Oxford: attività uniche

This is our most magical and whimsical experience. You will be equipped with robes, wands, house scarves and wander Oxford with a guide whose passion is Harry Potter. Entrance to two film sites (New College & the Divinity School) is included! Not only do we include the magical wonders of Harry Potter in Oxford, but we will also tell you about the other fabulous children’s books written in Oxford, including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the Hobbit, Lord of the Rings and the Chronicles of Narnia, and the scholars who wrote them. For those looking beyond Harry Potter, Oxford has also produced numerous famous graduates, along with other notable academics. Oxford University focused information will be provided throughout the tour, though the extent of it will be tailored to each groups requirements. Suitable for Potterheads of all ages!

Daily tours commence at 11 am and 2 pm. From the meeting point at the Martyrs' Memorial, we meander through the heart of Oxford, passing a number of historic buildings and university colleges. These include the 1000 year-old Saxon Tower, the oldest building in Oxford and the finest example of Saxon architecture in England. We view the historic Graduation School, Christopher Wren’s first major architectural project, the first purpose-built public museum in the Western world and the Gothic splendour of the 15th century Divinity School. We pass Oxford's Bridge of Sighs, through the Bodleian Library into Radcliffe Square to be confronted by the magnificent Baroque Radcliffe Camera (one of the most sought after landmarks in the UK), view the magnificent Gothic architecture of University Church of St Mary, meeting place of the university's first governing body and All Souls College. Hidden gems include Tolkein's Dark Tower, the twin Towers of Mordor and Oxford's Narnia land featuring the lamp, Mr Tumnus and Aslan which inspired CS Lewis. Guides are well versed in the history of Oxford from the founding of the city over 1000 years ago to the beginnings of the University in the 13th century, through the industrial revolution to the present day. Where possible guests enter university and college buildings. Private tours available on request - minimum four (4) persons.

We will introduce the lives of CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien & the other Inklings who were fascinated like I am with questions about the power of myth, story making & man's quest to understand his place in the universe. Wherever open, we visit Exeter college where JRR Tolkien studied & Magdalen college where CS Lewis taught. These are probably the most beautiful of the university colleges. Magdalen has a deer park & buildings dating back to 1400. Exeter dating to 1314, features lots in Inspector Morse tv show. It has an exquisite chapel. We look at what inspired CS Lewis's conversion & we also introduce the lives of both men plus their friendship with each other & other members of the Inklings writers group who famously met at the Eagle and Child pub to discuss their writing. Children are welcome but this tour is not aimed at the interests or attention span of children. Please note that the tour fee is the same regardless of whether you book 1 or 10 persons as this tour is currently only offered for private group bookings. Entry fees worth up to £15 per person to Magdalen college always included and entry to Exeter college, as and when open.

NOTICE: This tour starts at 12.45 and not at 12.30 but the airbnb scheduling system has no option to state 12.45! The Divinity school film site is closed on some dates but on any such dates, we simply swap it for entry to New college film site. This tour goes into great detail about the making of Harry Potter in Oxford, including film site/s visits. It also highlights JK Rowling's ideas plus it mentions Oxford history plus Oxford's many other famous literary connections. The tours run in English. However, together with my bilingual colleagues, we can also offer private group tours only in foreign languages with adequate advance notice. If -after you book- we learn of closures affecting the tour, I will email you but please can you also share your phone number and email address after booking, so that I can update you of any such notices.

Oxford is a beautiful historic city with an outstanding collection of world famous buildings! You will have your personal photoshoot, received 20 images from your session and you will learn different techniques on how to get the most out of your camera. I will share great photography tips with you that will make your holiday images stand out so you can have beautiful memories of the places you visit. You can be beginner, intermediate or pro, everyone is welcome to join! Please bring your camera (or smartphone), a comfortable pair of shoes and your positive attitude! :)

Oxford is a wonderful City & best seen on a small-group walking tour. It's a vibrant, historic city, with fantastic architecture & the prestigious Oxford University. Enjoy a relaxed, fun & informative Oxford walking tour any time of the year, rain or shine with a small group of people. On a tour to suit all ages, you will see Oxford's most famous sites, discover parts of the city that many visitors don't see, learn about Oxford University & its traditions, hear about Oxford's famous authors & visit some of the Harry Potter film locations. We go off the beaten track, through passageways, walk along medieval streets & peer through historic College doorways that make this experience so unique. By the end, you may be ready for a drink & a bite to eat at a magical hidden gem of a place. This tour is great for people of all ages, couples, singles & families. Join as strangers, leave as friends...that's the Airbnb way! Or you can book a private tour for a more intimate experience. If there are no dates in my calendar, please ask.

