Expert-Led Historical Expeditions
Walk Where History Was Made
"The best way to understand history is to walk where it was made — with someone who knows every inch of the story."
WWI — 1914 to 1918
From The Somme to Passchendaele
"Stand in the craters, read the names on the panels, and hear what the history books could never tell you."
WWII Europe and Pacific
The Battles That Shaped Our World
"Normandy. Bastogne. Iwo Jima. Across twelve countries — one extraordinary journey."
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1944 — Normandy Landings
1916 — Battle of the Somme
1940 — Dunkirk Evacuation
1918 — Armistice Day
1944 — Market Garden
1945 — Battle of Berlin
1942 — El Alamein
1915 — Gallipoli Campaign
1944 — Battle of the Bulge
1917 — Passchendaele
1940 — Fall of France
1943 — Sicily Landings
1944 — Normandy Landings
1916 — Battle of the Somme
1940 — Dunkirk Evacuation
1918 — Armistice Day
1944 — Market Garden
1945 — Battle of Berlin
1942 — El Alamein
1915 — Gallipoli Campaign
1944 — Battle of the Bulge
1917 — Passchendaele
1940 — Fall of France
1943 — Sicily Landings
Our Mission
History Comes Alive When You Stand Where It Happened
Expedition History brings the past to life through immersive, expert-led journeys to the world's most significant historic sites.
Our expert historians don't just guide you through sites — they make the past breathe.
About Expedition History →
Est. 1989
Expert-led expeditions
Est.
1989
1989
Expert-Led
Since 1989
Since 1989
35+
Years of
Experience
Experience
Max
20
20
Guests per
Group
Group
5K+
Guests
Hosted
Hosted
12+
Countries
Covered
Covered
100%
Expert
Historian Led
Historian Led
Our Expeditions
Choose Your Chapter of History
Western Europe
WWII Tours Europe
16 expeditions · France, Belgium, Netherlands
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Pacific Theatre
WWII Tours Pacific
4 expeditions · Hawaii, Iwo Jima, Okinawa
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The Great War · 1914–1918
WWI Tours
5 expeditions · Somme, Verdun, Gallipoli
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General History
History Tours
8 expeditions · Antiquity to modern era
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Bespoke
Private Tours
Fully customised itineraries for your group
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Expeditions
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"Walking Omaha Beach with our guests and watching the moment history becomes real — that's why we do this."
— Lead Historian, Expedition History
Why Travel With Us
History Is Best Lived,
Not Just Read
Expert Historian Guides
Every expedition is led by a qualified historian with deep expertise in the period and location.
Intimate Small Groups — Max 20
Small groups mean private access, personal attention, and in-depth conversations that transform a trip.
Curated, Research-Backed Itineraries
Beyond the famous landmarks — we take you to the lesser-known sites where history truly unfolded.
Upcoming Departures
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Trusted Partners & Affiliates:
Bletchley Park
Imperial War Museum
Commonwealth War Graves
Commemorative Air Force
ASTA
Historial de la Grande Guerre
Plan Your Trip
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2026 Programme
International Expeditions Brochure
Full programme with dates, itineraries, inclusions, and pricing for all departures throughout 2026.
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2026 Programme
Private & Group Tour Guide
Everything you need to plan a bespoke expedition — itinerary options, pricing guide, and what to expect.
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Bespoke Experience
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A fully tailored expedition for your group, family, school, or organisation. Your dates, your destinations, your historian.