Keen to visit Oxford or Cambridge? Then explore both age-old university cities in in one day on this illuminating trip from London. With an expert guide, take a walking tour around the historical colleges of Oxford, famous as the ‘city of dreaming spires.’ Admire hushed courtyards and showpieces including the Bodleian Library, and hear about past scholars such as Bill Clinton. Continue to the university city of Cambridge on the Cam River and take a stroll around its finest college buildings, including the splendid King’s College and Bridge of Sighs.

Cambridge and Oxford day trip from London
Visit Britain's two most venerable university towns
Walking tour through Oxford, the 'City of Dreaming Spires'
Famous Bodleian Library and Harry Potter locations at Christchurch College
Walking tour of Cambridge and King's College
London hotel pick-up

What's Included

Walking tour of Oxford
Walking tour of Cambridge
Expert guide
Superior Coach incl. Wifi & USB charging on board
Personal Audio Headset
Entry to Christ Church College in Oxford

Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry to colleagues in Cambridge

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Victoria Coach Station
Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK
Tour departs from Victoria Coach Station (Gate 1-5) at 9:00am. Boarding 8:30am.

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

Victoria Station
Victoria St, London SW1E 5ND, UK
Returns : Near Victoria Station

What To Expect

Depart central London by comfortable, air-conditioned coach and journey into the English countryside.

As you travel, put on your state-of-the-art Vox headphones so you can clearly hear the commentary from your informative guide. Learn about the history of Oxford and Cambridge, and keep your headset on for both city walking tours so you can hear your guide even if you wander aside for photos.

On arrival in Oxford, enjoy a guided look at the honey-stoned college buildings of this famous 'city of dreaming spires.' Absorb the sense of tradition as you stroll through the elegant streets; hear about alumni such as the former US president, Bill Clinton; and see the picture-perfect quadrangles of Christchurch College, where some scenes from the Harry Potter movies were filmed. Wander past the buildings of the famous Bodleian library, one of Europe’s oldest libraries, and contemplate the symmetry of some of the most handsome college courtyards.

Next, venture east through rolling countryside to the university city of Cambridge, prettily situated on the Cam River. On route, hear how Cambridge University was founded in 1209, and uncover the long-held scholarly rivalry between it and its Oxford counterpart.

When you arrive, enjoy a guided tour of the best of the university buildings, many of them rising up from the greenery along the Cam, whose waters are a favored punting spot of students and visitors. Head for King's College, founded in 1441 by King Henry VI, and marvel at its magnificent chapel. This soaring building is considered one of the greatest examples of late Gothic English architecture, and is a treasured emblem of the city.

Admire the views over the Cam, and check out other architectural showpieces, including the Bridge of Sighs. This stunning, 19th-century covered bridge is named after Venice’s Bridge of Sighs, and links the Third Court and New Court of St John’s College. Stroll further around the quaint streets and passageways to see other handsome buildings, and listen to their stories and secrets as recounted by your guide.

Afterward, return to London and end your tour with a drop-off at the start point.

University of Oxford

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Christ Church

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

King's College Chapel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bodleian Library (Pass By)

University of Cambridge

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

The River Cam (Pass By)

Bridge of Sighs (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Mayur_S

The tour was fantastic and worth every penny. The tour guide Manon was funny, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. She provided a interesting insights to the sites. She went out of the way to ensure that the tourists got the best experience.

Reviews

4.0

129 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Ilean was a good tour...

Swetha_K, Sep 2023

Ilean was a good tour guide who explained everything very well. She was also very informative and entertaining on the bus.

Great overview to two important places

Jay_H, Sep 2023

Good overview of both places. Exploration time is limited, but the guide provided background and context to the major sites and we felt the trip was fun and a valuable first visit.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello Jay_H, Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We hope to see you again soon! All the best Evan Evans

Refund my money

Nida_S, Jul 2023

Very bad experienced. Horrible experience..waste of money. The guide is helpful but she took us cambridge first wasted so much of our time and spend 6 hours on road. No proper planning. We want our money back. This is totally waste of money trip.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello Nida_S, Thank you for providing us with feedback. We apologise that your experience failed to meet your expectations. Our company strives to provide our customers with the best experience possible. Please know that your experience is not normal, and we have taken steps to ensure that no other customers have the same issue. We would like to hear from you with any additional questions, comments, or concerns. You can contact us on 0207951777 or email us on Reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk We would love the chance to make things right with you and hope you choose to give us a second chance. Sending you our best wishes, Evan Evans

Tour was cancelled. NO...

Dori_H, Jun 2023

Tour was cancelled. NO notice given. Found out when I arrived at the office AFTER a 2+ hour train journey.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello Dori_H, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that your tour got cancelled with no notice, this was most likely due to low numbers and everyone was given a refund. We would like to hear from you with any additional questions, comments, or concerns. You can contact us on 0207951777 or email us on Reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk We would love the chance to make things right with you and hope you choose to give us a second chance. Sending you our best wishes, Evan Evans

Scientist of the Past

Annice_S, Jun 2023

Our tour guide, Sacha, was very knowledgeable. The trip was amazing. Our bus, Daniel, was excellent.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello Annice_S, Thanks so much for giving us your take on how we are doing. We're glad that customers like you are having a great experience! We will pass on the kind words to Sacha and Daniel. We thank you for the recommendations and we hope to see you again soon! Best wishes Evan Evans

Cancelled trip the morning of departure; avoid this tour!

