The 4 Best Oxford Audio Tours

1.Harry Potter PUBLIC Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Join a 12:45 p.m. English walking tour through Oxford’s Harry Potter film locations, then explore Christ Church with its audio guide. You’ll visit the Divinity School when open, see New College from outside, and hear stories about Tolkien, Lewis, Alice in Wonderland, and Oxford life. Guides have included Peter, Eleanor, Naima, Jim, and Sebastian.

“It was very good time. Our tour was a little disjointed because people were late, another two different groups felt ill and we had to wait for a very old woman to walk. This tour is not for those who are very old and fragile. There is a lot of walking and stairs. Even one group didn't like Harry Potter, so why pick this tour? All these problems had nothing to do with the quality of the tour. Peter was informative and tried to make the best of all the problems. The weather was great and we enjoyed the secret hidden pub.”

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2.Harry Potter PRIVATE Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $171

Join a private, English-language Oxford walk at 12:45 with guides such as Peter, Alisdair, or Michel. Explore film sites, college streets, Alice in Wonderland links, and the Covered Market, then visit Christ Church independently with an audio guide. Divinity School entry is included when open.

“Perfect for kids who are Harry Potter buffs! Lots of snacks, Harry Potter outfits to dress up in, and access to Christchurch. Extremely experienced tour guide.”

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3.Oxford: City and Universities Express Tour & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 45 min · from $14

Walk Oxford’s historic center with an English-speaking guide, including Penny on some departures, and see the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, Bridge of Sighs, Christ Church, and more from outside. Your $14 ticket also includes Vox City audio routes for further exploring.

“It really gave a fantastic peek into the history of Oxford in all its glory warts and all. It left you wanting to explore more yourself and dig deeper into the aspects that really stood out. We have to come back to visit Oxford. So much more to see and do. Excellent!”

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4.Discovering Cheltenham: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $11Best value

Walk from The Wilson to Montpellier Gardens while VoiceMap guides you through Cheltenham’s Georgian terraces, Minster, Neptune Fountain, Imperial Gardens, Holst statue, and Montpellier Walk. The English tour runs about 90 minutes to two hours, with offline audio, maps, and lifetime access.

“Easy to follow and interesting and just about the right length. We'd been there a day already but would have missed loads without this tour.”

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