John Locke Philosophy Tour

Arrive in the amazing city of London. After checking in to your hotel, visit the British Museum where you can get lost in history. 

Dine at one of London’s famous pubs, enjoy a pint and watch some cricket.

A day trip around the city should include a walk across London Bridge. Then on to the Tower of London, a must-see for history buffs. Climb the narrow, winding stairs to the tower and look out over Tower Green. View the Crown Jewels. As you follow your “Beefeater” guide around the grounds, re-live many a traitor’s life in London’s bloody past.

Relax and enjoy the scenery as your train to Oxford travels through the bucolic central English countryside.

Tour Oxford University this afternoon. Your guided tour will give you an overview of this prestigious University, highlighting Bodleian Library, University Church of St. Mary, the Bridge of Sighs, and Trinity College.

Oxford’s food scene is as diverse as its population. Your local foodie guide will take you to local food stalls, artisan shops, and markets to sample an array of culinary creations. Eat like a local as you stroll around Oxford and get a first-hand glimpse of the regional and international dishes.

Attend the John Locke Lecture Series, one of the most distinguished lecture series in the world on philosophy. Hear lectures from the likes of Professor Philip Pettit’s Minds that Speak. This world-class series is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Your tour will take you to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites today. 

Stonehenge historically has been a pilgrimage site for philosophers and poets searching for the answer to how and why Stonehenge came to be. 

The city of Bath is home to the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, a spa resort where Londoners flocked to escape the unbearable summers in London. While visiting, enjoy the modern Thermae Bath Spa, where you can relax in the thermal hot springs.

Return to London tonight.

Tour the John Locke Institute where you can spend the day attending seminars, collaborating with educators, observing debate competitions, and having one-on-one conversations with local philosophy professors.

If you have extra free time, you should extend your stay; you will be happy you did!

Sadly you must leave London, the glorious city that it is. You will leave with a higher understanding of the longstanding educational institutions and history of the United Kingdom.