Meet by the red pillar box on Broad Street. If this sounds like the opening to a novel, that's hardly surprising, for Oxford is the inspiration behind many a tale. Discover pivotal moments in the city's history. Varied, funny and of course educational.

WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?

This walking and punting tour is led by alumni from Oxford University. The ones who have walked the walk, and know the city better than anyone. This is a one-of-a-kind tour, as the students have a deep passion for the architecture and history. They can also share insights into studying and living at one of our great universities. This is also the students' story.

In just an hour and a half, you will be seeing the architecture from every angle. There are of course many examples of sites that stimulated our cherished authors, including the lamp-post that inspired Narnia, and the buildings that fired Philip Pullman to include them in his Dark Materials trilogy, and that's all before you start to weave your way down the River Oxford towards Christ Church Meadows, where Lewis Carroll wrote his 'Alice' stories.

Oxford is a world example of Gothic and Baroque architecture, and seeing it from a walking point of view, and then from various points along the river is a treat.

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THE ALL IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location -  Oxford
• Duration -  2.5 hours (90 minute walk + 30 minute punt)
  
• Available - Daily from 11am and 3pm
  

HOW DOES IT WORK?

All you have to do is pay for the gift experience you wish to purchase. We’ll send a voucher including booking information to you or directly to the recipient. You or your recipient need to check the information on the voucher and book your experience date.