Footprints Tours

The Easter weekend is upon us! 🐣Here are our top 5 things to do in Oxford this bank holiday weekend. 5. On Friday treat yourself to a traditional hot cross bun. Our favourite bun is made by @barefootoxford ☕️.4. The springs flowers are in full bloom around Oxford. Take a stroll 🚶🏼‍♀️ in University Parks or Christ Church Meadows for free. Otherwise buy a ticket to the botanical gardens @oxfordbga 🌸3. If you’re a Harry Potter fan, then @christchurchoxford is a must! 🧙🏻Explore the hall, the cloisters and the stairway with an audio guide. You can also see the stunning cathedral. We highly recommend booking in advance. 2. There are plenty of places to have a drink in Oxford. If you fancy a cocktail, go to the @thealiceoxford in the famous Randolph Hotel🍸 If a pint is more your style, head to the notorious @turf_tavern 🍻1. And…. join us on a walking tour 💚 We believe in sharing our knowledge of the city in a fun and energetic way…(we can even keep teenagers engaged🧑‍🎤).The tours run every day 11am and 2pm. Book tickets on our website (see link in profile) .....#oxford #oxforduniversity #oxfordtours #bankholiday #beautiful #spring #england #visitengland #london #instagood #food #travelling #tourists #TuesdayTravelTips #TouristTips #TravelTips #love #instalove #easter #easter2023 #footprintstours

The Crocodile Club was founded in 1896. 🐊Brasenose College (seen here) still has the club’s initial rules, which were actually handwritten by The 39 Steps author John Buchan. 📝One of the weird rules of Crocodile Club was that ‘no gentleman who parts his hair in the middle could be a member’…. 🚫Another rule is that all meetings of the club had to be conducted in the presence of a real crocodile….🐊This wasn’t possible so a stuffed crocodile belonging to one of the students had to do. He kept the specimen in his college dorm and brought it along. By 1921 pedants had pointed out it was probably an alligator, and the club was ruled that it couldn’t continue until an actual crocodile could be sourced. 🤷What is the strangest Oxbridge club you’ve heard about?.....#oxford #oxforduniversity #discoveroxfordshire #visitoxford #WalkingtoursOxford #discoveroxford #oxfordstory #wackywednesdsy #wednesday #Humpday #secretclub #funfact #footprintstours

It’s one of our favourite events of the year… The Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race. 🎉Here is our top 5 fun facts.1. The first race was in 1829. It’s a tradition today, that the boat race presidents toss a 1829 gold sovereign coin, to determine what side of the river the crews will be racing on. 🪙2. John Snagge was the BBC commentator for the race in 1949. He famously said, “I can’t see who’s in the lead, but it’s either Oxford or Cambridge…” 👀3. This year a woman, Anna O’Hanlon, will be the cox for the Oxford men’s, and a man, James Trotman, will be coxing the Cambridge women’s .🚣🏻‍♀️4. In 1912 there was such bad weather that both the Oxford and Cambridge boats sank…the same year as the Titanic met its fate (spooky)🌧️5. Hugh Laurie rowed for Cambridge in 1980. However, Oxford came out as the winners - and Hugh went on to become a famous pretend doctor. 🩺Who do YOU want to win the 2023 race? Comment below 👇 ~ The Gemini Boat Race 2023 ~📆Sunday 26th March 📺 Bbc 🕓Women’s: 4pm* approx 🕔Men’s: 5pm* approx .......#Oxford #Cambridge #OxfordCambridgeBoatrace #rowing #bbc #GeminiBoatRace #Oxbridge #5funfacts #theboatrace #theboatrace2023 #2023 #love #inst #reels #weekend #Sunday #instagood #fun #history #sports #footprintstours #oxfordtours #cambridgetours

The Deer Park or The Grove, has been the home to fallow deers for over 300 years. 🦌It can be found through the gate, across the bridge, next to the New Building. 🗺️ There is tale that during the meat shortage of WW2, Magdalen College’s deer were reclassified as vegetables to escape requisition by the Ministry of Food 🥦🥒🥕🌽- unfortunately there is no proof to this, but sounds quirky enough to be an Oxford story…. 📖 If you’re in Oxford over Easter 🐣 we highly recommend visiting Magdalen, where you can visit the beautiful grounds and see the deers at their best! Adult £9.50/Child £8.50Comment below if you have any deer stories for us 👇🦌#oxford #oxforduniversity #discoveroxford #oxfordstory #magdalencollege #wackywednesdsy #wednesday #travel #travelinspo #love #instagram #visitengland #funfact #trivia #historyfacts #footprintstours #FootprintsOxford #Sandeman #FreeWalkingTours #University #Vacation #Holiday

