Tolkien, Lewis, "Inklings" Walking Tour + Magdalen College｜United Kingdom

Meet your guide on Broad Street Oxford, near Italiamo Café, and set off on a guided walking tour of Oxford. Visit the places where Tolkien and Lewis studied, worked, and relaxed. Learn about their lives at the University of Oxford.

See many locations where Tolkien and Lewis studied, worked, and relaxed, including Exeter College, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bodleian Library, Merton College, University College, the Examination Schools, and the Eastgate Hotel. Visit these locations from the outside.

Enter and visit at least one of the colleges linked to Tolkien and Lewis, usually Magdalen College, where Lewis worked and where the Inklings met. Learn how Lewis and Tolkien inspired and helped each other.

Also: Learn how Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) met the young Alice Liddell at Christ Church College and how she inspired him to write Alice in Wonderland. Learn also about recent developments at Christ Church including the new Alice collection.

Avoid the crowds! Maximum group size: 12 - so everyone can enjoy the tour!

What people say:
We're new on KKday, but we've been running tours for over 2 years. This is what people say about us:

"We took the C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien tour in Oxford and Tim was our guide. It was super informative and we moved through the sites at a decent pace without rushing. We enjoyed the anecdotes about the two great professors along with the provided context of how Oxford University works, especially the tutorial system. I highly recommend and give thanks to Tim for being such a great guide!"
Hannah J
May 2025


"We had the absolute pleasure of touring Oxford with Tim, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Tim was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the history, architecture, and famous alumni of Oxford, but he delivered everything with such charm, wit, and enthusiasm. His passion for the city is infectious, and he brought the streets and colleges to life with fascinating stories and insights. We came away with a much deeper appreciation of Oxford’s rich history and culture, and we were entertained every step of the way. Tim was a delightful guide—warm, engaging, and full of interesting facts that you’d never find in a guidebook. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience Oxford in an informative and enjoyable way. Thank you, Tim, for a truly memorable day."

Marie – Australia
May 2025

"GREAT! Fans will love!
This was a great way to see the city in a short amount of time. Our guide tour, Timothy (Tim), was AMAZING! He knew exactly what spots in the city to prioritize over others to tell Lewis' and Tolkien's stories. He knew so much about the two authors, the history of the city & colleges, as well. He was lovely to have conversation with and even went out of his way to go over time just a little bit to share some extra stuff. This is a great tour for those that are and are not well-versed on the lives of Lewis and Tolkien. 10/10 would recommend."
Valeria
Oct 2024