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BOOK DIRECT www.walkingtoursofoxford.com *Award winning * Qualified Guides * Our Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Tours are highly rated and often booked weeks in advance. Simply Oxford University Tour is a small group tour and offers the best experience in Oxford - see website for days of operation. Private bespoke tours can be on any day and at any time to suit your requirements, please get in touch to discuss.
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sparling1952
southampton84 contributions
Oct 2020
Our (re-arranged) Into The Blue trip around the Morse/Lewis/Endeavour haunts and places of interest in Oxford was an absolute joy, lead by Elizabeth who certainly knew her subject. At all times she made us feel safe, not only by involving all the group, but also when crossing the road, and in particular keeping us safe from the cyclists. The microphone and earpiece set up as extremely efficient and kept us involved with all the information, whether we at the front or the rear of the group. We were also very lucky with the weather, because although it was wet on a couple of occasions, and on those occasions she had found us a suitable covering to stand under. Anyone going on this trip should pay close attention to the amount of cobbled area which is VERY taxing on the feet and ankles!. They do mention it at the time of booking, but you don't realise how much cobbled area there is until you get there.
Written 12 October 2020
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Thank you very, very much for this special and detailed review. I have shared with Elizabeth and she was thrilled. We do believe that the headset system enhances the tour as it not only allows for 'social distancing' but also means everyone can hear all the time and is, in our opinion, invaluable! Yes indeed - many uneven surfaces in Oxford (we are used to it) but defiantly recommend wearing sturdy shoes (high heels can be left at home!). With very best wishes Heidi and Elizabeth
Written 16 October 2020
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Johnny8oy
Nottingham, UK143 contributions
Jul 2021
Chris our wonderful guide was a local and former student of the city back in the 70's. His light hearted and humorous anecdotes coupled with historical facts and notations of former alma maters and famous locals, provided a perfectly tailored and balanced presentation of a city with an abundance of culture and history. i would highly recommend the guided tour as your first port of call as it gave us a far greater sense of knowing when exploring the city on our own, enhancing its charm and enjoyment.
Written 12 July 2021
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Many thanks form your review but Chris is not one of my guides so you must have travelled with another company. Regards Heidi
Written 13 July 2021
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FrequentFlier514696
1 contribution
Mar 2020
The guide, Heid, was amazing. She knew the episodes of the three series inside out and was able to tailor the tour to suit us. She had lots of extra information that I did not already know despite reading many books about the programmes. It was a bitterly cold, wet day but she found shelter where we could and the tour did not suffer as a result.
Written 6 March 2020
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ValentineWelwyn
Norfolk, UK358 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
A 2 hour University and city tour with our guide Tony who was really knowledgeable and an enthusiastic tour guide, Well spoken and stuck to the brief of the historic facts with a touch of humour here and there.
We were part of 8 x people in our small group plus the guide. We walked around the central streets and did not enter any buildings. It was at the beginning of the Christmas Market period and quite busy at 1pm -3pm.
We were part of 8 x people in our small group plus the guide. We walked around the central streets and did not enter any buildings. It was at the beginning of the Christmas Market period and quite busy at 1pm -3pm.
Written 19 November 2021
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14kazs
Portsmouth, UK45 contributions
Aug 2021
A different view of Oxford! You need to be familiar with the Morse/Lewis/Endeavour series for it to be worthwhile. An interesting tour by a knowledgeable guide. A real bonus was the earpiece/headset as you could clearly hear the guide even with all the traffic and building noise. It also meant you could be safely distanced and still hear unlike other groups we saw huddled round their guide.
Written 18 August 2021
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Thank you for your review. Delighted you enjoyed the tour! Headsets are only available for direct bookings and not on all tours (as not all guides have) but I love them. Do not hesitate to reach out to us if these are important to you. With best wishes Heidi and Elizabeth
Written 18 August 2021
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Gilly Little
7 contributions
Oct 2020
Oxford was open but with rising infection rates reported, we had concerns but decided to go ahead. the tour guide Elizabeth did her best to replace things we couldn't do with anecdotes and trips to pub premises frequented by the cast and seen in Morse. it was enjoyable and helps orient the city centre for you so that you can undertake further exploration on your own. we were not able to go into any of the colleges, which was a great shame, but in the future we may return to do that part!
Written 27 October 2020
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Thank you for leaving this review. We do hope you will return when colleges will hopefully be open again but we do feel that this does not detract from the tour given the circumstances at the moment and we love to showing you around! With best wishes Heidi
Written 16 December 2020
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Passenger298803
6 contributions
Feb 2020
We really enjoyed the tour with Heidi, in spite of the rain!! she gave a very enjoyable explanation and introduction to the many places in oxford where these series were filmed. We were able to see some places where iconic scenes were filmed including the final more film. we also were able to visit a beautiful college garden at st John's college. She was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide and we would recommend this for any fans of these programmes.
