
The Great Gavin with a G
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"Gavin was our guide to Oxford and the Cotswolds. He was so knowledgeable, engaging, and funny. He made our trip uniquely suited to us. It was quite lovely."
TripAdvisor: Review of Oxford & the Cotswolds Tour
Oxford Private Tours




See the city of dreaming spires and the home to Oxford University. Come with me on Oxford private tours and follow in the footsteps of famous alumni such as authors J. R. R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Charles Dodgson, and renowned physicist Stephen Hawking. ​
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Wander down narrow back streets to ancient colleges and pretty quadrangles, and soak up the atmosphere in this bustling university city.​
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Tour one of Oxford University's 39 colleges, getting a real insight into the history and architecture of these historical colleges. ​
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Included in your day, is time to explore the little boutique shops, The Covered Market and to purchase some Oxford University memorabilia to remind you of your visit.
Duration: Full day tour
Availability: Daily
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Key Attractions of Oxford:​
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​University of Oxford: The oldest English-speaking university in the world, offering a blend of academic excellence and historical significance.
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Bodleian Library: A world-famous library with a rich history dating back to 1602, offering a unique blend of medieval and modern architecture.
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Ashmolean Museum: Home to a vast collection of art and archaeology, this museum tells human stories across time and cultures.
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The Bridge of Sighs: The bridge may look vaguely familiar. That’s because it supposedly looks a bit like the famous bridge of the same name in Venice. The bridge connects two parts of Hertford College, but really much of its appeal is its quirky appearance.
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Radcliffe Camera: The building that launched a million camera clicks. The Radcliffe Camera is an iconic piece of Oxford architecture and sits at the heart of the city of dreaming spires. Ask anyone for the top places to go in Oxford and it will be there, right at the top of the list.
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Punting on the Cherwell: Two rivers run through Oxford, the Isis (Thames) and the Cherwell. Punting is that slightly weird form of boating where you propel the boat with a metal pole.
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Sheldonian Theatre: The Sheldonian is the official ceremonial hall of Oxford University. As the place where you matriculate (are formally enrolled at the university) and graduate, it holds a special place in students’ hearts.
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Harry Potter Film Locations: Harry Potter geeks (me included) will want to check out the famous filming locations dotted across Oxford. Visiting the filming locations is an interesting way of seeing different parts of Oxford.
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Highlights of Oxford private tours:​
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Relax in a private chauffeured air-conditioned Mercedes V-Class vehicle from your hotel in London.
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A full walking tour of Oxford.
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Tour one of the 39 colleges of Oxford University.
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Lunch in a cosy historical pub for lunch.
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Enjoying great photo opportunities throughout the visit.
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Explore the little boutique shops to do a little shopping and sampling of local produce.
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Learn all about the history of Oxford as a place of learning and a little about its bloody history!
Combine this tour with a visit to The Cotswolds to see the beautiful 'chocolate box' cottages, or alternatively, visit the prehistoric site of Stonehenge, with over 8,000 years of history.
Remember these are just a selection of the day trips available. Contact me and I will help you mix-and-match various locations to create your very own unique tour out of London.








