Private tour in Oxford Sophie D

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 300 USD
Per person cost
  • 14 USD
Explanation
Reservation and entry to New College
Per person cost
  • 20 USD
Explanation
Reservation and entry to Bodleian Library

2 hour JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis and Harry Potter with University highlights

Tour #1214939
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Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
Per person cost
  • 14 USD
Explanation
Reservation and entry to New College
Per person cost
  • 20 USD
Explanation
Reservation and entry to Bodleian Library

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 10 people

2 hours

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Oxford tour:

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.

Your Oxford tour itinerary

**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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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

Transport is not required for this walking tour.

What's included
  • Private Guide
  • Tickets: College entry and Bodleian Library
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses.
Meeting location

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Weston Library on Broad Street

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Art And Culture

And Movie

City Highlights

Off The Beaten Path

History

Languages
Fluent

English

Conversational

French

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

5

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    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 10 people

    Duration:

    2 hours

    Transportation:

    walking

    Party size:

    1

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    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 10 people

    Duration:

    2 hours

    Transportation:

    walking

    Party size:

    1

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    Select tour start time

    View our cancellation policy

    View pricing details

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