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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!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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Itinerary
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Exeter College (Pass by)
You will see Exeter College (from the outside) where Tolkien lived and studied
Admission ticket free -
1Bodleian Library
From the outside see the famous Libraries including the Weston Library which houses some of Tolkien's and CS Lewis' orginal works
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
Where C.S. Lewis preached some of his wartime sermons
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Radcliffe Camera
Walk around this iconic building and as you cross the Radcliffe Square, look out for the famous lamposts and Mr Tufnell carving
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Merton College (Pass by)
From the outside see where JRR Tolkien worked
Admission ticket free -
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Look out for the Eagle &Child and Lamb & Flag Pubs where the Inklings used to meet
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology (Pass by)
See this splendid building housing collections which have inspired many writers through the ages
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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