Uncomfortable Oxford - Private Group Walking Tour
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Uncomfortable Oxford takes a unique approach to the walking tour - both fun and thoughtful, we encourage analysis and discussion about uncomfortable subjects within the city. This discussion-based tours engages with legacies of violence, inequalities, colonialism and discrimination, and aims to highlight their enduring impact on our modern lives. Topics covered include imperialism, class, inequality, slavery, gender history, discrimination, and memorialisation. This tour is run by students from the University of Oxford and 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.
What’s included?
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Oxford University Student Guide
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 1h 30m
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Covid Policy
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Maximum 15 people per tour to ensure social distancing, face masks recommended.
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
Visit our webpage to book individual tours - running 5 times weekly.
About us: We are a student enterprise, running 'uncomfortable' walking tours of Oxford. Our tours are researched and designed to encourage discussion on difficult histories. We feature topics such as: Imperialism and colonialism, race and racism, unethical donations, slavery, gender discrimination, class tensions, and more.
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