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The Original Uncomfortable Oxford™ Tour
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$177
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover Oxford's beautiful landmarks, colleges, and statues while going beyond the traditional view of the dreaming spires. This unique walking tour run by Uncomfortable Oxford engages attendees through discussion with the politics of history and memory in the city and university.
It covers histories of empire, inequality, and race, class, and gender discrimination, highlighting how these legacies have an enduring impact on our modern lives.
This tour lasts for about 1.5hrs.
We will walk no more than two miles, but please be aware that cobble stones and uneven pavement may restrict the accessibility of this event.
It covers histories of empire, inequality, and race, class, and gender discrimination, highlighting how these legacies have an enduring impact on our modern lives.
This tour lasts for about 1.5hrs.
We will walk no more than two miles, but please be aware that cobble stones and uneven pavement may restrict the accessibility of this event.
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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
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Uncomfortable Oxford™ Trained Guide
Meeting point
All PUBLIC TOURS meet at Fantastea - look for the guide with the 'Uncomfortable Oxford' tote bag!
PRIVATE TOURS meet at the base of Carfax tower - look for the guide with the 'Uncomfortable Oxford' tote bag!
Return details
This tour finishes near Balliol College on Broad Street.
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Carfax TowerBegin the tour with an overview of the historic divide between the town of Oxford and the university.
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University Church of St. Mary the VirginDiscuss the controversies surrounding the statue of Cecil Rhodes
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All Souls CollegeLearn about the connections between All Soul's College and money from slave plantations.
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Weston LibraryHear the story of Christian Cole, Oxford's first black scholar.
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Sheldonian TheatreLearn about the struggle for women to join as full members of the University.
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Balliol CollegeTake a look at historic Balliol College, one of the colleges with extensive direct ties to the former British Empire and a tradition of educating Prime Ministers - including Boris Johnson. Usually tour ends here.
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optional stop - Sit in the gardens of the Faculty of History in the shadow of the old city wall and learn about Merze Tate, Oxford's first Black female scholar.
- optional stop - Finish at the Tirah Memorial across from the Westgate Centre to reflect on memories of empire and memorialisation. (pass by)
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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The Original Uncomfortable Oxford™ Tour
Oxford, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$177
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!