OXFORD WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Walking Through Murder: An Inspector Morse Tour of Oxford's Screened Streets
A 1 hour 45 minute guided walking tour that traces the filming locations and literary inspirations behind Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour across Oxford's old city.
Walking Through Murder: An Inspector Morse Tour of Oxford's Screened Streets.
On this guided Inspector Morse tour the old city of Oxford becomes the stage for the television escapades that have gripped audiences since the 1980s. Guides move through colleges, streets, pubs and hotels — pausing at familiar landmarks such as The Randolph Hotel, the White Horse pub and Broad Street — while explaining the historical context of each location and the role they play in Colin Dexter’s on-screen universe. Routes vary week to week depending on college openings, and the tour includes a visit to one of the colleges used in the series.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Colleges and Canonical Locations
See several Oxford colleges that served as fictional locations or inspirations in Inspector Morse, and hear how the city’s architecture and academic life shaped the stories.
On-Screen Filming Sites
Walk the streets and plazas where scenes for Morse, Lewis and Endeavour were filmed, and learn which parts of the city doubled for the show’s dramatic moments.
Pubs, Hotels and Anecdotes
Visit the pubs, including sites where Morse favoured a real ale, and stop outside landmarks such as The Randolph Hotel while guides relate anecdotes about character creation and production history.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
The tour unfurls as a compact, narrative-led walk through Oxford’s old city: guides weave together on-screen moments, local history and Colin Dexter’s inspirations as the group moves between colleges, pubs and filming exteriors. Expect concentrated storytelling delivered across an approximately 1 hour 45 minute walking route that culminates in a visit to one college used in the productions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear requirements are listed in the provided trip details.
The outing is listed as approximately 1 hour 45 minutes and operates as a small-group tour.
The exact route may change week to week depending on college opening times.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Inspector Morse tour?
The tour runs for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting point is in front of the Martyrs Memorial on St Giles, Oxford.
Will we visit any colleges?
Yes — the tour includes a visit to one of the colleges used in the series; which college is visited varies depending on which are open.
Is there an age restriction for participants?
The tour is intended for participants aged 16 and over.
What will we see on the tour?
You will see filming locations and inspirations from Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour, including colleges, pubs and city landmarks such as The Randolph Hotel, the White Horse pub and Broad Street.
Does the route ever change?
Yes — the route varies slightly each week depending on which colleges are open and available for visits.