Hello, I’m Jess.
I’m here to help you make the most of your time in Oxford!
I offer bespoke walking tours of varied lengths to suit all interests and ages. I’ve lived here for over 25 years and love sharing my enthusiasm for our stunning city’s history and culture, and telling stories about its many eccentric inhabitants. I have a degree in History/English Literature and a Masters in International Relations, and enjoy bringing to life for visitors the social, political and imaginative role that Oxford has played in the history of Britain, and the world.
My qualifications:
award-winning Green Badge tour guide
Associate of the Institute of Tourist Guiding
member of the Oxford Guild of Tour Guides and the British Guild of Tour Guides
one of the few guides in Oxford accredited to guide in Christ Church (find out more and book a tour here)
employed to run city walking tours by both the University of Oxford and the Museum of Oxford
What I offer:
I offer a range of general and themed historical tours: browse them here. I mainly run private tours but you can book on to any of my upcoming public tours here.
My own particular interests include Literary Oxford, Radical Oxford and Artistic Oxford including architecture, stained glass and the Pre-Raphaelites. I also lead Ghost Tours, Tolkien/CS Lewis, Alice in Wonderland, Morse/Lewis/Endeavour and Harry Potter tours.
Please get in touch and let me introduce you to our wonderful city, or deepen your knowledge if you are already acquainted with it!
How to find me:
Email me to enquire about a booking here. You can check my availability here.
Find me on Instagram here.
Find me on Tripadvisor here.
Find me on ToursByLocals here.
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How long would you like?! A standard walking tour of Oxford centre is two hours, including a visit to a college if possible, but I am happy to run shorter or longer tours depending on your needs. I can be booked for a full day and include suggestions for great places to eat and drink as part of the booking.
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My rates start at £150 for a two-hour private tour. The full cost will depend on the length of tour, and whether it includes entry to a college. Contact me and let me know what you require and I will give you a quote.
I also run public tours that you can buy individual tickets to - check out my upcoming tours page or message me to find out which dates might be possible.
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You can check my availability here.
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You can pay me:
In cash
with a credit/debit card or via Apple/Google Pay on the day
by transferring the funds via bank transfer or PayPal
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Yes! I’m one of the few guides accredited to guide in Christ Church and can get you a discounted price for entry. I will need to know in advance so I can book us in, as slots are limited, and I can only take up to 11 people in at a time. It’s only open in the afternoon at weekends, but I can book morning or afternoon slots on weekdays.
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Absolutely! Just let me know what you’re looking for and I will put together a bespoke itinerary for you.
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My cancellation policy is set by the British Guild of Tour Guides. If you cancel more than 7 days before the agreed date, there is no charge. If it’s closer to the agreed date, I ask you to pay the following cancellation charges:
- 50% of the negotiated fee for cancellation 7 days or less before the engagement
- 100% of the negotiated fee for cancellation within 48 hours of the engagement -
Yes I can either sell you a voucher for a two-hour private tour on any topic (£150) or you can buy vouchers for my public tours, which I run from time to time for £15 each - these tend to be Radical Oxford tours in the summer and Ghost Tours in the winter. If the recipient of the voucher then contacts me I will arrange with them the best time to do the tour.
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You can email me by clicking here.
