

Private Tour to Stonehenge and Oxford from London
Explore the full itinerary for Private Tour to Stonehenge & Oxford from London in London, United Kingdom (UK). This private sightseeing tours experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.


Oxford is a city in south central England centred around its prestigious university, established in the 12th century. The architecture of its 38 colleges in the medieval city centre led the poet Matthew Arnold to dub it the 'City of Dreaming Spires'. University College and Magdalen College are located on the High Street, which runs from the Carfax Tower (overlooking the city) to the Botanic Gardens on the River Cherwell.Salisbury Cathedral was built on the site of an earlier Saxon church which was also dedicated to St. Thomas Becket, who had been martyred at nearby Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. It was originally consecrated by Archbishop Lanfranc in 1084, with construction lasting until about the middle of the century. The church was severely damaged by fire in 1499, and restored in 1523-4.The original dedication of the church is unknown, but it was most likely to St Thomas Becket or to King Edward IV. It then became dedicated to both saints.
The rest of the time you will be travelling and also have some free time for lunch