleges, Christ Church has turned out many a Prime Minister and also been much used as a film location. This afternoon we will have a guided visit of New College, one of Oxford’s oldest and most prestigious. Founded in 1379, New College was the first to be built around a main quadrangle and is notable for its beautiful cloisters and chapel. Return to the hotel for approximately 17.00.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion.
Please note: Post tour extra nights are available at a supplement.
Please note all visits in Oxford are undertaken on foot and there is a considerable amount of walking required from college to college and is therefore not suitable for people with walking difficulties.
Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 45 passengers.
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Milton Hill House, Steventon, Abingdon
Located in the small village of Steventon near to the town of Abingdon the four-star Milton Hill House Hotel is an old Georgian manor house surrounded by 20 acres of tranquil parkland. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, sauna, mini gym and comfortable, modest bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, TV, telephone, wifi, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Complimentary car parking is available at the hotel.
Milton Hill House Website
Please note that all our UK tours start and finish at the relevant hotel.
You can normally check in from 3pm onwards but hotels will always be happy to store your luggage if you arrive earlier in the day.
For full details of how to get to the hotel, directions and the nearest train station, please click on the hotel website or call our office for details. These will also be sent automatically with your confirmation.
The welcome reception and first evening dinner / talk will commence at about 7pm - full details will be sent with your joining instructions about 10 days prior to the arrival date.
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Fabulous visit to Oxford. The guide, Alastair, was absolutely brilliant. Everything was exceptionally well organised, the coach always turned up at the right time, the afternoon tea at Balliol College was great, the meal at the hotel was great, and the dinner at Exeter College was superb! The hotel bedroom was definitely in need of a refurb, and quite dated, but both the Champagne reception and dinner were excellent.
Review by Marczynski who travelled 19-October-2017
Review by Greenwood who travelled 19-October-2017
3 days were excellent. A pity the hotel room in the garden annexe was not 4 star as stated in brochure. It was dark, tatty ,small and toiletries were poor or absent. Food was good and Alistair and his wife were delightful.
Review by Douglas who travelled 19-October-2017
Very well worth doing.We were extremely impressed by virtually everything(apart from first night dinner at the hotel but this was more than balanced out by the dinner at Trinity - superb!
Review by Mr Terence Kerridge who travelled 29-September-2016
many thanks to Alistair for his erudition and conveying to us his love for Oxford and its colleges. Much enjoyed Kate's company at Trinity dinner. Well done Travel Editions.
Review by Mrs Anne Gaylor who travelled 29-September-2016
We are recommending this trip to a friend. PS Flight/Train/Ferry rating does NOT apply since we drove to the hotel.
Review by Hudson who travelled 04-July-2025
A thoroughly enjoyable and informative visit to Oxford. It is difficult to see how it would be possible to improve on Alistair as a guide. His local knowledge is exceptional. He was able to make adjustments to the itinerary as necessary, and made sure that everyone was looked after. The travel arrangements worked efficiently, including our personal changes to those advertised, and we had a good mixture of group activity and free time. Well done, and thank you.
Review by Lee who travelled 13-September-2025
Review by Heller who travelled 04-July-2025
Alistair's management, knowledge and understandingof the group made the visit to Oxford. It stimulated us to plan a return visit.
Review by Smees who travelled 04-July-2025
Review by Shaw who travelled 13-September-2025
A very good tour. Alistair looked after us very well, as did Jane (the Guide we had for part of the trip). We were surprised that the hotel didn't have a lift, especially as the restaurant was on the first floor.
Review by Herrington who travelled 04-July-2025
Excellent holiday, Alastair Lack was superb. Will have another holiday with Travel Editions.
Review by Thomas who travelled 04-July-2025
A thoroughly enjoyable tour with excellent and well-informed guides. The hotel was comfortable and well-appointed for the visit to Oxford. I cannot fault this tour and hope something similar will be forthcoming (but not Inspector Morse).
Review by Mrs Linda Cawsey who travelled 29-September-2016
Alastair generously shared his great love and knowledge of Oxford with us - nothing was too much trouble for him, answering all our questions and considerate for our comfort, wonderfully backed up by Kate. Trinity chapel, lit at night - remember for ever!
Review by Mrs Velda Borrett who travelled 29-September-2016
Review by who travelled 01-October-2015
We would have ticked our "Overall impression" as excellent, but felt the accommodation was not as we would have expected of a four-star hotel. We encountered problems in our room, which were sorted, after much delay: and dinner on the first evening was rather disappointing.
Review by Miss Jean Dyer who travelled 01-October-2015
Review by who travelled 01-October-2015
Really interesting tour of Oxford Colleges and Alastair was the perfect host and a fund of knowledge concerning the universities and academic life. The highlight was the gala dinner at Trinity College which we all enjoyed.
Review by Mr Douglas Johnson who travelled 01-October-2015
Thoroughly enjoyed our time in Oxford, it is a fascinating city.
Review by Mrs Pamela Preece who travelled 24-September-2015
Our only negative comment is that half of the first morning was spent in an individual tour of the Ashmolean museum. This was far to long in a place that can be visited by any individual at any time. We would have preferred an additional visit to another venue within the University itself.
Review by Mr Marcus Loney who travelled 24-September-2015
Review by who travelled 24-September-2015
The tour was a large group and this did take away from the overall feeling of the information getting across. The dinner in Trinity was good with a full hall so I think a difficult balance. A tour round the covered market was ok but not if you wanted to learn about the colleges.
Review by Mr Adrian Rouse who travelled 02-October-2014
Review by Mrs Sylvia Foley who travelled 02-October-2014
The bedroom was very small for 2 people - it was difficult to move around the room. Also little space for luggage and difficult to hang up a suit in a very small cupboard that contains a tea tray.
Review by Mrs Barbara Dye who travelled 02-October-2014
Fab experience right on our doorstep!! Shall return to Oxford to visit in a different light! Thankyou! Perhaps group to large?
Review by Mr Ian Bennett who travelled 02-October-2014
No drawer space in rooms; cupboard doors broken. Alistair LAck was superb, but the blue guides on 2nd day were poor getting distracted into 1:1 conversations
Review by Mr David Griggs who travelled 02-October-2014
The Pitt Rivers Museum had been on the publicity material but we did not visit it. This is a very interesting museum and would have added to our enjoyment. The Saturday was a bit empty with too much spare time. It finished very early too - not the time mentioned in the itinerary,. Otherwise a very good weekend with good company. Thank you very much.
Review by Mrs Diana Amies who travelled 02-October-2014
Alastair Lack and his wife Kate were excellent and made it a very interesting and enjoyable break.
Review by Miss Cherry Hollyhead who travelled 02-October-2014
