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Oxford: Official CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Walking Tour

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Oxford, England

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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

  • Guided walking tour

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    Broad Street
    Oxford OX1 3AX, UK

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    Exeter College (Pass By)

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

    From the outside see the famous Libraries including the Weston Library which houses some of Tolkien's and CS Lewis' orginal works
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

    Where C.S. Lewis preached some of his wartime sermons
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Radcliffe Camera

    Walk around this iconic building and as you cross the Radcliffe Square, look out for the famous lamposts and Mr Tufnell carving
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Merton College (Pass By)

    From the outside see where JRR Tolkien worked
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    St Giles'

    Look out for the Eagle &Child and Lamb & Flag Pubs where the Inklings used to meet
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    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
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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oxford: Official CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
    • This tour 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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