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Historic battlefield tours

On our world war history tours, you’ll step into the past and look forward into the future. Each tour is a unique chance to learn about an important part of the past.

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Our world war history tours

6 tours with dates available through 2023

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American WWII History: London to Berlin
13 days | 16 days with Munich extension
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Scotland & the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
10 days | 12 days with Edinburgh extension
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Canadian WWII History: The Netherlands & Germany
9 days | 12 days with Munich extension
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A lot goes into planning world war history tours. Our experts make it easy, and our knowledgeable tour directors bring every battle to life.

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Your tour includes hotels, breakfast daily and other select meals, comfortable transportation, an expert Tour Director, guided sightseeing, and more.

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Your local Tour Director will meet you and your group on the first day, and be your go-to for the best sites, flavors, and stories of the region.

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What our travelers say about their historic battlefield tours

Learning Adventure made Fun!
By first-time traveler Ross on 5/10/19
We saw the major battlefields and cemeteries of both wars and we had an Excellent tour Director in Jean Jacques! He was very knowledgeable on the history of the region and was personable and humorous. Thank you, JJ!!
Canadian World War History: Vimy to Juno Beach
Exceptional experience
By first-time traveler Don on 9/20/19
This tour was amazing. We were happy to have a Canadian focus for this tour. We found the experience eye-opening and heart-rendering. You realize how devastating war is to the soldiers, their families, and the people who live in the war-torn countries. The cruises were spectacular.
Canadian World War History: Vimy to Juno Beach
Every site I visited left some kind of impression
By first-time traveler Justine M. on 11/29/17
What made this trip different was going with a lot of other people from different walks of life, different experiences. Visiting these sites is a way to remember and respect those men and women who died serving their country, and the civilians caught in the line of fire.
Canadian World War History: Vimy to Juno Beach
This was a great trip!
By 4th-time traveler Donna on 10/4/18
Our tour guide Chris was extremely knowledgeable and couldn't have been more helpful. She pointed out places that we would not have seen otherwise and even as we were traveling from site to site gave us a history of the area and answered every question that the group asked.
Historic Germany: Berlin to Bavaria

4 reasons to take a historic battlefield tour with us

1. You’re always with an expert
If you’re going on a world war history tour, you want an educational, historically accurate, and detailed experience. One of the benefits of taking a group or guided tour is that you’ll have an expert with you every step of the way. They’ll guide you through the world’s historic sites, so you can get an in-depth look at each battle.

2. Learn about history where it happened
You may have studied the history of the world’s wars, but nothing quite compares to learning about it as you stand on the spot where it all unfolded. You can look up at the home where Anne Frank once resided on tour in Amsterdam or learn all about Vimy Ridge on its 105th Anniversary on tour. Historical battlefield tours bring you closer to the history, and its human impact.

3. Feel closer to your ancestors
Many of our travelers have ancestors that were impacted by war. Our trips allow you to connect with your ancestors in a whole new way. Learn more about their trials and tribulations and gain a better understanding of how those events have helped to shape our lives today.

4. See the powerful impact these battles had
Our military history tours will take you to unique memorial sites where the lasting impact of these historic battles can sometimes still be seen.

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Frequently asked questions about our battlefield tours

Where did the World War 2 battles take place?

World War II solidiers fought along countless battlefields around the globe. We visit quite a few, including:

  • Operation Torch in Morocco and Algeria
  • The Battle of the Atlantic on the Atlantic Ocean
  • The Battle of Normandy in France
  • The Battle of the Bulge in The Ardennes, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany
  • The Battle of Nuremberg in Germany
  • The Attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, U.S.
  • The Battle of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands
  • The Battle of Okinawa in Japan
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Where are some World War II memorials on tour?

Here are the memorials you can visit on our World War II tours:

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Where are the battlefields you can visit on tour?

The majority of our battlefield tours visit destinations in Europe, where many world war battles took place. That includes:

  • Juno Beach in France, where the invasion took place during World War II
  • The town of Remagen in Germany, which played a vital role in helping Allied forces cross the Rhine River and defeat the German forces
  • The Vimy battlefields in France, which was significant to Canada’s development as a country
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Where should I go for U.S. world war history?

If you’re from the United States and interested in American history, we’d recommend American WWII History: London to Berlin.

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