Begin the day traveling across the Chiltern Hills to Oxford, the "City of Dreaming Spires", whose hushed courtyards and elegant, dignified timeworn buildings have inspired generations of scholars (including Bill Clinton in the 1970s) and writers, including Lewis Carroll who wrote "Alice in Wonderland" here.
Highlights
- Cambridge and Oxford day trip from London
- Visit Britain's two most venerable university towns
- Walking tour through Oxford, the 'City of Dreaming Spires'
- Famous Bodleian Library and Harry Potter locations at Christchurch College
- Walking tour of Cambridge and King's College
- London hotel pick-up
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Cambridge and Oxford Historic Colleges of Britain Day Trip
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The Dining Hall, Christchurch ...The Dining Hall, Christchurch College, OxfordPhoto by: Anonymous12 2011 -
Christchurch College, OxfordChristchurch College, OxfordPhoto by: Anonymous12 2011 -
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Oxford LibraryOxford LibraryPhoto by: Anonymous11 2011 -
Bridge of Sighs, CambridgeThe famous Bridge of Sighs, patterned after the real one in Italy.Photo by: Ricky C07 2011 -
Bodleian LibraryThe Bodleian Library at Oxford University. We weren't allowed inside, but interior shots were used in several of the ...Photo by: Ricky C07 2011 -
Mathematical BridgeThis is the Mathematical Bridge at Cambridge University.Photo by: Ricky C07 2011 -
Useful Information
Find your own inspiration in the sense of tradition and intellectual curiosity that pervades this lovely City. You will visit Christchurch College, where Harry Potter scenes were filmed and where Albert Einstein studied. On your walking tour of Oxford you will see the Bodleian library and the picture-perfect College courtyards for which Oxford is justifiably famous.
Through scenic countryside to Cambridge, bridging centuries of scholarly rivalry between these two venerable institutions! Cambridge's stately Gothic style College buildings rise spectacularly from the greenery along the River Cam where students and visitors enjoy punting along the River.
You will visit the magnificent perpendicular chapel of King's College, founded in 1441, which is the finest and grandest example of late medieval Gothic architecture in England, and a fitting tribute to the great minds that have studied here. During your walking tour of the city filled with beautiful buildings and historical quirks, you'll visit the so-called "Bridge of Sighs", named after its look-a-like in Venice and several other Colleges that make up the University, each with their own stories to tell.
Please note that there will be no hotel pickup or drop-off services operating on August 29 and September 09 due to some Paralympics events taking place. This tour will depart from Victoria Coach Station at 8:45am, and conclude at Gloucester Road Station only.
Through scenic countryside to Cambridge, bridging centuries of scholarly rivalry between these two venerable institutions! Cambridge's stately Gothic style College buildings rise spectacularly from the greenery along the River Cam where students and visitors enjoy punting along the River.
You will visit the magnificent perpendicular chapel of King's College, founded in 1441, which is the finest and grandest example of late medieval Gothic architecture in England, and a fitting tribute to the great minds that have studied here. During your walking tour of the city filled with beautiful buildings and historical quirks, you'll visit the so-called "Bridge of Sighs", named after its look-a-like in Venice and several other Colleges that make up the University, each with their own stories to tell.
Please note that there will be no hotel pickup or drop-off services operating on August 29 and September 09 due to some Paralympics events taking place. This tour will depart from Victoria Coach Station at 8:45am, and conclude at Gloucester Road Station only.
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Clare S, October 2011
I enjoyed every part of this day and our guide was great.
Reviewed by Dora D, October 2011
The Evan Evans tour company is very professional. They pick me up from the hotel at the expected time and the guide was very knoledgeable, attentive, organized and polite. they even help us guiding us on our way back to our hotels.
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