Private | Oxford Tour by Alumni™ & Punt + optional New College
Overview
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This tour offers something few others do: the chance to experience Oxford both on foot and from the water, all in one visit. Enjoy a full Oxford experience by combining our 90-minute student- or graduate-led college walking tour with a 30-minute chauffeured punting tour—a perfect way to take in the city’s history and beauty.
The tour is outdoors. If selected when booking, AFTER THE WALKING TOUR ENDS, your experience can be enriched with a self-guided visit to New College, one of the university’s most historic and picturesque colleges.
Then, without needing to plan a separate activity, you’ll step into a traditional punt and be taken along Oxford’s quieter, greener side. As you glide past the Botanic Gardens, Christ Church Meadows, and the banks where Lewis Carroll once walked, you’ll see a view of the city that most walking tours simply don’t reach.
It’s a well-balanced way to enjoy both Oxford’s rich academic tradition and its peaceful riverside setting—all in a single experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
##IMPORTANT: Before booking New College, please note the following timings: Spring/Summer 2025 (10th March to 14th October): Open daily from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Last entry at 4:30 pm All visitors must leave the premises by 5:00 pm If you have any doubts or questions, feel free to contact us.
New College is generally 10 to 15 minutes away from the tour’s end point. Please keep this in mind before booking.
Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Please note that one small area is inaccessible, though it only accounts for a few minutes of the route. Some parts of New College may also be difficult to access. We advise caution due to uneven surfaces, curbs, and potential trip hazards. Please also be mindful of vehicles and bicycles, particularly in busy areas.
In autumn and winter, Oxford’s rivers can experience high or low water levels. Tours may be cancelled in such cases, with a refund or alternative option provided. These conditions are beyond our control.
Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
What To Expect
Meet the guide OUTSIDE the address, not inside. The location is not part of our business. The meeting point is the RED PILLAR MAILBOX in front of 11 Broad Street. Your guide wears a royal blue item of clothing with a heraldic shield—this may be a jacket, cap, beanie, scarf, or polo shirt.
Balliol College
Gain an overview of one of the oldest universities in the world while admiring the first of many architecturally grand buildings.
Options
Mandarin tour with New College
Punting tour: PUNTING TOUR IN ENGLISH Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Punting will take place after the visit to New College, three hours after the start of the walking tour. New College access: The college self-guided visit takes place at the end of the tour. Access requires a short walk to the gate on Holywell St.
English tour with New College
Punting Tour Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Punting will take place after the visit to New College, three hours after the start of the walking tour. New College access: The college self-guided visit takes place at the end of the tour. Access requires a short walk to the gate on Holywell St.
Mandarin tour
Punting: PUNTING TOUR IN ENGLISH Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Spanish tour
Punting: PUNTING TOUR IN ENGLISH Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
English tour
Punting Tour Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Spanish tour with New College
Punting: Punting in English Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Punting will take place after the visit to New College, three hours after the start of the walking tour. New College access: The college self-guided visit takes place at the end of the tour. Access requires a short walk to the gate on Holywell St.
What‘s Included
Exceptional access to interiors (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
Enjoy a chauffeured punting tour along the River Cherwell
Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
Learn about Oxford history and anecdotes
Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
Enter New College (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
Gratuities
Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
Refreshments
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour guide - AK
tracyn736,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AK was very knowledgeable and the pace was fine. Thank you for a very informative tour! We very much enjoyed visiting Oxford and learning about the area. Punting was also great fun and very relaxing!
Note the meeting point.
macaronihorenso,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This tour takes you to the Bowdorian Library, Christchurch and New College. The tour was cut short by more than 30 minutes because the meeting point we received from the tour desk was different from where the tour conductor was waiting. Therefore, we decided to part ways with the tour conductor at the entrance to New College, our last location. They'll take care of your complaints, but it's a 30% discount on the next tour, so it's unlikely they'll use it.
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