Tours:
Historic Tours

Historic heroes and crumbling castles meet with modern-day celebrity mansions on this insightful introduction to central England’s most engaging people and places....more »

History buffs will be in heaven exploring England’s most time-honoured attractions, traipsing behind the tourist facade on one of Back-Roads’ most popular adventures.

The middle ages meet modern day in Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, which are certain to enchant with their sophisticated display of delicate English beauty....more »

Peek behind the pages of Austen’s famous works with the literature-lover’s ultimate 3-day tour, set amid scenery that inspired some of the greatest novels of all time....more »

The birthplace of English history and tales of some of its brightest stars are all explored against a backdrop of medieval cities and beautiful gardens....more »

Relive Arthur’s reign with a tour so magical even Merlin would be proud. Step inside centuries-old settings of romance, intrigue and honour and see legends come alive....more »

Trace the exploits of Henry VIII, Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I. Experience Tudor life firsthand, from the monarchs’ magnificent palaces to the commoners’ humble homes....more »

Evocative scenery, extraordinary architecture and oldfashioned country hospitality combine to make this tour the most comprehensive and captivating welcome to South Wales available. Turn off the highways and head along the back roads of west England and the Welsh countryside to get a real taste of the local lifestyle. Gifted guides share an intimate knowledge of regional history and reveal some of the lesser-known locations to those lucky enough to join the journey.

Majestic mansions, coveted castles and an enviable list of England’s most magnificent gardens make this decadent Kent tour an unforgettable experience for anyone with a fondness for fine design. This tour is the ultimate opportunity to indulge your passion for architecture or landscaping compiling some of the world’s most elegant abodes into a single showcase. Take time to stop and smell the roses....more »

1 Day Battlefield Tour departing London or Lille
For most people the Somme signifies one day – 1 July 1916 – the day the British Army suffered nearly 60,000 casualties, its greatest ever loss in a single day. But the actual battle raged until November and saw massive fighting again in 1918. What remains is truly awesome....more »