Oxford and Empire Walking Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Over the course of 2 hours, you will discover the role of Oxford University in:
* The British Raj in India
* The opium wars in China
* The conquest of America
* Africa, the Caribbean and the Maafa
* Present-day wars in the Middle East
* Anti-colonial resistance and solidarity

See Oxford's historic buildings in a new light as teacher and political journalist Dan Glazebrook walks you through four centuries of Oxford's role in shaping the shifting contours of today's globalised world.

Packed with surprising stories of the legendary, infamous and the lesser known figures who helped to build - as well as to confront - the colonial world system, Oxford and Empire will entertain, educate and sometimes shock.

The tour includes entrance to one of the University's medieval colleges.

Dan Glazebrook is a veteran tour guide with a masters (distinction) in International Relations and over two decades experience as a political journalist, author, teacher and lyricist.

What's Included

Admission fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside the blue gates of Trinity College on Broad St (opposite Turl St)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • Radcliffe Camera (Pass by)

    Discover the history of Radcliffe Square

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    University of Oxford

    See inside one of the medieval colleges

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

    See inside the oldest University building

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Imperial Oxford Walking Tours

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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