Oxford: C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Guided Walking Tour – South East England, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

Find out more about the Inklings, an informal literary discussion group associated with the University of Oxford, while getting an introduction to the city’s history and university life. See inspiring sights related to C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien on a 2-2.5-hour tour of the sights where they worked and relaxed, including the pubs they enjoyed.

At Magdalen, discover a beautiful medieval hall, chapel, and quadrangle as well as lovely gardens and a deer park. Walk in the footsteps of C.S. Lewis and his friends along the famous Addison’s path where they strolled on many midsummer evenings to discuss their ideas.

As well as the colleges, your knowledgeable guide will take you on a route through the city of Oxford to take in many famous sights. Visit inside St. Mary’s University Church where C.S. Lewis developed his ideas through sermons. Hear about the likes of Cardinal Newman who preached there too, and learn about the Oxford Martyrs — Latimer, Ridley, and Cranmer — from the time of ‘Bloody Mary’.

A pub/refreshment stop is optional on the tour. Many people who book this tour happen to be theology alumni but the guides are not necessarily themselves religious people, so much as very well educated and curious persons.

On any dates, when Magdalen may be closed, we will replace entry with Tolkien’s college called Exeter college. If neither college is open, we will forewarn you before the tour and offer free reschedule or cancellation, if desired.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit the inside of CS Lewis’s Magdalen college with £10 entry ticket included
See J.R.R. Tolkien’s Exeter College (when open) with £3 entry ticket included
Hear about Oxford University life and see most of the iconic sights on the route
Go inside St Marys University Church where C.S. Lewis and Cardinal Newman preached
Explore Christian history, such as the Oxford Martyrs, on a tour especially popular with Christians

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