2 hour(s)
English
Included
Explore Oxford locations that inspired Narnia and Middle earth
Visit the famous Eagle and Child pub, meeting place of The Inklings
Discover where C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien studied and taught
Learn fascinating stories about their friendship and literary legacy
€ 12.37
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Step into the enchanting world of Oxford’s literary legends, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, on this immersive Inklings Walking Tour. Discover the places that shaped the imaginations of two of the world’s most beloved authors, whose works gave us The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings. Stroll through Oxford’s historic streets and university grounds where these great minds once studied, taught, and shared their ideas. Visit the iconic Eagle and Child pub, where Lewis and Tolkien met with fellow members of The Inklings to discuss stories of fantasy, myth, and faith, and stand in St. Mary’s Passage said to have inspired the creation of Narnia itself.
Guided by a knowledgeable expert, you’ll uncover fascinating tales of friendship, creativity, and inspiration behind these literary masterpieces. Trace their footsteps through the colleges where they lived and lectured, and experience Oxford through the lens of their enduring imagination. This tour is a must for fans of Narnia, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings, as well as anyone captivated by the magic of storytelling and the city that sparked it all.
Guided walking tour led by a knowledgeable Oxford literary expert
Visits to key sites associated with Lewis, Tolkien, and The Inklings Society
Insightful commentary on the authors’ lives, works, and inspirations
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation nearby
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My wife and I had a phenomenal tour with Oxford Ecclesia Tours, and our guide was absolutely incredible — Colton Duncan, the current President of the C.S. Lewis Society. Our tour focused on J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and every part of it — the walk through Oxford, the fascinating stories shared by Colton, and the city’s wonderful atmosphere — made the experience truly unforgettable. We couldn’t recommend it more highly! Thank you so much, Diogo and Rita
Our CS Lewis Tour of Oxford was extremely enjoyable! Esther, our guide, was knowledgeable , friendly and engaging. The tour was comprehensive, but didn’t skim over interesting history and details. We would highly recommend!
Great tour!! We learned so much about Lewis and Tolkien as well as some reformation history. Esther was patient with our many questions and her knowledge is encyclopedic.
Our C.S. Lewis walking tour with Rhys (I think I have his name right. He’s a first year Seminary student) was everything we expected and more. He was the ideal guide for us as we are church workers and he shared about the church today s well as how Lewis became a Christian and how his writings evolved. We really felt we were walking in the footsteps of Lewis and Tolkien. Fantastic tour. Thank you.
Our guide was Reece. He took time to learn about our interests and made sure he highlighted these areas. We were with friends who met 40 years ago when at least one of our spouses were in seminary. This tour was great for learning about the leaders in the church and church history. Thanks Reece.
