Tolkien Lewis Walking Tour, with Magdalen College visit, + Alice! Discount Tickets

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

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Your Personal Guide - Contrada Tours uses only experienced local guides

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.

Exclusion

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.

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels