Custom charter tour · Oxfordshire
Oxford custom charter tours
The 'city of dreaming spires' – historic colleges, world-famous libraries and riverside walks, easily combined with Blenheim Palace or the Cotswolds.
From £320 per vehicle per day · You receive a quotation before anything is confirmed. Submitting a form does not create a confirmed booking.
Oxford is home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world, and its centre is a remarkable collection of college quadrangles, chapels and libraries. Walking between them is part of the pleasure.
Oxford is a comfortable day trip from Nottingham. It's especially popular with families of students and with visitors who want to see a historic British university city.
Highlights
Radcliffe Camera & Bodleian Library
The iconic domed reading room at the heart of the university.
Christ Church
A grand college and cathedral, with a dining hall many visitors will recognise from film.
Ashmolean Museum
Britain's oldest public museum, with wide-ranging collections.
The river
Riverside walks and, in the warmer months, the chance to try punting.
Covered Market
A historic indoor market with independent shops and cafés.
Blenheim Palace
A World Heritage palace and parkland near Woodstock.
Example itinerary
Example itineraryExample: a day in Oxford
- Day 1
- Morning pickup in Nottingham
- Drop-off near the city centre
- Radcliffe Square and the Bodleian area
- A college visit (subject to opening)
- Lunch at the Covered Market
- Ashmolean Museum or a riverside walk
- Return to Nottingham
Example itineraryExample: Oxford and Blenheim Palace
- Day 1
- Oxford city centre in the morning
- Blenheim Palace in the afternoon
- Return to Nottingham
Approximate travel considerations
- Oxford's city centre has traffic restrictions, so the centre is best explored on foot after a convenient drop-off.
- Colleges set their own visiting hours, charge entry in some cases and may close for exams or events.
- Summer and graduation periods are busy.
- Punting is weather and season dependent.
Suitable for
Students & families
See a world-famous university city together.
Culture lovers
Museums, libraries and architecture.
Film fans
Locations familiar from well-known films.
Day-trippers
An easy day from Nottingham, or combine with the Cotswolds.
Frequently asked questions
Can we go inside the colleges?
Many colleges welcome visitors at set times, sometimes with an entry charge, but they can close for exams or events. We'll suggest checking opening times before your visit.
Can we combine Oxford and the Cotswolds?
Yes – they pair well. A relaxed version takes two days; a single long day is possible.
Is Oxford suitable for a day trip with children?
Yes. Museums, parks and the river offer plenty for children.
Plan your Oxford tour
Share your date and interests – we'll suggest an itinerary.
You receive a quotation before anything is confirmed. Submitting a form does not create a confirmed booking.