CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 13.45
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Επισκόπηση
This tour typically lasts 2 hours to 2.5 hours and it includes entry to Magdalen college, where CS Lewis taught. If Magdalen is ever closed, we will inform you & offer refund or reschedule date or proceed with a visit to an alternative such as Exeter college, where Tolkien studied.
This tour introduces both these famous writers and their lives here in Oxford plus offers insights into what life is like as an Oxford academic.
Magdalen entry fee worth £10 per person is included.
NOTICE: any known closures for Magdalen college will be published under the What's Excluded section.
Please note that Magdalen only permits entry to up to 10 persons with guide before we must instead pre book with Magdalen. Thus, if you book at very short notice, you may instead be asked to do private tour.
Η εκδρομή με μια ματιά
Τι περιλαμβάνεται
- Please check 'Exclusions' below for dates of any partial closures eg the hall
- Tour is led by award winning guides with hundreds of existing 5 star ratings for this tour!
- Your ticket includes entry worth £10 to Magdalen college to see the hall, chapel, gardens, quad.
Δεν περιλαμβάνεται
- On any other new dates when Magdalen college is closed, we will always forewarn you here....
- Magdalen is usually closed for Xmas about Dec 22 to Dec 31- no entry possible on those dates!
- On dates outside Christmas or outside university graduation dates, we visit an alternative college
- Magdalen 2026 closures includes Feb 24 and June 26, 27, 28 and Sep 25 and Oct 24
- Magdalen college will be open from 10am to 1pm only on Thursday September 24th 2026
Πρόγραμμα
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1
Radcliffe Camera
We pass by & mention such famous sights
Δωρεάν είσοδος -
2
Bridge of Sighs
We pass by & mention such famous sights
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3
Bodleian Library
The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford
15 λεπτά Είσοδος δεν περιλαμβάνεται -
4
Hertford College
The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford
Διέλευση (χωρίς στάση) Δωρεάν είσοδος -
5
All Souls College
The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford
Διέλευση (χωρίς στάση) Δωρεάν είσοδος -
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Brasenose College
The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford
Διέλευση (χωρίς στάση) Δωρεάν είσοδος -
7
Balliol College
The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford
Διέλευση (χωρίς στάση) Δωρεάν είσοδος -
8
Trinity College
The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford
Διέλευση (χωρίς στάση) Δωρεάν είσοδος -
9
Corpus Christi College
The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford
Διέλευση (χωρίς στάση) Δωρεάν είσοδος -
10
University College
The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford
Διέλευση (χωρίς στάση) Δωρεάν είσοδος -
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Jesus College
The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford
Διέλευση (χωρίς στάση) Δωρεάν είσοδος -
12
Exeter College
The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford. On any dates that Magdalen college may be closed, we will instead visit inside Exeter college, worth £5 entry fee. Exeter college is where Tolkien studied.
Διέλευση (χωρίς στάση) Δωρεάν είσοδος -
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Oxford Covered Market
The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford
Διέλευση (χωρίς στάση) Δωρεάν είσοδος -
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Lincoln College
The tour introduces most major tourist sights and colleges on our route as we introduce specifically focused tour about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's work and their membership of the Inklings Writers club here in Oxford. We often stop at the entrance of exquisite Lincoln college to look at the entry area to the quadrangle and to spot the statue of John Wesley, who studied here, as did the writer of 'Dr Seuss' stories too.
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Magdalen College
We spend one hour average inside Magdalen college on this tour and this is where CS Lewis taught. It has a medieval hall, a canteen where we can stop for a coffee to enjoy the punting boats passing us by outside. There is a deer park and Addisons walk, which is where CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien walked and talked. Plus there is a medieval hall and chapel plus impressive main quadrangle and the tower. The entry fee to Magdalen worth £10 is paid for you by the guide.
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University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
We visit inside and outside here to introduce where CS Lewis preached and developed many of his books from sermons here. We also will see the Mr Tumnis and Aslan lookalike figures outside the church which are alleged to have inspired CS Lewis to write, 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'. We often also end the tour at this location.
15 λεπτά Δωρεάν είσοδος -
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The Turf
We often pass down the lane to see this famous pub or to see the Eagle and Child pub where the Inklings met over a drink to discuss their writing and life.
