Oxford: Pre-Raphaelite Walking Tour with Exeter College Private Tour
ID: GYG401937-729955
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Learn all about the Pre-Raphaelite art and architecture. Visit Exeter College, the fourth oldest college of the University of Oxford where Morris and Burne Jones studied.
Discover the history of Oxford, the collegiate system, and the famous alumni who studied and taught at the university. There are 38 colleges at Oxford University, but the tour will be focused on Exeter College, which continues to welcome students of the fine arts nowadays.
Learn from your local guide interesting facts about Pre-Raphaelite artists. The group sought a return to the abundant detail, intense colors, and complex compositions of Quattrocento Italian art. Also, discover the history of two artists that were part of this movement, William Morris and Edward Burne Jones.
Finally, visit Exeter College with its chapel and the Magi tapestry. A passageway from the Front Quadrangle leads through to the college's Fellows' Garden. Enjoy the best views of Oxford and spot Radcliffe Square, including All Souls College and the Radcliffe Camera.
Highlights
- Visit Exeter College with its chapel and gardens
- Enjoy the best views of Oxford from Fellows' Garden
- End the tour at Ashmolean Museum's Pre-Raphaelite art collection
- Learn the history of the city from your local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Entry to Exeter is not included when it's closed. Currently, 2021 closure dates include July 17th, August 15th, 28th, 29th.
This tour is not really aimed at children but if you do have children joining the tour, then please inform in advance.
• Meet your guide outside the currently empty shop at 15 Broad Street
• This is next to the Oxfam shop at 17 Broad Street
• The guide will be wearing a red lanyard
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
