Overseas History school trips

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Overseas school history trips and tours give students an experience that can bring them closer in understanding to historical events, cultures, and locations they have been taught about in the classroom.

Taking your students to the places they have read about in textbooks is an unbeatable way to improve their knowledge and comprehension. By actually visiting sites where historical events took place, your students will gain a much better understanding of history and context.

To help you get the best out of your school history trip, knowledgeable guides and historical experts will be able to share insights and stories. Engaging your class and helping them better understand the events that took place.

School history trips abroad also give students the chance to immerse themselves in different cultures through cuisine, people and experiences.

Whether you will be exploring medieval castle sites in a European city, walking in the footsteps of the soldiers of the WWII battlefields, or soaking up ancient history in cities like Rome and Athens, below you will find a wide range of school history trips.

The tour companies that we work with all have tonnes of experience when it comes to organising school history trips. They know that every school will have its own unique objectives for the trip and that is why they will work with you to design the perfect history tour for your students. Whether you plan a teacher led history tour or wish to make use of guides with specialist subject knowledge to support your teaching, the trips below can meet your requirements.

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Memorable History Trip Ideas for School Groups

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Berlin

Germany
Cultural, Design Technology, History, Languages


Berlin boasts hundreds of theatres, playhouses and museums and is an exceptional destination for any student from an art or design discipline ' the Bauhaus Museum captures the modernist and utopian ideals of this legendary school.

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Discover The Birthplace Of In Flanders Fields In Ypres
History Overseas

Discover The Birthplace Of In Flanders Fields In Ypres | WW1 History. Explore the birthplace of the In Flanders Fields poem in Ypres. Learn about WW1 battlefields, Flanders Fields history, and memorial sites across Belgium. Ypres sits at the heart of Flanders Fields, the WW1 battlefield...

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School Trips to Ypres: WW1 Battlefield History Tours for Secondary Students
History Overseas

For students studying the First World War, Ypres is one of the most curriculum-rich destinations in Europe. This historic Belgian town sits at the heart of the Western Front. Cemeteries, memorials, reconstructed trenches, and world-class museums give students direct access to the realities of the...

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Battlefield & History Tours
History Overseas

Inspire learning by walking through history. Rondo Travel's Battlefield & History Tours are designed to make history meaningful for UK students by taking them beyond the classroom and into the heart of where it all happened. These tours support GCSE, A-Level and university-level learning by...

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Barcelona
Barcelona

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A hub of Art, Culture, Architecture, Fashion & Cuisine. In the Catalonian capital of Barcelona, the rich history of the city is complemented by contemporary life.
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School Germany Tour-Rhine & Mosel
School Germany Tour-Rhine & Mosel

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Explore Germany's Rhine & Mosel regions for affordable language visits. Enjoy diverse activities, stunning views, and the nearby Phantasialand theme park.
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New York and Washington
New York and Washington

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Combine our New York and Washington trips and explore the best of East USA. Visit Wall Street, Times Square, the Empire State Building and other main sights of New York before travelling via Philadelphia to Washington DC.
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Vietnam Battlefield and History Tour
Vietnam Battlefield and History Tour

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Discover Vietnam's profound history with our Battlefield & History Tour. Explore iconic war sites like the Cu Chi Tunnels & War Remnants Museum, immerse in culture, & gain deep insights into the Vietnam War's legacy. Perfect for history enthusiasts!
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Classics and History Trip to Italy
Classics and History Trip to Italy

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Sorrento offers a compelling blend of historical significance and proximity to major classical sites, making it an excellent base for a school classics trip. This trip is a real cultural experience that complements the study of the classical era.
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School Tour to New York
School Tour to New York

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Explore customized New York tours by Rondo Travel, offering diverse, captivating experiences tailored to your group's interests. Unforgettable moments await, leaving participants eager for more.
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WW1 Battlefields tour to Ypres and the Somme
WW1 Battlefields tour to Ypres and the Somme

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Bring History to life, take the subject outside of the classroom and allow your students to visit the places where the major historical events actually took place.
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Bay of Naples/Amalfi Coast
Bay of Naples/Amalfi Coast

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Remarkable landscapes and breathtaking scenery make Naples and the Amalfi Coast the ideal destination, particularly for geography groups.
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History and German trip to Berlin
History and German trip to Berlin