Explore & experience the highlights and hidden gems of Oxford by bicycle on our family friendly gentle paced official Oxford cycle tour. Known for its beautiful, historic architecture, Oxford still retains the ability to surprise us with its with its waterways, its parks and its hidden streets and gardens. As well as seeing the university from close up, our Official Oxford Cycle tour shows you parts of the city that most visitors do not see, and travel by bicycle allows us to slip away to visit quiet waterways and meadows with wildlife and views of the city that will remain with you long after leaving. We begin by cycling amongst dreaming spires, the students’ colleges and university departments before escaping the hustle and bustle of the city centre into the surrounding countryside, riding alongside the River Thames in Port Meadow, and having a glimpse of the daily lives of past and present Oxonians. The Official Oxford cycle tour has 11 carefully selected stops, tailored to reflect a broad mixture of history, culture and hidden gems. At each stop our friendly guides will share some insight into our historic city, allowing plenty of time for interaction and photographs. Other things to note Key Facts Distance: 8.4 miles / 12 km Duration: 2 to 3 hours Difficulty: Very easy, family friendly Bike suitability: All, child trailers and seats available

We will start with a whirlwind overview of Oxford as the central player in 1,000 years of British history, and giving guests an understanding of how the sprawling institution operates before embarking on the tour. Navigating down the windy alleyways we will get an insiders take on the little known viewing angles that bring across the drama of the world famous architecture in this city. With striking spires and imposing buildings, we will cover how these influenced Tolkien, C S Lewis, along with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. We will enter one of the oldest Colleges at Oxford, renowned for its beautiful gardens, before heading into one of the most famous Library's in the world - responsible for over 13 million books. Capping this off we will cover a Harry Potter film site, along with why the most powerful religious figure England has ever seen, was burnt alive in the centre of Oxford, on what is now such a nondescript part of road you could easily miss it. Please note: Colleges and the Library can shut without notice and currently they are available as of August 2021. If this changes on the day we will of course incorporate them - if we are not able to offer any access, we will offer up the option of a full refund.

NOTICE: This tour starts at 12.45 and not at 12.30!!! This tour lasts average 3 hours and takes part in two sections as follows: The first two hours will be with myself or co host introducing lots of insights about how the Harry Potter films were created in Oxford and about Oxford's other literary links. This also incudes entry inside the Divinity school film site worth £3 per person. The second part will be your visiting inside Christ church on your own with their audio guide headphones and I will pre book your skip the queue entry ticket worth £18-20 per person to enter Christ church. See inside the grand dining hall which Christchurch boats inspired Hogwarts dining hall. The actual Harry Potter film site are the cloister & the staircase. You can book ticketed tours daily at 12.30 start time. Where & when possible, we also visit the Divinity School film site at the Bodleian library (£3 entry included) which is where they filmed the infirmary & dance scenes. On this tour, you'll also learn all about Lewis Carroll & 'Alice', the daughter of the college dean, who lived here. Besides introducing Hogwarts & Alice heritage, I'll introduce Oxford's main sights too.

This is a tour for everyone, but especially designed for families, with a spotting list for younger children. I offer a unique 75 minute chronological trip through Oxford's colourful history, from the Saxon origins of the town to the present day. If kids are on the tour I'll admit that I am a time traveller! We will see some of Oxford's best-known landmarks and hear about the people and events that made the city and the university world-famous - as well as some of the scrapes I got into when visiting them! Other things to note During off season I'm happy to adapt timing of tours, please do enquire! Travel around Oxford can get a bit congested so please don't hesitate to text or call me if you have any problems and I will do my best to adapt when possible. There are cobbled streets on the tour.

