Oxford's Historic Pubs: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
The Experience
Oxford’s historical streets are full of interesting and unusual pubs, some of which have been providing refreshment for over 700 years. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll visit a few of the oldest and quirkiest pubs the city has to offer. Starting at the Head of the River pub near Folly Bridge, you’ll wind through cobbled lanes and hidden passages to discover ten of Paul Coyne favourite pubs, each with a story to tell. The audio guide will lead you through the ancient streets where students and townspeople have all enjoyed an ’Education in Intoxication’. You’ll see where a Tuesday afternoon pub brawl took 600 years to be finally reconciled, and learn which pub had a camel. You'll also see a few historical landmarks like Hertford Bridge, Carfax Tower, and Radcliffe Square. By the end of the tour, in front of the Grapes on George Street, you’ll have learnt the differences between an alehouse, a tavern, and an inn.
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5.0(5 reviews)Free cancellation · 24h before
from₹1,466
Includes: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it · Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata · App for Android and iOS · +2 more
Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Logistics & Transit
Difficulty & Fitness
Easy — suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed.
About the guide
Know before you go
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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