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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Residential School Trip to London

United Kingdom
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From the Imperial War Museum to the Old Operating Theatre Museum, from the Tower of London to the Migration Museum and the Jack the Ripper Walking tour, London offers an educational itinerary like no other!

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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...

Iceland
Iceland

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Iceland is an ideal location for geography groups as well as leisure & tourism and art & design. Iceland's spectacular landscape and distinct features provide plenty for students to discover and ample inspiration for artists and photographers.
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Medics, Vets & Padres-Ypres & The Somme Battlefields
Medics, Vets & Padres-Ypres & The Somme Battlefields

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Embark on an immersive journey through Ypres & The Somme Battlefields, focusing on the vital roles of medics, vets, & padres during WWI. Explore historic sites, preserved trenches, & memorials while uncovering the profound stories of those who served
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Krakow
Krakow

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Krakow is a picturesque medieval city that is every bit deserving of its World Heritage site status. The Old Town boasts Europe's largest central square, packed with old structures and monuments.
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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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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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Amsterdam Art Tour

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Amsterdam, renowned for its iconic bicycles and canals, offers accessible opportunities for Art and History enthusiasts. Explore art galleries, take an informative canal cruise, or delve into the compelling story of Anne Frank.
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Berlin

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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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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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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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STEM, History, Arts and Sports trips to Japan

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Plan a tailored school trip to Japan. Visit the Hakuba Valley, Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
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Berlin-WW11 & the Cold War

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Battlefield & History Tours specialises in exactly that. Berlin offers a great opportunity to not only study WWII, but also the Cold War ' excellent visit opportunities......
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Krakow Battlefield and History

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Battlefield & History Tours specialises in exactly that. Our Krakow tours are one of the most thought provoking tours students will probably ever do. The impact of being in Auschwitz can affect people in many different ways....................
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Battlefields and Ypres Excursion

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A battlefield school trip is an immersive and educational experience that can bring history to life for students. Visit the grounds of pivotal battles, helping students gain a deeper understanding of the causes, consequences, and human cost of war.
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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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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 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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History Trip to Krakow

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Krakow is a stunning city with rich history. With many notable historical buildings and excursion options including the impressive Wieliczka Salt Mine, Schindler Museum and Auschwitz Museum, it is a great European destination for a history trip.
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Residential School Trip to London

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From the Imperial War Museum to the Old Operating Theatre Museum, from the Tower of London to the Migration Museum and the Jack the Ripper Walking tour, London offers an educational itinerary like no other!
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Business studies trip to China

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Not only is China the world's largest modern economy, but it also boasts over 3,500 years of written history. Its rich and elaborate past and dynamic modern cities offer a myriad of learning opportunities.
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Iconic Iceland

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Iceland is rapidly emerging as the preferred destination for school trips emphasizing geography or geology. Rondo Travel specializes in designing compelling, dynamic, and intellectually stimulating educational tours that create a lasting impact.
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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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