The Inklings, JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis

£140 per group

Home to the first University in the English-speaking world, Oxford offers a treasure trove of history, art, architecture, literature, intellectual/scientific achievement, fierce Town and Gown rivalries, religious disputes, kings and queens and much else besides. A unique, magical place to explore in our company. 

Your guide is a recognised expert in all things ‘Inkling’ and the tour can take in the many sites and stories associated with this eclectic group of friends, including associated colleges, the University Church of St Mary, Divinity School, Narnia Doorway, East Gate Hotel, and the Eagle and Child.  Your tour focuses not only on C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien but also on some of the other Inklings such as Owen Barfield and the man who was a great influence on Lewis, Charles Williams.

Maximum of 6 people per guide. This tour is not available on Mondays

 

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The Narnia Door as part of the Inklings private walking tour of Oxford with Chris Peters. This has a face carved into the wood of the door.
An archway corridor in an Oxford College. The light stonework and sunlight play wonderfully together.
The view of Christ Church College from the side. It shows a relaxed setting of small houses in what looks like a meadow.
The Bridge of Sighs from street level in Oxford.
Punts tied to the banks of the River Thames in Oxford.
An archway corridor in an Oxford College. The light stonework and sunlight play wonderfully together.
The view of Christ Church College from the side. It shows a relaxed setting of small houses in what looks like a meadow.
The Bridge of Sighs from street level in Oxford.
Punts tied to the banks of the River Thames in Oxford.

Visiting The University and
Colleges

 

All tours are inclusive of entry fees to the University and Colleges, as applicable.  

While every effort is made to ensure your entry to colleges and university buildings, please appreciate that college/University functions, filming, exams or graduation can limit options.

Meet:

The steps of The Clarendon Building, corner of Catte Street and Broad Street OX13AZ

or

Your Hotel Foyer – If you are staying at a central Oxford hotel.

Tours start at 2pm or whatever time best fits your schedule and last 2 hours

All Tours £140

24-hour cancellation A full refund if you cancel your booking not later than 24 hours before your tour time.

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