Discounts
Incredible family savings
Make unforgettable memories with your loved ones and discover the best of Oxford on board our open-top sightseeing bus. For a limited time only, get our Family Ticket for just £49* (usually £57), giving you amazing value for up to 2 adults and 3 children to explore the city together.
This fantastic offer makes exploring Oxford’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems more affordable. Hop on board our open-top bus tour and enjoy a fun-filled adventure with the whole family, discovering the city’s rich history and stunning architecture.
Discounted Tickets
- Get great discounts on Oxford attractions when you buy tickets with City Sightseeing Oxford.
- These tickets are sold separately from the bus tour, while our great‑value combo tickets can be found here.
- T&Cs apply – please visit the attraction’s website or speak to our team for details.
Oxford River Cruise
Enjoy a 50-minute cruise along the River Thames from Oxford. River Cruises, departing from Folly Bridge, near stop 6 or 7.
Peak:
Adult (age 12+): £23
Child (age 0-11): £13
Off-Peak:
Adult (age 12+): £18
Child (age 0-11): £13
Salter Steamers
Enjoy a 40 mins trip along the River Thames with this standalone discounted ticket, departing from Folly Bridge, near stop 6 or 7.
Price:
Adult (age 16+): £15
Child (age 3-15): £10
River Punting
A 30‑minute chauffeured punt for up to 4 people, passing Oxford’s riverside landmarks and Christ Church Meadows. Hop off at stop 9 to enjoy the experience.
Price:
30 mins for up to 4 people: £46.50
New College
Enjoy a tour of New College, showcasing its 14th‑century cloisters, chapel and gardens, plus its famous Harry Potter filming
location near Stop 9.
Price:
Entry: £10
BMW Tour
Discover the MINI Plant in Oxford and see thousands of parts come together to build up to 800 cars a day.
Price:
Adult (18+): £22
Young Person/Senior: (11-18/65+): £18
Blenheim Palace
Enjoy discounted tickets to Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with stunning baroque architecture and beautiful parkland. Tickets are available from our Visitor Information Point or Gloucester Green Travel Shop.
Alchemist
Receive 20% off your food bill when showing a valid CSSO Bus Tour Ticket at The Alchemist Westgate Oxford – excluding in December.
Hop on and save with City Sightseeing Oxford
Start your Oxford adventure with a discount on our open-top bus tour tickets. It’s our way of saying welcome to Oxford and helping you to stretch that travel budget further.
10% Ticket Savings:
- Enjoy a 10% discount on your City Sightseeing Oxford ticket by using our airline services. Just present your ticket to our friendly ticket sellers or drivers.
- Already have a ticket from any City Sightseeing Worldwide attraction? Present it to us for the same discount!
Extended Savings Across Other Locations:
- Use your City Sightseeing Oxford ticket for a 10% discount at any other City Sightseeing location worldwide.
Make the most of Oxford with additional discounts
Your bus tour ticket isn’t just a ticket to ride – it’s your key to unlocking discounted entry to some of Oxford’s most iconic attractions and experiences, including:
- Discounted entrance to the awe-inspiring New College (subject to availability) just around the corner from our Queen’s Lane Visitor Information Point on the High Street. Just present your City Sightseeing Oxford ticket at the entrance of New College. Our colleagues at Visitor Information Point are happy to advise where this is.
- Reduced rates to the home of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace, which can be purchased from our Queen’s Lane Visitor Information Point on the High Street, or our Gloucester Green Travel Shop. Please note that these tickets are subject to availability – ask at our shops for more information.
- Special rates for Oxford Castle & Prison when bought as a combination ticket with our bus tour. These can be bought from either of our shops (Queen’s Lane or Gloucester Green), ticket sellers or drivers. A code will be on the ticket where you book your castle tour via the website mentioned on the ticket.
- A free 60-minute walking tour (subject to availability) with any of our bus tour ticket purchases.
- NEW: Exclusive offers when you show your bus tour ticket Enjoy even more Oxford perks with these partner discounts (not valid in conjunction with any other offer):
- Sunnyhill Vineyard – Spend £20 and get 10% off in their shop.
- Oxford Dogs – Get 10% off all menu items at their stall in the Covered Market.
- Modern Art Oxford – Enjoy 10% off all purchases in their café and shop.
Plus, if you’re looking to cover more ground in the city, you can purchase a CityZone add-on ticket with a valid City Sightseeing Oxford ticket, giving unlimited access to our local bus routes for the day. These can be bought from either of our shops (Queen’s Lane or Gloucester Green), ticket sellers or drivers.
The Oxford Bus App – explore Oxfordshire for less
If you’re using our local buses to get about, you can also download the Oxford Bus Company app for access to a wider range of discounts and offers when you purchase a valid mobile bus ticket.
A few examples of these offers are:
- 10% discount at the Story Museum’s shop and café.
- 10% discount at Coco Noir.
- 10% discount at The Oxford Town Hall Cafe.
From cafes to shops, there’s something for everyone, so download the Oxford Bus App to see the full list of our available offers and discounts.
We are always adding new discounts with exciting new partners! So, it is always worth checking back every now and then – contact our office on 01865 790522 if you have any questions.