Il centro di Oxford ha tutto quello che si puo' volere per una gita. All'interno di una zona non particolarmente grande, ci sono centinaia di anni di storia che esploreremo camminando per un paio di ore. Vedremo i monumenti e gli edifici che hanno reso Oxford famosa in tutto il mondo e ci assorbiremo nella cultura, ragioni e storia che hanno forgiato quello che vedrete. Parleremo delle grosse personalita' che hanno influenzato il mondo e discuteremo particolari curiosi del loro mondo. Non solo vi faro' vedere posti dove sono stati girati film famosissimi, ma vi faro' anche scoprire esemplari nascosti di architettura. Questo tour e' ideale per gruppi piccoli, perche voglio che vi sentiate a vostro agio e che possiate farmi tutte le domande che volete. Fatemi sapere se avete delle richieste particolari e faro' del mio meglio per accomodarvi. Ci incontreremo fuori dal Randolph Hotel, in Beaumont Street, di fronte al museo Ashmolean, da dove cominceremo la nostra avventura. Altre cose da tenere a mente I miei tour vanno bene per famiglie e i bimbi sotto i 10 anni non pagano. Passeremo diversi negozi durarnte il tour, quindi avrete possibilita' di comprare snacks e bevande se ne avete bisogno.

Oxford University Alumni/Student led walking tours with optional additional Q and A advice for prospective students too. This tour is led by experienced guides who have studied at Oxford and have earned hundreds of excellent reviews for their entertaining tours introducing what student life is like at Oxford. These tours also introduce the origins of the university, the city history and the route walks past average ten different colleges. Entry inside one college or inside the Divinity school will be included as part of your ticket.

Tolkien once described the Inklings club as “An undetermined and unelected circle of friends who gather around C S lewis, our habit was to read aloud compositions of various kinds ....and lengths !" One cannot underestimate how the loud encouragement this circle of friends gave one another helped produce some of the most important and popular books of the 20th century. Not only Fantasy classics such as The Chronicles Of Narnia and The Lord Of The Rings but also important religious works such as Lewis’s “Mere Christianity” a book which has sold over two hundred million copies. At a relaxed pace, we will explore many sites and stories associated with this eclectic group, concentrating not only on C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien but also some of the other Inklings such as Owen Barfield and a man who was a great influence on Lewis, Charles Williams. Whilst taking in Oxford's stunning architecture we shall wander the grounds of a beautiful medieval College associated with the Inklings and visit The University Church of Saint Marys {Where Lewis gave talks} - any entrance fees are included in the price We shall also walk by many of their regular haunts such as The Eagle And Child pub & Eastgate Hotel. I shall also regale great stories of which I have collected over many years Other things to note Comfortable foot wear is highly recommended, roads in Oxford are uneven in places.

I will take you through an extraordinary tour of Oxford! We will start at the Carfax Tower, a spot easy to find in central Oxford, as no building may be constructed to be taller than it! I will then walk your through old hidden streets to charming spots, and let you in to their story, sharing interesting facts along the way. I will show you the quaint, the cute and the less known about the city and take photos along the way, so you can share the memories with your friends and families when you return home. Upon request, I can give you recommendations for food and local attractions. Our tour will finish in one of the best bars in Oxford, where you can enjoy the view over the whole city in front of a cocktail, as you rest and plan the rest of your holiday!

Morse, Lewis ed Endeavour sono gli eri di Oxford, che risolvono i numerosi delitti e imprevisti di questa città buia, lugubre e misteriosa. Il fatto che il crimine più comune in Oxford sia il furto di biciclette e il non mettere la virgola nel posto giusto, non toglie nulla al famoso ispettore televisivo. Vieni a scoprire dove sono stati girati la maggior parte degli episodi. Passeggia dove hanno camminato John Thow, Kevin Wheatley e Shaun Evans. E ovviamente non dimentichiamo Hathaway e Hobson. Visita questo set cinematografico naturale con lo sfondo di guglie da sogno e impara a conoscere la città e la sua storia, nonché rivivere frammenti degli episodi di fama mondiale e impara le informazioni dei retro scena. Passeremo davanti ai pub, agli edifici e alle strade che hanno fatto sfondo a Morse. Altre cose da notare Se hai la mobilità ridotta e utilizzi una sedia a rotelle, non esitare a contattarmi in anticipo. Posso modificare il percorso per accontentarti Le famiglie con bambini sono le benvenute, non discuteremi omicidi in dettaglio