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Step inside and do 1,000 years of time...

CLIMB

101 STEPS – 1 AMAZING VIEW: ENJOY THE PANORAMIC VIEWS OF OXFORD FROM ST. GEORGES TOWER.

DESCEND

GO UNDERGROUND INTO THE CANDLE-LIT CRYPT.

EXPLORE

STEP INSIDE 18th CENTURY PRISON CELLS.

MARVEL

AT THE AMAZING VIEW FROM OUR HISTORIC MOUND.

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Oxford Castle & Prison Guided Tour

Daily tour
Discover 1000 years of Oxford's history on our classic guided tour. Save 10% when pre-booking
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44 OXFORD CASTLE , OX1 1AY

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FROM REPLICA WEAPONRY TO CUTE CUDDLY DRAGONS, WE OFFER A UNIQUE SELECTION OF HISTORICALLY INSPIRED GIFTS.

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"Our tour guide, Raven, was excellent. Fascinating history, beautiful scenery….a great way to start our day in Oxford!"

Gretchipoo on TripAdvisor, June 2025

"Nice old Castle with an lot of history I never knew before in the central city of Oxford"

Theodore K on TripAdvisor, May 2025

"Awesome tour of the castle our first day in Oxford. Well worth it!"

Georgia C on Google, June 2025

"Brilliant experience being able to learn about the history of the castle and prison. Really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend..."

Marie J on TripAdvisor, May 2025

"What a neat experience!! Our guide, Matt, really made the place come alive. His delivery on the history of the facility was fascinating and kept all the participants of our group engaged."

Brandon D on TripAdvisor, June 2025

"Fun tour full of fun facts and interesting information..."

Yolanda V on TripAdvisor, May 2025

"Wonderful tour and facilities with knowledgeable staff and tour guide. Joe brought an air of excitement and intrigue to the entire experience."

Michael P on TripAdvisor, June 2025

"This is a must-see attraction in Oxford. Rich history, creatively and compellingly told. Arwen was a great guide, through the castle and prison’s history, hauntings and eccentricities."

Mitchell T on TripAdvisor, May 2025

"We visited because we like old castles. This was so much more..."

Koolcazz on TripAdvisor, June 2025

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