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History tours

Our History tours focus on significant events, encounters and destinations, from Charlemagne's achievements and the revival of empire to an exploration of pre-Columbian civilisations in Peru; from forces that shaped the Western Balkans to the passion and politics of civil war Spain. Acclaimed historians provide context and analysis on in-depth journeys through place and time.

Central to all our history tours is the choice of lecturer; top academics and experts with first-hand experience of the places and detailed knowledge of the period in question. They include former diplomats, army officers and foreign correspondents – well placed through their myriad contacts to open doors onto the past.

Additionally, our UK based residential history symposia programme presents leading scholarship in digestible and entertaining ways. We run one of two of these events per year – contact us to register your interest.

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Castles of Wales Conquest and colonisation in medieval Britain

The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford A unique event of exceptional musical intensity and spiritual potency

Albania: Crossroads of Antiquity Archaeology, history, art and landscape

Cave Art of France Prehistory in the Dordogne

Early Railways: The North History, technology, architecture, landscapes

" Marc was a pleasure to travel with. His knowledge was deep and extensive which combined with his enthusiasm and great sense of humour made the tour richly rewarding. " Castles of Wales - Conquest and colonisation in medieval Britain

" The combination of an interesting and inspired musicians all brought together in such beautiful settings makes for a very special experience The festival really provided so many special moments that I will carry with me for years to come. " The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford - A unique event of exceptional musical intensity and spiritual potency

" My highlights featured more recent history, namely the UNESCO towns of Berat and Gjirokastra, the citadel at Kruja (excellent Ethnographic museum, intriguing and amusing Skanderbeg Museum) and Tirana. " Albania: Crossroads of Antiquity - Archaeology, history, art and landscape

" Paul has a deep knowledge about cave art, his enthusiasm is contagious and he has a highly entertaining way to transfer information. " Cave Art of France - Prehistory in the Dordogne

" Anthony Lambert is almost perfect: learned, well-prepared, witty, articulate, thoughtful, respectful, friendly with everyone and quietly helpful, as needed. " Early Railways: The North - History, technology, architecture, landscapes

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History tours in the UK

History tours in France

History tours in Italy

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