5 λεπτά Δωρεάν είσοδος
Συνάντηση & παραλαβή
Όλοι συναντιούνται στο σημείο εκκίνησης.
Πρόγραμμα
Καλό είναι να γνωρίζετε
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point.
Πολιτική ακύρωσης
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Κριτικές ταξιδιωτών
Having previously done an Inklings tour, I thought i knew what to expect. Our guide, Tom, blew through those expectations very quickly. His knowledge of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien was encyclopedic, and his ability to weave stories, dates, and places into an interesting narrative was unmatched. Our party of four included one librarian and three avid readers, all with a better-than-average knowledge of these two giants of twentieth century literature. This created a scintillating conversation in which each of us learned many interesting things. As an added treat, two of our group are into Harry Potter, and Tom was equally well versed in that world. The time flew by, and we were all surprised (and delighted) that our tour had gone well past our allotted time. Thanks Tom!.
I went into this tour already fairly well-read on both C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, so I wasn't sure how much new I'd actually learn. However, the tour did a brilliant job of connecting details I already knew into a fuller picture I hadn't quite put together before. Walking the actual streets and places where these two used to meet and talk makes the history feel real in a way books can't. Andrianna, our guide was lovely: genuinely knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and happy to go deeper when asked questions. It never felt like a scripted recitation but more like being shown around by someone who knows the city and the stories well. The highlight for me was the Inklings corner at the Lamb and flag as well as the entry into Magdalen College, where Lewis taught for years. Seeing the grounds and buildings tied directly to his life added a lot that you don't get from just walking past the outside. If you have any interest in the Inklings, Narnia, Tolkien or just Oxford's literary history, this tour is well worth it. I'd highly recommend it.
A fantastic and must-do experience in Oxford!I absolutely loved the tour. It was highly educational, and I learned so much about C.S. Lewis, Tolkien... but everything was shared in a very fun and engaging way. The guide made the tour fly by thanks to their great anecdotes and energy. I highly recommend it, whether you are a fan or just want to discover Oxford's history from a different perspective. 10 out of 10!
I have always been a massive Middle Earth fan, so visiting Oxford has been a great experience. I didn’t know the city had such a massive influence on his live and writings, visiting the places where he lived or worked has been awesome. I am less interested in Lewis, but it was good to learn more about him as well. Alasdair is a great guide, approachable and knowledgeable, and very good company. 5 stars!
If you’re a fan of C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, literature, or Oxford’s fascinating history, I highly recommend this tour. It was a memorable experience and gave me a much deeper appreciation for both authors and their connection to the city. The guide was funny and responsive. Money well spent on this trip! I will likely book another one of his tours.
This was an excellent and interesting tour and the guide Alisdair arrived on time and gave us lots of helpful info about Oxford university and city. We visited beautiful Magdalen College with the chapel and the deer park and he told us all about the Inklings literary group including C S Lewis and J R R Tolkien as well as about many other famous figures related to Oxford. We will definitely recommend his tour, A+
We had an absolutely outstanding private tour with Will, and it was one of the highlights of our visit to Oxford. If you’re looking for a different way to discover the city, I cannot recommend his Tolkien and C.S. Lewis tour highly enough. It goes far beyond the usual historical facts, bringing Oxford to life through the stories, friendships, and inspirations behind these two extraordinary authors. Will is an exceptional guide. His knowledge is impressive, but what really sets him apart is the way he tells the story. He is engaging, passionate, friendly, and has a wonderful sense of humour. Every stop felt meaningful, and he answered all our questions with enthusiasm and depth. Although the tour is in English, Will made a real effort to explain parts of it in Spanish whenever he could, which we greatly appreciated. His kindness and willingness to make sure we understood everything made the experience even more enjoyable. His native English is also a pleasure to listen to: clear, expressive, and easy to follow. By the end of the tour, we felt we had experienced a completely different side of Oxford—one that we would never have discovered on our own. If you are a fan of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, literature, or simply want an unforgettable tour, don’t hesitate to book with Will. Thank you, Will, for such a memorable and inspiring experience. We would give more than five stars if we could!
Michael was a fountain of knowledge, but was always careful to ask us what we were most interested in rather, than the fire hose approach. It felt very personalized. Highly recommend him!
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