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The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily

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Magdalen college where CS Lewis taught
Magdalen college where CS Lewis taught
Magdalen college quad views again
Magdalen college quad views
Exeter college garden winter day
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On average, this is booked 23 (0) days in advance.
120 to 150 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

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

  • 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
  • Tour is led by award winning guides with hundreds of existing 5 star ratings for this tour!
  • 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
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

15-16 Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AS, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Oxford OX1 4AU
UK

The tour does not have a fixed end point but the city centre is compact and the guide will ensure you have a map and directions to where you want to get to next.

What To Expect

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Exeter College (pass by)

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.
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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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Merton College (pass by)

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.
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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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Radcliffe Camera (pass by)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
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Brasenose College (pass by)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
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All Souls College (pass by)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
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Hertford College (pass by)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
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Lincoln College (pass by)

We don't usually enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
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Jesus College (pass by)

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

Balliol College (pass by)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
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Trinity College (pass by)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
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St John's College (pass by)

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

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

Bridge of Sighs (pass by)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
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Radcliffe Camera (pass by)

We don't enter inside this venue but we introduce these famous sights and walk past on the route.
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University College (pass by)

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
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St Edmund Hall (pass by)

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

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour – Private Groups Daily?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour – Private Groups Daily?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • 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.
  • Tour is led by award winning guides with hundreds of existing 5 star ratings for this tour!.
The following is 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour – Private Groups Daily will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
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Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 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
  • Tour is led by award winning guides with hundreds of existing 5 star ratings for this tour!
  • 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 Info

Activity name

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

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