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School History Trips

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Our school history trips are the perfect opportunity to broaden young minds and put the past into a wider, real-world perspective.

Understand the effects that the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, a symbol of division and reconciliation, had on communities. Or perhaps dive into one of the most iconic accounts of Jewish life during the Nazi era with a visit to the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam.

Immerse your students in social, military and political history with a visit to New York and Washington or explore the greatest invasion in modern history, D-Day, with a trip to Normandy.

School history tours effortlessly link the lessons learned in the classroom to real-world experiences. Visiting the very places these world-shaping moments in history unravelled will captivate your student’s curiosity for exploring and interpreting evidence.

Course-specific and personal development, cultural capital and history brought to life – all wrapped into one time capsule.

What our party leaders have to say about their historical experiences!

100% of tours meet objectives
100% of party leaders would recommend
98% would tour again

Students on a school history trip to the world war one battlefields

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School History Trips to The Battlefields

Experience what life was like in the trenches, the intense and brutal warfare, and the immense emotions felt by hundreds…

From £325pp

School History Trips to The Somme

Experience a School History Trips to the Somme… Over a century has passed since but this legendary clash, which claimed…

From £349pp

School History Trips to Normandy

School History Trips to Normandy intrdoce you to a coast bears the historical weight of the greatest invasion in modern…

From £325pp

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24hr Tour Support

Access to our 24 hour on tour emergency telephone support.

Financial Protection

Your trip is protected through our ABTA membership, ATOL license & ABTOT bonding.

Specialist Teams

We're here to guide and support you every step of the way.

Crafted with the Curriculum

Our school history trips are thoughtfully crafted to align with the latest UK national history curriculum!

Have your students:

Explore how people’s lives have shaped this nation, and how Britain has both influenced and been influenced by the wider world
Discover significant aspects of global history, from ancient civilisations to the rise and fall of empires, as well as the dynamics of pre- and post-war societies
Gain a solid understanding of historical terminology – perfect for exam preparation and coursework!
Delve into historical concepts like cause and consequence, continuity and change, difference and significance, draw connections and analyse trends
Learn the methods of historical inquiry, developing critical thinking and analytical skills
Connect their learning across subjects – art, politics, geography, literature and religious studies
Enjoy the captivatingly complex history of our world!

Celebrating Diversity in History Education Year-Round

It’s FULL of stories from every background! And in an age where understanding and empathy are more crucial than ever before, it’s vital that we honour and share the voices that have shaped our collective past equally.

We’re committed to creating a fuller, more accurate account of our shared past through the school history trips we offer! History should be explored for all its heroic, harrowing and heart-rendering!

Discover how history school trips offer the key to understanding our diverse world here!

Tour Managers

Helping your tour seamlessly flow from one part to the next, Tour Managers are a fantastic addition to our history school trips!

We've got you covered!

For your financial security, you must have insurance when travelling with us, whether it be your own or the insurance we provide through Aviva.

Teaching Resources

We’re all about supporting young people’s learning, which is why we take the time to create fantastic free resources for you to use in lessons and out on tour!

History Tour Guides

We can’t recommend our History Tour Guides enough! They have an incredible background when it comes to history education – long-serving teachers and experts in their field. If you’re looking for someone to bring further context to the captivatingly complex history behind your chosen destination, look no further!

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The gate to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp in Berlin

School group visiting Galicia Jewish Museum Krakow

History tour guide with a school group at Auschwitz I Memorial

Real experiences

Why schools choose us

Had another fantastic trip to Krakow with Rayburn Tours. The trip was absolutely perfect; everything went according to plan and the students had an incredible experience. The service provided by Rayburn was consistently excellent, from the initial planning all the way through to the end.

Jamie Swann

Another brilliant WW1 Battlefields Trip organised by the team at Rayburn. They always meet our school’s needs and the students always have a rewarding time!

Christopher Ellis

Excellent organisation and good combination of visits—it really encouraged our students to think and reflect.

Ms Catherine Moffat

I would like you to know that we have been very impressed with our correspondence with Rayburn this year. As our Berlin trip is a regular one, we will definitely look to give you the business for our trip next year.

Libby Weltman

FAQs

How can we prepare for the trip?
To prepare for history school tours, review your trip details by going over the itinerary, pack appropriate clothing and essentials, ensure health and safety needs are met, and build the momentum from the very beginning of the planning process.

Are there safety measures in place?
Clients who tour with us can be assured that we have the following support services and systems in place: Safety Management System, Generic Risk Management, Crisis Management System, ATOL Licensed, ABTA Bonded, insurance, 24-hour emergency contact system, hotel audits, coach audits and activity audits. In addition, we are a member of the School Travel Forum (STF), giving you the reassurance that all of our trips meet, or indeed exceed, the safety standards required by your school and Local Authority.

What is included in a trip package?
Your bespoke trip package includes accommodation, transportation, excursions and insurance. A tailor-made itinerary is created to meet your curriculum objectives.

Can we contact Rayburn on tour?
Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.

Why are school history trips important?
With school history trips, your students experience tangible, real-life history; they connect you to the past, to other cultures, and they give a voice to those who no longer exist in the present.

History Tour Guides Trevor Booker and Tony Smith stand either side of Nicola Astle, Rayburn Tours Marketing Manager, and pose for the camera

2 Brilliant Experts Help Us Enhance Your History Tour Even More!

We're not standing still when it comes to refining your trip even more. And with these two History Tour Guides we've hit the jackpot!

Nicky Astle, Rayburn Tours Marketing Manager, sits with History Tour Guides Trevor Booker and Tony Smith before a historic podcast

A Historic Podcast with 2 Excellent History Tour Guides!

It's here! Our FIRST ever podcast. And we made it even more historic by chatting to 2 brilliant History Tour Guides about all things history.

Trevor Booker poses in front of the Reichstag

Trevor Booker: The History Tour Guide Bringing the Past to Life

Really pack in the emotion, education and poignancy with your tour by including an History Tour Guide. Here we showcase one of the best!