Experience Oxfordshire, the county’s destination management organisation, and operator of the Oxford Official Walking Tours, is delighted to announce that, the tours have once again been recognised with a 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award.
The award is based on a full year of positive reviews for delivering amazing experiences to visitors and marks the Oxford Official Walking Tours as being among the top 10% of attractions worldwide.
With the return of international visitors to the city and county this summer, the range and frequency of tours available has been increased. Oxford University and City Tour remains their most popular tour, offering a great introduction to the city; but for fans of TV dramas, blockbuster films and lovers of literature alike, Oxford Official Walking Tours has a programme of specialist tours to suit every interest.
Annie Macdonald, Tours Team Leader responded to the news:
“We are delighted to have received the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award. This award is important to us as it was voted for by customers that have actually been on the tours and have clearly enjoyed their experience with us.”
We believe our Official Tours are one of the very best ways to see Oxford, helping visitors to get behind the stonework of these magnificent institutions by sharing historical facts and telling the fascinating stories of those who worked and lived here.”
“Congratulations to the 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Winners,” said Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at TripAdvisor. “The Travellers’ Choice Awards recognise the best in tourism and hospitality, according to those who matter most: your guests. Ranking among the Travellers’ Choice winners is always tough — but never more so than this year as we emerge from the pandemic. Whether it’s using new technology, implementing safety measures, or hiring outstanding staff, I’m impressed by the steps you’ve taken to meet travellers’ new demands. You’ve adapted brilliantly in the face of adversity.”
Commenting on receiving the award, Hayley Beer-Gamage CEO of Experience Oxfordshire said:
“This TripAdvisor accolade is testament to the hard work that the tours team and guides undertake to ensure that visitors are given a great tour of Oxford and receive an enjoyable visitor experience. We are very pleased to welcome visitors back to Oxfordshire this summer and are truly delighted to have won this valuable award yet again and we look forward to continuing to develop our tours programme.”
For more information and tour bookings go to: www.oxfordofficialwalkingtours.org or email officialtours@experienceoxfordshire.org
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Contact:
Name: Lesley Wright
Email: press@experienceoxfordshire.org
Call: 01865 686433
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• Image 1: Oxford Official University and City Walking Tour at Radcliffe Camera
• Image 2: Oxford Official University and City Walking Tour
• Image 3: Oxford Official University and City Tour at the Sheldonian Theatre
• Image 4: Oxford Private Walking Tour at the Bridge of Sighs
• Image 5: Oxford Private Walking Tour at Radcliffe Camera
NOTES TO THE EDITOR:
Oxford Official Walking Tours are operated by Experience Oxfordshire. For full tour details, information, and online bookings: www.oxfordofficialwalkingtours.org
• For enquiries and group or private bookings email: Officialtours@experienceoxfordshire.org
Or phone: 01865 686441
• Public tours are 2 hours long and leave from outside the Cool Britannia shop on Broad Street. Prices start at £12.
• Private Tours are available on request and can be tailored to meet requirements.
• Please note that due to ongoing covid restrictions not all tours include access to colleges, and we advise customers to check at time of booking to avoid disappointment.
Experience Oxfordshire is the official Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for Oxfordshire. We are the trading arm of the parent charity, Experience Oxfordshire Charitable Trust, and are a not-for-profit partnership organisation that is committed to the promotion, management, and development of Oxfordshire as a great destination to live, work, visit and do business whilst improving growth and productivity across the visitor economy. The DMO provides essential business advice and support to visitor economy businesses across Oxfordshire. For more information on Experience Oxfordshire go to experienceoxfordshire.flywheelstaging.com/partner
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