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You will discover the beautiful Oxford settings of some of the most renowned tales in literature and screen, with historical and cultural knowledge throughout.

Oxford Official CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien walking tour

Are you a fan of Oxford’s most-known writers? Join the CS Lewis and Tolkien guided walking tour and learn more about the lives and the work of writers and Oxford University alumni Lewis and Tolkien, respectively, known for the Narnia series and The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. You may glimpse how, even today, with its splendid mix of medieval architecture, Oxford acts as a window into the past and can transport you into those imaginary worlds created by these celebrated writers.

During the tour, you will be able to see Exeter College, where Tolkien studied, and the University Church, where Lewis preached during World War Two, and hear about the colleges where Tolkien and Lewis taught. Moreover, you’ll walk past the Eagle and Child pub, where the Inklings used to meet every Tuesday to talk about their work and discover more about their unique writing style, their interests, and influence. This is definitely a jump back in time and it will give you a glimpse of how Oxford used to be in the early 20th century.

Inspector Morse guided walking tour in Oxford

Are you a fan of Oxford’s most famous TV detectives? Join the Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour guided walking tour for a fun look at all the Oxford locations for these popular TV Detective series. Hugely entertaining, even if you haven’t seen all the episodes. A lovely way to look around Oxford and get glimpses into the old world of academia, as described in Colin Dexter’s novels.

See all the iconic University buildings, The Radcliffe Camera, and Bodleian Libraries – all centuries old. Your Guide will show you down the cobbled lanes and alleyways where the old pubs frequented by Morse can be found and visited after your tour. Follow in Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour’s footsteps to seek out the crime scenes in some of Oxford’s most iconic locations, including Radcliffe Square, where some of the oldest colleges are located. This is part of and right next to the main University Libraries, the Bodleian Libraries, which feature in many episodes and which can be seen from the outside.

University and Oxford city highlights tour

Explore Oxford as the setting for famous fictional characters such as Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, and Inspector Morse, and enjoy stories about real-life characters who’ve lived here. Discover university traditions and why Oxford is called the City of Dreaming Spires as your expert guide leads you on this walking tour. This University and City tour is the best way to learn about the history and the secrets of Oxford, the University, and its colleges.

Your guide will also walk past Oxford’s most famous movie locations, including Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, and the Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour TV series, and will tell you the story of great academics and scientists who have studied and lived in this beautiful heritage city. Stroll around the city of the Dreaming spires led by one of the knowledgeable guides. You will be able to walk past Oxford’s most popular sights, including its colleges, the Bodleian Library, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bridge of Sights, and many more.

Oxford official walking ghost tour

Enjoy Oxford and soak up the atmosphere after dark on this ghostly walking tour based partly on the book’ Haunted Oxford’ by the local author. Your guide will walk you through Oxford’s spookiest corners and cobbled lanes, where you might be lucky enough to spot Oxford’s most famous ghosts. You will be able to hear spooky stories and tales that date back to the early history of the city, from apparitions, manifestations, and other supernatural phenomena; it’s guaranteed you will feel a shiver run down your spine.

The tour is not suitable for children under 10 years old. Please remember to be punctual, or your guide will have disappeared through the dark, eerie nook and cranny lanes of Oxford.