The Fantasy Worlds of Oxford: Private Tour including tickets

Oxford, GB

Highlights

  • Private tour of Oxford college
  • Visiting the inspiration for Narnia and Middle Earth
  • Exploring the locations that inspired famous writers
  • Ending the tour at Blackwell's bookshop

Meeting Point

Your guide will meet you at the corner of Rose Lane and High Street, across the street from Magdalen college.

Meeting point

Oxford OX1 4AU , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

Your tour finishes inside Blackwell's bookshop - 48-51 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BQ, United Kingdom.

Meeting point

Oxford , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

Oxford

Enjoy the personal attention of your private guide and enjoy a private tour of one of Oxford’s many colleges. Experience the myriad of Oxford’s enchanting streets and uncover the city’s fascinating history. 'Speak Friend and Enter' Tolkien's world, as you explore the streets which he called home around his two colleges.

Duration 60 minutes
2

Bridge of Sighs

Journey around the classic sights - the Bridge of Sighs, Radcliffe Camera, the Sheldonian Theatre, and see the Divinity School, which showed up throughout the Harry Potter films.

Duration 30 minutes
3

Oxford Botanic Garden

Wander past the Botanical Gardens, learn about how Tolkien and Lewis both passed many hours in the gardens.

Duration 15 minutes
4

Christ Church Meadow

Stroll through Christchurch Meadow, enjoying views of Merton College where Tolkien taught, and Christ Church where young Alice Liddle inspired Lewis Carroll to write Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Duration 15 minutes
5

Pembroke College

See Pembroke College, where Tolkien was a fellow and peer into the quadrangle where the ‘flying lessons’ in Harry Potter took place.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
6

Ashmolean Museum

See the Ashmolean Museum where Tolkien worked for two years on the Oxford English Dictionary.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Wheelchair accessible
  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What our experts say

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    Visit Blackwell's for unique books.
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    Try The Eagle and Child pub nearby.
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    Check out the Botanical Gardens.
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    Explore Christ Church for stunning views.
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    Bring a camera for picturesque spots.

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