University College

Discover charming and historic Oxford, renowned for being home to the prestigious University of Oxford, one of the oldest universities in the world. The city boasts a wealth of stunning architecture, picturesque scenery, and fascinating cultural attractions, like the Bridge of Sighs and the Carfax Tower, that you will discover in our walking tours. Discover the iconic Christ Church College and Lincoln College and marvel at their stunning Gothic and Baroque architecture. Learn about the famous alumni that studied there. After the tour, download the Vox City app (included in your tour) to discover more of Oxford and its incredible history with curated audio-guided routes through the main quarters. Our walking tours main sights: Radcliffe Camera Bodleian Library The Tower of the Five Orders Bridge of Sights Hertfort College Clarendon Building University of Oxford The Wenston Library The Old Schools Quad The White Horse Carfax Tower Christ Church The Old Tom St. Aldates Tavern Oxford Town Hall Swindlestock Tavern High Street University Church of St. Mary the Virgin Bodleian Library Alice's Shop The Crown Covered Market St. Micheal at the North Gate Oxford Martyrs Cross The bear Inn The Wheatsheaf St. Aldates Tavern History of Science Museum Sheldonian Theatre Holywell Music Room New College All Souls College Our self-guided route's main sights: St. Margaret's Well Port Meadow Folly Bridge Oxford Castle and Prison Trill Mill Stream Nuffield College Martyrs Memorial Ashmolean Museum Jericho University Parks Rhodes House Headington Shark

The University of Oxford is the oldest in the English-speaking world and one of the best in the world. It is composed of 38 self-governing Colleges and 6 Permanent Private Halls, which makes it a unique institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but it has existed as a place for teaching since the 11th century. First to Keble College, the most controversial in Oxford at the time of its building, in a Neo-Gothic style with red, blue and white bricks. Learn all about St John’s College, another of Oxford's ancient and distinguished colleges. Noteworthy is also the Canterbury Quad and its 17th-century Italian Renaissance style. Keble and St. John’s have a fierce rivalry that dates back centuries, the reason for which you will find out. School yourself about Trinity College, founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas Pope, and built over the Durham College Monastery of 1268. Visit Balliol College, named after John de Balliol, the Sheriff of Nottinghamshire - Not the Sheriff of Nottingham in the legends of Robin Hood. Learn the story of a tortoise named Rosa, deeply connected to the traditions of this college. At Exeter College discover a memorial for the college members who lost their lives in the Second World War. Corpus Christi College is famous for the translation of the King James Bible. Merton College also played a part as the headquarters for the Royalists during the English Civil War. See the oldest college in Oxford: University College, founded by King Alfred in 872, according to legend. Many more remained unmentioned, but are surely part of the visit to the most important colleges in Oxford, to get more details about the place that has helped to shape the fate of England, the UK and the world.