Oxford: Uncomfortable Oxford™ Walking Tour Oxford: The Original Uncomfortable Oxford™ Tour
ID: GYG417039-756352
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
See the most iconic views of Oxford, while discovering the 'uncomfortable' histories that shaped them.
The perfect introductory tour of Oxford, this tour engages with the politics of 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.
*Tour Itinerary:*
1 - Carfax Tower
2 - Rhodes Statue
3 - All Souls College
4 - Weston Library
5 - Sheldonian Theatre
6 - Balliol College
7 - Faculty of History
8 - Bonn Square
Please note that the itinerary can vary slightly depending on time and tour guide.
ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible, but please note some mildly uneven pavement and crowding in the city centre. Distance walked is less than 2km.
Highlights
- Engage with an expert researcher who specialises in uncomfortable subjects
- Discover how the University of Oxford gained power, locally and globally
- Learn about the historic tensions between the town and the gown
- Explore Oxford's urban landscape and understand the past that shaped it
- Visit the iconic city sights and go beyond the traditional narrative
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour runs rain or shine and covers around 2 kilometers of walking, including some street crossings and sections with cobblestones
On weekends, central streets may be quite busy
After the tour, participants will receive access to a reading list to learn more about the topics covered
Meet your guide at the base of Carfax Tower on Queen Street. Guide will be wearing a birght blue vest and carrying a Uncomfortable Oxford branded tote bag.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
