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Inspector Morse Oxford PRIVATE GROUP Tours Daily

Oxford, Englandby Visit Oxford Tours

  • 1.8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

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.

What's included

  • Entry included to either Wadham, Exeter college, Balliol college or St Johns college worth £3 person
  • 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. 2026 graduations include....
  • Feb 28, March 7, May 15+ 16+ 23, July 18+ 28+ 31, Aug 1 + 8, Sep 25+ 26, Nov 6 + 7 + 13 + 14 of 2026

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Exeter College

    15 min

    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.

  2. 2

    Bodleian Library

    15 min

    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.

  3. 3

    Radcliffe Camera

    5 min

    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.

  4. 4

    University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

    5 min

    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.

  5. 5

    Sheldonian Theatre

    5 min

    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.

  6. 6

    Bridge of Sighs

    5 min

    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.

  7. 7

    Oxford Covered Market

    10 min

    Many film sites here. We visit inside. Free entry. Please wear a mask in 2020 to enter!

  8. 8

    St John's College

    20 min

    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.

  9. 9

    Trinity College

    Pass by

    We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too

  10. 10

    Brasenose College

    Pass by

    We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too

  11. 11

    Lincoln College

    5 min

    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.

  12. 12

    Jesus College

    5 min

    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.

  13. 13

    All Souls College

    5 min

    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.

  14. 14

    Corpus Christi College

    Pass by

    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.

  15. 15

    Merton College

    Pass by

    We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too.

  16. 16

    Oriel College

    5 min

    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.

  17. 17

    Wadham College

    Pass by

    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.

  18. 18

    The Turf

    Pass by

    We sometimes pass by this or other pubs to mention scenes filmed here

Meeting and pickup

Meet your guide wearing red lanyard. Meeting next to our black sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS. This is also next to the Oxfam shop which has a green sign above its shop.

End point

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.

Good to know

  • 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
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  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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