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Welcome to August's news from Oxford History Tours.

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A really exciting and free event happens in September for history lovers interested in architecture and taking a peep behind doors normally closed to the public.

Have a look at Gargoyle designs. Take a gargoyle home on a cup or on a T-shirt from Oxford artist Charles Cutting.

Find out how you can Bed & Breakfast at an Oxford College. Even Christ Church!

Looking Forward

Members of the Oxford Guild of Guides, can take you to special places in Oxford. However on this September weekend every year the chink into the history and beauty of Oxford opens a little wider...

Curious about staying in an Oxford College

Some colleges, even the most illustrious Christ Church offer students rooms to Bed & Breakfasters with breakfast in hall during University holidays...

G G G Get a Gargoyle

Charles Cutting's drawings capture the irreverent and beautiful essences of Oxford's gargoyles and grotesques...

Gift Vouchers

Buy a gift voucher and let your friend choose their experience.

Why not have a cream tea after the tour.

Oxford History Tours include specialised in niche themes such as the 17th century Civil War, Scientific Revolution and Literary Greats. There is so much to learn about and see here, even for visitors. Be in touch and let us prepare something special for you.

Oxford History Tours' Guides are experienced members and associates of the Institute of Tourist Guiding. Some Green Badge guides are accredited to take visitors into Christ Church. This can really simplify buying tickets if you have planned your trip at short notice.

Try a private tour. Some of our guides are members of the Oxford Guild of Guides with exclusive access to Oxford colleges not otherwise open to the public.

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