Written 14 February 2020
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Thank you ver much for this lovely review - I do like to visit St John's college when we can - so beautiful! With vey best wishes Heidi
Written 4 March 2020
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royks2018
Norwich, UK19 contributions
Jun 2021
We met Elizabeth at the appropriate time & place & knew we were in for a good tour straight away. Her knowledge of her subject & personal anecdotes of the people & places involved kept us entertained throughout. The length & pace were perfect.
Written 12 June 2021
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Thank you very much! We both so appreciate your review and are delighted you enjoyed the tour. We do believe that our personal anecdotes add an extra special something to the tour! With very best wishes Heidi and Elizabeth
Written 12 June 2021
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weidnerecon
Oxford, UK1 contribution
Jun 2022
Our guide (Heidi) was very responsive and flexible in accommodating all our time constraints and preferences. The tour itself was really great, we saw all the main sites in central Oxford and got a concise history of the city and the university, interwoven with fun little anecdotes. It was very entertaining, educational and fun. Heidi was super friendly and had answers to all our questions.
Written 7 June 2022
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I am delighted that I could accommodate the tour for you and was a real pleasure to meet you. This review means a lot to me especially with your own 'Oxford Connections'! With best wishes Heidi
Written 10 June 2022
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Tracey H
2 contributions
Mar 2023
This tour was really good Heidi the tour guide was very knowledgeable and experienced, she delivered the facts with humour and personality including all the people on the tour.
Lots of interesting facts I didn't know from just watching the series.
I would highly recommend this to other fans of Morse, Lewis and Endeavour
Lots of interesting facts I didn't know from just watching the series.
I would highly recommend this to other fans of Morse, Lewis and Endeavour
Written 5 April 2023
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Thank you very much for your kind review. I love my job and meeting new people to show them the Oxford of Morse, Lewis and Endeavour. With very best wishes and many thanks Heidi
Written 5 April 2023
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Is the Morse, Lewis, etc walking tour only one day a week?
I can only be in Oxford Tues, July 19. Any suggestions?
Written 4 May 2022
The Morse / Lewis and Endeavour Tour is on 6 days a week incl. Tuesday 19th July and places are still, currently, available. You can book on-line at via my website but I am not allowed to post that here so you need to click on the link from the TripAdvisor page that says 'website'.
Written 30 May 2022
Staying in Kensington in August. Our son is a physics major at university and wants to tour the physics sections of Oxford, specifically where Brian Greene may have worked. Is this is possibly highlighted in any walking tour?
Written 3 June 2019
Hi there.
Your best bet would be to book a private walking tour and then it could visit any location you wanted (within reason). Brian attended Magdalen college which could be visited on a private tour (but is not on the standard public tours). The physics department is slightly of the main 'tourist route' so it would not be visited on a standard public tour and you would not generally be able to go inside. Alternatively you could join a group tour for an overview of Oxford and then visit these places independently in the afternoon. Please see website for tour details or email me direct. Best wishes Heidi and team
Written 3 June 2019
Hi,
Just wondering if the Morse tour is suitable for children (both under 11).
And if so how much is the charge for them?
Thanks.
Written 25 October 2018
Thanks for your message. We don't promote the tour for children as it is more adult content (Oxford murders!) and we have found that children have not usually seen so difficult to hold their interest but if they have seen and you are happy for them to join then the rate would be concession for 2018. For 2019 we have standardised pricing and the cost is the same for all on the tour. Do not hesitate to contact me if I can help further. Best wishes Heidi
Written 26 October 2018
Hello,
We are a family of 4 with 2 kids aged 4 and 2. Can we join the inspector Morse tour? In which language is the tour?
Thanks!
Written 12 July 2018
Hi, we will be visiting England in June. I am trying to figure out the bet way to get from where we are staying (Croyden) to Oxford. Specifically where we can pick the Oxford tours up. I've gotten infro from our hotel about options to take rail (national rail) or bus (national express).
#1. Can you all comment on taking these modes of transportation as an option?
#2. Once getting off said mode of transportation, where are we GOING? To hook up with walking tours. Do you book them in advance?
Thanks!
Dina
Written 1 May 2017
I am not entirely sure about Croydon to Oxford, probably train. From the train station it is about a 10-20 min stroll into town. The meeting point of my tours will depend which tour you will be taking - private (which can meet anywhere to suit you) or Harry Potter, Simply Oxford, Morse tour or Christ Church tour but once you have sorted the train and the tour type, I will provide walking directions to the start point. Best wishes
Heidi
Written 1 May 2017
Could we do this with a wheelchair
Written 8 September 2016
Hi and thank you for your email.
Yes, of course. There maybe some limitation but if I know in advance then I plan accordingly. Some college access will be restricted but there are other which might be more suitable. I do hope that is of interest. Please email me any enquiry. Best wishes
Heidi
Written 9 September 2016
Hi, what is the website for this company?
Thanks!
Valerie
Written 11 April 2015
Hi Valerie,
Many thanks for your message.
This message system won't allow me to add my web address but there should be a link from my tripadvisor page that you can click on?
You can also find me on facebook by searching 'walking tours of oxford,
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any queries or about availability.
With best wishes
Heidi
Written 11 April 2015
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