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Tolkien Lewis Walking Tour, with Magdalen College visit, + Alice! 20% OFF
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$59.58
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Overview
The Tolkien and Lewis Walking Tour in Oxford showcases the literary landmarks that inspired two of the greatest authors of the 20th century. This guided experience offers a deep dive into their lives, friendships, and the iconic locations that shaped their stories.
- 📚 2.5-hour guided walking tour covering significant literary sites in Oxford.
- 🏛️ Visit Magdalen College, where C.S. Lewis worked from 1925 to 1954, and explore its stunning chapel and dining hall.
- 👨👩👧👦 Private tours are available for families with young children, making it suitable for teenagers and adults alike.
- 🧑🏫 Learn from an expert guide about the enduring friendship between Tolkien and Lewis and their literary contributions.
- 🎭 Discover how Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) met Alice Liddell at Christ Church College, inspiring his famous work, "Alice in Wonderland".
- 🚶♂️ Enjoy a maximum group size of 12 to avoid crowds and ensure a more personal experience.
- 📍 Your tour begins at Broad Street, where your guide will provide an introduction to the journey ahead.
- 🏛️ See the iconic Sheldonian Theatre, where both authors matriculated and attended important events during their academic careers.
- 📖 Visit the Bodleian Library, renowned for its historical significance and vast collection of works.
- 🌳 Explore the beautiful grounds of Magdalen College, including Addison's Walk, where Lewis, Tolkien, and Hugo Dyson had pivotal discussions.
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Tolkien Lewis Walking Tour, with Magdalen College visit, + Alice!
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- At Magdalen College, we can usually visit the chapel, dining hall, cloister, café and gardens.
- Entry to one College of the University, usually Magdalen College. The entry ticket is included.
- After the tour you are free to visit the riverside café and Addison's walk and deer park.
- Your Personal Guide - Contrada Tours uses only experienced local guides
- The Eagle and Child pub - it is closed for restoration work until 2027.
- Crowds! Our maximum group size is 12.
- Please note, Colleges are working academic institutions. Some areas may close at short notice.
- When it is not possible to visit Magdalen college, we will visit another suitable college.
- Please note: the colleges are usually closed between 21 Dec - 3 January and over Easter.
Meeting point
We meet near the Italiamo Cafe on Broad Street, near the red telephone box.
Return details
The tour ends at Magdalen College. Visitors are free to explore the college further after the tour ends.
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Broad StreetYour guide will meet you here and will give you an introduction to the tour.
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University of OxfordLearn about the workings of the University of Oxford, where Tolkien and Lewis were students and where they taught for most of their careers.
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See the pub where the Inklings met. The pub is currently closed for repairs and can be viewed from the outside only (2025).
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Sheldonian TheatreSee the Sheldonian Theatre, where Tolkien and Lewis matriculated and graduated and attended many other events of importance in their Oxford careers.
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Bodleian LibrarySee the world famous Bodleian library.
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See the original site of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum, where Tolkien worked as a lexicographer on the Oxford English Dictionary. Hear about his time there.
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Exeter CollegeSee the College where Tolkien was an undergraduate. Learn about his time in Oxford. We view Exeter College from the outside - internal visits are not normally permitted.
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See the famous Mitre Inn (now also called Gusto), where C.S.Lewis met T.S.Eliot. Hear about their stormy relationship!
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Radcliffe CameraSee the iconic Radcliffe Camera - a great spot for some memorable photos
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Visit Radcliffe Square and see the iconic Radcliffe Camera, Brasenose College, All Souls College and the University Church of St Mary.
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Oriel CollegeSee this lovely small college where Tolkien and Lewis sat their scholarship examinations before coming up to Oxford as students.
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See the Canterbury gate of Christ Church College. Learn how Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) met the young Alice Liddell at Christ Church College and how she inspired him to write Alice in Wonderland. Learn also about recent developments at Christ Church including the new Alice collection.
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Merton CollegeSee the College where Lewis and Tolkien first met in the 1920s, and where Tolkien was Professor of English during the 1940s and 1950s when he was working on the Lord of the Rings.
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Walk down beautiful Merton Street, often used as a backdrop when films are made in Oxford
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University CollegeSee the college where C.S.Lewis was an undergraduate and where we worked as a tutor from 1925 - 1947.
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Magdalen CollegeThe tour includes a visit inside Magdalen College, one of Oxford's most beautiful and historic colleges. See the chapel where Lewis worshipped daily after he became a Christian and the College dining hall where he ate. See the New Building where the Inklinks met. If you have time you can walk around Addison's Walk which is a beautiful circular walk around an island on the River Cherwell within the grounds the college. You can recreate the walk which Lewis, Tolkien and Hugo Dyson did in 1931 and which had such important consequences for Lewis. The College also has a Cafe by the river Cherwell serving drinks, light lunches and tea.
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Tolkien Lewis Walking Tour, with Magdalen College visit, + Alice! 20% OFF
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$59.58
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
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!