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Experience the best of Oxford with Withlocals

Going to Oxford and wondering what to do? No need to worry, there's plenty of things to do in Oxford with a local. Join your favorite host and discover the best the city has to offer from an exclusive selection of unique experiences.

Tours in Oxford

Going to Oxford and wondering what to do? No need to worry, there's plenty of things to do in Oxford with a local. Join your favorite host and discover the best the city has to offer from an exclusive selection of unique experiences.

Tours in Oxford

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  • Feel like a local, not a tourist

    Always private. It’s just you and your local host. No strangers, no groups.

  • More you, less checklist

    Let your local host tailor the experience completely to your wishes.

  • Travel that feels good

    Our tours are designed with people, places, and the planet in mind.



Top things to do in Oxford

Make your stay in Oxford complete with these things to do

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    Portrait from local Sylvia - The Storyteller Artist
    Portrait from local Adam - Graduate Oxford Materials Science student
    Choose your favorite local

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Oxford

    22 reviews
    2 hours | city highlight tours | Oxford

    Want to see the best of Oxford? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Oxford!

    €40.44per person
    Explore
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    Portrait from local Adam - Graduate Oxford Materials Science student
    Portrait from local Michael - The History and the Mystery
    Choose your favorite local

    A Magical Evening in Oxford: City Tour

    7 reviews
    2.5 hours | city highlight tours | Oxford

    As the sun sets, Oxford lights up, the heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to thin out. This is the time to enjoy the city at its atmospheric best on a private tour with a local! Take in glittering highlights and the local ambiance that only the evening brings out in Oxford.

    €39.34per person
    Explore
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Explore Oxford with our incredible locals

Learn about their personal stories and find out how you can explore Oxford with locals

  • Ben

    Born and raised in the City of Dreaming Spires

    11 reviews
    English
  • Adam

    Graduate Oxford Materials Science student

    5 reviews
    English
  • Michael

    The History and the Mystery

    2 reviews
    English・Français
  • Sylvia

    The Storyteller Artist

    4 reviews
    English・Português


Things to do in Oxford

Our locals will give you the best experiences that Oxford has to offer

  • Highlights & Hidden Gems of Oxford
    Sylvia - The Storyteller Artist
    Adam - Graduate Oxford Materials Science student
    Choose your local

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Oxford

    4.9
    22 reviews
    2 hours • city highlight tours
    from €40.44 per person
  • A Magical Evening in Oxford: City Tour
    Adam - Graduate Oxford Materials Science student
    Michael - The History and the Mystery
    Choose your local

    A Magical Evening in Oxford: City Tour

    5.0
    7 reviews
    2.5 hours • city highlight tours
    from €39.34 per person
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  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.

  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.



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Reviews from guests about our tours and locals

  • 5.0

    Like spending time with a friend

    "This was not like a typical city tour slash history lesson, it was more like a leisurely stroll with a friend. Thanks for showing us a piece of your world!"

    local Adam
    guest Conny
    ConnyAbout local AdamOxford, February 4, 2026
  • 5.0

    Great storyteller

    "A few words about our guide, Ben, in Oxford: I rarely write reviews, but Ben deserves a five-star review. Congratulations, Ben, for guiding us around the beautiful Oxford. Your British English voice, your clearly structured explanations, lovely anecdotes, and the occasional wink to regain our attention were truly yours. Oxford is a fascinating city, but because we were drawn into Ben's story, Oxford as a university city remains in our memories and leaves us wanting more. We will definitely be back! Thank you, 10 friends from Belgium "

    local Ben
    guest Griet
    GrietAbout local BenOxford, November 13, 2025
  • 5.0

    Fascinating tour

    "Our walking tour of Oxford with Ben was excellent. He has a great knowledge of Oxford was able to answer our questions easily and thoroughly. He delivers information in an interesting and entertaining way and had great suggestions for other sights to visit in Oxford, places to eat etc. Ben is an excellent guide and I recommend him highly. "

    local Ben
    guest Christina
    ChristinaAbout local BenOxford, October 30, 2025
  • 5.0

    Ben was great.

    "Ben was awesome. Friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Would highly recommend."

    local Ben
    guest Bill
    BillAbout local BenOxford, October 21, 2025
  • 5.0

    Tour with an alumnus

    "We enjoyed our tour of Oxford with Adam as he gave us the perspective of a person that attended Oxford University as both an undergraduate and as a Masters student. His alumni card allowed him access to a few of the colleges bringing us along as visitors. He is well informed on the city and the numerous colleges that make up Oxford University. We also got some good restaurant and event recommendations from him."

    local Adam
    guest Ken
    KenAbout local AdamOxford, September 12, 2025
  • 5.0

    Great Experience in Oxford

    "Michael was very nice, a local boy who made us feel at home. Tour of the Oxford colleges was fun and informative all in all a great experience."

    local Michael
    guest John
    JohnAbout local MichaelOxford, March 15, 2025
  • 5.0

    We forgot the rain...

    "Before our tour with Sylvia began, we had already done a tour of several hours with a larger group. By the time we chose, all the sights had already closed. Also, it was pouring rain. In her most wonderful way, Sylvia managed to guide us through Oxford for two hours, telling us new and interesting stories and, despite the unfavorable weather, keeping us entertained until the end. She was able to answer all of our questions, was friendly, accommodating and very considerate of all our needs. We really enjoyed the tour with her. After the tour, as discussed, she sent us a few more tips for good breakfast cafés and great photo spots. We are very grateful to her for this unforgettable tour. ♥️"

    local Sylvia
    guest Manuela
    ManuelaAbout local SylviaOxford, July 28, 2023
  • 5.0

    Review about Adam

    "We've really enjoyed our 2 hours walking in Oxford with Adam. As a former student, he knows places we would never have explored, and could tell us inside stories about life in the colleges! We highly recommend discovering Oxford with him."

    local Adam
    guest Samuel
    SamuelAbout local AdamOxford, January 15, 2026
  • 5.0

    Oxford Walkabout Truly Explentatious

    "Ben was a great tour guide around Oxford. He was very prepared, full of facts and quick witted. It was a splendid way to get a very thorough overview of the town and University. I highly recommend the experience. "

    local Ben
    guest Janene
    JaneneAbout local BenOxford, October 8, 2025
  • 5.0

    Just what I wanted from an Oxford Uni tour

    "We really enjoyed seeing the beautiful gardens and chapels of the different parts of the University. Adam was knowledgeable and very pleasant."

    local Adam
    guest Vivien
    VivienAbout local AdamOxford, October 4, 2025