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Top things to do in Oxford
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Oxford Full-Day Tour from London
English guided
Free cancellation
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(9) • 200+ booked
AUD 174.20
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Oxford & Traditional Cotswold Villages Small-Group Day Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
(15) • 300+ booked
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AUD 213.90
London Warner Bros. Studio & Oxford Full-Day Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
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(58) • 900+ booked
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AUD 291.49
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Oxford Tour from London
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English guided
Free cancellation
(8) • 50+ booked
AUD 160.29
Oxford and Cambridge Universities Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
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(57) • 1K+ booked
AUD 262.45
Windsor, Stonehenge and Oxford Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
(35) • 700+ booked
AUD 160.29
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Oxford University Half-Day Walking Tour with New College
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English guided
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AUD 79.40
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Harry Potter 1.5-Hour City Highlights Tour
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Private tour
English guided
(20) • 500+ booked
AUD 52.95
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Oxford University Walking Tour without New College
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English guided
Free cancellation
50+ booked
AUD 44.15
Oxford, Warwick Castle, and Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip from London
English guided
Free cancellation
AUD 196.99
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Oxford University Half-Day Walking & Punting Tour
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Private tour
English guided
(11) • 200+ booked
AUD 88.20
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Oxford University Half-Day Guided Tour with Punting
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English guided
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AUD 88.20
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Travelodge Oxford Peartree
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Reviews of Oxford activities
Klook会員
2026-09-21 17:40:01
Our guide, Kevin, was very knowledgeable and even provided commentary in Japanese. Our driver, Christian, drove safely as we visited various locations. The tour was a bit pricey, but considering we efficiently visited three places in one day, I think it was a fair value. Since we were short on time, we were advised to eat on the bus, and they recommended some delicious takeout spots. We had a wonderful day! Thank you!
SU ********
2026-08-18 10:49:41
A great day trip to be remembered, with great driver aka guide (Lalji), and the companies punctual, which is rather important for a trip that’s has a bit of distance to cover. two little towns of Cotswold didn’t impress me, but Oxfords was magnificent. I like the map given, that helps with the two hour trip.
Bernhard ******
2026-05-17 16:09:50
We had a great time, everything was well organised.
Both Oxford and the WB Studio are worth a visit. The time was sufficient.
In Oxford, in our time off, we ate cheap and delicious pies and scotched eggs from a butcher shop in the covered market. There are plenty of toilets everywhere.
The one thing i did not like was, how commercialized the WB studio was, there are plenty of options to buy lots of merch, food, and extra pictures.
Butterbeer is verry sweet and the mug you get with it is plastic.
Jaquan *****
2026-06-28 04:52:59
Efficient day tour, allowing you to see all iconic places. Schedule is quite strict though but still worth it. Tour guide swaped around the locations visited on our day to accomodate weather conditions and ensure we got the best weather. ** This is a new activity on Klook and doesn’t have any reviews yet. We’ve used the provider’s average rating from other activities to give you an idea of what to expect.
SHIRLEY ***
2026-06-02 13:23:23
Both Cambridge and Oxford was lovely, located 2 hours drive away (by coach) from London. Our guide was Dan and she's very clear and informative. Coach was comfortable. I personally prefer Cambridge over Oxford due to lesser crowds. Limited time given to explore each places. Overall this day tour was enjoyable
SHEAU **********
2026-07-13 16:45:34
Amanda, our tour guide, and Harrsan, our driver, under Golden Tour were both incredibly responsible and made our trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford such an enjoyable experience. They were very knowledgeable and communicated fluently in both English and Mandarin, which made everything so much easier. We truly appreciated their professionalism and warm hospitality. Highly recommended! 😊
Klook User
2026-05-11 15:19:03
It was an excellent talk, full of interesting historical stories, and we got to visit many places that other tourists couldn't access for free, which saved us a lot of money. John truly lives up to being an Oxford University student; even though history isn't his major, he spoke so well. Next time, we'll need a full day's lecture to learn even more. Thank you! ☺️
Klook-gebruiker
2026-09-15 12:11:14
we had a great time with Tim. he knew a lot and was clear and interactive, that is always nice. thanks!
Klook User
2026-10-22 09:45:51
I highly recommend this tour, especially with the punting option! Our guide, Lawrence, was absolutely amazing. He's an Oxford student with incredible knowledge of the university's history, but he also shared so much about Oxford in general.
We joined the tour on our first day, and it was the perfect introduction to Oxford. Walking around with Lawrence and the group helped us get our bearings and decide which places we wanted to explore further. Afterwards, we went back to some places on our own and booked separate visits to others.
Definitely add the punting experience! It's quite expensive if booked separately, but much better value as part of this tour. The scenery along the river is absolutely beautiful. We did the walking tour first and went punting at around 4 pm. It seemed you could go at any time on the same day, which was really convenient.
Both experiences were wonderful, and I'd recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oxford!
Oxford at a glance
Quick facts about Oxford
Local weather
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Time zone
GMT +00:00
No time difference
Currency
British Pound
1AUD = 0.52GBP
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Flight time
23 hours
When departing from Sydney
What to know before visiting Oxford
What to do in Oxford year-round
Oxford is best known for walking tours and river cruises, with Tours and Cruises topping Klook bookings. Tours lead the list and suit visitors who enjoy history, architecture and guided storytelling, while Cruises offer a calmer, scenic option along the waterways. Demand follows a clear annual rhythm on Klook: August is the busiest month and winter months are much quieter. Use that rhythm to pick the experience that fits your trip — whether you want lively peak-season atmosphere or quieter, more reflective months with fewer people. All observations are based on Klook booking data.
When to visit and what to expect
Peak visitor numbers arrive in August, with Klook bookings showing August as the peak month and very high demand through September. The quietest stretch runs in winter: January, February and March register as very quiet compared with a typical month. Prices move differently: median paid prices on Klook are lowest in August and reach their highest in September, so crowds and prices diverge — August has the busiest demand but typically lower median prices, while September combines high demand with the priciest typical spend. For fewer crowds and lower typical prices, aim for April–May or August; for peak-season atmosphere choose August–September.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Very quiet | AUD 240 |
| February | Very quiet | AUD 220 |
| March | Very quiet | AUD 196 |
| April | Quieter than usual | AUD 194 |
| May | About average | AUD 224 |
| June | Busier than usual | AUD 208 |
| July | Busier than usual | AUD 179 |
| August | Peak demand | AUD 160 |
| September | Peak demand | AUD 240 |
| October | Busier than usual | AUD 218 |
| November | Quieter than usual | AUD 215 |
| December | Quieter than usual | AUD 237 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from Australia
Australian travellers typically lock experiences in about two weeks ahead, with the earliest planners booking roughly six weeks out; Klook’s platform-wide figures show this pattern. That means you can be flexible and still find options a fortnight before travel, but during the peak months named above it pays to book earlier. Last-minute planners can still secure things within five days of travel. Use Klook to compare tour options and secure spots for popular dates, and consider booking river cruises and guided tours sooner if you travel in August–September — these recommendations are based on Klook booking data.
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