Tour information
- All group bookings must be made a minimum of 21 days in advance.
- Guided tours are conducted in English.
- Only children over the age of 11 years are permitted on guided tours. Children aged 11–16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- All tours include a number of stairs and some walking – we regret that no lift is available. For accessibility information, visit our accessibility page.
- Visitors are asked to leave all bags in secure lockers for the duration of all Bodleian Library tours.
- Tour routes may change, subject to availability.
- We reserve the right to cancel any tour at short notice. In case of cancellation, any tickets purchased beforehand will be refunded.
- Please check our opening hours for information on upcoming closures.
Group size
- Tours are limited to 13 people. Groups larger than this will be divided and charged accordingly.
- Any group leaders must be included in the group numbers.
- Two groups can be run concurrently for the 30-minute and 60-minute tours, between Monday and Saturday. Two groups can also be run concurrently for the 90-minute tour on Wednesday only.
Tour prices 2024–25
- 30-minute tour: £110 per tour
- 60-minute tour: £165 per tour
- 90-minute tour: £228 per tour
We offer a winter discount for all group tour bookings from 1 November – 31 January.
Optional extras
Souvenir guidebook, £8 per person
This illustrated guide to the historical buildings of the Bodleian Library not only makes an attractive keepsake but is also packed with architectural details about one of the oldest libraries in Britain.
How to book
To book your guided tour or any of our optional extras, please contact us:
tours@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
+44 (0)1865 287400
Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 9am–4pm.
You will need to complete, sign and return a booking form to the Tours team before we can guarantee your booking. We will then send you a confirmation email.
Payment will be taken by invoice 2 weeks in advance of your booking.
