Day Trips

Day Tour of Oxford with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Rail Transfers from London

Oxford cityscape with historic buildings, viewed from a hop-on-hop-off bus during a day tour from London by rail.

Oxford day tour with rail transfer and hop-on hop-off bus, featuring historic architecture.

Oxford University buildings with tourists on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, part of the Oxford by Rail day tour from London.

Embark on a thrilling hop-on hop-off bus tour in the historic city of Oxford, and enjoy hassle-free return transfers by train from London!

Highlights

Spend a day at Oxford, the City of Dreaming Spires, on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with 20 stops and audio commentary in 14 languages.
Travel in comfort with hassle-free round-trip transfers on a train from London with Wi-Fi on board.
Stop at Oxford University, one of the oldest universities in the world, with a history dating back to 922 years.
Admire Oxford's rich Gothic and modern architecture. Visit Christ Church College, featured in the Harry Potter films!
Did you know? J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, was a professor at Oxford University.

Inclusions

Day tour of Oxford
Round-trip train transfers from London
Free Wi-Fi onboard train

Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour
Audio commentary in 14 languages
Kids' commentary
Complimentary headphones
Stepping Through Oxford walking tour (subject to availability)

Exclusions

Live guide
Entry to Oxford University

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

Immerse Yourself in Oxford's History

Depart from London on a direct train to London to begin your adventures in Oxford. Home to the oldest university in Britain, the city is a treasure trove of architecture with honey-colored buildings and stunning college courtyards. With an award-winning, open-top hop-on hop-off bus tour included in your ticket, explore the city at your own pace with 20 stops and complete flexibility.

Listen to a detailed audio commentary available in 14 languages as you ride along the old-fashioned streets and pass by the city’s key locations. If available, check out the Stepping Through Oxford walking tour as part of the bus tour ticket. After a full day of exploring, get on a direct train back to London Marylebone.

Bus Tour Main Stops

Christ Church: the college's Great Hall was the inspiration for the Hogwarts dining hall in the Harry Potter films.
Brasenose College: home to the oldest boathouse on the River Thames.
The Queen’s College: Rowan Atkinson, popularly known as Johnny English and Mr. Bean is a notable alumnus of the college.
The Plain: the 1950-built Plain is a key roundabout featuring the Victoria Fountain with a roof-top clock tower.
South Parks Road: a major road in central Oxford, home to many of the University of Oxford's science departments and museums.
Sheldonian Theatre: featured in the movie Heaven's Gate and TV series Inspector Morse.
Trinity College: a masterpiece of baroque design.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Show your voucher on your smartphone to join the tour at any stop. Hop on and hop off as many times as you like during the day.

Timings

Daily: 9:15am onwards

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point/train station.
Please arrive at the meeting point/train station 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Train Station

Train travel is with Chiltern Railways.
Board your train from London Marylebone Railway Station after 9am on any direct train to Oxford.
All joining instructions and travel documents will be sent prior to departure.

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