2 hourd
Daily Tour
14 people
English
Are you a fan of Oxford’s best-known writers? Join this CS Lewis and Tolkien walking tour, to learn about the lives and work of these authors.
Discover the lives and work of JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis, two of Oxford University’s most famous graduates. Take a guided walking tour through the city of Oxford to see where these writers studied, lived, and worked.Meet your guide in the city center to begin your experience. Walk past Exeter College, where Tolkien studied, and see the University Church that Lewis preached at during the Second World War. Stroll past the Eagle & Child pub, where Inklings used to meet every Tuesday, to talk about their work.Hear about the colleges where Tolkien and Lewis taught, and listen to stories told by your guide. Discover more about the unique writing style of these writers and their influence on English Literature. Jump back in time and get a feel for how Oxford used to be in the early 20th century.
People with mobility impairments
Meet your Guide outside the Cool Britannia Gift Shop, at the junction of Broad St and Turl Street.
Comfortable shoes Weather-appropriate clothing
Luggage or large bags
This walking tour covers a distance of 2.5 to 3 kilometers and doesn’t travel further than 15 minutes away from the city center Tips are not included Entrance to university colleges & buildings is still limited after the pandemic