I first came to Oxford as a student and was seduced by this wonderful city; one of the great historic cities of the world. I have lived locally for all but a few years since I graduated. After a career in scientific research, and senior leadership roles in science organisations, I now love showing visitors […]
Each tour for each guest is very special. I aim at being engaging, entertaining, interactive and stimulating. What previous guests say "magnificent in every way" "He has deep insights" "Oxford comes alive with his stories, jokes and acting" ’there is something special around every corner" "Absolutely fantastic". “fun, interesting and accommodating” …“knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining”…’he’s
Exploring the hidden curiosities of Oxford is my passion! I have two degrees from Oxford University and I’ve lived here almost 30 years. I’ve also nearly ten years’ experience guiding visitors of all ages and nationalities (including those with special needs). Come on a tour with me and it will be my pleasure to share
I enjoy leading general tours around the city, as well as offering specialist tours in Science, Film Sites, the Downton Abbey Era, Basic English, Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland. I am also a trainer of tour guides, accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding. A Linguistics graduate and musician, when I'm not leading walking
I love showing visitors this amazing city and bringing it alive with stories of the many individuals past & present, real & fictional, who have strolled around its streets, colleges, and quads. I specialise in: C S Lewis & J R R Tolkien’s Oxford – the places where they and their friends studied, worked and
I enjoy listening to what’s wanted and then delivering my tours with stories, knowledge, humour and in a light hearted way. My experience in the past 5 years includes walking tours of Oxford, lectures, guiding tours of the Cotswolds and further afield to places such as Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Stratford and Bath. I specialise in
I have worked in travel for over 30 years and have a great passion for history, culture and fun. I enjoy entertaining guests with the history but also stories and anecdotes about the people and places that make Oxford into such a fascinating city. I deliver tours in English and French of Oxford and its
My family roots in Oxford and Oxfordshire go back several generations. I arrived in the city as a child; my mother’s family came to farm in the late 19th century. I spent much of my childhood living first in the city itself, later in a village to the west of the county. I attended school
On retiring from lecturing at Oxford Brookes University I took history courses at Oxford University and qualified as a Bodleian and Green Badge Guide. I love the fascinating history and glorious beauty of Oxford. I provide general tours where we walk in the footsteps of authors and their fictional characters, scientists, politicians, world leaders, and
I was a student here, I read Modern Languages at Jesus College, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree (BA), then my MA, Master of Arts. I was at school in Oxford too, and I live in the centre, truly a local. My tours tend to focus on University and College life, with a
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