• Saïd Business School (Park End Street) (University of Oxford) - Starts outside the Said Business School. Learn about Wafiq Said and controversies surrounding his large donations to the University. - Middle Fisher Row Gardens - Enjoy a lovely green space while discussing the on-going Oxford housing crisis - Nuffield College - Learn about Lord Nuffield and tensions over his memory in the city. - Bodleian Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library - Pause to admire the beautiful Romanesque library named after the controversial Sackler family. - Wellington Square - Enter a peaceful garden that was the former site of the Oxford Workhouse. - Blavatnik School of Government - Finish beside two sites that have been funded by controversial billionaires: The Blavatnik School of Government, and the soon-to-be Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.

• Uncomfortable Oxford™ Trained Guide

Can money truly be ‘clean’?

This tour explores the University of Oxford’s connection with controversial revenue sources.

Discover the historical and contemporary wealth distribution networks within the University and engage in discussions about wealth inequality in a city facing a housing crisis. The tour questions why billionaires continue to invest in the historic university, how large philanthropic donations should be managed, and the impact these income streams have on academic freedom and political neutrality.

All tours are conducted by university researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Oxford training program. Our guides blend expert knowledge with performance, ensuring each tour is both enjoyable and educational.

This tour is recommended for teenagers aged 14 and older.

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