Overview
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See Inspector Morse's Oxford as well as Lewis and Endeavour filming locations on this approximately 2-hour private Oxford walking tour, as you explore the making of this famous character and the TV series. Gain insights into not just the detective but also what life is like to study and work at Oxford university, as you see some of the most famous Oxford sights.
Tour includes entry inside either Wadham, St Johns, Exeter or Balliol college- presuming at least one of these colleges is open.
Our primary guide, Tom, averages a 5 star review from 50% of all his clients who book this tour, as Tom has an incredible knowledge and passion for the subject.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive 5 minutes prior to start time
Foreign languages guides may be available, if adequate advance notice given. Please contact local operator via viator, before booking to inquire about options.
Please note that as the university colleges are private institutions, we can't always guarantee entry to colleges but it is very rare that we cannot get entry into at least 1 or 2 colleges on the tour. Please take note of any advertised university graduation dates mentioned above under section as those dates can have less options of colleges to visit.
What To Expect
Exeter College
Exeter college is open 2pm to 5pm. So long as it is open the by default, we visit inside this college as it is especially associated with scenes from TV episodes of Inspector Morse and Lewis. Entry is paid for and is worth £3 per person. Exeter is currently closed until June 2024 though.
Bodleian Library
We introduce the Bodleian from the outside. If you may wish to visit inside the Bodleian, then please note the only way to see inside the library, is if you book a Bodleian library tour via the Bodleian website. No guides may guide inside there.
Options
Morse private tour
Morse private tour
What‘s Included
Entry included to either Wadham, Exeter college, Balliol college or St Johns college worth £3 person
NOTICE: on graduation dates or xmas dates we cannot always guarantee if venues may announce closures
Christmas Closures: colleges usually close from about Dec 21 to January 2
We cannot always guarantee entry to a college on graduation dates. 2026 graduations include....
Feb 28, March 7, May 15+ 16+ 23, July 18+ 28+ 31, Aug 1 + 8, Sep 25+ 26, Nov 6 + 7 + 13 + 14 of 2026
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very knowledgeable but quietly spoken.
Harry W,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide was very knowledgeable about all things Oxford. He took the trouble to find out any particular interests we had and proceeded accordingly. So, while the tour focused on Morse, we heard about the Colleges and other items of historical interest. Our guide was very softly spoken, so we had to listen carefully, some of us missed quite a bit of information as a result.
Fun Inspector Morse tour
Karen R,Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really fun tour with Peter. He is very knowledgeable and full of fun stories. Saw many Morse film sites, great overall experience. Highly recommend
Great tour with Tom -...
Kevin W,Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with Tom - very informative and fun...had a chance to visit several colleges and Morse/Lewis sites
Very disappointed.
CaroleP10,Oct 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00After looking forward to this tour while on holiday from Adelaide, Australia we were very disappointed. Our guide was very vague at times, kept coughing and told us more about the history of Oxford than about Morse which is a very interesting topic of mine. He was often way ahead of us and as my husband was in a wheelchair it was difficult to keep up. Oxford was extremely busy that day but unless I specifically asked about Morse, Lewis and Endeavour he didn't really take us to enough places that I could recognise. It was after the tour ended that my niece who lives just outside Oxford took me to the pub where Morse and Lewis often had a beer and it had a photograph of them on the wall. All in all I did not think it was worth the money!
A memorable tour we thoroughly enjoyed.
Michael M,Sep 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Renata. Fun, informative and engaging. She was very knowledgeable about Oxford as well as the Morse, Lewis and Endeavour sites. I would definitely recommend this tour.
A Tour with a novel difference
David W,Aug 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Renata had an expansive knowledge of both Oxford history and Morse , Endeavour series. It was more than just buildings -She made many links to various series and episodes that brought the tv series to life. Loved the different spin on things and covered history as well
Thanks Renata for a great Morse tour of Oxford!
chrissaah,Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Renata did a wonderful job!! Not only did she give us so many Morse stories about the places we saw, but lots of extra history and features of the city. She also got us into one of the school courtyards! Thanks Renata for a great tour!
Morse, et. al. in Oxford: Do it, you'll like it.
stevenhH3051GE,Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was extremely well versed on the Morse/Lewis/Endeavour series, and the various Oxford locations where these series were shot. A most enjoyable couple of hours.
Thank you, Renata!
Robert S,Jul 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Renata was a wonderful tour guide. She combined a wealth of knowledge of the Morse/Endeavor/Lewis shows with the history of Oxford. Despite the unseasonably cold and rainy day, she cheerfully showed us around and made the day a joy.
Morse Endeavour Lewis tour
Frank H,May 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed going a bit beyond the tv shows and learning more about the city and its connection to British history. I liked ending it at The Morse Bar! One note-I should have brought a little map. I lost my sense of direction. Tour guide Renata did a wonderful job.
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