"The Anne Boleyn tour was the best from start to finish. Every detail was taken care of and the accommodations and talks were fantastic. I cant recommend this tour enough especially if you are history lover. Cant wait for my next trip with British History Tours!! I also just got back from the Rise of the Tudors tour and all I can say is WOW! The sites, the accommodations were fantastic. We went to beautiful locations I never would have been able to go to on my own. Every place had a personal tour and expert guidance. I am afraid these tours have spoiled all other tours for me--I cant imagine any other history tour with so much care, research and fantistic talks from guides and famous historians. Love love love it!!!!"
"This was my fist organized tour and it was done impeccably. Philippa had everything arranged from start to end so that all the guests had to do was appear at the appointed time. The itinerary allowed for free time at each destination and the roster of speakers was enjiyable and informative. I am very much looking forward to traveling again with British History Tours next year. A definite 10!"
"The Anne Boleyn tour was one of the most amazing experiences of my life !! So well done and access to things the general public never sees. So enjoyed meeting others with similar interests as well as much admired historians , Philippa , Gareth, and Tracy Borman !! Too many great things to mention !! Memories will last forever and looking forward to booking another tour with British History Tours !!!"
"A thoroughly wonderful experience. Philippa has done an outstanding job in putting together a very unique and memorable tour. We were privileged to have nightly lectures from historians, private tours at historic sights as well as beautiful accommodations at Hever Castle. I look forward to taking part in a future tour."
"Anne Boleyn Experience Tour----As someone who has been following this tour for years before i could go, as well as checking photos, talking to past participants etc., I can say with all sincerity that the entire tour experience exceeded all my expectations. Philippa puts together a tour of learning, luxury and of course consistent fun. She patiently answers any questions and concerns in the months before the tour and once the tour starts ensures each guest gets the most out of the events. The tour was the among the best experiences of my life and I am definitely planning on going again."
"My wife & I have just completed the On Progress with Anne Boleyn tour. We cannot recommend Philippa & British History Tours highly enough! My wife is a Tudor tragic & she was mesmerised with everything that we saw & experienced. A highlight was dressing in Tudor costume for a day - truly a memory to treasure."
"Philippa and BHT never disappoint! Our Progress tour had particular challenges because it coincided with the national mourning for Queen Elizabeth II. But Philippa took care of the glitches like the pro she is and again delivered an amazing experience. This is my 3rd tour and I’m signed up for #4 in 2023. Very well done!"
"Recently returned from the “Life & Times of Elizabeth I” tour which was my second this year. (I was also on the Anne Boleyn tour in May - both had been postponed from Covid times.) I wish we could clone Phillipa the Tour Manager and Gareth the Tour Historian and station them at every corner of the world to lead tours because I travel a lot and these have been best I’ve ever experienced.
Every tour detail was meticulously arranged by Phillipa, and she was not an absentee host, she was there with us every step of the way. She included thoughtful touches like timing the Anne Boleyn tour to be at Hever on May 19, or the Elizabeth tour at Kenilworth in July. Literally every aspect: the luxury accommodations, transportation on a dedicated bus, meal arrangements including special diets, and the private “behind the scenes” tours and speakers were first rate.
And what speakers they were! All noted historians and authors speaking on their specialties with insights into the places we were visiting. These were real experts, not scripted entertainers. Having Gareth along for the whole trip, adding colorful commentary and answering our questions made it extra special. He was so approachable, and he had a way of making the history interesting and relevant while gently nudging us to consider the context and customs of the people we were hearing about.
Overall fabulous tours. Highly recommended and I will be seeking them out again."
"I've taken two British History Tours. Ms Brewell has a co-host for each tour as the historian. I do recommend anyone interested in British History look into taking one of British History Tours.
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