OXFORD
Oxford University
Key Info
Meeting point: NO.8 Ship Street, Oxford, OX1 3DA.
Address: Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD
Times
Trip Duration: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
9:00 AM: Depart for Oxford
5:30 PM: Return to the pick-up spot
Cost
Private Tour: Oxford University Walking Tours.
Cost: £230.
Contact: 07412937003
Key Info
Booking
- Check free tours for groups of less than fifteen people. For larger groups, consider private tour companies.
- Book your tour slot first, then arrange for coach or other travel provisions.
- We booked a coach for 33 people. Choose a coach size based on your group size.
- Compare quotes from at least three coach companies.
Transportation
- There is no parking in the town centre.
- Coach parking is available around Ashmolean Museum.
- The coach will drop you off and pick you up from here.
- We arrived in Oxford around 10:15 AM, with our tour booked for 10:30 AM.
- Select a convenient pick-up point with available parking.
- Provide the coach company with the exact address for parking research.
Activities & Lunch
University Tour:
- Private tour booked, including quiz questions and fun games about the history of Oxford University.
- The tour covered different colleges, cathedrals, and main grounds inside the university.
- Visited various university areas, including historical monuments and statues such as Hardit Singh Malik’s statue in Balliol College.
- Group of seven people are allowed in for free; larger groups must pay admission fees separately.
- The tour lasted for two hours.
Lunch and Exploration:
- Provided with small to-go breakfast bags at the beginning of the trip.
- After the tour, the group explored the town centre for lunch and walked around.
- Finished lunch and the tour around 4:00 PM, meeting at the designated pick-up point at 4:00 PM.
- Returned to the drop-off point by 5:15 PM.
- The group took pictures and thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
Points to Keep in Mind
Group Information:
- This trip was organized for a 50+ age group.
- Conduct a health and safety risk assessment prior to the trip.
- Collect emergency contact information for all attendees.
Preparation:
- Wear comfortable clothing and stable footwear due to extensive walking.
- Bring a water bottle.
- Pack lightly to avoid fatigue.
Practical Tips:
- Create a WhatsApp group for easy communication among attendees.
- Carry extra cash or card for coffee or lunch if not bringing packed lunch.
- Ideal to book this trip in spring or summer.
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