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See Inspector Morse's Oxford as well as Lewis and Endeavour filming locations on this approximately 2-hour private Oxford walking tour, as you explore the making of this famous character and the TV series. Gain insights into not just the detective but also what life is like to study and work at Oxford university, as you see some of the most famous Oxford sights.
Tour includes entry inside either Wadham, St Johns, Exeter or Balliol college- presuming at least one of these colleges is open.
Our primary guide, Tom, averages a 5 star review from 50% of all his clients who book this tour, as Tom has an incredible knowledge and passion for the subject.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide wearing red lanyard. Meeting next to our black sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS. This is also next to the Oxfam shop which has a green sign above its shop.
Wherever we happen to finish the tour, your guide will assist you with directions to where you need to go to next and we also offer a free Oxford city map too.
Itinerary
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1Exeter College
Exeter college is open 2pm to 5pm. So long as it is open the by default, we visit inside this college as it is especially associated with scenes from TV episodes of Inspector Morse and Lewis. Entry is paid for and is worth £3 per person. Exeter is currently closed until June 2024 though.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Bodleian Library
We introduce the Bodleian from the outside. If you may wish to visit inside the Bodleian, then please note the only way to see inside the library, is if you book a Bodleian library tour via the Bodleian website. No guides may guide inside there.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Radcliffe Camera
This is one of multiple famous sights seen on tour route and is one of many Morse film sites too. The venue is not open to the public.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
This is one of multiple famous sights seen on tour route and is one of many Morse film sites too. Sometimes we visit inside here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Sheldonian Theatre
This is one of multiple famous sights seen on tour route and is one of many Morse film sites too. The venue is not open to the public.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Bridge of Sighs
This is one of multiple famous sights seen on tour route and is one of many Morse film sites too. The venue is not open to the public.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Oxford Covered Market
Many film sites here. We visit inside. Free entry. Please wear a mask in 2020 to enter!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We usually visit inside this college on most tours but where we will visit, all depends on what happens to be open on the day.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Trinity College (Pass by)
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too
Admission ticket free -
9Lincoln College
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too. We usually stop at the entrance area for photos to see the quadrangle.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too. We usually stop at the entrance area for photos to see the quadrangle.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
11All Souls College
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too. We usually stop at the entrance area for photos to see the quad and towers.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too. We usually stop at the entrance area for photos to see the quadrangle.
Admission ticket free -
Merton College (Pass by)
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too.
Admission ticket free -
12Oriel College
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too. We usually stop at the entrance area for photos to see the quadrangle.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too. We usually stop at the entrance area for photos to see the quadrangle.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We sometimes pass by this or other pubs to mention scenes filmed here
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 5 minutes prior to start time
- Foreign languages guides may be available, if adequate advance notice given. Please contact local operator via viator, before booking to inquire about options.
- Please note that as the university colleges are private institutions, we can't always guarantee entry to colleges but it is very rare that we cannot get entry into at least 1 or 2 colleges on the tour. Please take note of any advertised university graduation dates mentioned above under section as those dates can have less options of colleges to visit.
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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.
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