Hot weather is forecast this week. Our free exhibitions, café and shops will remain open, and the Weston Library is a cool space for those who need to take a break from the heat. Please note we may need to redirect or cancel some of our library guided tours where our spaces exceed 30 degrees Celsius.
Tours of the Bodleian Libraries
Standard tours
Go behind the scenes at one of the oldest working libraries in the world. See the awe-inspiring architecture and hear the stories from the historic heart of the University.
Explore historic and iconic places on these exclusive tours from the Bodleian Libraries.
Hot weather is forecast this week. Our free exhibitions, café and shops will remain open, and the Weston Library is a cool space for those who need to take a break from the heat. Please note we may need to redirect or cancel some of our library guided tours where our spaces exceed 30 degrees Celsius.
Booking information
Most tour tickets are only available to buy in person on the day of the tour, from the information desk in the Weston Library. During peak periods – e.g. weekends and during July and August – tickets sell out by 12pm.
Some tour tickets are available to buy online. These tickets go on sale exactly one month in advance of the tour. For example, tickets for a tour on 5 June at 10am go on sale on 5 May at 10am.
We are not able to sell tickets by telephone.
Visit our tour information page for more about spaces to visit, ticket availability, booking and cancellations.
For upcoming closures that might affect the tours we offer, please check our Plan your visit page.
