Oxford hidden gems self-guided audio tour

Oxford rewards those who venture beyond its most renowned landmarks, and this 60-minute self-guided audio tour takes you down the less trodden paths to uncover the city's unexpected tales and hidden gems. Starting from Oxford Railway Station, your route meanders through contemporary streets to the tranquil canal, across pastures where cattle continue to graze, past the Radcliffe Camera and the University Church of St Mary the Virgin, concluding at Carfax Tower, the ancient heart of the city.On your journey, you'll learn about dramatic escapes from Oxford Castle, Viking confrontations, and centuries of residents battling for their autonomy. You'll uncover the elements that inspired C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, identify Harry Potter filming locations, and pass by the site of England's inaugural coffee house, which opened in 1650 and forever transformed the city's social scene. The tour also includes nine of Oxford's most esteemed colleges and unveils the story of the subterranean Trill Mill Stream, once navigated by Lawrence of Arabia.Sound effects and music accompany the narration throughout your journey, enhancing the feeling of being whisked back over a thousand years.