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Oxford: The Original Uncomfortable Oxford™ Tour

By Uncomfortable Oxford
8.0 out of 10
Very Good
Free cancellation available
Price is $175 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Engage with an expert researcher from the University
  • 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 connections to Empire
  • Visit the iconic city sights and go beyond traditional narratives

Activity location

    • Oxford
    • Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Queen St, Oxford OX1 1ET, UK | Meet your guide outside the base of Carfax Tower. Guide will be wearing a bright blue vest and holding an Uncomfortable Oxford branded tote bag.
    • Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Private Tour (up to 6 people)
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

This is a private tour. We offer our public tours on weekends only. However, you can privately book for both small and large groups at any time.

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00pm
Price details
$174.64 x 1 Adult$174.64
Total
Price is $174.64
Until Tue, Sep 30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Trained Uncomfortable Oxford™ Tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free Uncomfortable Oxford™ Souvenir Sticker
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Reading list compiled by University experts
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips

What you can expect

Discover Oxford’s iconic landmarks while uncovering the city’s diverse and complex past.

This must-see tour of Oxford’s city centre is the perfect introduction to the city’s rich history, offering a deep dive into the historical narratives that have shaped both the university and the city itself. Explore stories of empire, race, class, and gender, and learn how these themes continue to influence our modern world.

Led by knowledgeable University researchers who have completed our specialised Uncomfortable Oxford™ training program, this tour combines expert insight with engaging storytelling, making it both educational and entertaining.

This is a great family-friendly tour of Oxford, suitable for ages 12 and up. It is a stimulating, unique tour for those with an interest in cultural tourism, history lovers, and those interested in discovering Oxford’s diverse past.

Highlights include:
Rhodes Statue
All Souls College
Weston Library
Sheldonian Theatre
Balliol College
Faculty of History
Bonn Square

Please note that the itinerary may vary slightly depending on the time and guide. This tour does not take you inside any colleges.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Oxford
    • Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Queen St, Oxford OX1 1ET, UK | Meet your guide outside the base of Carfax Tower. Guide will be wearing a bright blue vest and holding an Uncomfortable Oxford branded tote bag.
    • Oxford, England, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Queen St, Oxford OX1 1ET, UK | Meet your guide outside the base of Carfax Tower. Guide will be wearing a bright blue vest and holding an Uncomfortable Oxford branded tote bag.
    • Oxford, England, United Kingdom