London Day Tour: Oxford + Cambridge (Cambridge Punting Included · Complimentary Lunch)

Itinerary details

8:30 Depart from London Paddington Station 10:00 [Oxford] (2-hour visit) Oxford, a thousand-year-old city that has grown alongside its university, is a major center of both academic and religious culture in the UK. The city is dotted with Gothic spires, historic college buildings, and venerable churches, with Christ Church College, the Bridge of Sighs, and Trinity College among its highlights. It is renowned for its diverse English architectural styles, splendid medieval civilization, and academic history spanning nearly a thousand years. 14:00 [Cambridge] (1.5-hour visit) Cambridge, an ancient university town shaped by the River Cam and steeped in scholarship, is an important birthplace of Britain’s humanistic and scientific spirit. Countless scholars, scientists, and writers who have influenced the world studied here. As you stroll along the river, traces of accumulated thought and wisdom are everywhere. Cambridge is renowned for its strong academic atmosphere, open and inclusive approach to learning, and nearly eight centuries of intellectual heritage. 15:30 [Cambridge Punting] (1-hour visit) A classic way to experience Cambridge’s history: glide gently along as your punter propels the boat with a pole, taking in the collegiate scenery and poetic atmosphere on both banks. Pass landmarks such as King’s College, the Mathematical Bridge, and the Bridge of Sighs, and hear stories about Newton and Xu Zhimo as you immerse yourself in Cambridge’s wisdom and romance. 16:30 Return to London 19:00 Arrive at the meeting point 1. King’s College, Cambridge, and Christ Church College, Oxford, are not entered; visits are exterior only. 2. This is a shared tour. Please refer to the staff notification on the evening before departure for the exact time and location. Thank you for your cooperation! 3. The finish time is subject to traffic conditions. Please do not schedule flights, boat tickets, or other travel for the same day, as unexpected itinerary changes could cause you to miss your flight or boat. 4. Tour times are for reference only. The driver may flexibly adjust the order of sightseeing stops according to actual road conditions on the day, such as traffic congestion. If the meeting time changes, the tour duration will also be adjusted accordingly. The final arrangements are subject to the actual conditions on the day.

Important notes

Note: All times shown on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, civil unrest, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for losses arising from travel arrangements you make yourself without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.

Meals

Breakfast: At your own expense Lunch: Subway Dinner: At your own expense

Attraction details

University of Oxford

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The University of Oxford is a public university located in Oxford, England. Records of teaching date back to 1096, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second-oldest surviving higher education institution in the world. It is one of the world’s renowned research universities. Oxford is a “city university” without a single, expansive campus separate from the town. Instead, its colleges, academic departments, and other facilities are spread throughout the town. The university’s campuses are interspersed among the town’s buildings, and the university and town are closely intertwined.

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

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The University of Cambridge is a world-leading research university located in Cambridge, UK. Founded in 1209, it is also the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world. One of the world's most distinguished universities, Cambridge is a collegiate university comprising 31 colleges, while its academic departments are organized into six main academic schools. It belongs to numerous academic alliances and is one of the UK's prestigious Golden Triangle universities. It has produced more Nobel laureates than any other higher education institution, with 90 Nobel laureates having studied or worked at Cambridge.