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By 1066 Historian Guided Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $200 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Choose from a STANDARD TOUR or a PREMIUM TOUR
    Both tours are private tours for your group only

    STANDARD TOUR - 2-2.5 hours (the events of 1066)
    Throughout this tour you will:

    • Find out why Harold became King of England
    • Discover how the Battle of Hastings unfolded hour by hour and the tactics used by each side
    • Stand on the acknowledged position of the Anglo-Saxon shield wall
    • Walk the perimeter of the battlefield (weather permitting)
    • View the place where King Harold was killed
    • View the Abbey ruins

    PREMIUM TOUR - 3-3.5 hours (For the Full 1066 Experience)
    Everything in the Standard Tour plus a deep-dive into:

    • The events leading up to the Battle of Hastings 1002-1066
    • The Norman Conquest of England
    • The lasting impact of William the Conqueror's victory.

    Ideal for visitors seeking a more comprehensive understanding of one of England's most important historical events.

    TO BOOK - Select your preferred date then choose - STANDARD or PREMIUM 1066 Guided Tour

Activity location

  • Caldbec Hill
    • Caldbec Hill
    • Battle, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Battle Station Car Park
    • Battle Station Car Park Station Approach
    • TN33 0DE, Battle, England, United Kingdom

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Standard 1066 Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

The Events of 1066: An in-depth look at the events of 1066 from the death of Edward the Confessor to the Coronation of William Duke of Normandy
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: This tour lasts 2 - 2.5 hours

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
$199.89 x 1 Adult$199.89
Total
Price is $199.89
Until Sun, Oct 18

Premium 1066 Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

The Full 1066 Experience: A deep-dive into the causes, events and aftermath of the 1066 conflict and Norman Conquest. Ideal for History enthusiasts
Duration: 3 hours: This tour option lasts 3 - 3.5 hours.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
$213.22 x 1 Adult$213.22
Total
Price is $213.22
Until Sun, Oct 18

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Battle Abbey entrance
  • Inclusions
    Private Local Historian Guide throughout
  • Exclusions
    Coffee and/or Tea

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Caldbec Hill

  • 15m
We stop at a vantage point to view Caldbec Hill, where the Anglo-Saxon army camped the night before the battle.

St Mary the Virgin Church

  • 15m
This church was founded by the Abbey monks in 1115. See how the church evolved throughout the Middle Ages View the interior and see the original font (this may not be possible if a service is in progress)

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
This forms the bulk of the tour and includes: The events of the year 1066 - why there were 4 Kings, 2 invasions and 3 battles The death of Harold An explanation of battle tactics used by both sides See the spot where King Harold was killed. View the abbey ruins.

Location

Activity location

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    Caldbec Hill
    • Caldbec Hill
    • Battle, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Battle Station Car Park
    • Battle Station Car Park Station Approach
    • TN33 0DE, Battle, England, United Kingdom
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    Battle Abbey
    • High Street
    • TN33 0AE, Battle, England, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Battle Abbey
    • High Street
    • TN33 0AE, Battle, England, United Kingdom

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