Oxford: CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Tour Public Tour
ID: GYG950683-1480566
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Literature fans will enjoy this tour of the interconnected lives of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien that spans more than three decades.
Literature fans will enjoy this tour of the interconnected lives of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien that spans more than three decades. Walk with us as we unpack the friendship between these two literary giants, covering seven different locations with plenty of insightful stories at each. See where their writing club 'The Inklings' first met and visit the home of Tolkien in Oxford. On this tour you will see the actual Two Towers that inspired the famous towers in Lord of the Rings, and the lamppost that greeted the children when they first entered Narnia. Your guide will walk you through the inspiration for some of the characters from their great stories, providing an behind-the-scenes look at the storied emotions and lasting strength of a beautiful literary friendship.
Highlights
- Discover the inspirations for Lord of the Rings and the Chronicles of Narnia
- Learn about the long and tumultuous friendship of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien
- Explore the beautiful city centre with an expert guide
- Meet Mr Tumnus and other characters from Oxford's literary heritage
- Visit Tolkien's house and favourite haunts across Oxford
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please meet your guide at the Oxford Walking Tours Sign, in front of the blue gates of Trinity College on Broad Street.
Meet your guide at the Oxford Walking Tours sign on Broad Street, in front of the Blue Gates of Trinity College.
INCLUDED
- Expert literary guide and story-teller
- 2-hour tour exploring key sites from the life of Tolkien and Lewis
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance to Oxford College not included on this tour
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.
