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Tolkien Lewis Walking Tour, with Magdalen College visit, + Alice!
Oxford,
United Kingdom
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Overview
Duration
2h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Explore the fascinating world of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis on this guided walking tour through Oxford. See iconic locations such as Exeter College, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bodleian Library, and the Eagle and Child pub, where the Inklings met. Discover how these writers inspired and helped one another. Enjoy a visit to Magdalen College, where Lewis spent nearly three decades. This tour provides a unique insight into the lives of these authors and the city that inspired them.
- 2.5 hour guided walking tour of Oxford’s literary landmarks
- Visit Magdalen College, where Lewis worked from 1925 to 1954
- Suitable for teenagers and adults; private tours are also available for families with young children
- Learn from an expert guide about the lives of Tolkien and Lewis and their friendship
- 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!
- Avoid the crowds - maximum group 12 people
What to remember
Important info
Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What's included
Your Personal Guide. After the tour you are free to visit the riverside café and Addison's walk and deer park. . Entry to one College of the University, usually Magdalen College. The entry ticket is included.. At Magdalen College, we can usually visit the chapel, dining hall, cloister, café and gardens.
What's not included
Please note: the colleges are usually closed between 21 Dec - 3 January and over Easter. . When it is not possible to visit Magdalen college, we will visit another suitable college.. Please note, Colleges are working academic institutions. Some areas may close at short notice.. Crowds! Our maximum group size is 12.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Contrada Tours - walking tours of Oxford
Meeting Point
We meet near the Italiamo Cafe on Broad Street, near the red telephone box.