Oxford: C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Walking Tour

Discover what inspired and influenced C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien on this more intellectually paced walking tour for adults. See Lewis's Magdalen College and when open, Tolkien's Exeter College

Approx. 1 hours
Mobile & printed vouchers accepted
Free Cancellation
Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure.

Highlights

  • Visit the inside of CS Lewis's Magdalen college with £10 entry ticket included
  • See J.R.R. Tolkien's Exeter College (when open) with £3 entry ticket included
  • Hear about Oxford University life and see most of the iconic sights on the route
  • Go inside St Marys University Church where C.S. Lewis and Cardinal Newman preached
  • Explore Christian history, such as the Oxford Martyrs, on a tour especially popular with Christians

Includes

  • Expert Local Tour Guide
  • Pub/refreshment stop (optional)
  • Entry fee to Magdalen College

Excludes

  • We only enter Exeter colleges, as & when it’s open to the public- which varies seasonally.
  • Food or drink
  • Any optional gratuities

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Find out more about the Inklings, an informal literary discussion group associated with the University of Oxford, while getting an introduction to the city's history and university life. See inspiring sights related to C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien on a 2-2.5-hour tour of the sights where they worked and relaxed, including the pubs they enjoyed.

At Magdalen, discover a beautiful medieval hall, chapel, and quadrangle as well as lovely gardens and a deer park. Walk in the footsteps of C.S. Lewis and his friends along the famous Addison's path where they strolled on many midsummer evenings to discuss their ideas. When open, peek inside Tolkien's Exeter College which hosts pre Raphaelite art and an exquisite garden too.

Walk in the footsteps of C.S. Lewis and his friends along the famous Addison's Walk, where they strolled on many midsummer evenings to discuss their ideas. As well as the colleges, your knowledgeable guide will take you on a route through the city of Oxford to take in many famous sights.

Visit inside St. Mary's University Church, where C.S. Lewis developed his ideas through sermons. Hear about the likes of Cardinal Newman who preached there too, and learn about the Oxford Martyrs — Latimer, Ridley, and Cranmer — from the time of 'Bloody Mary'. A refreshment stop is optional on the tour. Many people who book this tour happen to be theology alumni but the guides are not necessarily themselves all religious people.

Notice for dates when Magdalen is closed: on any such dates, we will replace with entry to Tolkien's Exeter College which also hosts pre Raphaelite art and an exquisite garden which has also featured the filming of several tv shows such as Inspector Morse, Lewis & Killing Eve plus A Discovery of Witches.

Days of operation: Daily

Tour timings:
Public tours: 12:00pm
Private group tours: 10:00am, 12:00pm or 3:00pm

Closed: December 25 and January 1

Meeting point: Tourist Information Centre, 15 Broad Street, OX1 3AS. Meet outside by the red sign.

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