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CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 13.45 20% OFF

Location Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$81.82
$102.27
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Overview

The CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Tour in Oxford offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and works of these literary giants. This engaging experience lasts between 2 to 2.5 hours and includes entry to the historic Magdalen College, where CS Lewis taught.

  • 📚 Entry to Magdalen College included, valued at £10 per person, where you can explore the medieval hall, chapel, and beautiful gardens.
  • 🕰️ Tour duration is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, providing ample time to delve into the lives of Lewis and Tolkien.
  • 🏛️ Visit Exeter College, where Tolkien studied, if Magdalen is closed, with an entry fee of £5 applicable.
  • 📖 Insights into the Inklings Writers Club, highlighting the connections between Lewis and Tolkien and their literary contributions.
  • 🌳 Stroll through the picturesque Addison's Walk, a favorite spot for Lewis and Tolkien to converse and share ideas.
  • 🏛️ Pass by significant landmarks such as the Radcliffe Camera, Bridge of Sighs, and Bodleian Library, all while discussing their historical relevance.
  • 🗣️ Enjoy a guided experience led by award-winning guides with numerous 5-star ratings, ensuring an informative and engaging tour.
  • 🍻 Visit iconic pubs like The Eagle and Child, where the Inklings gathered, to learn about their discussions over drinks.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it an inclusive experience for everyone.
  • 🐾 Service animals are welcome, and public transport options are conveniently available nearby.

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Public 13.45
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.

  • Radcliffe Camera
    We pass by & mention such famous sights
  • Bridge of Sighs
    We pass by & mention such famous sights
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 13.45 20% OFF

    Location Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
    $81.82
    $102.27
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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