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The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily

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120 to 150 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

Our tour includes entry into CS Lewis's college called Magdalen college worth £9.50 per person plus as and when open, we also see inside Tolkien's college called Exeter, worth £3 per person..

This tour focuses on the Inklings' Oxford but also introduces the city history + university life. See inspiring sights relating to CS Lewis & JRR Tolkien on a 2 hour plus tour of the sights where they worked & relaxed, including the pubs they enjoyed. Locations visited include Magdalene or Merton college plus where and when open, we also visit Exeter college.

Various start times are offered by time of year.

What's Included

Entry to Exeter college worth £3, as and when it is open
Entry to Magdalen college worth £10 per adult included in ticket price

On any dates when Magdalen college is closed, we will always forewarn you here....
Magdalen is closed in 2024 on Sep 27, Oct 6
We can never guarantee entry to Exeter college on any date. It is included only when open to public
Magdalen is closed from Dec 20 to Dec 31 of 2024
Exeter is typically also closed from about Dec 21 to January 3

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AS, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Oxford OX1 4AU
UK

The tour does not have a fixed end point but the city centre is compact and the guide will ensure you have a map and directions to where you want to get to next.

What To Expect

Exeter College

Where and when open to visit, we will take you inside Exeter college with £3 entry ticket included. This is where JRR Tolkien studied. JK Rowling is also an honorary fellow of this college.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Magdalen College

Entry worth £10 per person is included in the tour. This is where CS Lewis taught & it has a beautiful deer park with deer. If this college is not open, then instead we'll visit Merton college, where JRR Tolkien taught or Exeter college, where Tolkien studied.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Merton College (Pass By)

We don't normally walk exactly past Merton college but as it's Tolkien's college, where he taught, if you wish us to walk past and introduce it too, just tell us, when you meet us.

University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

This church is where CS Lewis preached, so we visit inside here and also this is where outside the church, there are obvious references to the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Radcliffe Camera (Pass By)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

Brasenose College (Pass By)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

All Souls College (Pass By)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

Hertford College (Pass By)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

Lincoln College (Pass By)

We don't usually enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

Jesus College (Pass By)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

The Oxford Hotel Spa

We sometimes enter inside the Randolph hotel as this is where CS Lewis first met Joy Gresham - his future wife- but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Balliol College (Pass By)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

Trinity College (Pass By)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

St John's College (Pass By)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

Bodleian Library

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bridge of Sighs (Pass By)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

Radcliffe Camera (Pass By)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

University College (Pass By)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route. This is where CS Lewis was a student

St Edmund Hall (Pass By)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

Oxford New Theatre (Pass By)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
While children are welcome, this tour is not aimed at children's attention span or interests

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour – Private Groups Daily?

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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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour – Private Groups Daily?

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).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

A:

The following is included:

Entry to Exeter college worth £3, as and when it is open.
Entry to Magdalen college worth £10 per adult included in ticket price.

The following is NOT included:

On any dates when Magdalen college is closed, we will always forewarn you here.
Magdalen is closed in 2024 on Sep 27, Oct 6.
We can never guarantee entry to Exeter college on any date. It is included only when open to public.
Magdalen is closed from Dec 20 to Dec 31 of 2024.
Exeter is typically also closed from about Dec 21 to January 3.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025

Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?

A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025

Q: Is this an accessible tour?

A:

Accessibility information for the The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily is as follows:

Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

Mar 2024