The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily
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Overview

Explore the world of ‘The Inklings’—the mid-20th-century writers’ group that included C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien—on this private Oxford walk. Rather than researching locations yourself, let a guide show you where the writers worked and relaxed. Visit Exeter College where Tolkien studied; and see Lewis’ Magdalen College and other sights while learning history and literary tales you’d otherwise miss. A choice of departure times gives you flexibility.

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Great tour!

Kimberly_C, Mar 2026

Michael was amazing!!! So knowledgeable and accommodating!!! Learned so much! Definitely would recommend.

We hit all the major aspects of the Inklings with fantastic commentary.

Dos-Hermanos17, Mar 2026

Michiel was a fantastic tour guide! He brought to life Tolkien and Lewis throughout the tour with incredible stories and detail that made us wanted to stay longer than we could. I highly recommend this tour and would do it again on a return trip.

Excellent experience!...

Naomi_P, Oct 2025

Excellent experience! Loved seeing a variety of locations in Oxford while talking about CS Lewis, Tolkien, and others.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

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Exceptional

Levi_L, Oct 2025

Learned a ton, very inspiring tour especially Magdalene college addison’s walk. We focused mostly on Lewis because we had a train to catch and compressed the tour to two hours but it flew by and wished it lasted 2x as long. Ray was fantastic. Excited by the material and enjoyable to talk to.

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Thanks!

Itinerary

  • Exeter College

    Only on dates when Magdalen is closed, do we instead only visit inside Exeter college with £5 entry ticket included. This is where JRR Tolkien studied. JK Rowling is also an honorary fellow of this college.

  • Magdalen College

    Entry worth £10 per person is included in the tour. This is where CS Lewis taught & it has a beautiful deer park with deer. If this college is not open, then instead we'll visit Merton college, where JRR Tolkien taught or Exeter college, where Tolkien studied.

    1 hour
    Admission Included
  • Merton College

    We don't normally walk exactly past Merton college but as it's Tolkien's college, where he taught, if you wish us to walk past and introduce it too, just tell us, when you meet us.

  • University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

    This church is where CS Lewis preached, so we visit inside here and also this is where outside the church, there are obvious references to the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

    10 minutes
  • Radcliffe Camera

    We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

  • Brasenose College

    We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

  • All Souls College

    We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

  • Hertford College

    We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

  • Lincoln College

    We don't usually enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

  • Jesus College

    We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

  • The Oxford Hotel Spa

    We sometimes enter inside the Randolph hotel as this is where CS Lewis first met Joy Gresham - his future wife- but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

    5 minutes
  • Balliol College

    We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

  • Trinity College

    We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

  • St John's College

    We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

  • Bodleian Library

    We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

    10 minutes
  • Bridge of Sighs

    We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

  • Radcliffe Camera

    We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

  • University College

    We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route. This is where CS Lewis was a student

  • St Edmund Hall

    We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.

Meeting Point Map

Location

Address

15-16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK

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Experience

Highlights

  • Trace the steps of ‘The Inkling’ writers' group on a private tour in Oxford
  • Easy way to find places connected to C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and others
  • See Exeter, Merton, and other colleges where the writers studied and taugh
  • Hear tales you’d miss alone, and choose from various time slots to suit you
  • Inclusions

    • 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

    Exclusions

    • 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

    Additional Information

    • 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

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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