C.S. Lewis Walking Tour, Belfast
ID: GYG1116286-1713714
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore where CS Lewis grew up.
Learn about his life and his remarkable journey of being the most reluctant convert.
Clive Staples Lewis was born in East Belfast in November 1898. He is famous for writing the most beloved children’s series, “The Chronicles of Narnia.” However, he has written over 60 books and is today regarded as one of the most prolific Christian writers of the 20th century. On this tour, we will explore where he grew up passing by locations of personal significance. Learn about his troubled childhood and his unlikely, road to Damascus conversion from being a hardened Atheist to a zealous Christian. This is a tour for all Narnia and Lewis fans not to be missed, it also includes a visit to a bookshop.
Meeting point: C.S. Lewis Square, Newtownards Road,
Time: 2 – 2.5 hours,
Distance: 4 miles, which can be modified.
Highlights
- Explore C.S. Lewis' homeland with a local Narnia fanatic
- Learn about how Belfast & Norn Iron shaped his life
- Visit a bookshop which stocks his work
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is a 4 mile guided walking tour and the customer needs to be prepared.
Suitable footwear should be worn e.g. trainers
Aslan the Lion sculpture
Holding an Active Heritage Tours NI laminated board.
INCLUDED
- Meeting at C.S. Lewis Square in East Belfast.
- Walking tour with expert local guide.
- Photo opportunities of C.S. Lewis' homeland.
- Opportunity to view lesser viewed photos.
NOT INCLUDED
- Transport to the start.
- Drinks/Food.
- Camera
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.