Mastercard : Experience Oxford's Art Masterpieces with an Art Historian

Step into the world of timeless creativity on this curated journey through Oxford’s most prestigious art museums. Guided by a seasoned art historian and Sotheby’s specialist, you’ll explore the evolution of European art—from classical antiquity to the heights of the Renaissance and the elegance of Impressionism.

Begin your morning in the Ashmolean Museum, home to masterpieces like Uccello’s The Hunt in the Forest and Monet’s luminous Sunset at Sea. Along the way, you’ll uncover fascinating stories behind the canvases, learn to spot hidden restorations, and even identify 15th-century Florentine paper.

Pause mid-tour for a relaxing coffee break at the Ashmolean’s chic rooftop café, where complimentary scones or cake are served alongside your choice of tea or coffee. Then stroll through Oxford’s historic heart to Christ Church Picture Gallery, a jewel tucked within one of the city’s most iconic colleges. There, admire rare Italian paintings and drawings—including Botticelli’s Sybils and Verrocchio’s Head of a Young Woman, a Renaissance sketch of haunting beauty and a handpicked postcard to take home—elevate this journey into something truly priceless.

This tour isn’t just a walk through history—it’s a masterclass in seeing art through the eyes of an expert.

 
Highlights

• Enjoy exclusive access to highlights of the Ashmolean Museum and Christ Church Picture Gallery
• Be guided by a renowned art historian and Sotheby’s specialist
• Admire works by Botticelli, Verrocchio, Monet, and Uccello
• Discover the techniques behind centuries-old restorations and artworks
• Indulge in complimentary refreshments at the Ashmolean Rooftop Café
• Explore one of Oxford’s most prestigious colleges from an insider’s perspective

What’s Priceless
It’s not just the brushstrokes or the centuries-old canvases—it’s the way your guide brings each masterpiece to life. As an art historian and Sotheby’s expert, they’ll unveil the stories behind the art, the secrets of their preservation, and teach you to see details that most eyes overlook. Walking through Oxford’s artistic legacy becomes more than a tour—it becomes an awakening to the timeless language of art.

**Unique for Mastercard

1. Complimentary coffee or tea with artisanal scones or cake

2. Complimentary one postcard per person