University of Oxford & Oxford Colleges

The University and the Colleges welcome visitors, balancing their interests with the needs of students and staff. For information on opening times and conditions of access, and for details of public lectures, concerts at the University and other activities open to all please access the website as detailed above.

Although the University does not organise general tours of the University and colleges, many University and College buildings are open to the public. Walking tours of the city, which include visits to the college and University sites, are offered each day by the Oxford Guild of Guides, tours last two hours and leave the Tourist Information Centre at 15-16 Broad Street at 11am and 2pm.