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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

In Search of Alexander
Albania: Crossroads of Antiquity
In Search of Alexander
The Imperial Riviera
Essential Venice
" The trip was packed full of interesting places, good information and great food. " In Search of Alexander - Classical sites in northern Greece
" 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
" The itinerary was well thought out and was a nice balance between archaeological sites, museums and churches. " In Search of Alexander - Classical sites in northern Greece
" A wonderful erudite lecturer with a wide breadth of knowledge. His years of living in this region added greatly to the detail. " The Imperial Riviera - Trieste, Croatia and the Istrian Peninsula
" Susan was a delight and we benefitted so much from her incredible knowledge. " Essential Venice - All the unmissable splendours of La Serenissima
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Related news

Albanian adventures – by Carolyn Perry
Posted on 1st October 2024
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Posted on 22nd August 2024
Why visit Georgia? By Ian Colvin
Posted on 3rd July 2024

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