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Medieval Oxford Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$150.95
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Why is being ‘medieval’ seen as an insult? Why are we fascinated with the idea of 'horrible histories'?
Modern media has fostered the stereotype that people in the Middle Ages were uniquely backwards, superstitious, violent, and dirty.
Join us on a tour that delves into medieval Oxford, uncovering the complexity of life in the past, while debunking the many myths of 'medieval' times. This tour will explore long-lasting similarities with how people acted centuries ago, while discussing how historic tensions have lasted to this day.
This tour lasts for about 1.5hrs.
Our tours are academically researched and led by experts. They incorporate active discussion and ask questions about historical memory, controversial histories, and the impacts of discrimination on the city and university.
ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible, but please note some mild uneven pavement in the city centre. Distance walked is less than 2km.
Modern media has fostered the stereotype that people in the Middle Ages were uniquely backwards, superstitious, violent, and dirty.
Join us on a tour that delves into medieval Oxford, uncovering the complexity of life in the past, while debunking the many myths of 'medieval' times. This tour will explore long-lasting similarities with how people acted centuries ago, while discussing how historic tensions have lasted to this day.
This tour lasts for about 1.5hrs.
Our tours are academically researched and led by experts. They incorporate active discussion and ask questions about historical memory, controversial histories, and the impacts of discrimination on the city and university.
ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible, but please note some mild uneven pavement in the city centre. Distance walked is less than 2km.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Private Tour (up to 15 people)
Private Tour (up to 15 people)
Private Tour (up to 15 people)
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Trained Guide
Meeting point
Meet our guide outside of the main entrance to the Oxford Castle & Prison. Guide will be wearing a vest and holding our company tote bag.
Return details
Tour finishes on Cornmarket Street in central Oxford.
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Oxford Castle & PrisonBegin tour at the Oxford Castle and learn about its long history as a fortification and prison.
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Pause to learn about medieval life and humour outside the castle of Oxford.
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Follow the edge of the medieval city wall to Greyfriars Place and discuss the long history of heresy and prosecution in the city.
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Cross Brewer Street to learn about medieval begging laws and student funding in the past.
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Christ ChurchStop at the grand entrance to Christ Church College and learn about the historic Jewish communities who used to occupy the city centre.
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Oriel CollegeOut side of Oriel College, learn about historic divisions of labour in the city and the inherent tensions between the Town and the Gown.
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St. Michael At The North GateFinish the tour outside the Anglo-Saxon tower of St. Michael at the North Gate to engage with topics of historical memory and the fascination with horrible histories.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Medieval Oxford Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$150.95
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!