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

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

Starts
Oxford
Duration
2 Hrs. 30 Min.
Languages
English
Admission
Printed voucher

Description

Step into the world of literary giants on a guided walking tour through Oxford, England, exploring the haunts of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. This immersive 2 to 2.5-hour experience introduces you to the city's storied past and the university life that inspired these beloved authors.

Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through historic colleges, including entry to the stunning Magdalen College, where you can admire its medieval architecture, tranquil gardens, and deer park. Follow in the footsteps of Lewis and his friends along Addison's Walk, a path where great ideas were born during evening strolls.

Discover the vibrant heart of Oxford as you visit iconic landmarks such as St. Mary's University Church, where Lewis delivered influential sermons. Along the way, you'll hear fascinating stories about the Inklings, Cardinal Newman, and the Oxford Martyrs, enriching your understanding of the city’s literary and religious heritage.

An optional stop at a traditional Oxford pub offers a chance to relax and reflect on the day’s discoveries. If Magdalen College is closed, your tour includes entry to Exeter College, Tolkien’s alma mater, ensuring you never miss out on the full experience.

Tours are conducted in English for small groups, accommodating up to 15 people. Book now to secure your place on this unique journey through Oxford’s literary landscape and uncover the stories behind two of the world’s most celebrated writers.

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Included

Tour guide
Pub/refreshment stop (optional)
Entry fee to Magdalen College worth £10 per person
Entry to Exeter college (as and when open only) is worth up to £3 per person

Destinations

Oxford - city in United KingdomOxford

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Attractions

University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United KingdomUniversity Church of St Mary the Virgin
Merton CollegeMerton College

Options

Shared Group Tour
Daily 10.45am public tour. Notice minimum numbers to book.
Private Tour
Please note any tours starting at 10.45am must be booked no later than 20.45, the night before. Otherwise, we cannot always schedule a guide in time for a morning start time. However, the 13.45 start time, we can always delegate a guide.

Good to know

Children may join this tour but there is no child pricing as this tour is aimed at an adult, intellectual audience to discuss the writing and ideas of Lewis and Tolkien, with a focus on Lewis's religious ideas Exeter college closures are not listed as entry to Exeter is hard to predict until the day itself Magdalen College entry might not be possible on some dates but if you book on such a date, we will always forewarn you of the fact or we will simply remove the date from the sale. That way, you can then request to cancel, reschedule, or replace with entry to another venue. Magdalen College will be closed to all visitors from 19 December – 31 December. The college is open again on January 1st 2024

Highlights

Visit the inside of CS Lewis's Magdalen college with £10 entry ticket included
Hear about Oxford University life and see most of the iconic sights on the route
Go inside University Church where C.S. Lewis and Cardinal Newman preached
Explore Christian history, such as the Oxford Martyrs & the Reformation period.

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