1066 Battle of Hastings Guided Tour

Name: 1066 Battle of Hastings Guided Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 120.79 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews)

4.9(7)2 hours - 2 hr 30 minEnglishBook 18 hours aheadSouth East England, United Kingdom

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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

Included

Battle Abbey entrance
Private Local Historian Guide throughout

Not included

Coffee and/or Tea

Choose your option

2 options

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What you'll do

We stop at a vantage point to view Caldbec Hill, where the Anglo-Saxon army camped the night before the battle
15 min
St Mary the Virgin Church
Upper Lake, Battle, United Kingdom
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)
15 min
Battle Abbey and Battlefield
High Street, Battle, United Kingdom
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.
2 hoursAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

If travelling by train you will be met outside the station exit.

If travelling by car, follow the A21 then the A2100. Battle Abbey is clearly signposted. The Abbey has a pay and display carpark.

Good to know

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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