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Berlin is the perfect location for a school history tour for students, where so many of the 20th Century's key historical events played out, and is the perfect location for a school German language tour,
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Paris
Paris

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Paris is rich in history, art, and culture. Trips include visits to iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, along with engaging cultural activities and workshops.
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Krakow-Brno-Prague
Krakow-Brno-Prague

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Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Central Europe on our Krakow-Brno-Prague Jewish History Tour. Explore centuries-old synagogues, poignant memorials, & vibrant Jewish quarters. A profound experience awaits-discover, learn, & rememb
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Normandy-Battlefield and History
Normandy-Battlefield and History

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Battlefield & History Tours specialises in exactly that. View the landing beaches from the view point at Point du Hoc and see how difficult it would have been to knock out the guns...... the whole area is full of interactive and immersive visits....
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Munich-The Rise and Fall of National Socialism
Munich-The Rise and Fall of National Socialism

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By the mid-1930s, Hitler's Nazi Party transformed defeated Germany into a nation envisioning global supremacy, hailed by many as a messianic force. This vision devolved into a catastrophic total war, ending in immense destruction and humiliation.
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History Trip to Normandy
History Trip to Normandy

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Walk the historic beaches of Sword and Omaha, explore museums like Juno Beach Centre, and reflect at Pegasus Bridge and the American Cemetery. Students gain insight into the courage of the Allied Forces and the significance of World War II.
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School Tours-Rome
School Tours-Rome

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Discover Rome's rich treasures, including Vatican City, the Colosseum, and Pompeii on this tour filled with countless highlights and wow factors
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French Language Tour to Normandy with Equity
French Language Tour to Normandy with Equity

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Just across the channel but a world away is Normandy, home to traditional fishing villages, historic towns and modern cities, all ideal to improve language skills and explore the local culture.
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Madrid Group Tour with Equity
Madrid Group Tour with Equity

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A modern and sophisticated city that beautifully balances its history with its present, Madrid is a great destination for school, college, or university trips. In particular, we recommend visiting for Art and Design focused tours.
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Iceland School Trip KS3-KS5
Iceland School Trip KS3-KS5

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Iceland, the land of fire and Ice is a perfect location for study tours of all kinds ' from geology to geography. Travel there with the UKs trusted, leading provider of Arctic travel with EPA membership - Enhanced STF testing
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School trips to Russia with Equity
School trips to Russia with Equity

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A school trip to Russia is a unique cultural event. Moscow and St Petersburg are fascinating cities, with incredible attractions and excursions. From the Kremlin to the Winter Palace, Russia is an experience students will never forget.
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Art and History Trip To Europe
Art and History Trip To Europe

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Journey through Europe and immerse yourself in legendary history exploring the battlefields, iconic cities with impressive architect and spectacular exhibitions across some of the world's most renowned galleries and museums.
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Popular school history tours


Although there are a thousand and one different location and historical subject combinations available, some school history tours are more popular than others. Here are a few of the common themes, though it your school requires a type of trip that we do not currently highlight on this page, please use the tailor made trip form and we will do our best to help find exactly what you are looking for.

Battlefield Tours - Poland, Germany
The two World Wars in the first half of the twentieth century will live on in memory for many generations to come. An important part of our nation's social history, a school tour to the battlefields of France and Belgium, to the concentration camps of Poland or the divided streets of Berlin, will give students a better understanding of world events.

Classical History - Greece, Rome
The Classical period of history lasted roughly from the seventh century BC until the fifth century AD. Concentrated around the Mediterranean, there are still numerous sites in modern day Greece and Italy that will show students how people lived and give them a real feel for how life was during that period of history.

Art History - Paris
If this history of art is an important topic for your students, look no further than Paris. Quite apart from being an incredible city to visit in any context, Paris has more art galleries than you could wish for. Art history students cannot help but be inspired by the incredible works housed in the French capital.

Medieval History & Political History - Ireland
Ireland is so easy to get to, and has so much to offer groups of school children who are studying history. The two most requested topics we receive are Medieval and Political history. Learn about the Viking and Norman invasions of Ireland, or about the changing face of Northern Ireland between 1920 and the modern day.

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