C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Oxford Walking Tour

C.S. Lewis, famously the author of The Chronicles of Narnia, Mere Christianity, and The Problem of Pain, was a dear friend of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Both men had incredibly close ties to Oxford - Lewis taught English Literature at Magdalen College, and Tolkien taught it at Merton College. Together, they formed part of The Inklings literary society.

This insightful walking tour will immerse you in the world of The Inklings as you follow in the footsteps of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien to view Oxford through their incredible lens. This is a city that inspired two men to write some of the most powerfully evocative and fantastical pieces of literature the world has ever known.

Explore the architecturally awe-inspiring city of Oxford, discovering the key meeting spots for these two immeasurably influential friends, including the Oxford colleges they taught at and the atmospheric pubs where they discussed their legendary literary projects.

Highlights

• Magdalen
• Exeter or Merton Colleges (typically 2 of the 3)
• Sites of gatherings between Lewis and Tolkien (workplaces and pubs)

What’s Included

• Professional award-winning guide
• Entry ticket to Magdalen college to see the hall, chapel, gardens, quad

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