The history of science

Discover the secrets of Renaissance period astronomers Kepler and Brahe in Prague, the stunning city of a hundred spires, and stargaze at the Stefanik Observatory.

Uncover the scientific wonders of Renaissance cities Florence, Pisa and Bologna, guided through the era's great discoveries and minds by our experts.

Discover 7000 years of history including exceptional archaeological sites, mysterious temples, beautiful coastlines, fishing villages and architecture. 

Discover the city of Stockholm's past and present, and learn about Alfred Nobel, the prizes named after him, and Sweden’s vast contributions to science. 

Discover Copenhagen's rich science heritage, including Niels Bohr, Tycho Brahe and Ole Rømer, see observatories and delve into Denmark’s Viking past.

A comprehensive tour visiting key sites in the history and future of space exploration. From the first rockets, to the iconic missions, space stations and developing space tourism industry. Including three NASA space centers and Virgin Galactic Spaceport America.

Discover the foundations of the modern science of medicine in two French cities: Paris, where the ‘Paris School’ of hygiene and hospital teaching flourished and Montpellier, home to the world’s oldest university medical faculty. Accompanied by New Scientist writer Linda Geddes.

Explore islands, rainforests and the rare species of the Malay Archipelago on a traditional yet luxurious boat, in the company of nature and history experts.

Immerse yourself in the Inca civilisation’s science, history and most important archaeological sites, including Machu Picchu.

Discover Edinburgh and Glasgow's most famous scientific thinkers, visit key sites from the Enlightenment and enjoy seminars, walks and museums.

Delve into the wildly contrasting landscapes of southern Alberta, from the Rocky Mountains in the west to the Badlands in the east.

Southeastern Utah is a breathtaking wonderland of un-tamed landscapes cut by canyons deeper in places than mountains are tall. Learn the secrets of this Canyon Country from the ‘deep time’ of earth history through to prehistoric Native Americans, early explorers, miners and outlaws.

A gentle walking tour to immerse yourself in Neolithic, Bronze and Iron age Wiltshire and Dorset including Stonehenge.

Explore archaeological sites from many different periods including the amazing Petra. Plus geology in Wadi Rum and float in the Dead Sea.

Gain insight into the mind of Sigmund Freud in the city in which he spent most of his life. Uncover how he explored the subconscious and became known as the founder of psychoanalysis.

Explore the science of the waterways of England and Wales while visiting six of the seven British wonders of the waterways.