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ACE Cultural Tours

ACE Cultural Tours

Stapleford Granary

Established in 1958, ACE Cultural Tours is the UK’s longest established cultural travel tour operator, with over 65 years’ experience. ACE tours take in a breadth of topics across multiple subjects. We believe in taking a 'big picture' approach, not only focusing on important visits or works but also enabling participants to experience and gain an in-depth understanding of the cultural landscape and context within which those sites or artefacts sit. Our Tour Directors are at the core of our tours, from inception to delivery: they are involved in both the planning of each tour and act as both ...

Established in 1958, ACE Cultural Tours is the UK’s longest established cultural travel tour operator, with over 65 years’ experience. ACE tours take in a breadth of topics across multiple subjects. We believe in taking a 'big picture' approach, not only focusing on important visits or works but also enabling participants to experience and gain an in-depth understanding of the cultural landscape and context within which those sites or artefacts sit. Our Tour Directors are at the core of our tours, from inception to delivery: they are involved in both the planning of each tour and act as both experts in their respective field but also as friendly and passionate travel companions.

Reviews of ACE Cultural Tours

Art on the Côte d'Azur by ArtfiendLiz, 23 Sep 2017
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This was my first experience of travelling on an ACE tour and I intend to use the company again. The tour guide, Suzanne ... read more

ACE Cultural Tours by Gillian, 7 Apr 2017
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ACE is wholly owned by charitable organization the ACE Foundation (the Association for Cultural Exchange) an educational ... read more

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Art on the Côte d'Azur by ArtfiendLiz, 23 Sep 2017
Traveller rating:

This was my first experience of travelling on an ACE tour and I intend to use the company again. The tour guide, Suzanne ... read more

ACE Cultural Tours by Gillian, 7 Apr 2017
Traveller rating:

ACE is wholly owned by charitable organization the ACE Foundation (the Association for Cultural Exchange) an educational ... read more

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Roman & Byzantine Ravenna

Journey to the 'city of mosaics', in the company of Andrew Wilson, for a five-day tour brimming with some ...

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Wildlife in Extremadura

Explore the vast natural wonders of Extremadura including Monfragüe National Park and the alien landscapes ...

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Renaissance Florence

Join Sarah Burles in tracing the legacy and wonders of the Renaissance in Florence, the birthplace of the ...

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Douro River Cruise

Join Portugal expert Martin Symington for a cruise along the dramatic Douro River, with visits to historical ...

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Music & Opera in New York

Take in high calibre performances at the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall and explore New York's world ...

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Kazakhstan: From the Silk Road

Discover all Kazakhstan has to offer from the stunning natural landscapes, through the rich Silk Road history ...

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SEARCH HOLIDAYS WITH ACE CULTURAL TOURS

Archaeology

Delve into ancient civilisations and unravel the past on an ACE archaeology tour. Using storytelling, debate and interrogation bring ancient and historical worlds alive ...

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Art & Architecture

Experience a journey of discovery with our carefully curated Art tours, designed to immerse you in the world's most renowned art collections and heritage sites in the ...

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Cultural Cruises

Featuring guided tours of celebrated and secluded locations supported by onboard lectures and recitals, ACE cultural cruises delve into the history and culture of an ...

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History

Through study of the materials and evidence of the past, gain an insight into the human experience across time, from ancient civilisations in Egypt and Jordan to 20th ...

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Music

From the intimacy of a private chapel recital to the grandeur of an opera house, ACE is please to present a diverse range of classical music tours that offer the opportunity ...

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Nature

In the company of expert ecologists, take a holistic look at the beauty and complexity of the natural world, from birdwatching amidst sweeping mountain panoramas in ...

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