When in Oxford…step into Lyra’s World. 🌎✨If you’re a His Dark Materials fan then this is a must see. You will find the free exhibition at the History of Science Museum (@hsmoxford). See Lyra’s Alethiometer and the costumes from the BBC adaptation plus many more treasures from Lyra’s Worlds. Philip Pullman, the author, studied English at Exeter College, Oxford. 👨‍🎓He published Northern Lights in 1995, then completed the trilogy in 2000. ✨📚It has since gone on to be adapted by Hollywood, The Golden Compass, and a successful HBO/BBC series. 🎬Exhibition ends April 23rd 2023.💚Like and save the reel for your Oxford adventure

Seeing the Rad Cam as your walk through St Mary’s Passage is one of the simple joys of Oxford. 💚 What do you love about the city?

📍You’ll find us near the start of Broad Street, outside Watsons of Oxford store (where you can find Harry Potter and Oxford goodies). 🪄💚Look out for our vibrant green jackets!🕚Tours start 11am and 2pm🎟️Book your tickets in advance🚂Leave plenty of time for train delaysOn the way, you’ll pass through George Street which has plenty of family friendly restaurants. If you fancy a pre-tour brunch, head to @georgestreetsocial 🍳, and for a quick coffee go to @black_sheep_coffee ☕️ Heading back to the train station? Go For a post-tour pint at The Oxford Retreat 🍻💚Save this reel for your adventure to Oxford 💚...👣..#traveltuesday #traveltiptuesday #travel #travelling #wanderlust #walkingtours #oxford #visitoxford #harrypotter #hogwarts #hyperlapse #oxfordphotographer #brunchtime #caffeinefix #universityofoxford #freewalkingtours #visitoxford #visitoxfordshire #walking #walkingtoursofoxford #travelblogger #footprints #footprintswalkingtour

💚Meet Kian 💚Kian is a classics student at Brasenose College! His hobby is writing and directing plays at Oxford University and his next project is, A Poet and a Scholar(@green_carnation_prods) which is currently in pre production! 🎭 ....💌 If you’re interested in becoming a tour guide in Oxford or Cambridge - we would love to hear from you. DM us for more details or see our website...👣...#meettheteam #meetaguide #oxfordstudent #oxforduniversity #playwriting #director #student #tourguide #traveltip #travelling #travellers #studentjobs #oxfordalumni #classicsstudent #meet #footprintstours

💚Meet Mary (or me) 💚Hello 👋🏻 I started guiding for Footprints whilst doing my masters in creative writing. 📚✍️I now produce the social media content, so if you have any questions about the tours or Oxford, feel free to DM 💌 and I’ll be able to help. 🙋🏼‍♀️ When I’m not editing reels or taking photos, I’m writing. I have a weekly blog called The Oxford Quack (OxfordQuack.uk)🦆 - and yes that’s a shameless plug. .....#oxford #footprintstoursoxford #meetyourguide #mondaymotivation #meettheteammonday #meettheteam #blonde #guide #blog #blogging #blogger #travelblogger #travelgram #writer #socialmediamarketing #walkingtours #oxfordphotographer #footprintstourguide

💚Meet Lizzie 💚Lizzie grew up in Oxford and has been guiding with Footprints for 4 years 👣! She is currently doing her MSc in history at Edinburgh University. When she is back home she guides locals around her home town. Not only is Lizzie a history queen 👸🏻, but she also learned archery as a teen, and still owns a bow and arrow! 🏹 You can’t get cooler than Lizzie. ...👣#oxford_uk #oxfordlens #myoxfordadventures #oxfordinspires #walkingtour #tours #history #guidedtours #oxforduni #oxford #alumni #studentlife #studentjobs

It’s been an incredible year at Footprints. 🎉We have met thousands of people from around the globe this year🌎, and it’s a real privilege to show our cities off in the Footprints style. We hope anyone who’s walked with us in 2022 has enjoyed the tour as much as we have enjoyed guiding them. Thanks everyone for your support, and we look forward to seeing all the new faces in 2023....👣...👣#walkingtour #oxford #oxforduni #toursofoxford #visitoxtord #visitcambridge #radcliffecamera #bbctravel #traveladdict #igersoxford #travelgram #oxfordlens #historiccity #theprettycities #oxforduk #ukpodt #guardiancities #footprintsoxford #footprintstours #footprintsguides

