Oxford: C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Guided Walking Tour Shared Group Tour
ID: GYG328471-945256
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Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover what inspired and influenced C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien on this more intellectually paced walking tour for adults. See inside CS Lewis's Magdalen College worth £10 entry per person.
Find out more about the Inklings, an informal literary discussion group associated with the University of Oxford, while getting an introduction to the city's history and university life. See inspiring sights related to C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien on a 2-2.5-hour tour of the sights where they worked and relaxed, including the pubs they enjoyed.
At Magdalen, discover a beautiful medieval hall, chapel, and quadrangle as well as lovely gardens and a deer park. Walk in the footsteps of C.S. Lewis and his friends along the famous Addison's path where they strolled on many midsummer evenings to discuss their ideas.
As well as the colleges, your knowledgeable guide will take you on a route through the city of Oxford to take in many famous sights. Visit inside St. Mary's University Church where C.S. Lewis developed his ideas through sermons. Hear about the likes of Cardinal Newman who preached there too, and learn about the Oxford Martyrs — Latimer, Ridley, and Cranmer — from the time of 'Bloody Mary'.
A pub/refreshment stop is optional on the tour. Many people who book this tour happen to be theology alumni but the guides are not necessarily themselves religious people, so much as very well educated and curious persons.
On any dates, when Magdalen may be closed, we will replace entry with Tolkien's college called Exeter college. If neither college is open, we will forewarn you before the tour and offer free reschedule or cancellation, if desired.
Highlights
- Visit the inside of CS Lewis's Magdalen college with £10 entry ticket included
- See J.R.R. Tolkien's Exeter College (when open) with £3 entry ticket included
- Hear about Oxford University life and see most of the iconic sights on the route
- Go inside St Marys University Church where C.S. Lewis and Cardinal Newman preached
- Explore Christian history, such as the Oxford Martyrs, on a tour especially popular with Christians
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Children may join this tour but there is no child pricing as this tour is aimed at an adult, intellectual audience to discuss the writing and ideas of Lewis and Tolkien, with a focus on Lewis's religious ideas
Exeter college closures are not listed as entry to Exeter is hard to predict until the day itself
Magdalen College entry might not be possible on some dates but if you book on such a date, we will always forewarn you of the fact or we will simply remove the date from the sale. That way, you can then request to cancel, reschedule, or replace with entry to another venue.
Magdalen College will be closed to all visitors from 19 December – 31 December. The college is open again on January 1st 2024
Look for the guide wearing a red lanyard next to the red sign outside the Oxford Tourist Information Centre.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
