Tour in support of SolidariTee for 2026 Refugee week
Donate to Join: The Original Uncomfortable Oxford™ Tour
Join us for a special fundraising tour hosted by Uncomfortable Oxford in support of SolidariTee for 2026 Refugee Week.
Uncomfortable Oxford designs and runs thought-provoking tours that explore the ‘uncomfortable’ legacies of inequality and imperialism within the city and university. As a certified Social Enterprise, all profits are reinvested in local community projects and initiatives that align with our social mission.
Fundraising for Refugee Week and SolidariTee
Join us for a special fundraising tour hosted by Uncomfortable Oxford in support of SolidariTee for 2026 Refugee Week.
Uncomfortable Oxford designs and runs thought-provoking tours that explore the ‘uncomfortable’ legacies of inequality and imperialism within the city and university. As a certified Social Enterprise, all profits are reinvested in local community projects and initiatives that align with our social mission.
People all over the world are impacted by humanitarian crises, and some people have no choice but to leave. Many end up on European borders, including people fleeing Palestine, Sudan, Iran, Ukraine, and more.
UK and European border policies have been hostile for a long time, but continue to escalate in the last few months: be it the 1-in-1-out deal between the UK and France, or the Greek government moving to criminalise and imprison refugees – simply for seeking safety.
By attending this tour, you are generously helping our partners provide legal and psychological aid and defend human rights on Europe’s borders. Border violence is intimately linked to the power structures of empire, race, and class, which have also shaped the rich history of the city of Oxford. We can’t wait to see you at this Uncomfortable tour to learn more.
Donation & Ticket Options
All proceeds from the tour will be donated to SolidariTee, to support legal and psychological aid delivered by SolidariTee’s partner grassroot organisations working in Greece.
Your Impact:
- £10 is enough to cover rent for an NGO office space for a day.
- £40 (two supporter tickets) can fund a legal empowerment session inside a refugee camp.
ℹ️ Forced Displacement Concession: We are pleased to offer free tickets to people with lived experience of forced displacement. To request a free ticket, please email [email protected].
ℹ️ If you would like to make a donation but do not wish to attend the tour, you can choose the option above, or donate directly via the SolidariTee Donorbox Page.
*Please note: all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tour Description
Discover Oxford’s iconic landmarks while uncovering the city’s diverse and complex past. This unique guided walk around Oxford’s city centre is the perfect introduction to the city’s rich history, offering a deep look at the events which have shaped both the university and the city. 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.
Suitability: 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 anyone interested in discovering Oxford’s diverse past.
Itinerary
*Subject to minor changes depending on time and guide.
- Meeting Point: Fantastea – 36 High Street, Oxford OX1 4AN
- Radcliffe Camera
- Rhodes Statue
- All Souls College
- Weston Library
- Sheldonian Theatre
- Balliol College
- Faculty of History
- Bonn Square
Accessibility & Guidelines
- Please dress for the weather and be prepared for busy city centre streets.
- Wheelchair accessible: Mostly flat terrain with some cobblestones. Spaces to sit down or lean throughout the route.
- Toilets are available on the route.
- All guides take accessibility training and are happy to adapt to diverse needs. Please let your guide know if accommodations are required.
- Content is curated for ages 12+, but guides can adapt stories for younger children.
About SolidariTee
SolidariTee is an international charity run and led entirely by volunteers who are students and young people. Our vision is a world in which every person forced to flee persecution and violence has access to timely, high-quality legal and mental health support.
We combine student and youth-led activism that builds knowledge about refugees and displacement with direct support to grassroots partner organisations providing trauma-informed legal aid. To find out more about our work, and our partners, visit www.solidaritee.org.uk and check out our 2025 annual report.
UK Registered Charity 1182195
