About this tour
A walking tour for book-loving children aged 7 – 13 and their parents
Oxford is a city steeped in books and story-telling. From Alice who fell down a rabbit hole into Wonderland to children discovering Narnia at the back of a wardrobe; and from Vikings to modern youngsters finding adventure on rooftops or in jungles, Oxford has stories to suit all tastes.
There are animal stories, ghostly encounters, adventures with wolves and dragons, detective mysteries, stories set in the present and stories set in the past. There are even references to a famous School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the boy wizard himself — Harry Potter!
Come and explore this city of stories and storytellers on this fun literary tour. See the real places that inspired your favourite authors and characters, and discover new books you’d like to read.
Your ticket includes entry to the Divinity School after the tour.
5 stars! This is an excellent tour for children who like books, introducing them to some of Oxford's most well known historic buildings from a perspective that they can relate to.
– TripAdvisor review
Key tour information
- This tour is delivered in English and lasts for 90–120 minutes.
- This tour is recommended for children 7+. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meet your tour guide on the front steps of the Weston Library.
- Your ticket includes entry to the Divinity School after the tour (access to Bodleian Library not included).
- If someone in your party has accessibility requirements, please contact the Tours team prior to your visit on tours@bodleian.ox.ac.uk.
- Dogs are not allowed on our walking tours. Visitors with assistance dogs should contact us prior to your visit on tours@bodleian.ox.ac.uk.
- Upcoming closures will affect what tours we can offer – check closures before you book.
Dates and tickets
You can buy tickets for this tour in advance or on the day of the tour.
Advance tickets
50% of tickets for this tour are available online in advance. Advance tickets are released on the 1st of the month for tours in the following month.
Available to book now:
Available to book from 1 September:
- Saturday 17 October
- Saturday 28 October
Tickets on the day
50% of tickets are only available on the day of the tour. These are available to buy:
- Off-peak days (Monday – Friday in September – June): from 9am online and in person from the Weston Library ticket desk.
- Peak days (July – August and on Saturday and Sunday): in person from the Weston Library ticket desk only.
Prices
| Child (5+) |
£7 |
| Child (under 5) |
Free |
| Adult |
£15 |
| Family* |
£45 |
*Max 5 people: up to 3 children under 16 and up to 2 adults.
