Ever wonder what life is like inside the walls of Oxford and Cambridge? We are about to let you in on something amazing!

Cambridge and Oxford are two of the oldest universities in the world. Between them they have produced over 100 Olympians, around 150 Nobel prize winners, Prime ministers, Entrepreneurs and much more; even the computer you are reading this from is built and designed on principals established first in Cambridge!

With all this going on there is plenty to see on a visit to these historic centres. Millions of tourists attend the towns each year to get a feel of what life is like for the students at these prestigious universities, see the stunning architecture, and learn about some of the incredible discoveries made there in the past against the historic backdrop of their location.

Smart students are now on hand to offer an exciting new way to visit these towns, and get a look in on the universities normally rare to come by!

When visiting any town in the UK, as a tourist wanting to see as much as possible, you have a few options - go it alone, find your self a local guide, use the tourist information centre, or, head right for the local pub and see where you end up!

The majority of us go it alone, and we cant be blamed - When faced with the option of either trailing around like sheep in a herd listening to streams of recited facts and dates that may or may not be of any interest what so ever, or staggering around disorderly and uncoordinated, having lost the majority of your possessions within the first couple of hours - Setting your own pace with a plan that suits you, time for lunch, and no need to endure the company of other over enthusiastic tourists in your group - getting out the map and taking your time certainly seems the most appealing course of action.

Oxbridge Tours is a great company that has found a simple and smart way to visit these towns- it helps the students, and its great fun too!

The idea is brand new; The students at these universities have a unique perspective and insiders view of the towns. They experience first hand the old traditions, the culture, and what life is like behind the college walls. As well as this they can offer a fun and more engaging perspective of the towns - Student guides are trained up to have exceptionally good knowledge of the history of the towns and universities and are keen to show them off at their best! The students are not glued to the same old year in year out routine, they want to know what interests you, and are happy to let you in on local secrets and hidden corners of the towns you would not otherwise discover, as well as covering the main tourist tracks.

University living is expensive, and so can be a day out as a tourist. This is an opportunity to take a guide that isn't over priced, is passionate about their city, and has exceptional knowledge - of not only the history but also up to date information, and at the same time help students fund their degrees all in one go. With a recent hike in tuition fees it has never been more important to find well paid part time work that fits around your study. Oxbridge Tours is a social enterprise set up to offer just this.

The opportunity to see behind the college walls is a fantastic and rare one, the guides can freely talk about all the aspects of the town as they know it first hand. From application process to drinking society entrance traditions, the famous Oxford-Cambridge rowing race to the eccentric academics hidden away in the labs! As well as their in depth knowledge of the history. Its a cheap way to find out more about the towns - from guides with brilliantly thorough knowledge and a quick wit that won't leave you falling asleep as if you were in a stuffy history lecture hearing an old relic mumble on about 1899... 1898... 1897... 1896... WAKE UP!!! Its not like that! these guys really know their stuff and they are keen to keep you interested too!

The achievements made at these two famous universities are quite remarkable, and hearing about it from the next generation of passionate young people is inspiring and entertaining - At the same time you help them fund their degree, share the local knowledge, and make a new friend... if you do decide to stop at the pub after your tour!

For any tourists out there visiting one of these towns, who are looking for something more personal than the sheep herd, and are keen to promote social good - Have a look at Oxbridge Tours before you jump in the car! Their feedback so far has been overwhelming, customers love the tours - it looks like they are here to stay, and they are only getting better! (just take a look at their trip advisor page!). Link Below.