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Oxford Art Tours

Oxfam shop, next to, Meet guide by our red sign, OUTSIDE Oxford tourist info centre, 15 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS, GB

Rating: 4.9 ★ (305 ratings)

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Your journey into Oxford's rich artistic heritage begins outside the historic Oxfam shop on Broad Street, next to the former Tourist Information Centre, where your guide and a distinctive red sign await. These art tours, led by the knowledgeable art historian Natasha Broad, offer an intimate exploration of European art history, from the treasures of Ancient Greece and Rome through to 20th-century masterpieces by artists like Picasso. You'll visit internationally renowned collections, including those within the Ashmolean Museum, Britain's oldest public museum, and the Christ Church Picture Gallery, home to a significant collection of Italian Renaissance and Baroque works. The tours are designed for small groups, ensuring a personal and engaging experience as you uncover the stories behind paintings, sculptures, and precious art objects.

Delve deeper into specific periods and themes, with options to focus on the Renaissance, the Baroque era, or the Pre-Raphaelites, among others. Tours often combine visits to both the Ashmolean and Christ Church Picture Gallery, providing a comprehensive view of Western art. Expect to encounter famed works such as Uccello's "Hunt in the Forest" and even Leonardo da Vinci drawings. Many tours conveniently include a coffee break, perhaps at the Ashmolean's Rooftop restaurant, allowing for a moment of reflection amidst the artistic immersion. With morning and afternoon departures typically lasting around three hours, these curated experiences offer a rewarding way to connect with Oxford's extraordinary art collections.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM

Contact

+44 7955 482637

Comments

Szymon Deptula

8 Jan 2026

5.0 ★

Had an amazing time at this Harry Potter themed tour. Detailed explanations of every single part of the tour where we visited. Flora was an absolute amazing guide. We had a smaller group than expected, therefore, had a better chance to experience and explore these places in more depth and detail as it took us longer than the approximate time of the tour. No problem that it took longer. It was really the opposite, I liked the fact that it could last longer to make sure we understood each part. I was so pleased to see the divinity school, and also, what shocked me was that I actually saw Harry’s head mark placed on the floor outside, near the divinity school. As this was a smaller group, it was great for me to pop in and buy something that I was looking for, for a very long time. Another thing I noticed (probably not used in the film), was the shaped part above the entrance to the divinity school hall, where this looks very much like the original version of the triwizard tournament trophy.

Amazing experience. Like mentioned above, Flora was great and had great knowledge to tell us more about the Harry Potter film scenes.

Thank you!

Highly recommended, 100%.

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