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Guided walking tour of Oxford; Discover Civil War History
Oxford,
United Kingdom
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Overview
Duration
2h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Join us for a walking tour of some of the main sites of Oxford including the Bodleian Library and New College. Learn about how Oxford played an important role as the royalist capital from 1642 - 1646 during the British Civil Wars. We'll visit key locations and we'll talk about the individuals who caused, lived through and shaped one of the most turbulent periods in Britain's history. Join an optional evening service at Christ Church Cathedral to conclude your day. See the itinerary for further details.
- Expert, local, independent guide
- Suitable for adults / teens
- See the main sites of Oxford
- Learn about the causes of the British Civil War, the main events of the war, and how the civil war years and Commonwealth years affected Oxford.
- Small group (max 12)
What to remember
Important info
Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Please note, colleges are working academic institutions. Colleges or areas may close at short notice.. Our maximum group size is 12.
What's included
Entry to New College (see itinerary for details). Optional trip to attend evensong at Christ Church Cathedral after the tour. See itinerary details.. Entry to the Divinity School - part of the Bodleian library. Your expert, local guide
What's not included
Visit to Christ Church College. Please note that a full visit to the College is not included.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Contrada Tours - walking tours of Oxford
Meeting Point
We meet near the Italiamo Cafe at 22 Broad Street, near the red telephone box.