We offer a variety of city and museum tours, all researched and designed by academics.
CITY TOURS
The Original Uncomfortable Oxford™ Tour
See the main sites of Oxford while engaging with its complex past
History of Medicine Tour
Dissect the long history of medical research and practice in Oxford
Follow the Money Tour
Can money ever be ‘clean’?
Hidden Histories Tour
Discover the diverse heritage in the city of dreaming spires
Mediaeval Oxford Tour
Go back in time to explore Oxford’s origins as a mediaeval town
Haunted Oxford Tour
Learn why the past still haunts us on this tour of Oxford’s ghostly tales
MUSEUM TOURS
Uncomfortable Ashmolean Tour
Explore the ‘uncomfortable’ side of the Ashmolean Museum on a guided tour
Unnatural Histories Tour
Question what is ‘natural’ on a unique tour of the Oxford University Museum of Natural…
Tour Schedule
Select a date and book your tour
Private & Group Bookings
Private tours for schools, conferences, and corporate events.
BESPOKE COMMISSIONS
Interested in something bespoke or a little different? Contact us!
OTHER UNCOMFORTABLE CITIES
Cambridge
Explore the dazzling city of Cambridge with a local historian. We introduce you to the main city sites while going deeper into the complexities of local history, providing a unique introduction to the city and University.
York
Check out our latest expansion with an immersive tour of the ancient and beautiful city of York. Step into the past with a local researcher from the university and uncover the rich industrial history of the famed ‘Chocolate city’.
