Tours

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Tours of the Bodleian Libraries

Get behind the scenes access to one of the oldest working libraries in the world. See the awe-inspiring architecture and hear the stories from the historic heart of the University.

Explore the Divinity School

Look inside the University of Oxford's oldest teaching room.

This 15-minute, self-guided visit is great for those with not much time.

£2.50 per person

Book your timeslot

Library guided tours

The only way for members of the public to see inside our beautiful library spaces.

Perfect for bibliophiles and architecture-lovers.

From £10 per person

Find a guided tour

City of Oxford walking tours

Discover the vibrant history of the city of dreaming spires, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world.

Ideal for history-lovers.

From £20 per person

Book a walking tour

Children's Literature Tours

A walking tour for book-loving children aged 7 – 13 and their parents.

From £7 per person

Book a family walking tour

Bodleian Libraries & Sheldonian Theatre experiences

Go inside the Divinity School, Sheldonian Theatre and other historic University buildings

From £7 per person

Book a joint tour

Group tours

Discover our bespoke tours for groups.

Book a group tour

Booking information

Most tour tickets are only available to buy in person on the day of the tour, from the information desk in the Weston Library. During peak periods – e.g. weekends and during July and August – tickets sell out by 12pm.

Some tour tickets are available to buy online. These tickets go on sale exactly one month in advance of the tour. For example, tickets for a tour on 5 June at 10am go on sale on 5 May at 10am.

We are not able to sell tickets by telephone.

Visit our tour information page for more about spaces to visit, ticket availability, booking and cancellations

For upcoming closures that might affect the tours we offer, please check our Plan your visit page.