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CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 13.45
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$102.31
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Overview
Oxford's enchanting streets echo with the legacies of literary giants CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien. This captivating tour invites you to delve into their lives, works, and the vibrant circle of the Inklings, all within the historic heart of this iconic city.
- 🏷️ Public Tour at 1:45 PM: Join a guided exploration of Oxford's literary heritage, with a minimum of 3 adults required for booking.
- 🏛️ Magdalen College Entry: Your ticket includes entry to the stunning Magdalen College, where CS Lewis taught, valued at £10 per person.
- 📚 Immerse yourself in the rich history of Oxford as you pass by the Radcliffe Camera, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Bodleian Library, learning about the remarkable lives of these authors.
- 🕰️ Enjoy a leisurely 2 to 2.5-hour tour led by award-winning guides, ensuring an engaging experience filled with fascinating stories and insights.
- 🌳 Stroll through the picturesque grounds of Magdalen College, including the deer park and Addison's Walk, where Lewis and Tolkien shared their thoughts and inspirations.
- ⛪ Visit the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, where CS Lewis preached and drew inspiration for his works, including figures that inspired 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.
- 🍻 Discover the famous pubs where the Inklings gathered, including the Turf and the Eagle and Child, to discuss their literary pursuits over a drink.
- 🏛️ Should Magdalen College be closed, the tour will seamlessly transition to Exeter College, where Tolkien studied, with a £5 entry fee included.
- 🚶♂️ The tour is accessible for all physical fitness levels, with options for service animals and facilities for strollers and wheelchairs.
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Public 13.45
Public tour at 13.45: Minimum 3 adults to book
Public tour at 13.45: Minimum 3 adults to book
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Your ticket includes entry worth £10 to Magdalen college to see the hall, chapel, gardens, quad.
- Tour is led by award winning guides with hundreds of existing 5 star ratings for this tour!
- Please check 'Exclusions' below for dates of any partial closures eg the hall
- Magdalen college will be open from 10am to 1pm only on Thursday September 24th 2026
- Magdalen 2026 closures includes Feb 24 and June 26, 27, 28 and Sep 25 and Oct 24
- On dates outside Christmas or outside university graduation dates, we visit an alternative college
- Magdalen is usually closed for Xmas about Dec 22 to Dec 31- no entry possible on those dates!
- On any other new dates when Magdalen college is closed, we will always forewarn you here....
Meeting point
Meet your guide wearing red lanyard. Meeting next to our black sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS. This is also next to the Oxfam shop which has a green sign above its shop.
Return details
End point varies but is generally outside St Marys University church, outside Magdalen college or back on Broad street. We will assist either way with directions and we also offer a free city map.
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Radcliffe CameraWe pass by & mention such famous sights
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Bridge of SighsWe pass by & mention such famous sights
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Bodleian LibraryThe 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
- 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 (pass by)
- 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 (pass by)
- 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 (pass by)
- 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 (pass by)
- 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 (pass by)
- 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 (pass by)
- 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 (pass by)
- 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 (pass by)
- 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. (pass by)
- 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 (pass by)
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Lincoln CollegeThe 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 CollegeWe 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 VirginWe 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.
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The TurfWe 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.
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CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 13.45
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$102.31
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!