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Medieval Oxford Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™
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Oxford
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Why is being ‘medieval’ seen as an insult? Why are we fascinated with the idea of 'horrible histories'?
Modern media has fostered the stereotype that people in the Middle Ages were uniquely backwards, superstitious, violent, and dirty.
Join us on a tour that delves into medieval Oxford, uncovering the complexity of life in the past, while debunking the many myths of 'medieval' times. This tour will explore long-lasting similarities with how people acted centuries ago, while discussing how historic tensions have lasted to this day.
This tour lasts for about 1.5hrs.
Our tours are academically researched and led by experts. They incorporate active discussion and ask questions about histori...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Trained Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Oxford Castle & Prison
Meet our guide outside of the main entrance to the Oxford Castle & Prison. Guide will be wearing a vest and holding our company tote bag.
Return
Cornmarket Street
Tour finishes on Cornmarket Street in central Oxford.
Medieval Oxford Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™
(1) Reviews
Oxford
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Why is being ‘medieval’ seen as an insult? Why are we fascinated with the idea of 'horrible histories'?
Modern media has fostered the stereotype that people in the Middle Ages were uniquely backwards, superstitious, violent, and dirty.
Join us on a tour that delves into medieval Oxford, uncovering the complexity of life in the past, while debunking the many myths of 'medieval' times. This tour will explore long-lasting similarities with how people acted centuries ago, while discussing how historic tensions have lasted to this day.
This tour lasts for about 1.5hrs.
Our tours are academically researched and led by experts. They incorporate active discussion and ask questions about histori...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Trained Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Oxford Castle & Prison
Meet our guide outside of the main entrance to the Oxford Castle & Prison. Guide will be wearing a vest and holding our company tote bag.
Return
Cornmarket Street
Tour finishes on Cornmarket Street in central Oxford.
Begin tour at the Oxford Castle and learn about its long history as a fortification and prison.
15 minutes
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Castle Mill Stream
Pause to learn about medieval life and humour outside the castle of Oxford.
10 minutes
3
Old Greyfriars Street
Follow the edge of the medieval city wall to Greyfriars Place and discuss the long history of heresy and prosecution in the city.
15 minutes
4
Brewer Street
Cross Brewer Street to learn about medieval begging laws and student funding in the past.
10 minutes
5
Christ Church
Stop at the grand entrance to Christ Church College and learn about the historic Jewish communities who used to occupy the city centre.
15 minutes
6
Oriel College
Out side of Oriel College, learn about historic divisions of labour in the city and the inherent tensions between the Town and the Gown.
10 minutes
7
St. Michael at the North Gate
Finish the tour outside the Anglo-Saxon tower of St. Michael at the North Gate to engage with topics of historical memory and the fascination with horrible histories.
