Tolkien Lewis Walking Tour, with Magdalen College visit, + Alice!
Overview
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 Magdalen College, 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's Included
- 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.
- Your Personal Guide - Contrada Tours uses only experienced local guides
- 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.
- The Eagle and Child pub - it is closed for restoration work until 2027.
Meeting Location
22 Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AS, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Oxford OX1 4AU
UK
The tour ends at Magdalen College. Visitors are free to explore the college further after the tour ends.
What To Expect
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Broad Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
University of Oxford
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Eagle and Child
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sheldonian Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
History of Science Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Exeter College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gusto Italian
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Radcliffe Camera
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Radcliffe Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Oriel College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Merton College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Merton Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
University College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Magdalen College
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
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