On this guided Inspector Morse Tour of Oxford, the historic city becomes the stage for murder, mystery, and intrigue. While Oxford is world-famous for its University, dreaming spires, and centuries of scholarship, for fans of Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour, it is equally known as the scene of countless on-screen crimes. Within its cobbled streets and medieval quadrangles, homicide, corruption, and vice flourish—at least on television.
Oxford was the birthplace of Colin Dexter’s celebrated detective, Inspector Morse, and it is here that the original novels and award-winning television adaptations found their perfect backdrop. From the 1980s onwards, audiences across the globe have been captivated by Morse’s brooding investigations, continued later by Lewis and Hathaway, and more recently by the young Endeavour. On this tour, you’ll step directly into their world.
Your experience begins in the very heart of Oxford, where your expert guide will lead you on a 1 hour 45 minute walk through the city. Along the way, you’ll explore famous filming locations, hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and learn fascinating facts about how Colin Dexter’s novels were transformed into some of Britain’s best-loved detective dramas.
Highlights of the tour include The Randolph Hotel, where Morse was often seen pondering cases over a pint, the White Horse pub, a favourite haunt of both the detective and his creator, and the Bodleian Library, one of Oxford’s most iconic landmarks. You will also see Broad Street, the Sheldonian Theatre, Exeter College, and other atmospheric corners of the old city that featured across the three series.
No two tours are ever quite the same. The route changes slightly each week, ensuring that even returning visitors discover something new. At every stop, your guide will weave together Oxford’s rich history with memorable moments from the screen, offering an insider’s perspective on how the city itself became a character in the stories.
By the end of the Inspector Morse Tour, you will have uncovered the darker, fictional side of Oxford, and retraced the steps of Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour in the very places where mysteries were solved and lives changed forever. For fans of Colin Dexter’s detective, this is the ultimate way to experience Oxford.
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2025 Dates
Thursdays and Saturdays departing at 2pm (Jan – Dec)
Tuesday at 2pm (Feb – Dec)
Wednesdays and Fridays departing at 2pm (Mar – Oct)
Sundays departing at 2pm (Jun – Sep)
2026 Dates
Tuesdays and Saturdays departing at 2pm (Feb – Dec)
Thursday at 2pm (Apr- Oct)
Fridays departing at 2pm (May – Sep)
Private Tours / Group Tours available – see bottom of page
1 hour 45 minutes
Adult (16 years+): £22
In front of the Martyrs Memorial on St Giles, Oxford
Getting to Oxford by train and Where to stay
Professional guide
Gratuities (optional)
1-14 people: From £200 (Monday to Saturday)
College entry fees are not included in this price. Allow £5 per person payable in cash on the day direct to the establishment (check with us about opening times).
Available daily at 11am and 2pm.
Private Tours also available in French, German and Spanish for an additional £20 per tour
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