Know Your Oxford: guided audio tour for new and prospective students

Take the tour from wherever you are 

For the best experience, listen to the podcast episode or follow along with the transcription when you're in Oxford. If you're not in Oxford, you can still listen to the tour on your device wherever in the world you are. 

About the tour

Your guide for the Know your Oxford podcast episode tour is Alex Beukers, who is a current student at the University. Alex opens the door to studying at Oxford: outlining the role of the colleges and departments; giving the inside view on Oxford’s academic dress and ceremonies; and pointing out the museums, libraries and other attractions.

The tour also includes practical advice on being a student, with information about the students’ union and University services; and where to find shops, supermarkets, and places to eat and drink. You can also learn about the Ashmolean museum and Bodleian Libraries, experience the bustling May Morning celebrations at Magdalen Bridge, and more

Winding through the historic heart of Oxford, the tour passes by iconic buildings including the Radcliffe Camera and the Sheldonian Theatre, revealing snippets of the city’s long history as it goes.

Students and staff from across the University help to bring the tour to life, with presidents of the African and Caribbean Society and the Dramatic Society; a librarian at the Bodleian; and college porters all helping to tell the Oxford students’ story.

If you want to get to grips with life at the University, and really know your Oxford, this tour is a must.

Please note, some references such as current retail names may have changed. 

Listen to the podcast episode