Examination Schools courtyard at University of Oxford, featuring historic architecture.
Oxford University garden with historic stone buildings and vibrant flowers.
Dining hall at Oxford University with visitors exploring historic portraits.
Tour guide speaking to passengers on a coach transfer.
Passengers on a tour bus from London to Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
University of Cambridge building with clock and spires against blue sky.
Aerial view of Cambridge University buildings and green lawns on a sunny day.

From London: Oxford and Cambridge Universities Day Tour

London
Day Trips
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Duration: Flexible (up to 10 hours)

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included

Comfortable roundtrip transfers in a A/C Bus

Audio guide

Access to multilingual audio guide

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Explore London’s historic university towns with this day trip to Oxford and Cambridge, where you'll transition from city hustle to academic tranquility on a luxury coach tour. Your guide will share insights into the significance of these universities today while you wander through cobbled streets lined with honey-colored buildings in the "City of Dreaming Spires." Stand beneath Christ Church College’s Gothic facade, famously featured in Harry Potter films.

From London to the historic universities of Oxford and Cambridge in just one day! Explore how their centuries-old rivalry has influenced Britain's academic sphere with an expert guide.

Discover Oxford’s long history as your guide narrates tales from its status as penicillin's birthplace to being home for luminaries like Einstein and Tolkien during this insightful tour.

Experience the grounds of Cambridge, where groundbreaking discoveries in DNA structure took place and Newton developed his theories on gravity with a knowledgeable guide leading you through.

Travel comfortably by coach between London and these renowned universities while enjoying picturesque views as your day unfolds smoothly.

Did you know? The Bodleian Libraries at Oxford boast over 13 million items, including minuscule miniature books that can rest upon just one fingertip.

10-hour tour of Oxford and Cambridge universities

Access to Christ Church College, Oxford

Walking tour of Oxford and Cambridge

English-speaking guide for the trip

Audio guide available in German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish (on the cruise)

Personal headset provided during the journey

Round-trip transfers from London included

WiFi and USB Charging facilities on bus

Midday Meal

Examination Schools courtyard at University of Oxford, featuring historic architecture.

Examination Schools courtyard at University of Oxford, featuring historic architecture.

Your experience

Experience the serene beauty and historical significance of Oxford and Cambridge with our From London: Oxford and Cambridge Universities Day Tour. Leave behind the hustle of London as you journey through these iconic university towns on a luxury coach, accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

  • Oxford's "City of Dreaming Spires" offers stunning architecture like Christ Church College, immortalized in Harry Potter films.
  • Listen to the timeless melody of Magdalen College bells as you explore Oxford’s charming cobbled streets and honey-colored buildings.

A peek into secrets of scientific genius

In Cambridge, discover a city where ancient colleges grace the banks of River Cam. The guide will reveal stories of groundbreaking discoveries made in its hushed laboratories—from gravitational theories to codebreaking feats.

  • Spot black-clad students hurrying to lectures and admire stained-glass windows honoring Charles Darwin or plaques commemorating Francis Crick's DNA discovery announcement at a local pub.

Your 10-hour round-trip tour concludes with a comfortable return journey back to London. Enjoy the full experience, including personal headset audio guides for enhanced learning.

Oxford University garden with historic stone buildings and vibrant flowers.

Oxford University garden with historic stone buildings and vibrant flowers.

Dining hall at Oxford University with visitors exploring historic portraits.

Dining hall at Oxford University with visitors exploring historic portraits.

Tour guide speaking to passengers on a coach transfer.

Tour guide speaking to passengers on a coach transfer.

What to Bring

  • Pack walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle to ensure your exploration is comfortable.
  • Come prepared with local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and any extra treats not included in the ticket price.

Be ready for changing weather by packing items that suit all conditions; after all, you never know when it might rain!

What's Not Allowed

Accessibility

    This tour may not be suitable if mobility is a concern.

    Additional Information

      The weather can often surprise you, so dress in layers for maximum comfort and adaptability.

      Passengers on a tour bus from London to Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

      Passengers on a tour bus from London to Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

      University of Cambridge building with clock and spires against blue sky.

      University of Cambridge building with clock and spires against blue sky.

      Bring walking shoes and a water bottle for comfortable exploration as you tour Oxford and Cambridge's historic sites.

      Pack local currency or your preferred payment method to cover meals and souvenirs not included in the ticket price.

      Prepare for unpredictable weather by packing items like sunscreen, hats, and rain gear just in case.

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      Monday
      10:30am - 5:30pm • last entry 4:45pm
      Tuesday
      10:30am - 5:30pm • last entry 4:45pm
      Wednesday
      10:30am - 5:30pm • last entry 4:45pm
      Thursday
      10:30am - 5:30pm • last entry 4:45pm
      Friday
      10:30am - 5:30pm • last entry 4:45pm
      Saturday
      10:30am - 5:30pm • last entry 4:45pm
      Sunday
      10:30am - 5:30pm • last entry 4:45pm
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      • Closed on 22nd May 2026.

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