C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Oxford Walking Tour
Highlights
- Learn about Oxford University life
- Follow in the footsteps of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien
- See the famous sights of Oxford
- Hear stories from your knowledgeable guide
Inclusions
What's Included:
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What's Excluded:
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- Tickets can be cancelled/amended up to 48 hours before the start of your tour time.
- This tour is wheelchair accessible.
Description
The C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Oxford Walking Tour is perfect for fans of the authors and those wanting to see the famous sights of the ancient city.
Lewis and Tolkien are respectively known for the Narnia series, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. During this tour, your expert guide will offer insights and anecdotes into how the writers got their start and the impression they have left on the literary world.
The 2-hour walking tour will take you through cobbled streets with views of Exeter and Merton College, St Mary’s Passage, Bodleian Library – featured in the Harry Potter film series – Radcliffe Square, including Radcliffe Camera and University Church of St Mary the Virgin. You will also enjoy views down St Giles’ where you can admire Martyrs Memorial, Ashmolean Museum, The Eagle and Child, and Lamb and Flag pubs.
Follow in the author’s footsteps around their favourite Oxford haunts and enjoy stories of their time at the prestigious institution. Learn about their inspirations and how the stunning city helped boost their imaginations and create incredible fantasy worlds.
From their enduring friendship, positions in the Inklings Society to studying and teaching at Oxford University, the writers lived full and interesting lives, and now it’s your turn to see how some of the greatest authors of all time came to be.
The C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Oxford Walking Tour is unique, with your guide conducting their own in-depth research, making for a captivating and interesting journey.
Schedule
Meeting point: Outside Blackwells Art & Poster Shop, corner of Broad Street and Turl Street (opposite the Cool Britannia Gift Shop)
Tour time: 11:30am