We offer a variety of city and museum tours, all researched, designed, and led by Oxford academics.
CITY TOURS
The Original Uncomfortable Oxford™ Tour
See the main sites while engaging with Oxford’s complex past on our signature Oxford tour
History of Medicine Tour
Dissect the long history of medical research and practice in Oxford
Follow the Money Tour
Can money ever be ‘clean’? Find out on this money tour of Oxford
Power, Women, and Queer Histories Tour
Discover hidden stories from women’s history and queer experiences on this Oxford tour
Myths of Medieval Oxford Tour
Illuminate the ‘Dark Ages’ on a tour that explores Oxford’s origin as a medieval town
Haunted Oxford – Ghost Tour
Learn why the past still haunts us on this tour of Oxford’s ghostly tales
MUSEUM TOURS
Uncomfortable Ashmolean – Museum Tour
Explore the ‘uncomfortable’ side of the Ashmolean Museum on a guided tour
(Un)Natural History Museum Tour
Question what is ‘natural’ on a unique tour of the Oxford University Museum of Natural…
Upcoming Tours
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Private & Group Bookings
Private tours for schools, conferences, and corporate events.
OTHER UNCOMFORTABLE CITIES
Cambridge
Explore the dazzling city of Cambridge with a local academic. 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’.
