Dorchester, Hardy's Casterbridge
Max Gate, Roman Town House, Fordington
A one-day walking tour discovering the hometown and inspirations of Thomas Hardy
Led by Harriet Still
Princes, Preachers and Jacobites
Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace
A one-day specialist tour digging into the fascinating history of Edinburgh
Led by Barry Hilton
Northern Powerhouse: Medieval York
York Minster, Kings’ Manor, Clifford's Tower
A one-day specialist walking tour discovering the sights and notorious characters from Medieval York
Led by Dr Emma Wells
Shakespeare in Stratford
Birthplace Museum, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Hall’s Croft, RSC
A five-day expert-led tour exploring Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon
Led by Amelia Marriette
In the Footsteps of Pilgrims
Carversham, Salisbury, Wells, Stonehenge, Winchester
A 3-night tour exploring the Pilgrim's Routes between Windsor and Winchester
Led by Dr Emma Wells
Medieval churches of Herefordshire
Visit 10 incredible sites
A 3-night tour to uncover the secrets of Herefordshire's stunning Medieval churches
Led by Dr Sam Harper
The English Civil Wars
Oxford, Edgehill, Naseby, Stow-on-the-Wold
A 3-night history holiday based in Oxford to explore the events that shaped the English Civil Wars
Led by Julian Humphrys
Picture courtesy of Mary Evans Picture Library/GROSVENOR PRINTS
War in the West
Bath, Lansdown Hill, Roundway Down, Newbury, Donnington Castle
A three-night history tour based in Bath, exploring the English Civil War in the West Country
Led by Julian Humphrys
Picture courtesy of the National Army Museum / Mary Evans Picture Library
Marlborough's Triumphs in Belgium
Ramillies, Oudenarde & Malplaquet
A 3-night tour visiting the sites of Marlborough's battles in Belgium
Led by James Falkner
Picture courtesyof Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
The Wars in Ireland
Boyne, Athlone, Aughrim, Limerick
A 3-night tour examining key sites from the the historical wars in Ireland
Led by Barry Hilton
Picture courtesy Mary Evans / Library of Congress
The Jacobite Rebellions in Scotland
Killiecrankie, Glencoe, Fort William, Culloden
A 3-night weekend expert-led history tour exploring the Jacobite Risings of the 17th and 18th centuries in Scotland
Led by Barry Hilton
Picture courtesy of Mary Evans Picture Library
Welcome to Promenades Travel and our expert-led, small-group history holidays
Are you fascinated by British history? Promenades Travel is a specialist tour operator that creates expert-led short breaks exploring some of the most important periods in Britain's past.
Tours are led by historians and authors who guide you round the battlefields, castles and churches where British history was made, bringing you illuminating insight into the people and politics that shaped the most memorable events.
Our small-group tours are welcoming for solo travellers and couples who want to expand their knowledge and understanding of a subject, and we offer alternative activities if you're travelling with a partner who doesn't share your passion for the past.
Tours are led by historians and authors who guide you round the battlefields, castles and churches where British history was made, bringing you illuminating insight into the people and politics that shaped the most memorable events.
Our small-group tours are welcoming for solo travellers and couples who want to expand their knowledge and understanding of a subject, and we offer alternative activities if you're travelling with a partner who doesn't share your passion for the past.
Latest news
We have launched an exciting selection of single day specialist tours led by historians. Our first day-tours are Northern Powerhouse in York, Hardy's Casterbridge in Dorchester, and Princes, Preachers and Jacobites in Edinburgh.
Why book with Promenades Travel...
Specialist
Small-group tours led by experts
Inclusive
Alternative activities for partners
Luxury
Great quality hotels and transport
Peace of mind
Payments are fully protected