Description
The popular City Sightseeing Oxford tour operates from 9:30am – 5pm and departs every 15 minutes Mondays – Thursday and every 20 minutes Friday – Sunday. See the bus timetable for more details.
Ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours from first use on bus, and you can get on and off at any of the 20 stops on the tour. Download the map for more details on where the stops are located.
The City & University route lasts approximately 1 hour. Pre-recorded commentary in English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese, and Polish. Kids Club Commentary also available.
The popular Stepping Through Oxford walking tour, in line with the Open Top Bus Tour is included in the price of your ticket. See schedule below:
English walking tours
4 April – 1 September 2025
45-min Stepping Through Oxford: Daily
Departure point: 44-45 High Street
• 11:30
• 12:30
• 14:30
• 15:30
90-min Town and Gown: Daily
Departure point: Carfax Tower
• 12:00
• 14:00
1.5-hour Historical Pub Tour: Friday – Saturday
Departure point: Carfax Tower
• 17:30
1 September – 2 November 2025
45-min Stepping Through Oxford: Daily
Departure point: 44-45 High Street
• 11:30
• 12:30
• 14:30
• 15:30 (only from 25 October until 2 November)
90-min Town and Gown: Daily
Departure point: Carfax Tower
• 12:30
1.5-hour Historical Pub Tour: Friday – Saturday
Departure point: Carfax Tower
• 16:00
English Live Guide on selected departures.
Available all Year Round daily (exc 25/26 Dec and 1 Jan)
** PLEASE NOTE: Online bookings will generate a pre-paid e-voucher which can be used on the bus. You can either show the ticket on your phone or mobile device, or present a printed version. The redemption period is 12 months from date of purchase.
