Why choose this Oxford tour ?
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.
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What makes The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour – Private Groups Daily a unique experience ?
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.
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.
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.
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.
We don’t enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
We don’t enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
We don’t enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
We don’t enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
We don’t usually enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
We don’t enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
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.
We don’t enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
We don’t enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
We don’t enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
We don’t enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- While children are welcome, this tour is not aimed at children’s attention span or interests
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The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour – Private Groups Daily Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entry to Exeter college worth £3, as and when it is open
- Entry to Magdalen college worth £10 per adult included in ticket price
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
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Visit Oxford Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 76 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please just mention your name to the guide. S/he will have your details. If you cannot find guide, please call guide’s number or call WhatsApp mobile no (44)7955482637. Our guides wear red lanyard & meet you OUTSIDE visitor info centre.
