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

Cruising the Douro Wine, gardens, history and architecture from Porto to the Spanish border

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Engineering modern Britain

In Churchill’s Footsteps Oxfordshire, London & Kent

The London Backstreet Walk Hyde Park to the Tower

" 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

" Gerald Luckhurst was a fantastic lecturer. Great depth of knowledge, wonderful communication skills, a delightful sense of humour. " Cruising the Douro - Wine, gardens, history and architecture from Porto to the Spanish border

" The hotels were well chosen to give contrasting experiences: London mainline terminus, spectacular scenery in Bristol and a night in deepest Devon. " Isambard Kingdom Brunel - Engineering modern Britain

" I was already a “Churchillian”. Upon completion, I am even more dazzled by the man. We considered this very good value – highly informative and very enjoyable. " In Churchill’s Footsteps - Oxfordshire, London & Kent

" The route chosen revealed parts of London completely unknown to us, and the unfamiliar vistas of familiar landmarks were a joy. " The London Backstreet Walk - Hyde Park to the Tower

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History tours

History tours in the UK

History tours in France

History tours in Italy

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