Highlights
See Inspector Morse's Oxford as well as Lewis and Endeavour filming locations on this approximately 2-hour private Oxford walking tour, as you explore the making of this famous character and the TV series. Gain insights into not just the detective but also what life is like to study and work at Oxford university, as you see some of the most famous Oxford sights. Tour includes entry inside either Wadham, St Johns, Exeter or Balliol college- presuming at least one of these colleges is open. Our primary guide, Tom, averages a 5 star review from 50% of all his clients who book this tour, as Tom has an incredible knowledge and passion for the subject.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Meet your guide wearing red lanyard next to our red sign OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist Info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS.
Return Details
- Wherever we happen to finish the tour, your guide will assist you with directions to where you need to go to next and we also offer a free Oxford city map too.
Duration
1 hour and 45 minutes - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Exeter College
Turl Street, Oxford
Exeter college is open 2pm to 5pm. So long as it is open the by default, we visit inside this college as it is especially associated with scenes from TV episodes of Inspector Morse and Lewis. Entry is paid for and is worth £3 per person. Exeter is currently closed until June 2024 though.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bodleian Library
Broad Street, University Of Oxford, Oxford
We introduce the Bodleian from the outside. If you may wish to visit inside the Bodleian, then please note the only way to see inside the library, is if you book a Bodleian library tour via the Bodleian website. No guides may guide inside there.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Radcliffe Camera
Radcliffe Square, , Oxford
This is one of multiple famous sights seen on tour route and is one of many Morse film sites too. The venue is not open to the public.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
The High Street, University of Oxford, Oxford
This is one of multiple famous sights seen on tour route and is one of many Morse film sites too. Sometimes we visit inside here.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street, , Oxford
This is one of multiple famous sights seen on tour route and is one of many Morse film sites too. The venue is not open to the public.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bridge of Sighs
New College Ln., Oxford
This is one of multiple famous sights seen on tour route and is one of many Morse film sites too. The venue is not open to the public.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Oxford Covered Market
Market Street, Oxford
Many film sites here. We visit inside. Free entry. Please wear a mask in 2020 to enter!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St John's College
St. Giles, Oxford
We usually visit inside this college on most tours but where we will visit, all depends on what happens to be open on the day.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Trinity College
Broad Street, Oxford
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Brasenose College
Radcliffe Square, Oxford
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lincoln College
Turl Street, , Oxford
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too. We usually stop at the entrance area for photos to see the quadrangle.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Jesus College
Turl Street, Oxford
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too. We usually stop at the entrance area for photos to see the quadrangle.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: All Souls College
High Street, Oxford
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too. We usually stop at the entrance area for photos to see the quad and towers.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Corpus Christi College
Merton Street, , Oxford
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too. We usually stop at the entrance area for photos to see the quadrangle.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Merton College
Merton Street, Oxford
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Oriel College
Oriel Square, Oxford
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too. We usually stop at the entrance area for photos to see the quadrangle.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Wadham College
17 Parks Road, Oxford
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too. We usually stop at the entrance area for photos to see the quadrangle.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Turf
4 Bath Place, , Oxford
We sometimes pass by this or other pubs to mention scenes filmed here
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 5 minutes prior to start time
- Foreign languages guides may be available, if adequate advance notice given. Please contact local operator via viator, before booking to inquire about options.
- Please note that as the university colleges are private institutions, we can't always guarantee entry to colleges but it is very rare that we cannot get entry into at least 1 or 2 colleges on the tour. Please take note of any advertised university graduation dates mentioned above under section as those dates can have less options of colleges to visit.
- Entry included to either Wadham, Exeter college, Balliol college or St Johns college worth £3 person
Exclusions
- NOTICE: on graduation dates or xmas dates we cannot always guarantee if venues may announce closures
- Christmas Closures: colleges usually close from about Dec 21 to January 2
- We cannot always guarantee entry to a college on graduation dates. 2025 graduations include....
- May 31, July 19 + 29, Aug 1 + 2 + 9, Sep 26 + 27, Nov 7+ 8+9+14 +15 of 2025
Redemption Instructions
• Please arrive 5 minutes early, to ensure you don't miss the tour. If you can't see the guide, call us! The guide will be wearing a red lanyard and red "iloveoxford" badge.
SAME DAY - LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS:
If you wish to book onto the tour at last minute and it shows up as not available to book, that's only because online sales by default have closed. However, if you call up viator to call us, we may well still be able to accept your booking at short notice!
While this tour is aimed at Morse fans, it is also introduces Oxford's other literary references & the city & university history.
• Our tickets costs marginally more than our competitor but our group sizes are also much smaller and we average only 2-4 persons per tour.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• Please arrive 5 minutes prior to start time
• Infants 5 and under can go on this tour free of charge
• During Xmas holiday period or on dates of university graduation dates, we cannot guarantee entry into colleges, so please see such dates listed below.
• Please note that as the university colleges are private institutions, we can't always guarantee entry to colleges but it is very rare that we cannot get entry into at least 1 or 2 colleges on the tour. Please take note of any advertised university graduation dates mentioned below, as those dates can have less options of colleges to visit.
GRADUATION DATES 2019:
Jan 19, March 2, March 9, May 4, May 11, July 13, July 23, July 26, July 27, Aug 2, Aug 3, Sep 14, Sep 27, Sep 28, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 9, Dec 22 to Jan 2.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Fine Print
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