Aaron_W, Jun 2023

Our tour was cancelled late the night/early morning before it was scheduled, due to a lack of people. I didn't check my email in the morning before going (we didn't think it could be cancelled so late), so didn't find out until we arrived at Victoria Coach Station and asked a worker why the tour wasn't listed at any of the allotted gates! So, after clarifying that we would indeed receive a full refund, we decided to just hop on the Oxford Tube and spend the day there (foregoing Cambridge). That worked out well for far less money. If the company had given warnings a week or two beforehand that the tour was at risk of being cancelled due to low enrollment, it would've saved us a lot of hassle. We would've perhaps been able to plan better and get tickets into Christ Church (it was sold out by the time we were told the tour was cancelled). In any case, my advice is avoid this tour altogether!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello Aaron_W, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that your tour got cancelled. We believe this was due to low numbers and everyone was refunded. We would like to hear from you with any additional questions, comments, or concerns. You can contact us on 0207951777 or email us on Reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk We would love the chance to make things right with you and hope you choose to give us a second chance. Sending you our best wishes, Evan Evans

Crap

Tim_K, Jun 2023

The trip was cancelled without warning when I showed. Will never use Viator or Evans. Say more? You stink!!! Is that enough?

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello Tim_K, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you didn't have a great time with us. We believe the tour was cancelled due to a communication error between our team and everyone was refunded. We would like to hear from you with any additional questions, comments, or concerns. You can contact us on 0207951777 or email us on Reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk We would love the chance to make things right with you and hope you choose to give us a second chance. Sending you our best wishes, Evan Evans

A memorable, fantastic tour!

Jose_L, May 2023

Bravo to Shasta, our tour guide for her outstanding knowledge of the areas we visited, her friendly and always positive attitude very refreshing. She made the trip a memorable experience from start to finish for our family. This tour is a must for everyone visiting London, strongly recommended!!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear Jose, Thank you for the lovely review. We will pass on your kind words to Sacha. Thank you again, we hope to see you soon! Best wishes, Evan Evans Team

Waste of time and money

Kristina_T, May 2023

We were told we were going to Cambridge first because we had a 1530 entry into Christ Church at Oxford. We had a short walking tour in Cambridge followed by an hour to explore. When asked again about our entry in Orford we were assured it was all set (even though the web page for Christ Church clearly stated they closed to the public at 1230). After leaving Cambridge and approaching Oxford we sat in construction traffic for approximately 40 minutes. We were told this was an unexpected delay even though Google maps showed the delay when leaving Cambridge and the roadway signs stated construction had begun in 2022. Upon arrival in Oxford we were told we didn't actually have tickets to Christ Church and that the college was closed. Our tour guide stated this too was unexpected and that we shouldn't be upset because entry actually was not included in most of our tickets. We had a rushed (20 minute) walking tour where we were told we were walking to slow and a bit over half an hour to explore and find our way back to the bus. Our tour guide seemed to be reciting from a script but often forget information (which she would say she forgot) or she would mix up names and dates. Overall the trip was a huge waste of time and money and I really wish I would have booked with a different company. Terrible planning and horrid guide.

Response from Host, May 2023

Kristina_T We are very sorry to hear your feedback about our tour to tour. What you describe is not in keeping with our usual high standards of guest experience, and certainly not in line with the vast number of positive reviews we usually receive for this tour. We would like to look into the matter to understand what happened. Please email details of your booking to reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk and we will investigate.

Experience

Glenn_M, Apr 2023

Too much time in the bus leaving too little time for exploring the campuses. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Glen, Thank you so much for your 4* review.! We’re glad you enjoyed your experience with the guide and we’ll work hard to improve in the areas you mentioned. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future. Best wishes, Evan Evans Team

Worth the visit.

Armando_F, Mar 2023

Nice trip, guide was most helpful in pointing out the landmarks. I would do it once more on my next return visit.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Arman, Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about our Oxford and Cambridge Universities tour. We hope to see you again on another one of our tours! Best wishes Evan Evans Team

Fabulous tour great tour...

