The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily
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 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 Sep 26 & Oct 5 of 2025. On these dates, the tour will visit alternative college.
- Magdalen is typically closed for Xmas from Dec 20 to Dec 31
- Exeter is typically also closed from about Dec 21 to January 3
Meeting Location
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AS, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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 (Pass By)
Magdalen College
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Merton College (Pass By)
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Radcliffe Camera (Pass By)
Brasenose College (Pass By)
All Souls College (Pass By)
Hertford College (Pass By)
Lincoln College (Pass By)
Jesus College (Pass By)
The Oxford Hotel Spa
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Balliol College (Pass By)
Trinity College (Pass By)
St John's College (Pass By)
Bodleian Library
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bridge of Sighs (Pass By)
Radcliffe Camera (Pass By)
University College (Pass By)
St Edmund Hall (Pass By)
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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Activity code: C-22362P42
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- 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).
- 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 Sep 26 & Oct 5 of 2025. On these dates, the tour will visit alternative college.
- Magdalen is typically closed for Xmas from Dec 20 to Dec 31.
- Exeter is typically also closed from about Dec 21 to January 3.
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 2025If 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 2025Accessibility 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
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Mar 2024What's Included
- 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 Sep 26 & Oct 5 of 2025. On these dates, the tour will visit alternative college.
- Magdalen is typically closed for Xmas from Dec 20 to Dec 31
- Exeter is typically also closed from about Dec 21 to January 3
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
