Thomas Abbott

Biography

Thomas Abbott has led many cultural tours throughout Germany, Europe and the USA, both with Academy Travel and other leading tour companies.

Thomas is a specialist in architectural history from the Baroque to the present day, with a wide knowledge of the fine and performing arts. He has an intimate knowledge of Germany, residing in Berlin since 1987, making him the ideal interpreter of the language, the history and the culture of this unique country.

Thomas graduated in ‘Psychology and Art History’ from Carleton College, Minnesota, and completed his graduate studies in the ‘History of Art and Architecture’ at the Technical University of Berlin (Honours) with an emphasis on both Roman and German art and architecture.

Thomas has also been associated with the Foundation of Prussian Palaces and Gardens for over twenty years, having a particular interest in the German and Austrian architecture.