Oxford Detective Walking Tour Experience

Follow in the footsteps of Oxford’s iconic detectives on this immersive walking tour through the city’s historic streets and colleges. Discover key filming locations from Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour — including the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and the famous Morse Bar. Along the way, enjoy insider stories, behind-the-scenes trivia, and a few mysterious tales from Oxford’s darker corners. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a curious newcomer, this tour brings the city’s crime-solving legacy vividly to life. Keep your eyes open — in Oxford, clues are everywhere.

Meeting Point

Oxford Tourist Information

15, 16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK

Enter the Oxford Tourist Information and check-in at the front desk.

What's included:

• Guide

Not included:

• Tips

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

University College

High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BH

Morse’s alma mater (in the story) and frequent filming spot

7 minutes

Exeter College

Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DP

Used for interiors and exteriors in multiple episodes.

5 minutes

Brasenose College

Radcliffe Square, Oxford, OX1 4AJ

Its quad and hall appear regularly.

5 minutes

New College Lane

New College Lane, Oxford

Often using for a good chase scene!

5 minutes

Bodleian Library

Broad Street, University Of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3BG

The main quod is a popular scene for graduations

5 minutes

Radcliffe Camera

Radcliffe Square, , Oxford, OX1 3BG

One of the most iconic backdrops across all series.

5 minutes

Sheldonian Theatre

Broad Street, , Oxford, OX1 3AZ

A recurring majestic feature in wide shots.

7 minutes

St John's College

St. Giles, Oxford, OX1 3JP

Used in Lewis for dramatic confrontations and college scenes.

7 minutes

The White Horse

52 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BB

Just opposite the Randolph, featured in several scenes.

5 minutes

Turf Tavern

4 Bath Pl, Oxford OX1 3SU, UK

Tucked away, and used in Endeavour and Lewis.

5 minutes

The Bear Inn, Oxford

6 Alfred St, Oxford OX1 4EH, UK

One of Oxford’s oldest pubs, glimpsed in various episodes.

5 minutes

Broad Street

Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 2JD

A prime location in nearly every series.

5 minutes

Turl Street

Turl Street, Oxford

Featured often in walk-and-talk scenes

5 minutes

St Aldates Police Station

St Aldates Police Station, Oxford OX1 1SZ, UK

Stands in for Thames Valley Police HQ.

5 minutes

Christ Church Meadow

Oxford, OX1 1DP

Used for tranquil or moody detective walks.

5 minutes

Oxford Covered Market

Market Street, Oxford, OX1 3DZ

Occasionally shown in chase or meeting scenes.

5 minutes