Private tour in Oxford Sophie D
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up to 10 people
2 hours
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Sophie D.
After completing my BA (Hons) in Art History and History at Oxford Brookes University, I moved to...
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Explore the iconic sites and fascinating stories of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Lewis Carroll in Oxford while uncovering the magical backstory of Harry Potter film locations. This tour offers a captivating introduction to Oxford’s rich history and its connection to these literary giants. Discover how the city inspired Tolkien’s Middle-earth, Lewis’s Narnia, Carroll’s Wonderland, and Rowling’s Hogwarts. Visit the Bodleian Library’s Divinity School, known as Hogwarts’ infirmary, and explore the 'secret library' that brought Rowling’s wizarding world to life. Walk in the footsteps of Tolkien and Lewis, visiting their colleges and haunts, including the Eagle and Child pub, where they discussed their works. Stand in Radcliffe Square, said to inspire parts of Narnia and Hogwarts alike, and discover how Carroll’s Oxford inspired Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
**Tour Highlights** Includes New College (subject to term-time regulations) or other historic colleges, such as Christ Church. - **Divinity School:** Iconic Harry Potter filming location. - **Bridge of Sighs:** One of Oxford’s most photographed landmarks. - **Sheldonian Theatre:** Designed by Christopher Wren during the Restoration. - **Bodleian Schools Quadrangle:** A step back in time. - **Radcliffe Square:** Features the Radcliffe Camera, All Souls, and Brasenose College with its quirky door-knocker origin. - **St Mary’s Church:** Inspiration for C.S. Lewis’s gateway to Narnia. - **Turl Street and Merton Lane:** Tracing Tolkien’s later years. - **Exeter College:** Tolkien’s alma mater. - **Anglo-Saxon Tower:** One of Oxford’s oldest structures. **Optional Extensions:** Visit Tolkien’s favorite haunts, such as the Eagle and Child and Lamb and Flag pubs, the Oratory, and explore Oxford’s rich tradition of fantastic fiction. Each tour is tailored to your interests and schedule.
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Transport is not required for this walking tour.
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Weston Library on Broad Street
(1)
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours
Transportation:
walking
1
View pricing details
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours
Transportation:
walking
1
View pricing details
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