Spring into summer with an Oxford Official Walking Tour!

26 March 2026 – As the days become longer thoughts and resolutions turn to being outside and enjoying new experiences. Oxford Official Walking Tours is responding to the seasonal shift, expanding its spring and summer programme to deliver on both those aspirations by showcasing Oxford at its finest.

The award-winning walking tours are operated by destination management organisation, Experience Oxfordshire, and whether a visitor or a resident, they are the perfect way to get to know the city better.

The most popular tour offered is the Oxford University & City Walking Tour during which, in addition to sharing historical facts, fables and gossip, guides can explain the collegiate aspect of the University, a concept with which visitors are often unfamiliar. Scheduled tours run four times daily with an extra tour on Saturdays. Due to demand, the frequency of tours is being ramped up this year to offer six tours a day during the summer holiday period.

Whilst those familiar with Oxfordshire will enjoy seeing the city of spires through new eyes, they may also be interested in joining visitors on one of Oxford Official Walking Tour’s hugely popular themed tours.

Who doesn’t know someone who’d be delighted to take the Harry Potter Highlights Walking Tour? The monthly scheduled Saturday afternoon tour offers two enchanted hours with like-minded Muggles, seeing Oxford’s landmarks and iconic sites many of which inspired and featured in the much-loved films.

In response to Oxford’s starring role in many recent block-buster films and TV productions, Oxford Official Walking Tours offers the popular Oxford On Screen Walking Tour, scheduled twice a week. With productions as diverse as Harry Potter, Saltburn, Wonka, James Bond and Mamma Mia 2 plus the much-loved TV shows Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour there’s lots to discover. Whether you’re a “set-jetting” cinephile or just intrigued by cinematic locations, have fun following in film-makers footsteps with our expert guides.

Long before Hogwarts there was Narnia and The Shire. Lovers of the works of the Inklings, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, can discover the stories surrounding their lives in Oxford, both as students and academics, and visit the historic venues associated with them and their work. The C.S Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Walking Tour is scheduled twice a week.

Hayley Beer-Gamage, CEO of Experience Oxfordshire, said: “The Easter holiday marks the true beginning of the tourism season, as longer spring days draw us into summer and invite people to experience everything Oxfordshire has to offer. With nearly 5.5 million day trips to Oxford each year, it’s clear that the city remains one of the UK’s most compelling destinations. Our guides play a vital role as the first point of contact for many visitors by welcoming them, bringing Oxford’s history to life, and helping shape how they explore the city. Oxford Official Walking Tours is proud to share the rich stories at the heart of Oxford with both visitors and residents alike.”

Oxford Official Walking Tours were recognised by Tripadvisor with the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award. Based on a full year of positive reviews for delivering amazing experiences to visitors, the award marks the Oxford Official Walking Tours as being among the top 10% of attractions worldwide.

All tours are limited to a maximum of 20 people per group to provide the most positive experience. Tours are bookable online at oxfordofficialwalkingtours.org where Gift Cards, the perfect present for a walking tours enthusiast, can also be purchased.

Tours can also be booked for private and family or corporate group parties: the Oxford Official Walking Tours team will be happy to help with tailoring the tour to a group’s individual needs and interests.

For more information and tour bookings go to: oxfordofficialwalkingtours.org or email [email protected]

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Oxford Official Walking Tours is operated by Experience Oxfordshire. For full tour details, information, and online bookings: oxfordofficialwalkingtours.org

• For enquiries and group or private bookings email: [email protected] or phone: 01865 686441
• Private and Group Tours are available on request, subject to availability, and can be tailored to meet requirements
• Public tours are 2-hours long and leave from outside the Cool Britannia gift shop on the corner of Turl Street and Broad Street (OX1 3DH)
• Oxford Official Walking Tours Gift Cards can be purchased at oxfordofficialwalkingtours.org/gift-card/

Experience Oxfordshire is the official Destination Management Organisation (DMO) and Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for Oxfordshire. It is the trading arm of the parent charity, Experience Oxfordshire Charitable Trust, and is a not-for-profit partnership organisation that is committed to the promotion, management, and development of Oxfordshire as a great destination to live, work, visit and do business. The DMO seeks to improve growth and productivity across Oxfordshire’s visitor economy through the provision of essential business advice and support.

Experience Oxfordshire was one of the first destinations in England to gain LVEP status from national tourist board, VisitEngland. As an LVEP, Experience Oxfordshire is recognised as a high-performing organisation, supporting collaborative working both locally, through its network of partners and those with interest in the visitor economy, and nationally on shared priorities.

Read our Experience Oxfordshire Impact 2024/25 publication here which showcases the impact and reach of the work that Experience Oxfordshire undertakes.

For more information on Experience Oxfordshire go to experienceoxfordshire.org/partner or contact [email protected]

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Media contact: Lesley Wright at [email protected] Tel: 01865 686433

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