Why choose this Oxford tour ?
Are you looking for a way to see Oxford’s literary gems without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• See the spots that inspired Lewis Carroll, CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien and the filming locations for Harry Potter and HBO’s His Dark Materials
• Hear from producers Jeremy Allen and Graeme Fry, the presenters and producers of the Oxford Lives podcast
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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What makes Oxford’s literary legends and landmarks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour a unique experience ?
This self-guided audio tour starts in front of Carfax Tower. From there you’ll wander through the city centre and hear about all the literary legends connected to the city.
The tour passes by Pembroke College. While standing in Pembroke Square outside the college where JRR Tolkien wrote The Hobbit.
The tour passes by Alice’s Shop. You can pause the tour here, to browse through Alice’s Shop where the real-life Alice in Wonderland bought her barley sugar.
As you pass by Christ Church, I’ll point out it’s eight stained-glass windows featuring characters from Wonderland.
As you pass by Merton College, you’ll hear about Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration behind Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.
You’ll pass by the University Church of St Mary the Virgin and hear about CS Lewis’ friendship with JRR Tolkien. Then, you’ll stroll through the passageway outside of University Church of St Mary the Virgin which served as the inspiration for Narnia
We’ll step into the world of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, where you’ll follow in the footsteps of Will and Lyra and make your way around Radcliffe Square to the Bodleian Library.
We’ll step into the world of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, where you’ll follow in the footsteps of Will and Lyra and make your way around Radcliffe Square to the Bodleian Library.
Taking in Clarendon Square and the Divinity School library where Harry Potter practiced his witchcraft and wizardry and seeing the oak tree where Draco Malfoy was turned into a ferret.
The tour takes you past Exeter College where you’ll hear more about Tolkien’s time at Oxford.
The tour reaches an end in front of the Eagle and Child pub, a popular hangout for the Inklings, an informal literary club in the early to mid-1900s.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oxford’s literary legends and landmarks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
Not Included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
