Tudor History trip to London

Study Tours

Tudor London – Study Tour

Experience our London Tudor history school tour. Step into the world of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Shakespeare as students explore the palaces, prisons, theatres and streets that shaped Tudor London. This immersive study tour brings the Tudor period vividly to life and supports key curriculum topics across KS3 and GCSE History.
From £219 per person
London
1-3 Days
All Ages
Mixed Group

Our London Tudor history school tour provides a unique opportunity for your group. London is the perfect classroom for students studying the Tudor period. From the political dramas of Henry VIII’s court to the religious upheaval of the Reformation and the rise of Elizabethan England, students experience real places linked to the people and events that shaped the 16th century.

This UK History tour for schools includes iconic Tudor landmarks such as the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Shakespeare’s Globe. Through immersive guides, reconstructed spaces, artefacts and stories of intrigue, rebellion and royal power, students gain depth, context and memorable insights that strengthen understanding and support classroom learning.

Optional workshops, tours and performances can be added to your school History tours to make the experience even richer – including Shakespearean acting sessions, Tudor life workshops or guided sessions on the Reformation and Elizabethan politics.

The London Tudor history school tour is specifically designed for students studying the following:

  • GCSE History – Edexcel (Early Elizabethan England, 1558–1588)
  • GCSE History – AQA (Elizabethan England, c.1568–1603)
  • GCSE History – OCR (Tudor England & the Reformation themes)
  • KS3 History (Tudor kings & queens, religious changes, everyday life, Shakespeare)
  • A-Level History – contextual Tudor studies (AQA/Edexcel)
Tudor History Learning

Suggested Itinerary

  • Travel to London
  • Visit to the Tower of London – royal power, imprisonment, executions, Tudor intrigue
  • Lunch
  • Guided walk along the South Bank – Elizabethan theatres, Bankside history
  • Visit to Shakespeare’s Globe – tour & optional workshop
  • Evening meal
  • Optional: Thames river cruise
  • Breakfast
  • Visit to Hampton Court Palace – Henry VIII’s apartments, Tudor kitchens, gardens
  • Lunch
  • Explore the palace grounds & Great Hall
  • Return to central London
  • Evening meal
  • Return travel or overnight stay
  • Breakfast
  • Visit to Westminster Abbey – Tudor monarchs, coronations, Elizabeth I’s resting place
  • Walk to Parliament Square – development of government & monarchy
  • Lunch
  • Visit to Museum of London Docklands – London in the 16th century (where available)
  • Depart London
  • Return home
school study tours

MAKE THE MOST OF IT

Tower of London

Tower of London

Explore this historic fortress and uncover stories of Tudor power, intrigue and imprisonment.

Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace

Step into Henry VIII’s palace and experience life at the Tudor court.

Shakespeare’s Globe theatre

Shakespeare’s Globe

Discover Elizabethan theatre and enjoy interactive workshops in this iconic playhouse.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey

Visit the site of royal ceremonies and significant moments in Tudor history.

National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery

See famous Tudor figures brought to life through iconic portraits.

British Library

British Library – Magna Carta & Tudor documents

Explore historic documents that shaped Britain, including Tudor-era texts.

London

Museum of London

Learn about daily life in Tudor London through engaging collections (subject to reopening schedule).

London tours

Cutty Sark

Discover Britain’s maritime history and its links to exploration following the Tudor period.

Thames river cruise

Thames river cruise

Take in London’s landmarks from the river for a unique historical perspective.

walking tour

Walking tour: “Tudor London & the Reformation”

Follow the story of religious and political change through the streets of London.

workshops

Elizabethan theatre workshops

Bring Shakespeare’s world to life with interactive sessions exploring performance, staging and Elizabethan drama.

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