Explore Oxford’s literary heritage on a 2-hour walking tour. Visit key sites of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien, and dive into their fascinating worlds.
Explore Oxford’s literary heritage on a 2-hour walking tour. Visit key sites of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien, and dive into their fascinating worlds.
- Exeter College - You will see Exeter College (from the outside) where Tolkien lived and studied
- Bodleian Library - From the outside see the famous Libraries including the Weston Library which houses some of Tolkien’s and CS Lewis’ orginal works
- University Church of St. Mary the Virgin - Where C.S. Lewis preached some of his wartime…
- Exeter College - You will see Exeter College (from the outside) where Tolkien lived and studied
- Bodleian Library - From the outside see the famous Libraries including the Weston Library which houses some of Tolkien’s and CS Lewis’ orginal works
- University Church of St. Mary the Virgin - Where C.S. Lewis preached some of his wartime sermons
- Radcliffe Camera - Walk around this iconic building and as you cross the Radcliffe Square, look out for the famous lamposts and Mr Tufnell carving
- Merton College - From the outside see where JRR Tolkien worked
- St Giles’ - Look out for the Eagle &Child and Lamb & Flag Pubs where the Inklings used to meet
- Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology - See this splendid building housing collections which have inspired many writers through the ages
- Expert-led walking tour
- Expert-led walking tour
- No College entrances are included
- No College entrances are included
Exploring Oxford by foot is undeniably an optimal way to experience it, particularly if you appreciate the works of renowned writers who were part of The Inklings, based in Oxford. Participate in an informative 2-hour tour dedicated to CS Lewis and Tolkien, revealing intriguing details of these writers’ lives and their bodies of work. Both Lewis and…
Exploring Oxford by foot is undeniably an optimal way to experience it, particularly if you appreciate the works of renowned writers who were part of The Inklings, based in Oxford. Participate in an informative 2-hour tour dedicated to CS Lewis and Tolkien, revealing intriguing details of these writers’ lives and their bodies of work. Both Lewis and Tolkien, esteemed for the Narnia series and The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy respectively, are alumni of Oxford University. The tour will take you past Exeter College, Tolkien’s alma mater, and the University Church where Lewis shared his thoughts during WW2. You’ll also learn about the colleges where these legendary figures taught. The tour also passes by the Eagle & Child pub, a common meeting place for The Inklings to discuss their writing. Uncover more about their distinctive writing techniques and their far-reaching impact. Without a doubt, this journey through time will present you a snapshot of Oxford during the early 20th century, or even before. Known as the City of Dreaming Spires, the city’s architectural beauty is still breathtaking and commendable today!
- Strollers and buggies may need to be left at the Porter’s Lodge during the college visit
- Wheelchair accessible college visits can be arranged if customers contact us in advance on 01865 686 441 please
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
