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Tolkien, Lewis and the Inklings Oxford Tour
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$306.94
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Overview
Oxford, a city steeped in literary history, invites you to walk the paths of two of its most celebrated authors. Join an award-winning guide as you delve into the lives and friendships of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, exploring the very places that inspired their timeless tales.
- 🏷️ Oxford Tour with Guide: Enjoy a comprehensive 2-hour journey through the iconic locations associated with Tolkien and Lewis, led by an expert in English literature.
- 📚 Visit the Martyrs' Memorial and walk along St Giles, stopping at the Eagle and Child and Lamb and Flag, the beloved pubs of the Inklings.
- 🏛️ Discover Keble College, where C.S. Lewis trained as an officer before his service in World War I.
- 📖 Explore the History of Science Museum, home to the Old Ashmolean, where Tolkien began his career working on the Oxford English Dictionary.
- 🏫 Tour Exeter College, where Tolkien studied and famously battled the 'Oxford sleepies'.
- ⛪ Visit the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, a significant place of worship for Lewis.
- 📜 Walk through University College, where Lewis's studies were interrupted by the war.
- 🌳 Stroll through the University of Oxford Botanic Garden, a tranquil spot where Tolkien cherished a particular tree.
- 🏰 Conclude your tour at Magdalen College, where Lewis taught for nearly 30 years and the Inklings gathered every Thursday evening.
- 🕰️ All fees and taxes are included in your ticket, ensuring a seamless experience.
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Tolkien, Lewis and the Inklings Oxford Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
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When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting point
Opposite the Randolph Hotel, at the end of St Giles
Return details
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Martyrs' MemorialWe will walk up St Giles to see the Eagle and Child and Lamb and Flag - the Inklings' two favourite pubs. We will go into the Lamb and Flag and see where they used to sit and read to each other from their writings
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Keble CollegeWhere CS Lewis was stationed for his officer training before going off to fight in the First World War
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History of Science MuseumThe Old Ashmolean, where Tolkien had his very first job working on the Oxford English Dictionary
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Exeter CollegeWhere Tolkien was an undergraduate and suffered an attack of the 'Oxford sleepies'
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University Church of St. Mary the VirginWhere Lewis preached and worshipped
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University CollegeWhere Lewis's undergraduate studies were interrupted by war
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Merton CollegeWhere Tolkien was English Professor and finally completed the Lord of the Rings
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Examination SchoolsWhere both Tolkien and Lewis lectured, close to the rooms where Tolkien lived at the end of his life, and the Eastgate Hotel where the two men used to meet, and where Lewis first met Joy Gresham
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University of Oxford Botanic GardenWhere Tolkien used to visit a particular tree he loved
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Magdalen CollegeWe will go inside this college, where Lewis was a fellow for nearly 30 years and the Inklings met every Thursday evening. We will see the college buildings, cloisters, chapel, dining hall (if open), gardens and deer park.
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Tolkien, Lewis and the Inklings Oxford Tour
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$306.94
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
02
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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!