About this tour

Experience the Bodleian like never before on this exclusive guided tour for winter 2025.

Gain after-hours access to the stunning Duke Humfrey’s Library after the students have left, allowing you to absorb the incredible atmosphere of the library.

Our tour guides will guide you through historic reading rooms and into an underground tunnel, the Gladstone Link. You'll emerge inside the Oxford's most iconic landmark, the Radcliffe Camera. See for yourself why the 'Rad Cam' is one of the University's most beloved reading rooms for students and readers alike, and why so many visitors want to peek inside.

You will see:

• Duke Humfrey’s Library
• the Gladstone Link
• the Radcliffe Camera

Tour information

• This tour is delivered in English.
• The tour includes a number of stairs and some walking; we regret that no lift is available.
• Children must be 11+ to join this tour. Under 18s must be accompanied on tours by a responsible adult, as our guided tours enter into Duke Humfrey’s Library and the Radcliffe Camera, which are working libraries.

• Check our plan your visit page for visiting information and upcoming closures.

Scheduled dates and booking

Tickets for the After Hours tour must be booked online in advance. Tickets are released exactly one month in advance, i.e. tickets for 9 December at 17.15 will be released on 9 November at 17.15. There are no tickets available to buy in person on the day.

• Tuesday 9 December, 17.15 – 18.15
• Wednesday 10 December, 17.15 – 18.15
• Tuesday 16 December, 17.15 – 18.15
• Wednesday 17 December, 17.15 – 18.15
• Thursday 18 December, 17.15 – 18.15

This tour is very popular and tickets sell out quickly. You can also go inside the Radcliffe Camera on our Radcliffe Camera and City of Oxford Walking Tour.