The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily

4.9(124)2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Visit Oxford Tours

About this activity

Our tour includes entry into CS Lewis's college called Magdalen college worth £10 per person, as and when open. See published dates below that Magdalen is closed. On such dates, we visit an alternative college- unless it's a graduation date or over Christmas vacation period mentioned also below, when most colleges closed.

This tour focuses on the Inklings' Oxford but also introduces the city history + university life. See inspiring sights relating to CS Lewis & JRR Tolkien on an average 2.5 hour plus tour of the sights where they worked & relaxed, including the pubs they enjoyed. Locations visited include Magdalen college.

Various start times are offered by time of year.

What's included

✓Tour is led by award winning guides with hundreds of existing 5 star ratings for this tour!
✓On any dates, when Magdalen is closed, entry replaced to an alternative college except Xmas dates
✓Entry to Magdalen college worth £10 per adult included in ticket price

Not included

✕On any other new dates when Magdalen college is closed, we will always forewarn you here....
✕Magdalen is closed every year during Christmas typically from December 22 to 31
✕On dates outside Christmas or outside university graduation dates, we visit an alternative college
✕Magdalen 2026 closures includes Feb 24 and June 26, 27, 28 and Sep 25 and Oct 24
✕Magdalen college will be open from 10am to 1pm only on Thursday September 24th 2026

Meeting and pickup

Meet your guide wearing red lanyard. Meeting next to our black sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS. This is also next to the Oxfam shop which has a green sign above its shop.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
While children are welcome, this tour is not aimed at children's attention span or interests

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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