Tolkien Lewis “Inklings” Walking Tour with Magdalen College visit + Alice!
Visit the places where Tolkien and Lewis studied, worked and relaxed! Learn about their lives at the University of Oxford.
The tour visits many locations where Tolkien and Lewis studied, worked and relaxed: Exeter College, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bodleian Library, Merton College, University College, the Examination Schools, the Eastgate Hotel etc. We visit these from the outside.
We enter and visit at least one of the colleges linked to Tolkien and Lewis, usually Magdalen College.
Learn how Lewis and Tolkien inspired and helped each other.
Key Points:
- Learn about the lives and work of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis
- See the Eagle and Child pub where the Inklings met.
- We enter and visit at least one of the colleges linked to Tolkien and Lewis, usually Magdalen College, where Lewis worked and where the Inklings met.
- See many other locations connected to Lewis and Tolkien.
- Learn how Lewis and Tolkien supported and helped each other, and how Oxford inspired both of them.
- Learn how Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) met the young Alice Liddell at Christ Church College and how she inspired him to write Alice in Wonderland. Learn also about recent developments at Christ Church including the new Alice collection.
Key Information:
- Meet on Broad Street Oxford, near Italiamo Café
- 2.5 hour tour. See calendar below for dates
- Suitable for teenagers / adults (for young children we recommend a private tour)
- Includes a visit to Magdalen College where Lewis worked from 1925 until 1954.
- In English
- Can also be booked in French / Italian (see private tours)
What people say:
“This was a great way to see the city in a short amount of time. Our guide tour, Timothy (Tim), was AMAZING! He knew exactly what spots in the city to prioritize over others to tell Lewis’ and Tolkien’s stories. He knew so much about the two authors, the history of the city & colleges, as well. He was lovely to have conversation with and even went out of his way to go over time just a little bit to share some extra stuff. This is a great tour for those that are and are not well-versed on the lives of Lewis and Tolkien. 10/10 would recommend.””
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