Private Tour
The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily
Overview
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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 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 Sep 26 & Oct 5 of 2025. On these dates, the tour will visit alternative college.
Magdalen is typically closed for Xmas from Dec 20 to Dec 31
Exeter is typically also closed from about Dec 21 to January 3
What To Expect
Exeter College
Only on dates when Magdalen is closed, do we instead only visit inside Exeter college with £5 entry ticket included. This is where JRR Tolkien studied. JK Rowling is also an honorary fellow of this college.
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.
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Reviews
98 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Oxford Was Fascinating
rebekah o,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was so neat to see buildings that have existed through so much history! The tour guide was so knowledgeable and made it so fascinating that the tour just flew by!
Excellent choice of tours in Oxford.
h h,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a wonderful tour! Tom was very knowledgeable about Tolkien and Lewis, as well as historical Oxford and the various colleges. His memory is fantastic—he quoted poetry, prose, and explained Latin phrases to us. The tour ended with a fun pub recommendation. This was a great start to our time in Oxford. Highly recommend!
Delightful and informative for Inkling devotees
Laura S,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Michael, was pleasant and a wealth of information. By the end of the tour, we had seen a number of Oxford sites, but all tied into the lives and history of the Inklings. Highly recommend for Lewis and Tolkien fans. Other tours may take you to some of the same spots, but not with the same perspective and richness of story!
Great & knowledgeable guide!
Catherine C,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Michel? (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
5.00Peter was a very knowledgable guy! We enjoyed this tour so much! He took his time with us and was so much fun!
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