💚 Meet Rachel 💚Not only did Rachel go to school in Oxford, but she also studied at the university. 👩🏻‍🎓Her subject is Ancient and Modern History which she studied at Merton College. Rachel has also lived in 6 different cities already! 🌃🏙️🌆🌉🌁🏙️ #meetaguide #guidelife #walkingtours #oxforduni #oxford #oxforduniversity #visitlondon #visitoxford #studentjob #alumni #almunijob #boxingday #earnmoney #visitengland

Christmas quiz time! Can you guess which Oxford College this dining hall belong to? 🎄Clue: an actor “actually” ate here when he was an Oxford student. ....💚.#oxford #oxforduni #Oxford university #christmas #christmasquiz #quizmas #university #student #uni #alumni #dininghall #oxfordstudent #christmasholidays #christmasvacation #visitoxford #london #oxforddaytrips #oxfordshire #disoveroxford #oxfordstory #oxbridge #postcardplaces #oxfordtours

🎄Meet Hannah 🎄Hannah studied History and politics at St Anne’s College! Hannah is known for having a smashing sense of humour and also is incredibly talented musically - playing the bass in an indie band 🎶🎸#meettheteammonday #tourguide #walkingtours #oxford #oxforduni #oxforduniversity #alumnitour #studenttours #footprintstours #stannescollege #christmas #bassplayer

When in Oxford…visit the @morethanadodo This is perfect place to bring the kids on a cold day! See the dinosaurs 🦖, stroke a bear 🐻 and have lunch on the balcony overlooking all the creatures! #oxford #thingstodoinoxford #visitoxford #visitEngland #christmasholidays #family #familyactivities #vacation #oxforduni #dinosaurs #science #touristtips #tourism #traveltips #traveltipsoxford

❄️ Visit Oxford in…winter ❄️Ok, so you have to be pretty brave to go punting in this weather, but Oxford in the winter is magical, and there is still a lot you can do…🚶🏼‍♀️Make the most of the student vacation by having a peaceful walk around the city in the morning. 🔬Check out the museums like the Ashmolean Museum ☕️Grab a coffee from Horsebox Coffee Co. and have a wander around University Parks. 🍻Cosy up in a pub like the Kings Arms Oxford🎭 Catch a show at the Oxford’s New Theatre 💚 And our tours still run every day, just wrap up warm before you walk with us 🧣🧤#traveltip #oxford #travellingtips #visitoxford #london #winter #christmasinUk #visitEngland #chistmasinlondon #wanderlust #postcardplaces #tourist #oxforduni #oxforduniversity #harrypotter

💚Meet Daniel 💚Daniel is currently studying classics and English at the university. If he’s not working or touring, you’ll find him on stage 🎭- he’s been the lead in multiple productions at the university, most famously, Sweeney Todd. 💈#meettheteammonday #oxforduni #student #oxfordstudents #walkingtours #studentjob #studentlife #tours #university #

Have you met the Footprints guides yet? 👣👣 Our guides are alumni or current students of Oxford and Cambridge University 🧑‍🎓. They’ll show you the best of the city, tell entertaining stories and explain the university from firsthand experience. We’re lucky to have such extraordinary individuals on our team 💚 Book a tour and walk with us! DM or visit our website https://bit.ly/3Doy95m

🍁When in Oxford….. visit Magdalen College! 🍁 A few colleges open their doors to visitors in Oxford. Magdalen is one of the most famous and beautiful colleges that the university has. It’s a must see place when visiting. Not only do they have a poem written by C.S. Lewis (a fellow and tutor of the college), but they also have a deer park 🦌! Make sure to check the website to see if it’s open before you make the walk. 🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏼‍♂️ Magdalen College, Oxford #mustvisit #neverbored #touristtip #wheninoxford #london #londaydaytrips #walkingtours #traveltips #england #cslewis #narnia #oxford #oxforduniversity

💚 Meet Richard 💚 Richard has been guiding with us throughout his DPhil! He’s at Hertford College 🦌 and is currently researching and writing his thesis on Shakespeare 🎭.When he’s not hard at work, or guiding, you’ll find him on the river rowing for his college! 🚣🏻‍♀️He’s also a big fan of mushy peas - not such a big fan of being forced to do this video! 🙃 #meettheteammonday #tourguides #oxford #walkingtour #guidelife #tours #oxforduniversity #dphil #student #postgrad #universityofoxford #rowing #mushypeas