The Inklings Walking Tour- explore the inspiration of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien

From earnest discussions of fantasy worlds in the Eagle and Child pub, to the first inspiration of Narnia in St Mary’s Passage, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpieces are interwound with Oxford and its university.

Having both studied and taught at Oxford University, the first seeds of their most well-known and beloved works began here. Follow in the authors’ footsteps around their favourite Oxford haunts and hear the stories of their time at the university.

Operating on selected Saturdays, this tour is perfect for those literarily inclined, fans of The Chronicles of Narnia, Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and who want to learn more about these two greats of The Inklings Society, and see where they lived and learned.

Group Sizes

Group sizes are limited to 20 people for your safety and comfort.

Accessible Oxford

The city centre of Oxford is relatively flat and our easy paced tours can be tailored for most visitors. For more information please click here

Meeting Point

All Oxford Official Walking Tours meet at the Cool Britannia gift shop entrance on the corner of Turl Street and Broad Street (Broad Street Numbers 23-25, OX1 3DH). What3Words///Visit.Blues.Text

Your Guide will be holding an Oxford Official Walking Tours paddleboard.