Inspector Morse Tour
<ul style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">For all Morse, Lewis (Hathaway) and Endeavour fans, this is the tour to take, led by your expert and enthusiastic Oxford Guide</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Tours run some Saturdays at 10.45am and some Sundays at 1.30pm from the Oxford Visitor Information Centre. Please call in our check our website for more details.</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Hugely fun and entertaining – even if you haven’t watched all or any of these famous TV Detective series. “Highlight of my whole trip!” one happy customer told us</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Discover the pubs and cobbled alleyways leading to them, where those familiar words were often spoken ‘Pint, Lewis?’</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Gain a glimpse into the intriguing world of academia as depicted in Colin Dexter’s novels</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">See inside one of the Oxford Colleges* where the episodes were set, be expertly reminded of the story lines (*whenever possible - which is normally except for Degree days)</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Join a small Group (maximum 19 people) with no hidden fees. Ticket prices: Adults £18 Seniors/Students £16 Children £12<b><span style="font-size: 1.5rem;"> </span>**If you have any difficulties with booking online please call us on +44 1865 686 441 or email officialtours@experienceoxfordshire.org**</b></h4></li></ul>
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University & City Tour
<ul style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Take this daily fun and informative award winning 2 hour tour of historic Oxford led by a specialist Oxford Guide. Tours leave at 10.45am weekdays and also at 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays.</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Make the most of your time in Oxford – See the University’s most famous buildings: the Radcliffe Camera, Bridge of Sighs, Sheldonian Theatre and the Bodleian Library's Old Schools Quadrangle</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Uncover the stories behind the college gates, with a college visit included in your tour whenever possible. On certain important days for the University students, all may close - such as Degree and Exam days.</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Explore Oxford as the setting for famous fictional characters such as Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and Inspector Morse and enjoy stories about the real-life characters who’ve lived here in Oxford</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Discover University traditions, learn how students study today and why Oxford is called the City of Dreaming Spires!</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Be inspired – your friendly Guide will answer your questions and highlight where to visit after your tour – small group sizes, maximum 19 people </h4><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;"><b>Ticket prices Adult £17 Concessions £15 Children £10 - Book online. <br>**If you have any difficulties with booking online please call us on +44 1865 686 441 or email officialtours@experienceoxfordshire.org**</b></h4><p style="margin-bottom: 20px;"><br></p></li></ul>
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CS Lewis & JRR Tolkien Tour
CS Lewis & JRR Tolkien Tour
<ul style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">For all fans of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien this is the tour to take, with an Oxford Literary Guide.</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">See the pubs where the Inklings met to discuss their works of fantasy fiction, now famous the world over -The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Chronicles of Narnia</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">See inside an Oxford College associated with these great writers - Exeter if open, where JRR Tolkien studied or Merton where he also worked and hear about Magdalen College, home to CS Lewis (which you can visit after your tour, if you have time)</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Visit the University Church where CS Lewis preached during WW2 and explore this City which inspired the Inklings</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Join a select group (maximum 14) and ask your expert Guide any questions you may have – All entrance fees on tour included</h4><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <b>Ticket prices: Adults £18 Seniors/Students £16 Children (5-15) £12 </b>Must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 go free but must have places booked for them.</h4></li><li style=""><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;"><b> **If you have any difficulties with booking online please call us on +44 1865 686 441 or email officialtours@experienceoxfordshire.org**</b></h4></li></ul>
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Philip Pullman's Tour
<h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Rediscover the world of His Dark Materials and explore the setting of the new The Book of Dust series with a walk around Philip Pullman’s Oxford, led by an enthusiastic guide.</h4><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Take this 2 hour tour which provides a fascinating insight into the stories and places that inspired his world-renowned books</h4><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Visit key locations from Lyra’s Oxford and La Belle Sauvage including:</h4><ul style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><li><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Bodley’s Library: Bodley’s Library features prominently in His Dark Materials and also features in the new book La Belle Sauvage.</h4></li><li><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">The Covered Market: the market is a favourite haunt for Lyra and friends in Northern Lights.</h4></li><li><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">An Oxford College, similar to Jordan College: where Lyra grows up. She climbs out of an attic window there in Northern Lights.</h4></li><li><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Pitt Rivers Museum: Lyra and Will find skulls here with holes in them in The Subtle Knife.</h4></li></ul><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">All tours start at 11.15pm and go from here at the Visitor Information Centre 15-16 Broad Street OX1 3AS.</h4><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Lyra’s stomping ground, and that of new character Malcolm, reaches beyond central Oxford. If you’d like to extend the experience, ask your expert Guide about the other places which can be visited after your tour.</h4><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Book now to avoid disappointment, as places are limited to 14 on this tour, which only runs once a month (on a Saturday) and is fast becoming one of our most popular tours.<b> </b></h4><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px;"><b>Ticket prices: Adults £18 Seniors/Students £16 Children (5-15) £12 </b>Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 go free but must have places booked for them.<b style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.5rem;"> </b><b><br></b></h4><h4 style="margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bolder;">**If you have any difficulties with booking online please call us on +44 1865 686 441 or email officialtours@experienceoxfordshire.org**</span></h4>
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