Explore Oxford Castle & Prison: Historic Tours & Experiences

Explore the 1,000-year history of Oxford Castle and Prison. Step back in time with our costumed guided tours and see fascinating stories come to life. Hear the great tales of Empress Matilda, the fate of Mary Blandy and step inside our padded jail cell. Find gorgeous views atop of St. Georges' Towe...

• Oxford Castle Prison

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children under 5 years of age will not be permitted access to St George’s Tower due to health and safety regulations., Visitors unable to climb the tower may wait at the bottom with a guardian and watch our “Story of Oxford Castle” video. Once the tour group returns from the Tower, you are then able to rejoin your group as the tour continues. To find out more about this policy, click here to view our access information., Due to the historical nature of the building Prams & Pushchairs do not fit through our doors, so they need to be left in the reception area where they will be looked after from a member of our team., Payment must be made at the time of booking by credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Switch or Delta)., No dogs are allowed in the attraction, the mound, Castleyard Cafe or the gift shop except for guide dogs., Opening times may be subject to change; for up-to-date information on admission prices and opening times, please telephone our information line on +44(0)1865 260666

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Discover the varied history of Oxford Castle & Prison. Learn about its time as a religious site, a jail, and a university. Visit St. George's Tower, the crypt, the Debtors' Tower, and more with your costumed guide.

Explore the charming city of Oxford on this private walking tour from London. Visit prestigious universities, including Christ Church College, with skip-the-line tickets. Your local guide will showcase the best of Oxford, from its iconic Colleges to a bookstore renowned worldwide and a blackboard fe...

• Oxford Castle Prison
• Carfax Tower
• Martyrs' Memorial
• Balliol College
• History of Science Museum
• Bodleian Library
• Bridge of Sighs
• Radcliffe Camera
• University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
• Merton College
• Christ Church

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, You can return to London with the guide, or if you wish to continue enjoying Oxford, you can say goodbye to the guide at the Christ Church College and return on your own using your return train tickets, Christ Church College tickets and lunch inluded in the Full Option, Children must be over 8 years old to climb the tower of Saint Mary Church, This tour is not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments. Please contact us before booking if you require any accessibility accommodations.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Join a costumed guide and uncover the rich and fascinating history of Oxford, its castle, and prison. Clamber up Saxon St. George's Tower, one of the oldest buildings in Oxford, and enjoy panoramic views over the historic city. Then, descend into the atmospheric 900-year-old crypt, the only survi...

Take a private guided tour of the picturesque university city of Oxford. Enjoy a private walking tour of the city, its colleges, museums, and famous filming locations. Your 3-hour tour begins when your guide meets you at the agreed pick-up point, for example Oxford train station. The tour introduce...

• Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
• Oxford Castle Prison
• Christ Church

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Please confirm time of the meeting with your tour guide and address of meeting point.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Explore Oxford, the city of dreamy steeples, discovering its 26 iconic places of interest in one day. This 5km tour takes you to the heart of history with stops at Covered Market, Oxford Castle and Prison and the famous Bodleian Library. Admire architectural wonders like the Radcliffe Camera and the...

• Oxford Covered Market
• Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
• Oxford Castle Prison
• Punting In Oxford
• Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
• Exeter College
• Trinity College
• Sheldonian Theatre
• Clarendon Building
• Radcliffe Camera
• Brasenose College
• Merton College
• Magdalen College
• High Street
• Alice’s Shop
• Carfax Tower

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Explore the enchanting world of Oxford, where history meets magic. This private walking tour invites you to uncover the university's storied past while visiting iconic locations that inspired the Harry Potter films. Delight in tales of medieval power struggles, view magnificent college architecture,...

• Oxford Castle Prison
• Carfax Tower
• Christ Church
• Radcliffe Camera
• Bodleian Library
• Oxford Covered Market
• Bridge of Sighs

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

This private walking tour reveals Oxford’s historic and romantic heritage. Ancient streets create a timeless atmosphere for couples. Begin at the University Church of St Mary the Virgin. Its medieval tower reflects Oxford’s spiritual legacy.Admire the Radcliffe Camera nearby. This classical landmar...

• University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
• Radcliffe Camera
• Bridge of Sighs
• Sheldonian Theatre
• Martyrs' Memorial
• Oxford Castle Prison
• Cornmarket St.
• Carfax Tower
• Tom Tower
• Christ Church Cathedral
• Magdalen College

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Enjoy a guided tour of one of England's most famous medieval haunted cities. That's right!- for example, the curiously named 'New college' was founded in 1379, literally on top of the Black Death plague pits. So no shortage of spectral monks pay visits to the college. Then we have Sir Thomas Pembrok...

• Bridge of Sighs
• Radcliffe Camera
• Bodleian Library
• University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
• St. Michael At The North Gate
• Oxford Castle Prison
• Balliol College
• Trinity College
• St John's College
• Exeter College
• Jesus College
• Lincoln College
• Brasenose College
• All Souls College
• Hertford College
• New College
• Wadham College
• St Edmund Hall
• Oriel College
• Merton College

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME AT THE AGREED MEETING POINT:, Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point. If you arrive more than 30 minutes later than the scheduled tour, then you might forfeit and lose your booking, so please plan your time adequately to arrive at the palace and to park in time., Our designated actual meeting point at the palace is at the welcome info desk inside the cafe and shop at the palace entrance. There are WC toilets nearby., INFO FOR DRIVERS AND PARKING:, If you are driving, then please allow extra 30-60 minutes over whatever time you think it will take you to get here-especially if you will be arriving at the palace via Oxford as Oxford is NOT car friendly and it is congested roads. If you happen to be going to the palace from Oxford, then we can alternatively plan to collect you in Oxford city centre, an hour before the tour start time at the palace., PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Why is being ‘medieval’ seen as an insult? Why are we fascinated with the idea of 'horrible histories'? Modern media has fostered the stereotype that people in the Middle Ages were uniquely backwards, superstitious, violent, and dirty.  Join us on a tour that delves into medieval Oxford, uncoverin...

• Oxford Castle Prison
• Christ Church
• Oriel College
• St. Michael At The North Gate

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.