JRR Tolkiens Oxford and Cotswolds Driving Tour

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Itinerário

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   Famed as the “Tolkien Door.” Local legend says Tolkien visited here and drew inspiration for the Doors of Durin at Moria

   2 horas•Entrada gratuita

2. 2

   Recognized as Tolkien’s inspiration for the Prancing Pony in Bree. Tolkien was a frequent visitor, often meeting friends and relatives here

   1 hora•Entrada gratuita

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   Broadway Tower

   Perched atop one of the Cotswolds’ highest hills, Broadway Tower offers sweeping views of the surrounding countryside

   1 h 30 min•Entrada não incluída•Ver no mapa

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   Marking the historic meeting point of four English counties, this ancient boundary stone inspired Tolkien’s Three-Farthing Stone in the Shire

   1 h 10 min•Entrada gratuita

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   This enigmatic Neolithic complex—older than Stonehenge—consists of standing stones with names like The King’s Men, The Whispering Knights, and The King Stone. The stones are steeped in myth and believed to have inspired the Barrow-downs, a spectral landscape haunted by ancient kings and spirits in The Lord of the Rings.

   1 h 30 min•Entrada gratuita

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   Tolkien’s alma mater, Exeter’s medieval quadrangles and tranquil gardens provided the foundation for his scholarly life. The college’s history, Gothic beauty, and academic atmosphere directly influenced his reverence for learned lore and the university cities of Middle-earth.

   30 minutos•Entrada gratuita

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   Tolkien spent many years teaching at these two colleges. Their ancient courts, vine-clad walls, and peaceful cloisters evoke Rivendell’s timelessness and the wisdom of Elves

   30 minutos•Entrada gratuita

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   Oxford Botanic Garden

   One of Britain’s oldest botanical gardens, this site

   One of Britain’s oldest botanical gardens, this site was a favorite retreat for Tolkien, who loved to stroll amongst the rare trees. The famed black pine nicknamed “the Tolkien Tree” is said to have inspired the mighty Ents, and the garden’s hornbeam even evokes Quickbeam of Fangorn Forest

   Passa sem parar•Entrada gratuita•Ver no mapa

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   Radcliffe Camera

   A masterpiece of neoclassical architecture in Radcliffe Square, the Radcliffe Camera’s domed silhouette and dramatic facade have often been compared to Minas Tirith.

   40 minutos•Entrada gratuita•Ver no mapa

Ponto de encontro

Meet outside the property. It's a short walk from Earls Court station - after taking the Warwick road exit.

O mapa mostra Londres. O ponto de encontro exato é o endereço acima.Abrir mapa maior

Recolha

• Recolha ou encontro no ponto de partida
• 270 hotéis servidos
• Pode pedir outro endereço de recolha
• O operador entra em contacto para a recolha
• A recolha começa 5 min antes da partida

O que saber antes de ir

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancelamento e reembolso

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

• Cancelado e totalmente reembolsado se o tempo não permitir
• Cancelado e totalmente reembolsado se houver poucos viajantes