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

The Western Balkans Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina & Montenegro: history past & present

The Printing Revolution Renaissance print culture in Rome & Venice

Two Spains: The Spanish Civil War & its Aftermath Madrid, Priorat, Barcelona

Birth of the Modern Britain in the Age of Jane Austen & JMW Turner

" It was an honour to be part of an audience in such auspicious surroundings. We were essentially provided with a divine and memorable week and a sense of individual achievement. Thank you so much. " The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford - A unique event of exceptional musical intensity and spiritual potency

" The Western Balkans will remain one of our best and memorable experiences with you. " The Western Balkans - Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina & Montenegro: history past & present

" I really enjoyed it, and had some overwhelming experiences of important and sometimes under-appreciated libraries, books, art and architecture. Many of the books and several of the library rooms I saw just took my breath away. " The Printing Revolution - Renaissance print culture in Rome & Venice

" In my opinion, this is far and away the best Spanish Civil War offered by any company as it covers not only three of the key battles but examines the political, economic and social context and the subsequent reverberations which, as we discovered, can still be felt today. " Two Spains: The Spanish Civil War & its Aftermath - Madrid, Priorat, Barcelona

" The excellence in the smallest detail, from hotel selection to minute by minute organisation of each day and evening, the highest possible quality of the lectures, despite initial terror of finding one knew nothing, but realising one was there to learn after all, as were most attendees. " Birth of the Modern - Britain in the Age of Jane Austen & JMW Turner

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History tours in the UK

History tours in France

History tours in Italy

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Related news

Through sacred spaces – the cathedrals of England

Around the West of Ireland – with Dr John Brady

A New Take on North West England

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