Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Oxford's historic colleges
- Visit the Bodleian Library
- See the Radcliffe Camera
- Discover the Sheldonian Theatre
- Pass by the University Parks
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Unlimited 24-hour access to the hop-on hop-off bus
- Audio commentary in multiple languages
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Admission fees to attractions
Important information
Know before you book
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring attractions
- Bring a valid ID for student discounts, if applicable
- Check the bus schedule for the last departure time
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Until 17th July: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes
- 18th July - 1st September: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:30pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes
- 2nd September - 23rd October: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes (Saturday & Sunday), every 20 minutes (Monday - Friday)
- 24th October - 1st November: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Frequency: every 20 minutes
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Live Guided Bus Tour: Departs from Stop 9. Departure Times: 10:55am, 11:55am, 12:55pm, 1:55pm, 2:55pm and 3:55pm. Last tour concludes at approximately 4:55pm at Stop 9
- Oxford Uncovered Walking Tour: Duration: 60 minutes. Departure Point: Visitor Information Point, City Sightseeing Oxford, 44-45 High Street, OX1 4AP. Schedule: Daily, every hour from 11am - 4pm (subject to availability)
- Please note that the guided walking tour is seasonal, and customers should enquire upon arrival for more information.
- Mobile or paper vouchers accepted. Paper vouchers must be redeemed at City Sightseeing shop in Oxford Railway Station. Mobile vouchers can be redeemed at any of the bus stops along the route
- Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the travel date selected at check-out
- River Cruise (if Bus + River Cruise ticket is selected): Customers will get a code for the boat when they redeem their bus ticket. This can be used when boarding the boat. 40-minute return trips daily to Iffley Lock at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. These cruises run from April to the end of September - subject to weather conditions. Children under 3 go free. 3 and 4 year olds can buy their boat tickets at the boat
- Sunday 28th June: Due to the Race for Life event taking place, from the start of operations until approximately midday, the bus tours will operate between Stops 1 - 9, after which the tour should return to normal schedule. The Oxford Uncovered Walking Tour remains unaffected and will take place as usual
Traveler reviews
Not to be recommended
A bit of a dissenting voice here but I could not recommend this your based on our experience. We spent most of the tour stopped at bus stops with the driver ducking in and out for reasons that weren’t apparent other than trying yo sell more tickets and providing tourist advice to random tourists. At one point we stopped in a bus depot for 5 minutes - I have no idea why. The commentary was interesting but we needed it! We abandoned the tour half way through. A wasted £20
We love Peter the tour guide
Peter was a great guide it was amazing
Well run and good fun
The service was excellent and we used it several times in one day as a taxi service for getting around town. The audio guide was perfectly timed and informative. Would definitely recommend especially for anyone in their senior years who doesn’t want to walk too much but still wants to get to see the sights.
Great
Everyone we spoke with was very polite and knowledgeable about the area.
Hop on/off improved version
I expected the usual pre-recorded commentary vua ear buds, but was surprised to find we had an actual guide on board who used a microphone and was seated on the top deck with us. This made the tour more personal. We still had the sights pointed out and information given, but we could speak to the person and ask questions, and be responded to. It was so much nicer. Our second guide, Peter, was particularly good. Both made recommendations about where to get off for different attractions and advice. If you wanted you could tune into a different languge or even the the English one.