Literary oxford tour
‘I envy you going to Oxford. It is the most flower-like time of one’s life. One sees the shadow of things in silver mirrors.’ - Oscar Wilde
Oxford has been home to numerous great writers through the ages. But what is it about the city of dreaming spires that has inspired such creativity and birthed so many beloved stories?
On this tour we will dive down the rabbit hole to learn about many of Oxford’s literary inhabitants and some of their most enduring creations. We will also hear excerpts from their writings that give us a deeper understanding of the city of dreaming spires itself.
From early links with Chaucer, Shakespeare and Donne, through flawed and fascinating figures like Shelley, Wilde and Auden, we will encounter brilliant literary women, beer-drinking Inklings and outstanding crime fiction writers, as well as being introduced to some of the most exciting authors connected to the city today.
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A private tour costs £160 per group. If you have an interest in a particular literary figure and would like to visit a college associated with them that may cost more - please contact me to discuss. I also run public tours from time to time that you can buy tickets to - check my Upcoming Tours page.
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Yes, I run regular literary tours for the Bodleian Library (along with other guides) and sometimes run my own Literary Oxford tours too. Check out my ‘Upcoming tours’ page to find out when my tours are next coming up.
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Yes! I run specialist Tolkien/Lewis tours, you can find out more here.
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Up to 20 people. I also run regular literary tours for the Bodleian Library (along with other guides.) Check out my ‘Upcoming tours’ page to find out when my tours are next coming up.