Cathryn_W, Jan 2023

Fabulous tour great tour guide but way too rushed I was just about running to keep up which made for a very uncomfortable and stressed guided tour I had to pull out for second half as I was too much I’m 64 and would not do it again

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Dear Cathry, We agree with you that we would love to allow more time in Windsor however, as I am sure the guide explained to you, we often refer to this tour as a ‘taster tour’ as it allows you to see three of the UK top attractions but due to distances covered, time at each location is limited. We do also offer tours that visit fewer venues and allow for a more leisurely visit (for example our tour to Stonehenge & Bath). Should you wish to travel with us again in the future we would be more than happy to recommend some of them to you. Thank you again and we send you our very best wishes, Evan Evans Team

Nice but little rushed

b_g, Dec 2022

It was a nice tour around Cambridge and Oxford. The tour is little rushed and does not leave much room for self exploration after the walk.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Dear b_g, Thank you very much for the time you have taken to write us a review. We are glad that you had a good time in general. We often describe this tour as a ‘taster’ tour as due to the distances and also legislation around driving hours we are only able to allow a limited amount of time at each venue. It does however leave you wanting to come back for more. If that is the case we also run tours which visit less venues and where the distances are less (such as our tour to Stonehenge & Bath) which allow more time in each destination. If you would like any information on any future tours then we will be more than happy to send you some more information. Thank you, Evan Evans Team

A quick glance at two historic university towns of UK

Amali_W, Dec 2022

It was a wonderful day. At very first, when we were leaving london, Aldi , our guide gave a brief description about the landmark we are passing by. Also she came up with the history of the both university towns on our way to them. And interacting with the group with questions and stories she pointed out most of the remarkable places and things in the cities. And in both cities she guided us about an hour and we had about an hour to explore on our own. I highly recommend this tour for someone who have very limited time and need to grab a quick glimpse of the famous university towns of UK.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Dear Amali_W, We would like to thank you for your kind words and for sharing it with the rest of the community. Our team works very hard to provide the best service and it makes us very happy that it reflected during your visit to our establishment. We hope you come visit us again soon! Best wishes Evan Evans Team

Great way to see two beautiful towns.

heather_m, Nov 2022

Beautiful areas. I liked that there was a walking tour and then some free time. It was a long day, but absolutely worth it.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Dear heather, Thank you for leaving us feedback about the tour. We are glad that our team did a great job. We work very hard to ensure that our customers get outstanding service, and it makes us very happy that it reflected during your recent visit. Best wishes Evan Evans Team

Rich, historical tour guided expertly by Manon

Grant_D, Sep 2022

Wonderful tour of both Universities. Manon, our tour guide, was excellent. She was knowledgeable, humorous and answered all questions we asked her. If you can score a tour with her, I guarantee you’ll enjoy it.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Hello Grant_D, Thank you for your feedback. We are very happy that you took the time to leave us this wonderful note. We do our best to keep our customers happy and we are glad that our hard work has paid off! We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Best wishes Evan Evans Team

Fantastic!!!

Mayur_S, Sep 2022

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Dear Mayur_S, We would like to thank you for your kind words and for sharing it with the rest of the community. Our team works very hard to provide the best service and it makes us very happy that it reflected during your visit to our establishment. We hope you come visit us again soon! Best wishes Evan Evans Team

The worst Viator trip ever.

BRIAN_B, Jul 2022

This was absolutely the worst tour Viator has ever put me through and I’ve been on over 20 various Viator tours. Everything from the coach, the driver, the radio equipment and the tour guide was a complete waste. The Driver was uncaring and less than accommodating. The coach WiFi was inoperable and “Nobody knew” how to turn it on. I was on the very same coach 2 days earlier and everything worked fine. The radio equipment for the walking tours didn’t work properly. The tour guide was friendly but offered very little information and seemed not to care that we couldn’t hear anything she was saying. . She walked so fast during what little guided tour we had that the group was strung out, lost and Ill-informed of what we were seeing. I felt lost and disappointed as did many of the other tourists on this trip.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear Brian, Thank you for your feedback, which we will pass on. We believe our Contact Centre has already replied to you separately, but should you wish to discuss your experience further, please email us at reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk. Best wishes, Evan Evans Team

The coach was late and less time on sightseeing

Huiying_H, Jul 2022

Our coach was one hour and half late. The travel time is much more than the visits time on both campuses. We were rushed in both places.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear Huiying, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Indeed due to unforeseen circumstances, coach left late, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. However, we can reassure you that itinerary was completed as per schedule, so we are sorry that you feel it was rushed. If you wish to discuss your experience further, please do no hesitate to contact us at reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk Best wishes, Evan Evans Team

Should have went on my own

Shailesh_D, Apr 2022

We started 15 mins late from the scheduled departure(9.00 am) from London at 9.15 am and reached Cambridge at 11.15 am. Started the walking tour of Cambridge at around 11.30 am. The guide spent 45 mins with us telling the history in bits and peices. She then left us at 12.15 pm to explore the city on our own for rest of the time and asked us to return to the coach by 1.20 pm. We were also asked to have lunch during the same time which essentially meant we can either explore the city or have lunch. We left Cambridge at 1.25 pm and reached Oxford at 3.30 pm. The guide again spent just 30 mins explaining few details of different colleges and left us at 4.15 pm to explore the city on our own. We were asked to return back to the coach by 5.15 pm. Again you have the option to either have some snacks or explore the city. We departed from Oxford at 5.25 pm and reached London at 7.15 pm. The reason I opted for a guided walking tour was to get a good understanding of the history of both the universities and the important colleges from these universities. But I felt the guide was either not interested or didn't have much knowledge. Also I think the tour could have been managed more efficiently. Most of other tour operators depart from London at 8.15 am. This would give us more time in both the cities.

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