Oxford's literary legends and landmarks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Oxford's literary legends and landmarks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Oxford
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  • 90 to 120 minutes
  • Oxford
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Oxford’s literary gems without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• See the spots that inspired Lewis Carroll, CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien and the filming locations for Harry Potter and HBO’s His Dark Materials
• Hear from producers Jeremy Allen and Graeme Fry, the presenters and producers of the Oxford Lives podcast
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Carfax Tower, Corner of Carfax and Cornmarket, Oxford OX1 England

This self-guided audio tour starts in front of Carfax Tower. From there you’ll wander through the city centre and hear about all the literary legends connected to the city.

Pass By: Pembroke College, Pembroke St., Oxford OX1 1DW England

The tour passes by Pembroke College. While standing in Pembroke Square outside the college where JRR Tolkien wrote The Hobbit.

Pass By: Alice’s Shop, 83 St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1RA England

The tour passes by Alice's Shop. You can pause the tour here, to browse through Alice’s Shop where the real-life Alice in Wonderland bought her barley sugar.

Pass By: Christ Church, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DP England

As you pass by Christ Church, I'll point out it’s eight stained-glass windows featuring characters from Wonderland.

Pass By: Merton College, Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JD England

As you pass by Merton College, you’ll hear about Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration behind Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.

Pass By: University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, The High Street University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 4BJ England

You'll pass by the University Church of St Mary the Virgin and hear about CS Lewis' friendship with JRR Tolkien. Then, you'll stroll through the passageway outside of University Church of St Mary the Virgin which served as the inspiration for Narnia

Pass By: Radcliffe Camera, Radcliffe Square, Oxford OX1 4AJ England

We’ll step into the world of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, where you’ll follow in the footsteps of Will and Lyra and make your way around Radcliffe Square to the Bodleian Library.

Pass By: Bodleian Library Bodleian Library Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG England

We’ll step into the world of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, where you’ll follow in the footsteps of Will and Lyra and make your way around Radcliffe Square to the Bodleian Library.

Pass By: Clarendon Building, Broad St., Oxford OX1 3BA England

Taking in Clarendon Square and the Divinity School library where Harry Potter practiced his witchcraft and wizardry and seeing the oak tree where Draco Malfoy was turned into a ferret.

Pass By: Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DP England

The tour takes you past Exeter College where you'll hear more about Tolkien's time at Oxford.

Pass By: The Eagle and Child, 49 St Giles', Oxford OX1 3LU, UK

The tour reaches an end in front of the Eagle and Child pub, a popular hangout for the Inklings, an informal literary club in the early to mid-1900s.

Inclusions
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Carfax Tower, Queen St, Oxford OX1 1ET, UK


Departure Time


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Oxford's literary legends and landmarks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
7/8/2022 - 5/8/2025

Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM


Return Details

The Eagle and Child, St Giles', Oxford OX1 3LU, UK

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

90 to 120 minutes


User's Reviews

Olga_Z

27 May, 2023

Well structured guided tour, great overview of the key stories related to Oxford. Especially in quieter streets and places listening to the guiding story, making stops to pay more attention to details was enjoyable and thought provoking.

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