City Sightseeing Oxford
Browse news and stories about City Sightseeing Oxford – the popular open-top, hop-on hop-off bus tour that offers a flexible and informative way to explore the historic city of Oxford.
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Oxford Bus Company contributes £170m to UK economy according to a new report
Oxford Bus Company contributed £170m to the UK economy in 2025, supporting 2,500 jobs and expanding its electric bus fleet as part of wider efforts to boost sustainable transport and economic growth across Oxfordshire and beyond.
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City Sightseeing Oxford launches Easter Bunny Hop Trail with city museums
City Sightseeing Oxford and city museums have relaunched the Bunny Hop Trail, offering Easter activities for families across Oxford attractions.
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Christmas Light Bus brings festive cheer to Oxford hospitals
A festive open-top bus covered in twinkling lights visited hospitals across Oxford this Christmas, bringing music, gifts and cheer to patients and staff. The Christmas Light Bus was a special extension of Oxford Bus Company’s popular seasonal tour.
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City Sightseeing Oxford launches magical elf trail this Christmas
City Sightseeing Oxford is spreading festive cheer with a new Christmas elf trail, encouraging families to solve riddles, explore the city and enjoy festive rewards alongside its popular Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour.
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Christmas Light Bus routes revealed after more than 1,600 votes
After more than 1,600 votes, the routes for Oxfordshire’s Christmas Light Bus have been confirmed. The illuminated open-top bus will tour the county over four December dates, with festive music, treats at stops and plenty of photo opportunities.
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Voting begins to select neighbourhoods for Oxford’s Christmas Light bus
Oxford’s Christmas Light Bus returns this December, and residents can vote to choose its 2025 route. The illuminated bus will tour the city across four evenings, spreading festive cheer with music, treats and community celebrations.
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City Sightseeing Oxford bus to play starring role at Christmas Light Festival
A glittering open-top City Sightseeing Oxford bus will headline the city’s Christmas Light Festival from 14 to 16 November, joining a programme of markets, workshops and light-themed events supported by more than 25 local partners.
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City Sightseeing Oxford and Black Oxford Untold Stories marks Black History Month
City Sightseeing Oxford celebrates Black History Month with guided tours led by historian Pamela Roberts, exploring the stories of black scholars who shaped Oxford’s history. Tours take place on 10 and 18 October, departing from Broad Street.
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City Sightseeing Oxford supports life-changing Angolan project to mark Worldwide Charity Day
City Sightseeing Oxford is donating £1.00 from every tour ticket sold on 04 October to fund a medical centre in Angola, part of a global initiative tackling poverty and healthcare challenges through its City Sightseeing Cares programme.
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Oxford Explorer’s Passport Trail: A fun adventure for kids in Oxford this summer
Families visiting Oxford this summer can take part in City Sightseeing Oxford hop-on, hop-off bus tour’s new Explorer’s Passport Trail, a fun, interactive way for children aged 2 to 8 to explore iconic city landmarks.
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City Sightseeing Oxford named world’s top open-top bus tour operator
City Sightseeing Oxford has been crowned the world’s top open-top bus tour operator. The Oxford team earned the prestigious Operator of the Year award for exceptional service, safety, branding, and innovation, including its recent £4m investment in an all-electric fleet.
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City Sightseeing Oxford launches £1 tickets for carers on open-top tours
City Sightseeing Oxford is recognising the vital role of carers by offering £1 tickets for its open-top bus tours. This initiative aims to make Oxford’s historic attractions more accessible, aligning with a wider drive that includes a reduced-fee family pass.
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City Sightseeing Oxford slashes family ticket prices to boost tourism
City Sightseeing Oxford has reduced its family ticket prices to £49 for two adults and up to three children, to encourage both locals and tourists to explore the city’s heritage with highlights like the Bodleian Library and Christ Church Cathedral.
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Oxford’s Bunny Hop Trail returns this Easter
City Sightseeing Oxford’s Bunny Hop Trail returns this April, offering families a fun Easter-themed adventure. Young explorers can search for six hidden bunnies along the open-top bus tour. The trail is free with a bus ticket, and children collect stamps to earn prizes.
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Oxford Bus Company’s transition to Green electric buses improves air quality
The new fleet of 104 electric buses, introduced over the first half of 2024, prevented burning approximately 1,255,000 litres of diesel fuel and saved more than 3,175 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
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Oxford Christmas Lights Bus spread festive cheer across Oxfordshire
Adorned with flashing Christmas lights and playing popular festive hits, the open-topped City Sightseeing Oxford bus delighted crowds this December with three sparkling tours.