School History Trips

Step into the story…

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.

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

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Brooklyn Bridge in New York City at night

School History Trips to New York

New York… The Big Apple… The city that never sleeps…This destination boasts a selection of nicknames that echo its grandeur.…

From £1,350pp

School History Trips to Washington DC

Washington DC will give your group that presidential feeling! This exciting and modern capital will have you exploring a rich…

From £1,475pp

School History Trips to New York & Washington DC

Vibrant, thriving and rich in cultural markers, the cities of Washington DC and New York are steeped in social, military…

From £1,450pp

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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 school history 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!

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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

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History Tour Guide and students hold map of Western Front with Thiepval Memorial

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