The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily
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.
Inclusions and Exclusions
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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
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
Know Before You Go
- 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
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