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Offered in: English
Entry included to either Wadham, Exeter college, Balliol college or St Johns college
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. 2024 graduations include....
May 18, July 13+23+26+27, Aug 3, Sep 27+28, Nov 8+9+16 of 2024
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.
Itinerary
Exeter College
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.
15 minutes
Bodleian Library
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.
15 minutes
Radcliffe Camera
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.
5 minutes
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
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 minutes
Sheldonian Theatre
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.
5 minutes
Bridge of Sighs
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.
5 minutes
Oxford Covered Market
Many film sites here. We visit inside. Free entry. Please wear a mask in 2020 to enter!
10 minutes
St John's College
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.
20 minutes
Trinity College (Pass By)
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too
Brasenose College (Pass By)
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too
Lincoln College
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.
5 minutes
Jesus College
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.
5 minutes
All Souls College
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.
5 minutes
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.
Merton College (Pass By)
We pass by and introduce this college and which Morse scenes filmed here too.
Oriel College
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.
5 minutes
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.
The Turf (Pass By)
We sometimes pass by this or other pubs to mention scenes filmed here
Sample Menu
Additional Info
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.
Free Cancellation
June 19100% refund
June 20No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Fun Inspector Morse tour
Published on Apr, 2025
Really fun tour with Peter. He is very knowledgeable and full of fun stories. Saw many Morse film sites, great overall experience. Highly recommend
Great tour with Tom -...
Published on Mar, 2025
Great tour with Tom - very informative and fun...had a chance to visit several colleges and Morse/Lewis sites
A memorable tour we thoroughly enjoyed.
Published on Sep, 2024
We had a wonderful experience with Renata. Fun, informative and engaging. She was very knowledgeable about Oxford as well as the Morse, Lewis and Endeavour sites. I would definitely recommend this tour.
A Tour with a novel difference
Published on Aug, 2024
Renata had an expansive knowledge of both Oxford history and Morse , Endeavour series. It was more than just buildings -She made many links to various series and episodes that brought the tv series to life. Loved the different spin on things and covered history as well
Thanks Renata for a great Morse tour of Oxford!
Published on Aug, 2024
Renata did a wonderful job!! Not only did she give us so many Morse stories about the places we saw, but lots of extra history and features of the city. She also got us into one of the school courtyards! Thanks Renata for a great tour!
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