Private Hire

Private Oxford City Bus Tour

We offer the availability of a whole tour bus for you own exclusive tour of Oxford on the regular route. This can be with a live English Speaking Guide or the use of our automatic commentary in up to 14 languages all running simultaneously. A standard tour lasts one hour.

We can collect you at any of the 20 regular stops or at a point in the city to suit yourself.

If you are arriving by your own charter coach we suggest you plan to meet at the Railway Station where adequate room is available to change vehicles. In addition there are toilets, food outlets and cash machines available.

Tour buses seat 75 passengers with 45 upstairs and 30 downstairs.

Please note that we are only able to provide private hire options within the Oxford area – if in doubt please speak to us.

Due to increasing demand, we have expanded the availability of our private hire options.

Tour rates calendar 2025

Add an extra £250 for Between 13:00 and 14:00 on blue / green dates.

Payment

Due two weeks before travel for all pre-booked activities unless you have agreed credit terms with us.

Cancellation fees

10 days or more in advance	No charge
6-9 days in advance	10% of full price
3-5 days in advance	25% of full price
1-2 days in advance	50% of full price
Day of service	75% of full price
1 hour before departure	85% of full price
After departure	100% of full price

Cancellation due to inclement weather conditions will be charged as above.

Prices include

Prices include one open top bus crewed by one driver for one hour, with recorded commentary. Additional charge will apply for off route pickup/drop off, please ask for rates.

Live English speaking guide: plus £70

Live foreign language speaking guide: plus £100

Live Guides are subject to availability, particularly foreign languages.

Tour buses seat up to 75 people: 45 upstairs and 30 downstairs.

We offer live guides in one language of your choice, or an automatic commentary offering up to 14 languages delivered simultaneously for multi lingual groups travelling together.

Please state any language you require to ensure we can supply them for you.

Private Oxford Walking Tour

Want to enjoy your own private walking tour of Oxford? We can help make this a reality!

Whether you’re planning an event with a group of friends or colleagues, we have options suitable to your needs.

Our rates are listed below, and you’re very welcome to contact our friendly team to discuss your idea.

Rates for English-speaking live guides

Up to 1.5 hours within Oxford: £150 (including VAT) per guide.

Extra time plus is counted at £40 (including VAT) per hour and a maximum of 20

people can be present per guide. An additional £50 for up to 5 more people.

Starting points

We can meet you at any central location in Oxford which suits your needs. However, if arriving by coach we suggest the following points: Oxford Railway Station forecourt, (our office location) or outside the Playhouse Theatre, Beaumont Street, Oxford.

Things to note

• Fee does not include admission to Colleges or places of interest. These should be paid on the day direct to the College or venue.
• If you’d like to visit a specific College, please check with us first, as some Colleges are not open to visitors.
• Guides will wait free of charge for up to one hour for late arrivals, then extra time rates will be charged.

Payments

Due ten days before travel for all pre-booked activities unless credit terms have been agreed with us.

Cancellation fees

10 days or more in advance	No charge
6-9 days in advance	10% of full price
3-5 days in advance	25% of full price
1-2 days in advance	50% of full price
Day of service	75% of full price
1 hour before departure	85% of full price
After departure	100% of full price

Cancellation due to inclement weather conditions will be charged as above.

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