Experience Oxford's Art Masterpieces with an Art Historian

Discover the highlights of Oxford’s two major art collections with an art historian and Sotheby’s specialist as your guide. Begin at the Ashmolean Museum, the world’s first university museum, where you’ll journey through the history of European art—from the elegance of Ancient Greece to the vibrant brushstrokes of French Impressionism. Along the way, you’ll encounter extraordinary masterpieces such as Uccello's Hunt in the Forest and Monet’s luminous Sunset at Sea. Midway through, pause for a refreshing coffee break at the Ashmolean’s rooftop café, with stunning views over Oxford’s historic skyline.

Afterwards, stroll through Oxford’s charming streets to Christ Church Picture Gallery, part of the iconic Christ Church college. Here, you’ll explore an exceptional collection of mainly Italian paintings and drawings, including Botticelli’s evocative paintings of the Sybils and Verrocchio’s exquisite Head of a Young Woman, a rare Florentine Renaissance treasure. Throughout the experience, you’ll also gain insider knowledge on specialist skills—such as spotting painting restorations and identifying 15th-century paper—making this not just a tour, but a masterclass in appreciating art like a true connoisseur.