Explore the city that inspired some of the world’s most beloved fantasy stories, from Narnia to Middle‑earth
Join Experience Oxfordshire and retrace the footsteps of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, uncovering the real places, friendships and inspirations behind their legendary works.
- Enjoy a guided walking tour with an expert and passionate literary guide
- Visit the Eagle & Child pub, where the authors first shared their ideas
- Stand at St. Mary’s Passage, the original inspiration for Narnia
- Explore University locations where both authors studied and taught
- Hear behind‑the‑scenes stories from their time at Oxford
- Follow the paths walked by The Inklings as they shaped fantasy classics
Explore Oxford locations that inspired Narnia, Middle‑earth & the works of two of the world’s most famous authors
- Age Restrictions: 10+
- Duration: 2 hours
- Meeting Point: Cool Britannia gift shop entrance on the corner of Turl Street & Broad Street.
- Tickets include: 2-hour, expert-led, guided literary tour in Oxford
Through expert storytelling, literary history & atmospheric Oxford streets, step into the worlds of Narnia and Middle‑earth
Follow your guide through the colleges, churches and medieval lanes that shaped two of the greatest minds in literature. Visit Exeter College (from the outside), where Tolkien lived and studied, and the University Church where Lewis preached during WWII. Discover where The Inklings met, read aloud draft chapters, and debated ideas that would later become global masterpieces.
Whether you're a devoted fan of The Chronicles of Narnia, a lover of The Lord of the Rings, or simply fascinated by literary history, this tour invites you into the stories behind the stories, revealing how Oxford shaped two of the most influential writers of all time.
- Walk the real locations that inspired Narnia and Middle‑earth
- Hear unpublished anecdotes and fascinating author trivia
- See iconic Oxford architecture through a literary lens
- Learn about The Inklings and their legendary writing sessions
- Perfect for fantasy fans, literature lovers and curious explorers
Book your Official C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Tour tickets today & experience Oxford through the eyes of two literary giants.