Top 10 free visits you shouldn’t miss in Amsterdam
Education or leisure? Whatever your reason for travelling, making the most out of your trip doesn’t have to be expensive. We’ve compiled a list of our top 10 free (or low cost) options to pack...
Top things to do on a Sorrento school trip
Located in the Bay of Naples overlooking Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento has so much to offer – for free that is! Known for its quaint shopping streets, archaeological sites and enthralling views, there...
10 free experiences you won’t want to miss in Ypres and the Somme
An eye-opening visit to the First World War battlefields of France and Belgium brings a poignant reality to the stories that have intrigued the world since the 1910s. Learning about the sacrifices...
The Salient – the perfect base for school groups visiting Ypres
The Salient – the perfect base for school groups visiting Ypres Located in the centre of Ypres, just a stone’s throw away from the market square, The Salient hostel is the perfect option for a...
Living the life of a soldier: Brighton Hill Community School’s battlefields trip
Living the life of a soldier: Brighton Hill Community School’s battlefields trip No strangers to touring, Brighton Hill were keen to have two History Tour Guides on board for their invaluable,...
So much more than just a History Guide…
I’m sure when most people think of a tour guide, they picture someone at the helm of a group of people, microphone and flag in tow, reciting ‘on your left…’ and ‘on your right…’. But...
Top 5 lesser-known Battlefield sites worth visiting
A journey to the Western Front brings home the reality of the First World War, taking you through a landscape of cemeteries and memorials – from those dedicated to tens of thousands of servicemen...
Over 10 years with the International School of Geneva: an insight into their annual battlefields trip
Over 10 years with the International School of Geneva: an insight into their annual battlefields trip At Rayburn Tours we’re proud of our strong international focus, working together with schools...
Top 10 free things for students to do in Berlin
Top 10 free things for students to do in Berlin Brimming with history, in Berlin you will uncover a piece of the past with every corner turned. To make sure that you and your students get the most...
Victory in Europe Day – A date for your diaries
Victory in Europe Day – A date for your diaries What is VE Day? After almost 6 years of fighting, millions of lives lost, families, cities and homes devastated, Victory in Europe was...
Top 10 free things to do for schools in Washington, USA
Washington is literally packed with free things to do, especially for schools. From museums and monuments to outdoor concerts, check out our guide to Washington's top 10 free activities for schools.
Discover the history of Berlin in three key visits
Discover the history of Berlin in three key visits A city once divided is now a fascinating visit for school trips that allows you and your group to learn about Germany’s rise to importance, along...