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Official Tour of Philip Pullman’s Oxford

Gain fascinating insights into the stories and places that inspired Philip Pullman’s world-renowned books

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Highlights

  • Rediscover the world of His Dark Materials.
  • Explore the setting of the new The Book of Dust series.
  • Visit key locations from Lyra’s Oxford and La Belle Sauvage, including the Bodleys Library and the Pitt Rivers Museum.
  • Enter the Covered Market, a favourite haunt for Lyra and friends in Northern Lights.
  • See an Oxford College similar to Jordan College, where Lyra grows up, and climbs out of an attic window in the book Northern Lights.

What's included

  • 2-hour guided walking tour

Prepare for the experience

Children information:

  • Children aged 0-5 years go free.

Accessibility information:

  • Central Oxford is fairly flat and walkable.
  • Assistance Dogs are welcome.
  • See full availability when booking.
  • Duration: 2 hours.
  • Please arrive on time.

Departure point

  • Departure meeting point: the Cool Britannia gift shop, entrance on the corner of Turl Street and Broad Street (23-25 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS).

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Oxford Official Walking Tours.

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain. Your eTicket will be then emailed to you within 72 hours. This can be downloaded and used through your mobile phone or printed out and shown when attending the tour.