Guided Tours

Get insight into our collections from across the globe.

Tours with trained volunteers

Booked group tours are available throughout the year starting at any time from 10 am to 3 pm, and normally last between 60 and 90 minutes. 
In addition to our 'Introduction to the Botanic Garden' tour, two subject tours are also offered: ‘The History of the Botanic Garden’; and ‘Introduction to the Harcourt Arboretum’.

Introduction to the Botanic Garden

This tour shows visitors the layout and structure of the Garden and glasshouses, the plant collections, the important developments made recently and the new Herbarium Room. 

History of the Botanic Garden

This tour explains how the garden has evolved over nearly 400 years. Guides will introduce some of the more important characters involved and many of the changes made to the Garden during this period.

Introduction to Harcourt Arboretum

This tour guides visitors around the historic Arboretum at Nuneham Courtenay. It covers the history, the major tree collections and the management of the woodlands and meadows.

Booking

To book a tour, please fill out the form below for all tour requests, regardless of size.

 

 

 
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Groups are charged at the standard rate. Please be aware that bookings for 15 or less can be made on the "Book tickets" pages for the Botanic Garden or Arboretum. All larger group bookings must be made by request at least two weeks in advance or risk being turned away. *
Select site *
Please be aware that our opening times are subject to seasonal change. Arrival must be after 10:00am
Please enter the total number of visitors in your group, including group leaders.
£6.30
£5.00 (Over 65 years of age, Oxford University Alumni, Students with a valid and in-date student card, anyone under 16 years old who is part of an organised group (eg, language summer schools))
(Anyone under 16 years of age accompanied by family members only, disabled and carers, current Oxford and Brooks staff or students with valid and in date University cards)
Do you require a volunteer guide? (Minimum charge of £100 or 10 people) *
Our volunteer guides are subject to availability and are charged at £10 per head instead of our standard rate.
Do you require a specialist tour from one of our experts? (Monday to Friday - Minimum of 10, Maximum of 20) *
Staff guides are subject to availability. A tour from one of our horticulturalists or arborists is charged at £15 per head.
Do you have a specific interest you would like covered on your tour, for example medicinal plants?
Do you have any access requirements? *