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Follow the Money Tour – by Uncomfortable Oxford™

6 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 6 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Oxford, England

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Can money ever be 'clean'?

This tour highlights the University of Oxford’s relationship with contentious sources of revenue.

Learn about historic and modern wealth distribution networks within the University and engage with conversations of wealth inequality in a city experiencing a housing crisis. We ask why billionaires keep investing in the historic university, how massive philanthropic donations should be handled, and what effects such income streams have on academic freedom and political neutrality.

All our tours are led by university researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Oxford training programme. Our guides combine expert knowledge and performance, ensuring each tour is a fun and educational experience.

Tour recommended for teens age 14 and older.

What's Included

  • Uncomfortable Oxford™ Trained Guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Park End Street
    Oxford OX1 1HP, UK

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Walton Street
    Oxford OX2 6GG, UK

    What To Expect

    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.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Middle Fisher Row Gardens

    Enjoy a lovely green space while discussing the on-going Oxford housing crisis
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Nuffield College

    Learn about Lord Nuffield and tensions over his memory in the city.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bodleian Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library

    Pause to admire the beautiful Romanesque library named after the controversial Sackler family.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Wellington Square

    Enter a peaceful garden that was the former site of the Oxford Workhouse.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Follow the Money Tour – by Uncomfortable Oxford™?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-158482P2

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    • Service animals allowed
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    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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