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Bedford Girls’ School Capture their Iceland experience on camera

Earlier this year, we helped budding geographers from Bedford Girls’ School make their dream a reality as they embarked on the geography trip of a lifetime to Iceland, capturing their tour on film....

FlyOver Iceland: an exhilarating exploration

We’re incredibly excited to announce that we’re now offering FlyOver Iceland – an exciting new excursion – within our trips to the Land of Fire and Ice! A vision that was years in the making,...
Skyline of Barcelona from Park Guell

Belper School Sixth Form College Spain Trip

Belper School and Sixth Form College experience boundless culture in Barcelona At Rayburn Tours we have a strong international focus, working together with schools worldwide to seek new adventures,...
Angled photo of Eiffel Tower taken from low down on the ground with flowers in the foreground.

Free things to do on a school trip to Paris

Top free things to do on a school trip to Paris Home to some of the world’s most famous hotels and restaurants, as well as being the headquarters for top luxury brands, Paris certainly has a...

Sport and the brain

Sport and the brain Travel far and wide on a sports tour and there’s bound to be a trace of a sport you love. Let’s face it, place two hoodies on the ground and you have a set of goal posts....
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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...
View of the Capitol Biulding in Washington DC with Ulysses S. Grant Memorial and Capitol Reflecting Pool in the foreground

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.

Rayburn Review with Cath Rule

In the second edition of Rayburn Review, we recently caught up with Catherine Rule, our Geography Tours Development Manager. During our chat, we spoke about Cath’s favourite destination in Iceland...
Panoramic view of Berlin at sunset with the iconic TC tower

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...
Seville

Seville’s budget-friendly trip activities

Seville is your gateway to a time gone by. Known for its steamy-hot summers and mild winters, this southern Spanish capital is famous for its historic churches, grand palaces, Renaissance...

Tales for your travels – the curious case of Iceland

The folklore of Iceland is something that goes much deeper than the fictional tales you usually hear of. The history behind the island’s fascinating interest in trolls and elves shapes the natural...