The best family-friendly activities in Oxford for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

The Best Way to Discover Oxford: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity....
$3

Eight centuries of scholarship, hidden doors, and medieval bridges — Oxford has it all, and this hunt takes you right through it. This app-led scavenger...
$7

1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour
Short on time but want to make the most of your visit to Oxford? Our City and University Tour is the perfect 90-minute introduction to...
$16

Can money ever be 'clean'? This tour highlights the University of Oxford’s relationship with contentious sources of revenue. Learn about historic and modern wealth distribution...
$18

Step into the shadows of history and embark on an uncomfortable ghost tour as we learn about the events that have sparked the eerie and...
$20

Join a tour that dissects the long history of medical research and practice in Oxford! The history of medicine is always a bit uncomfortable. This...
$20

Take a leisurely 40-minute boat trip from Oxford to Iffley Lock, where nature thrives in scenic surroundings. This daily journey, available hourly from 11:00 to...
$22

City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Discover the beautiful Oxford on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour for 24 or 48 hours! At your own pace, see all of the history...
$26

Ghost Tour of Oxford
Join us for an unforgettable evening as our costumed guide—cloaked in mystery and centuries of secrets—leads you through Oxford’s haunted heart. Beneath the dreaming spires...
$27

Oxford’s Only Guided Tour with Live Entertainment All tours given in English only Magician to The Royal Family as your guide! Experience Oxford like never...
$27

Enjoy a fascinating journey along the River Thames accompanied with a local knowledgeable guide. Cruise down the university regatta course, pass ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch...
$28

Oxford Castle and Prison Guided Tour
Explore the 1,000-year history of Oxford Castle and Prison. Step back in time with our costumed guided tours and see fascinating stories come to life....
$28

Explore the charming village of Blockley, the real-life backdrop for the beloved BBC series Father Brown. This 90-minute walking tour invites fans to wander through...
$30

Join a tour that questions what is 'natural' at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. The term ‘Natural History’ might lead us to believe...
$30

How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater...
$34

Discover the enchanting city of Oxford on a small-group walking tour with a local guide. Dive into this iconic city's vibrant, historic streets, renowned for...
$34

*SMALL GROUP TOUR - NUMBER RESTRICTED - *QUALIFIED GUIDES* The tour capacity is approx half the size of other group tours in Oxford and guides...
$34

This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by...
$34

Your day and night coach service between Oxford and Heathrow & Gatwick airports. Travel in style and comfort, day and night, 365 days a year....
$34

A tour with a local, qualified, and enthusiastic guide. Your guide grew up in Oxford, has very in-depth knowledge of the city and has many...
$34

Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford
Set sail aboard a beautiful river launch to enjoy a gentle evening cruise and a cool relaxing drink as the sun begins to wane. Enjoy...
$35

