For even more historical know-how

History tour guides are specialists who have dedicated their careers to researching a specific period in history and sharing their knowledge and insights with the next generation. They can engage students with the emotional stories and experiences of those who lived during that time, providing them with additional context that aligns with the history curriculum.

The guides know the ins and outs of historic sites, the right people, and the best ways to get around to make the most of your tour! With an expansive wealth of expertise gathered over the years, they add extra depth and information that may not be found in the textbooks.

History Tour Guides, what to expect?

• Large-scale knowledge of your destination, sites, and period of history 
• Logistical aid to make sure of the smooth running of your carefully planned, tailor-made itinerary 
• Lots of real-life accounts, stories, poems, facts, and figures to keep your students gripped from start to finish 
• Ability to take you to lesser-known sites that are specific and relevant to your group  

Personalised tour experiences for your group and educational needs 

We’re all about giving you the personalised feeling and this doesn’t stop when it comes to our tour guides! Your tour guide will introduce themselves to you before you embark on your tour, and then you’ll work together so they can find out more about your student’s learning needs. From here they’ll have the background they need to offer your group a truly personalised school history tour experience. 

They’ve done their research on your group

Wherever they can, our history tour guides will tailor your tour to make it personal to your group. They know it’s important for students to connect to the history they are learning about, so the guides will include site visits, stories, and retellings of events that link to the student’s age and background, making it an inclusive tour for all.  

What’s more, if one of your students lost a family member in one of the conflicts, they’ll aim to find their resting place or their name in the memorial book. Also – for a memorable moment for the whole group – they can even lead a wreath-laying ceremony to pay respects to the late family member. 

An international network of contacts

Our history tour guides travel a lot, and, on the way, they make some very useful friends and contacts they can call on to ensure your trip is as immersive and impactful as possible!

Flexibility with your itinerary

Our history tour guides know the tour area like the back of their hand, meaning they are able to adapt and be flexible to any itinerary changes. Whether it be providing additional information at a site visit, answering students’ questions about a specific topic, or adding in a stop as it relates to the student’s learning, they are on hand to ensure the tour can run as smoothly as possible.  

So, just think of them as part of your teaching team – the on-site specialist! 

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is a History Tour Guide with us for the entire duration of our tour?
  Yes! You will be allocated a designated History Tour Guide and based on your location in the UK, your History Tour Guide will either meet you on departure from the UK or on arrival in your destination.

• How much does a History Tour Guide cost?
  It will depend on the destination and duration of your tour, so the best way to get an answer is to speak to your tour consultant, who will be happy to discuss this with you.

• Can I request a History Tour Guide we have had previously?
  Absolutely! Many of our groups create a great friendship with their History Tour Guide and wish to have them accompany their groups on tour year after year. Whilst we can’t guarantee it, we will do our very best to fulfil any requests.

• Will I know who our History Tour Guide is before we travel?
  Your History Tour Guide will be allocated well in advance of your trip, and you will have their details on your final itinerary.