On a small group tour, see the Oxford sights where they filmed Inspector Morse, Lewis & Endeavour and visit inside the Divinity School of the Bodleian library. Hear all about Colin Dexter, John Thaw and other actors and characters on this hit TV show.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Highlights
- Visit Morse film sites like the Randolph hotel, the castle, Exeter, Brasenose or St Johns colleges and/or the Divinity School at the Bodleian library
- See some of Morse's favorite pubs too — sometimes the tour visits the bar named after Morse, which Colin Dexter frequented
- Experience the sights & discover the history & traditions of Oxford university
- Explore places visited by Inspectors Morse, Lewis and Endeavour
- Enjoy a small-group tour for up to 14 — and usually under 5 — people
Full description
COVID-19 Update
Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. See Know before you go for the latest updates.
This tour promises to show you many of the sights visited by Inspectors Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour on the hit TV show, which has been filmed in approximately 100 locations in Oxford. You will be shown several of these sites. You will also go inside the Divinity School at the Bodleian library if it is open.
This tour is obviously aimed at fans of Inspector Morse, Lewis, Endeavour but if your 'better half' is not a big fan, don't worry as you will be introduced to some general insights about the university of Oxford and the history and traditions of each college you visit.
You will thus gain an insight into Oxford city and university heritage too. You will look in depth at John Dexter's characters and in particular reveal insights into his vision for his characters.
The Inspector Morse Lewis Oxford Tour departs daily at 12.30 PM for individual tickets. Private group tours can be booked at other times too.
Entry to Colleges and Divinity School is limited during graduation days, university open days, and the Christmas holidays.
Includes
- Entrance into the Divinity School at the Bodleian Library
- Detailed map of Oxford city center colleges, attractions and sights
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Important information
Know before you go
- · Due to ongoing COVID-19 preventative measures, all colleges are closed to the public
- As part of ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, the activity will now be a small-group experience with 5-10 people per guide
- This tour does not visit inside Christchurch
- Average group size of 2 to 4
- Please note that Oxford university colleges are private institutions, so access cannot be guaranteed. Please take note of the university graduation dates in the full description, as those dates can have fewer options of colleges to visit
- Many colleges are closed over the Christmas period (from approximately December 22-January 2) or on graduation dates. The local partner will check ahead which venues are open on such dates, as many venues close. When possible you will still get inside at least one or more colleges but entry into colleges is not guaranteed
- NB Divinity school is closed December 24-28, 31 and January 1
