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Start time: 13:00. One tour per day.
Closed day: Monday.
Language options: Mandarin or English.
Guide profile: Oxford University PhD students or subject specialists (history, archaeology, art history, related fields). If you also want college and city context, browse our Oxford tours.
Group size: Maximum 9 guests for a clearer, more interactive experience.
Pricing: Adults £35. Students (9–17) 20% off. Children (5–8) 50% off. Under 5s free.
Museum entry: Standard Ashmolean entry is free. Special exhibitions (if any) are not included unless stated.
Make it a full Oxford itinerary: add an Oxford shared student walking tour or choose the private version for a tailored route.
Meeting point: Ashmolean Museum main entrance (Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH). Your guide will confirm the exact spot in your booking message. If you need help before the day, Contact Us.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for a smooth start.
Ashmolean Museum building and grand entrance
Greek and Roman Sculpture Gallery
Egyptian statues and deities
Shrine relief of Pharaoh Taharqa
Mummy of an Egyptian priestess
Parian Marble (ancient Greek chronicle)
Greek pottery: Heracles scenes and key vases
Roman coins and gemstone rings
Borghese Cabinet
Rubens: Apotheosis of Germanicus
Alfred the Great’s Jewel
Civil War Oxford coins and Guy Fawkes’ lantern
Turner: High Street, Oxford
Ashmolean Museum building and grand entrance
Greek and Roman Sculpture Gallery
Egyptian statues and deities
Shrine relief of Pharaoh Taharqa
Mummy of an Egyptian priestess
Parian Marble (ancient Greek chronicle)
Greek pottery: Heracles scenes and key vases
Roman coins and gemstone rings
Borghese Cabinet
Rubens: Apotheosis of Germanicus
Alfred the Great’s Jewel
Civil War Oxford coins and Guy Fawkes’ lantern
Turner: High Street, Oxford
See the Ashmolean Museum properly with an Oxford-trained expert guide, and leave with a clear story of what you saw, not just photos.
Founded in the 17th century, the Ashmolean is recognised as Britain’s first public museum and the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology. Its collections span ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, and major works from Asia, making it one of the best places in Oxford to understand how civilisations connect.
This guided tour follows a smart highlights route. You will not be bounced from room to room. Instead, your guide explains why the objects matter, how historians and archaeologists interpret evidence, and what to look for when the label does not tell the full story.
Expect a balanced mix: Egyptian religion and royal power, classical sculpture and colour, Roman daily life through coins and gems, and British history objects such as Alfred the Great’s Jewel. Where time allows, your guide also links East Asian collections to the wider “East meets West” theme that makes the Ashmolean so memorable.
This is a calm, family-friendly museum experience, delivered in clear Mandarin or English, with time for questions throughout.
If you want to combine the Ashmolean with Oxford colleges and landmarks, start with an Oxford shared walking tour with a student guide (or choose the private Oxford walking tour for a personalised route). You can also browse all Oxford tours, including the Oxford Education & Innovation Day Tour and the Bicester Village Shopping Tour.
See the Ashmolean Museum properly with an Oxford-trained expert guide, and leave with a clear story of what you saw, not just photos.
Founded in the 17th century, the Ashmolean is recognised as Britain’s first public museum and the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology. Its collections span ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, and major works from Asia, making it one of the best places in Oxford to understand how civilisations connect.
This guided tour follows a smart highlights route. You will not be bounced from room to room. Instead, your guide explains why the objects matter, how historians and archaeologists interpret evidence, and what to look for when the label does not tell the full story.
Expect a balanced mix: Egyptian religion and royal power, classical sculpture and colour, Roman daily life through coins and gems, and British history objects such as Alfred the Great’s Jewel. Where time allows, your guide also links East Asian collections to the wider “East meets West” theme that makes the Ashmolean so memorable.
This is a calm, family-friendly museum experience, delivered in clear Mandarin or English, with time for questions throughout.
If you want to combine the Ashmolean with Oxford colleges and landmarks, start with an Oxford shared walking tour with a student guide (or choose the private Oxford walking tour for a personalised route). You can also browse all Oxford tours, including the Oxford Education & Innovation Day Tour and the Bicester Village Shopping Tour.
Booking in advance keeps your Oxford day simple. You secure the 13:00 slot, know the exact plan, and avoid last-minute uncertainty.
After booking, you receive a confirmation message with the key details (time, meeting point, and what to expect). If you are booking for a family, we also confirm the correct child pricing category to prevent confusion on the day.
Secure the daily 13:00 tour
Clear pricing and age categories
Instant booking confirmation
Easy planning for your Oxford itinerary



