About this experience
Literature fans will enjoy this tour of the interconnected lives of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien that spans more than three decades.
Highlights
- Visit Tolkien's house and favourite haunts across Oxford
- Explore the beautiful city centre with an expert guide
- Discover the inspirations for Lord of the Rings and the Chronicles of Narnia
- Learn about the long and tumultuous friendship of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien
- Meet Mr Tumnus and other characters from Oxford's literary heritage
What's included
- Expert literary guide and story-teller
- Tour exploring key sites from the life of Tolkien and Lewis
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Literature fans will enjoy this tour of the interconnected lives of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien that spans more than three decades. Walk with us as we unpack the friendship between these two literary giants, covering seven different locations with plenty of insightful stories at each. See where their writing club 'The Inklings' first met and visit the home of Tolkien in Oxford. On this tour you will see the actual Two Towers that inspired the famous towers in Lord of the Rings, and the lamppost that greeted the children when they first entered Narnia. Your guide will walk you through the inspiration for some of the characters from their great stories, providing an behind-the-scenes look at the storied emotions and lasting strength of a beautiful literary friendship.
Things to note
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Terms & conditions
Please meet your guide at the Oxford Walking Tours Sign, in front of the blue gates of Trinity College on Broad Street.