United Kingdom · City Tours

Oxford and Cambridge Guided Day Tour from London

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Oxford. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Oxford and Cambridge in a single day from London
  • 02 Enjoy guided walking tours and free time in both cities
  • 03 Explore Oxford’s historic streets and university atmosphere
  • 04 Climb the Church of St Mary the Great Tower in Cambridge
  • 05 Take in panoramic views over Cambridge with included entry
  • 06 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with live commentary on board

Discover two of England’s most iconic university cities in one day on a guided trip from London. Travel first to Oxford, the famous “City of Dreaming Spires,” where you’ll enjoy a guided walking tour followed by free time to explore its historic streets and beautiful architecture at your own pace.

Continue to Cambridge for more time to explore one of the world’s most renowned university towns. Your visit includes entry to the Church of St Mary the Great Tower for panoramic views over the city, plus free time to wander through Cambridge and soak up its rich academic heritage.

Upon arrival in Oxford, our tour guide will take you on a walking tour of the city’s highlights.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities London, Oxford, Cambridge
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Oxford & Cambridge

  • 07:30-08:30 - London Pick-Ups
    We offer 3 pick-up points located in central & west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport. You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you.
  • 08:30-08:45 - Depart London
    After our London pick-ups, we head north-west to Oxford. Your tour guide will keep you informed & entertained with stories of the local area & passing sights en route to Oxford.
  • 10:00 - Arrive in Oxford
    Upon arrival in Oxford, our tour guide will take you on a walking tour of the city’s highlights. You’ll then have a couple of hours of free time to explore and visit some of the city’s old, beautiful buildings & walk along the same paths as great people such as Albert Einstein, Aung San Suu Kyi, Adam Smith & J.R.R. Tolkien.
  • 13:00 Depart Oxford
    This is the approximate time of departure from Oxford for our next stop of the day, Cambridge. Please pay close attention to your tour guide on the day, as meeting times may vary.
  • 15:00 - Arrive in Cambridge
    On arrival in Cambridge, your tour guide will take you to the Church of St Mary the Great to walk up its Tower for breathtaking views of the city of Cambridge, where entry is included. Then you’ll have free time to explore the town of Cambridge and its renown university boasting famous alumni including David Attenborough, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton & Chinese poet Xu Zhimo.
  • 18:00 - Depart Cambridge
    This is the approximate time of departure from Cambridge to return to London (timings may vary on the day).
  • 20:00 - Arrive in London
    This is the approximate time of arrival back in central London. Kindly note that timings may vary depending on the traffic & other dynamic factors on the day. You will be dropped-off close to London Bridge station, which is a major transport hub in central London with options for travel by train, underground or bus. Our tour guide will be happy to help with public transport advice if needed.

07:30-08:30 - London Pick-Ups

We offer 3 pick-up points located in central & west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport. You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you.

08:30-08:45 - Depart London

After our London pick-ups, we head north-west to Oxford. Your tour guide will keep you informed & entertained with stories of the local area & passing sights en route to Oxford.

10:00 - Arrive in Oxford

Upon arrival in Oxford, our tour guide will take you on a walking tour of the city’s highlights. You’ll then have a couple of hours of free time to explore and visit some of the city’s old, beautiful buildings & walk along the same paths as great people such as Albert Einstein, Aung San Suu Kyi, Adam Smith & J.R.R. Tolkien.

13:00 Depart Oxford

This is the approximate time of departure from Oxford for our next stop of the day, Cambridge. Please pay close attention to your tour guide on the day, as meeting times may vary.

15:00 - Arrive in Cambridge

On arrival in Cambridge, your tour guide will take you to the Church of St Mary the Great to walk up its Tower for breathtaking views of the city of Cambridge, where entry is included. Then you’ll have free time to explore the town of Cambridge and its renown university boasting famous alumni including David Attenborough, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton & Chinese poet Xu Zhimo.

18:00 - Depart Cambridge

This is the approximate time of departure from Cambridge to return to London (timings may vary on the day).

20:00 - Arrive in London

This is the approximate time of arrival back in central London. Kindly note that timings may vary depending on the traffic & other dynamic factors on the day. You will be dropped-off close to London Bridge station, which is a major transport hub in central London with options for travel by train, underground or bus. Our tour guide will be happy to help with public transport advice if needed.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Oxford. 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please note: the itinerary is intended as a guide and some details may be subject to change.
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Oxford.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Oxford.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Oxford..

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