
Tony O’Connor

Tony O’Connor graduated in Ancient History and Archaeology from Manchester University, specialising in the Roman Empire and the Phoenicians.
He spent several years excavating as a field archaeologist in the Mediterranean, UK and North Africa before becoming a Museum Curator and subsequently Museum Service Director. Leading tours for Andante for over 20 years to Syria, Northern Egypt, Libya, Lebanon, Italy, Pompeii, Algeria & Provence, his experience is extensive, and he is one of our most experienced and popular Guide Lecturers. Tony is also interested in the study of Roman coinage – and in numismatics, more widely – using his skills in coin analysis as his ongoing role as a museum archaeologist.
I’ve done two tours with Tony: Tunisia and Lebanon. Both were excellent and Tony is very knowledgeable and friendly. Hoping to do two more tours with him in 2022. If you are considering a tour led by him, don’t hesitate, as I thoroughly recommend Tony as a tour leader.
Upcoming tours
Andante Guide Lecturer
(12 tours)10 days
$6,050
29 October 2023
10 days
25 February 2024
10 days
27 October 2024
8 days
7 October 2024
8 days
$3,870
4 September 2023
8 days
27 May 2024
8 days
20 March 2024
15 days
19 February 2024
10 days
17 October 2024
8 days
$3,880
7 October 2023
8 days
1 April 2024
12 days
15 May 2024