Discover Oxford Like Never Before:
Black Oxford Untold Stories – Guided Bus & Walking Tour
Looking for a truly
unique, enriching, and thought-provoking experience
in Oxford?
Step aboard the
Black Oxford Untold Stories Guided Bus & Walking Tour
— the
first and only heritage tour
in the city that puts
Black presence at the centre of Oxford’s narrative
. This isn’t your typical sightseeing tour — it’s a reimagining of the city through a new and vital lens.
Led by acclaimed historian and author
Pamela Roberts
, this immersive tour takes you beyond the postcards and into the powerful, often overlooked stories of the
trailblazing Black scholars and visionaries
who helped shape the University of Oxford and the city itself.
Climb aboard and explore
Oxford as you’ve never seen before
. A moving cultural experience through one of the world's most iconic academic cities, now re-centred around the
powerful stories of Black scholars and thinkers
who helped shape it.
Your Journey Begins...
Broad Street
: Where Oxford’s intellectual heart beats — and the story of Black excellence begins.
South Parks Road
to the
Natural History Museum
:
Glide down
Banbury Road
,
Woodstock Road & St Margaret’s Road
: Feel the presence of women trailblazers who once walked these streets to lectures and debates.
Through
St Giles
and into
George Street
Oxford Castle
and the surrounding
Westgate Centre
offer a contrast between past oppressions and present freedoms.
Pass
St Aldates
and
High Street
, pillars of tradition now reframed by new narratives.
From
Plain’s Roundabout
to the tranquil
Long Wall
, we approach
Rhodes House
, a site steeped in colonial legacy, re-examined through today’s eyes.
Conclude past the
Museum of the History of Science
and iconic
Trinity College
— institutions reimagined through inclusive storytelling.
Meet the Pioneers
:
Christian Frederick Cole
– the first Black scholar at Oxford
Alain LeRoy Locke
– the first African American Rhodes Scholar and father of the Harlem Renaissance
Kofoworola Moore
– the first African woman to earn a degree from Oxford
Their legacies of
excellence, resilience, and ambition
resonate deeply with today’s changemakers, professionals, and lifelong learners.
Whether you’re a visitor, a local, or simply curious about the
untold stories woven into Oxford’s historic streets
, this tour offers a
rare cultural experience
that is both
educational and emotionally powerful
.
Join us
for a journey that celebrates
heritage, identity, and the hidden chapters of British history
— and see Oxford through a new lens.
Limited places available — book your seat today!
https://www.citysightseeingoxford.com/black-oxford
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The Walking Tour: Step Into Untold Legacies
Put your feet to the pavement where pioneers once walked, thought, and led revolutions in silence.
👣 Begin at
Broad Street
, absorbing the scholarly atmosphere and architectural beauty as context for what lies beneath.
👣 Enter the
Bodleian Library’s Old Schools Quadrangle
— a sanctuary of knowledge, once restricted, now opened to deeper stories.
👣 Stroll along
Turl Street
to
Jesus College
,
Lincoln College
, and on to
All Souls
— where the echoes of Black excellence challenge centuries of exclusion.
👣 Trace your steps to
The Queen’s College
and
Hertford College
, uncovering how global connections forged powerful identities within ancient walls.
Throughout, your guide breathes life into each landmark — revealing the legacy of scholars like
Alain Locke
and
Kofoworola Moore
, and inviting you to
see Oxford with new eyes
.
A Journey of Reclamation, Culture & Connection
Whether you’re a history buff, a cultural explorer, or simply seeking a fresh perspective, this tour offers more than information — it offers
transformation
.
Ready to reimagine Oxford?
Book now and be part of a powerful experience where
Black heritage takes its rightful place in the city’s story.
https://www.citysightseeingoxford.com/black-oxford
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