The Original Uncomfortable Oxford™ Tour
Schedule
Wed Jun 26 2024 at 02:00 pm to Sun Dec 22 2024 at 02:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Meeting in front of Carfax Tower | Oxford, EN
About this Event
For those interested in learning more about Oxford, this tour of the city centre engages with historical memory and platforms diverse stories in the city and university.
Your Uncomfortable Oxford guide will take you through the main sites in the city while discussing histories of empire, race, class, and gender, highlighting how these narratives have an enduring impact on our modern lives.
All our guides are university researchers who are passionate about the city, its people, and its diverse history. Our guides combine expert knowledge and performance, ensuring each tour is a fun and educational experience.
Tour recommended for children aged 12 and older. Guides are happy to adapt content for younger audiences and many of the topics we cover match well with topics in the school curriculum.
Itinerary
- Carfax Tower
- Rhodes Statue
- All Souls College
- Weston Library
- Sheldonian Theatre
- Balliol College
- Faculty of History
- Bonn Square
Please note that the itinerary can vary slightly depending on time and tour guide.
Accessibility: Please dress for the weather and be prepared for busy streets in the city centre. Flat terrain, with some cobblestoned streets. Wheelchair accessible, with spaces to sit down or to lean against buildings throughout. Toilets available on route. Let your guide know if any accommodations are needed - all our guides take accessibility training and are happy to adapt to diverse needs.
Where is it happening?
Meeting in front of Carfax Tower, Queen Street, Oxford, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 9.38 to GBP 20.21