Professor Andrew Lear

Professor Andrew Lear is a world-renowned expert on LGBTQ+ history and a passionate traveler who brings deep insight and vibrant storytelling to every Oscar Wilde Tour. With degrees from Harvard and UCLA, he has taught at top universities including Harvard, Columbia, and NYU, where he earned multiple awards for excellence in teaching.

Author of a highly acclaimed book on same-sex love in ancient Greek art, Professor Lear’s expertise spans ancient Greece, Renaissance Italy, medieval Japan, and fin-de-siècle England—historical eras rich with hidden queer stories.

With over 20 years of experience leading cultural tours, he combines scholarly depth, warmth, and humor to create journeys that are intellectually engaging, culturally enriching, and always fun.