Culture & History things to do in Oxford

We rank 174 culture and history things to do in Oxford, United Kingdom. The highest scoring is Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon with an Outty Ranking of 98 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $3 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
174
In the 90+ Club
7
Available today
60
From
$3

Culture & History in Oxford compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Oxford by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon98$758h5/5 (1,362)
Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide94$202h4.9/5 (7,505)
Oxford Official University & City Tour94$92h4.8/5 (1,248)
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford92$707h4.9/5 (389)
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College91$301.5h4.8/5 (1,201)
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church91$1103h4.9/5 (566)
1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour90$121.5h4.7/5 (1,499)
90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford89$181.5h4.9/5 (289)
Oxford University and Harry Potter Tour with Live Entertainment88$161.5h5/5 (133)
Oxford Sightseeing Picnic River Cruise87$423h4.9/5 (327)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Oxford

Culture & History in Oxford: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Oxford?
Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 98 out of 100 from 1,362 traveler reviews. Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide, Oxford Official University & City Tour, Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford follow close behind. We rank 174 culture & history experiences in Oxford in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Oxford cost?
Expect around $85 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Oxford Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour from $3, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Oxford for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Oxford currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Oxford?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Oxford, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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