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2025 2026
GDR soldier Conrad Schumann escapes to West Berlin, 15 August 1961.

History tours

Our History tours focus on significant events, encounters and destinations, from castle-builders and conquest in medieval Wales to The Making of Argentina; 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.

Browse History tours

Cave Art of France
The Western Balkans
Norman Conquest and Plantagenet Power
The Imperial Riviera
The Age of Bede
" The tour was perfectly designed to maximize experience without too intense of a pace. " Cave Art of France - Prehistory in the Dordogne
" Very well constructed. Varied venues which combined ancient history, modern history and current affairs, art, religion and diverse scenery (sometimes stunningly beautiful). " The Western Balkans - Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina & Montenegro: history past & present
" We keep coming back to Martin Randall Travel because you are the best. " Norman Conquest and Plantagenet Power - Great castles and churches of south-east England
" We had an extremely interesting and happy trip. Thank you for a memorable week. " The Imperial Riviera - Trieste, Croatia and the Istrian Peninsula
" Absolutely top notch. Sometimes I thought my head would explode from so much information, but everything she talked about was fascinating and well spiced with humour. " The Age of Bede - Anglo-Saxon Northumbria
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Posted on 3rd July 2024

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