The Pre Raphaelites Artists Oxford Private Tour
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The Pre Raphaelites Artists Oxford Private Tour is a 2-hour experience in Oxford, United Kingdom, from $25 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $25 per person
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 histo
What you get
- On any dates when neither the Oxford Union, nor Exeter may be open, we'll visit Ashmolean musuem.
- Entry worth £5 to Exeter college, as & when open
- Entry worth £8 to the Oxford Union library, as & when open. Advance booking necessary for us here.
About this experience
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. Please note that entry to Exeter is included, as and when it's open. Its opening schedule varies lots by the time of year. 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.
What's included
Included
- On any dates when neither the Oxford Union, nor Exeter may be open, we'll visit Ashmolean musuem.
- Entry worth £5 to Exeter college, as & when open
- Entry worth £8 to the Oxford Union library, as & when open. Advance booking necessary for us here.
Not included
- Entry to either Exeter college or to the Oxford Union will be subject to them being open or not.
- The further notice you book this tour, the more likelihood, I can pre-book entry to above venues.
- Exeter college & the Oxford Union are not open to the general public- thus I need to pre book entry!
- We cannot always guarantee entry to a college on graduation dates. 2026/2027 graduations include....
- Sep 25 + 26, Nov 6 +7 +13 +14 of 2026; plus Feb 27 + March 6 + May 14 + 15 + 22 of 2027
What you'll see and do
The Oxford Union
Entry worth £8 to £10 per person is included, as and when the Oxford Union Victorian library is open. I always pre book entry, as soon as you book the tour but if you book at very short notice, this might not always be possible to get inside here. This is where William Morris and Ed Burne Jones and their circle of friends designed the walls and then ceiling. Entry fee worth £4 per person included. Sometimes the librarian agrees to also show us the Oxford Union's famous debating chamber, where many presidents and prime ministers plus famous intellectuals have debated.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Bridge of Sighs
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
We usually pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Brasenose College
We usually pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Hertford College
We usually pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Radcliffe Camera
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Jesus College
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Exeter College
Entry worth £5 per person is included, as and when Exeter is open to the public. We visit here to see the pre Raphaelite art work in the chapel and the gardens plus quad and maybe we can see its hall too. This is where William Morris and Ed Burne Jones arrived to study theology at Oxford in 1853.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Lincoln College
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Balliol College
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Trinity College
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Wadham College
We often also pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour This college is where JK Rowling applied to study at Oxford but was not unfortunately accepted.
Pass by without stopping
Oxford Covered Market
We usually pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Only if time permits and if Exeter and the Oxford Union happens to be closed, then we might also visit the pre Raphaelites exhibition space on the top floor of the museum. Entry to the museum is free and it's open every day except Mondays until 5pm.
1 minutes here
Bodleian Library
We usually introduce the library on our route but we don't go inside and indeed guiding is not permitted inside
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Oxford
Meet your guide wearing red lanyard. Meeting next to our black sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS. This is also next to the Oxfam shop which has a green sign above its shop.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Visit Oxford Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point. If you arrive more than 5 minutes later than the scheduled tour, then you will likely forfeit and lose your booking as it interrupts the guide and other customers, if we are trying to find you after a guide has started and left the meeting point.
- INFO FOR DRIVERS AND PARKING:
- If you are driving, then please allow extra 30-60 minutes over whatever time you think it will take you to get here. Oxford is NOT car friendly and it is congested roads and hard to find parking spaces....unless you park at the sign posted 'park and rides' on edge of town on any major road into the city and hop on their buses into city centre. The park and ride buses leave every 15 or every 30 minutes and take anything from 10 min to 30 min (depending on traffic) to reach city centre. So if you are going to drive, then please assume you should be aiming to park your car about one hour before your tour starts.
- PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
- We actually recommend instead using the much faster and reliable train services but again please aim to arrive about an hour or earlier before your tour starts as trains can be delayed and the train and coach station are about 15 minutes walk from our meeting point. There is also the coach service from London called the Oxford Tube which leaves every half hour or more but it can take much longer than its advertised 105 minute journey time. It drops you off either at High street Oxford or Gloucester Green coach station. It's quicker to ask to get off on High street near Carfax tower, then it's a 10 minutes walk to Broad street.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $25 to $250
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
The Pre Raphaelites Artists Oxford Private Tour: questions travelers ask
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How much does The Pre Raphaelites Artists Oxford Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $25 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Oxford usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does The Pre Raphaelites Artists Oxford Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Oxford is not rushed.
Is The Pre Raphaelites Artists Oxford Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Oxford, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule The Pre Raphaelites Artists Oxford Private Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is The Pre Raphaelites Artists Oxford Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book The Pre Raphaelites Artists Oxford Private Tour?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Oxford can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Oxford and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does The Pre Raphaelites Artists Oxford Private Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Oxford within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Oxford?
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On Outty we rank every Oxford experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon, Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide, Oxford Official University & City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Oxford?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Oxford?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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