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The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily

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From GBP 100

4.87
93 reviews
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Overview

Available languages

English

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Our tour includes entry into CS Lewis's college called Magdalen college worth £9.50 per person plus as and when open, we also see inside Tolkien's college called Exeter, worth £3 per person..

This tour focuses on the Inklings' Oxford but also introduces the city history + university life. See inspiring sights relating to CS Lewis & JRR Tolkien on a 2 hour plus tour of the sights where they worked & relaxed, including the pubs they enjoyed. Locations visited include Magdalene or Merton college plus where and when open, we also visit Exeter college.

Various start times are offered by time of year.

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

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

While children are welcome, this tour is not aimed at children's attention span or interests

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entry to Exeter college worth £3, as and when it is open

Entry to Magdalen college worth £10 per adult included in ticket price

On any dates when Magdalen college is closed, we will always forewarn you here....

Magdalen is closed in 2024 on Sep 27, Oct 6

We can never guarantee entry to Exeter college on any date. It is included only when open to public

Magdalen is closed from Dec 20 to Dec 31 of 2024

Exeter is typically also closed from about Dec 21 to January 3

What To Expect

1

Exeter College

Where and when open to visit, we will take you inside Exeter college with £3 entry ticket included. This is where JRR Tolkien studied. JK Rowling is also an honorary fellow of this college.

20 minutes•Admission Included
2

Magdalen College

Entry worth £10 per person is included in the tour. This is where CS Lewis taught & it has a beautiful deer park with deer. If this college is not open, then instead we'll visit Merton college, where JRR Tolkien taught or Exeter college, where Tolkien studied.

1 hour•Admission Included

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Reviews

4.87

93 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great & knowledgeable guide!

    Catherine C,

    Jun 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Michel? (Michael) was a great guide. Because it was a private tour, he was happy to customize it based on what we hadn’t already seen. He was very knowledgeable about the subject and Oxford in general as well. Well worth it! Thank you!!

  • Peter was a very...

    Andrea M,

    May 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Peter was a very knowledgable guy! We enjoyed this tour so much! He took his time with us and was so much fun!

  • Oxford last weekend

    Lara B,

    May 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Overall a good experience and view la of Oxford, even if you aren’t a huge Tolkien/ Lewis fan. Our guide was knowledgeable and made this a fun experience

  • First class experience

    Robert R,

    May 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    First class experience. Michael was quite knowledgeable about the university and Lewis. Be prepared for a long walk off at least 4 miles. But it was worth every inch. The tour exceeded my expectations.

  • Wonderful Day in Oxford

    Christopher S,

    May 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour was exceptional. It was intimate and personalized. Our guide had so much knowledge about not just the Inklings but the history of Oxford. He answered every question until we ran out of questions! Highly recommended.

From GBP 100

4.87
93 reviews
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