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Oxford: Official CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Oxford
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  • 2 hours
  • Oxford
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Visiting Oxford on foot is the best way to see it, especially if you are a fan of Oxford’s most well known writers, the founder members of The Inklings.

Join this 2-hour CS Lewis and Tolkien Tour and learn more about these writers’ lives and work. Both Oxford University alumni Lewis and Tolkien are respectively known for the Narnia series and The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

During the tour you will be able to see Exeter College, where Tolkien studied and the University Church where Lewis preached in WW2 and hear about the colleges where they taught. Moreover, you’ll walk past the Eagle & Child pub, where The Inklings used to meet every Tuesday, to talk about their work. Discover more about their unique writing styles and their influence.

This is definitely a jump back in time and it will give you a glimpse of how Oxford used to be in the early 20th century, and of course earlier. Being the City of Dreaming Spires, the architecture is still stunning to this day!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DP England

You will see Exeter College (from the outside) where Tolkien lived and studied

Stop At: Bodleian Library Bodleian Library Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG England

From the outside see the famous Libraries including the Weston Library which houses some of Tolkien's and CS Lewis' orginal works

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, The High Street University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 4BJ England

Where C.S. Lewis preached some of his wartime sermons

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Radcliffe Camera, Radcliffe Square, Oxford OX1 4AJ England

Walk around this iconic building and as you cross the Radcliffe Square, look out for the famous lamposts and Mr Tufnell carving

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Merton College, Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JD England

From the outside see where JRR Tolkien worked

Stop At: St Giles', Oxford, UK

Look out for the Eagle &Child and Lamb & Flag Pubs where the Inklings used to meet

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH England

See this splendid building housing collections which have inspired many writers through the ages

Inclusions
  • Guided walking tour

Exclusions
    • Infant seats available
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Strollers and buggies may need to be left at the Porter's Lodge during the college visit
    • Wheelchair accessible college visits can be arranged if customers contact us in advance on 01865 686 441 please
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    23-25 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK


    Departure Time

    11:30 AM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    2 hours


    User's Reviews

    Sherpa35624981955

    22 Apr, 2024

    For fans or non fans: Just Do it! It was a marvelous experience traveling through history of the writers and the city as well! I strongly recomend this tour. Our Guide Beca was amazing and guided us gently.

    645raifec

    22 Apr, 2024

    The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic, which made the whole experience incredibly enjoyable.

    Bubblyhead

    31 Mar, 2024

    BECCA was amazing so pleased we had a guide with personality and a sense of humour who so knowdlegabke about the local area.

    corentins363

    19 Mar, 2024

    We had a wonderful time following Jonathan around Oxford and listening his many stories about Tolkien and Lewis, but also about the city's history. It was the perfect introduction to Oxford, and afterwards we could walk everywhere without getting lost. Our guide was the perfect combination of erudite and friendly. He made evey one feel comfortable and as a result our group of strangers felt strangely familiar. Thank you for this delightful visit !

    tonip966

    03 Mar, 2024

    A fantastic walking tour - Jonathan Self was a superb tour guide - personable, knowledgeable, enthusiastic- he brought the story of Lewis' and Tolkiens' friendship to life. Thoroughly recommend this tour to everyone - just brilliant!

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