ACE Cultural Tours

08/08/2024

We often receive delightful photos from our Tour Directors and Managers out on tour. For ABTOT Limited competition we thought we'd share this exciting image of intrepid ACE travellers at the Charyn Canyon on the Kazakhstan: From the Silk Road to Sir Norman Foster tour.

Photo by Holly Streader

31/07/2024

Stapleford Granary Arts Centre - Cambridgeshire have recently released a year 1 report for their 'Small Grains' programme and we're delighted to be able to share it with you. The programme encourages regular cultural interaction for local children. Read our recent blog post for more information.

25/07/2024

We often receive delightful photos from our Tour Directors and Managers out on tour. For ABTOT Limited's competition we thought we'd share this wonderfully green photo of ACE travellers touring a vineyard on our recent Verona Opera Festival tour.

Photo by Holly Streader

17/07/2024

Cultural Exchange was the core principle of our foundation in 1958. Travel offers new perspectives, opportunities to learn and a chance to appreciate humanity's rich tapestry. We're pleased to offer a range of tours to distant destinations in 2025 that encompass these ideals.

05/07/2024

In 2025, ACE travellers can look forward to discovering the historic music collections held in Cambridge, the finest churches of Herefordshire and Shropshire, Cyprus's fascinating ancient history and much more. View our 2025 tour schedule to find your next cultural holiday.

24/06/2024

24/06/2024

We are delighted to share that we have been nominated for the British Travel Awards in the category of best small company for Arts & Culture Holidays. Voting is now open, and if you would like to vote for us, full details on how to do so can be found at:

aceculturaltours.co.uk/vote

21/06/2024

In May 2025, join ACE for an anniversary celebration of the works of composer Dmitri Shostakovich in Leipzig.

Tour Director Richard Wigmore discusses how he first discovered the composer and a highlight he looks forward to on tour. Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.

14/06/2024

"Iceland – the very name suggests a land of white, but almost every shade of a Pantone colour chart can be found somewhere in its landscapes and wildlife."

Looking ahead to our 2025 tour to Iceland, our latest blog post written by ACE Tour Director Harriet Allen explores the country's rich colour palette. Visit our website to read more -

www.aceculturaltours.co.uk/blog/icelands-magical-palette-by-harriet-allen

All images courtesy of Ian Wilson.

11/06/2024

Cambridge is well known for its ancient university and beautiful colleges, but it is also home to museum collections of international significance and hidden artistic treasures. Join Tour Director Sarah Burles and delve beneath the city’s surface on a series of privileged visits.

29/05/2024

We've recently welcomed the return of tours to Crete, Turkey, the USA and Great Bardfield. Exploring artistic collections or the ancient world, our travellers provided feedback of their experiences travelling with ACE which we wanted to share.

26/05/2024

Our 2025 Spring bulletin has just arrived! We're excited to share the details of a series of departures in 2025 including Vietnam, Berlin, Amsterdam and Manchester. We've also included details of our exciting nature tours programme. Visit our website to request a copy.

20/05/2024

We wanted to share some of the fantastic feedback we've received from travellers recently returning from tours to Bavaria, the Seine River, Berlin and Romney Marsh. It's thanks to feedback like this that we are able to continue delivering high quality travel.

17/05/2024

Join an ACE classical music tour and visit internationally-renowned music festivals, taking in grand orchestral pieces or intimate chamber recitals by world-class musicians. Our expert Tour Directors complement the performances with in-depth lectures and guided daytime visits.

10/05/2024

From our assembly point at the architecturally impressive St Pancras station, set off by rail to Europe on an ACE tour by rail. Enjoy privileged tours of Art Nouveau gems in Brussels or marvel at the medieval landscapes in Burgundy, discover more on our website.

05/05/2024

Our recent Seine River Cruise in April was a wonderful feast of art, history and music, and ACE Tour Manager Michaela shared these lovely snapshots with us along the way. Accompanied by a host of expert Tour Directors, our group took in sights ranging from the intricate craftsmanship of the Bayeux Tapestry to the romantic ruins of Jumièges Abbey, and from the medieval streets of Rouen to the vibrant colours of Monet’s garden at Giverny. The journey culminated with the glamour of Paris, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition on 15th April 1874.

03/05/2024

At the end of March, ACE were delighted to host around 30 of our Tour Directors and Tour Managers for a two day gathering in Cambridge and at Stapleford Granary, the home of ACE Cultural Tours. These gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to get the ACE ‘family’ together to discuss new ideas for the future, meet old friends, and make new connections.

We would like to thank all our Tour Directors, including those who were unable to attend this year’s gathering, for their continued work to share their passion and knowledge with our groups.

22/04/2024

Happy Earth Day from ACE Cultural Tours. Our nature tours not only study wildlife but also discuss the human impact on and interaction with landscapes. In the regions we visit we explore conservation efforts and support learning about biodiversity across a multitude of visits.

19/04/2024

The Roman remains at Jerash, Pre-Raphaelite collections in Manchester and Glastonbury Tor are all highlights to look forward to on tour with ACE. We are delighted to be able to release our first tours for 2025 which you can view in full on our website at aceculturaltours.co.uk

08/04/2024

April 2024 marks 150 years since the first Impressionist exhibition was held in Paris. ACE Tour Director Sarah Burles shares her thoughts on the anniversary ahead of our Seine River Cruise, where our group will have the chance to see Monet's groundbreaking Impression, Sunrise.

03/04/2024

Join our cruise along the Douro River Valley and take in luscious valleys and tiered vineyards aboard our privately charted vessel as we explore the heritage and history of the region. Full details of our Douro River Cruise are available on our website. To watch the full tour highlights visit our YouTube channel.

Video content courtesy of ©DouroAzul

01/04/2024

Ahead of our Villas & Gardens in Lazio tour this May, we take a look at the grand gardens of Hadrian's Villa and the Villa d'Este at Tivoli - one the enormous architectural playground of a Roman Emperor, the other the epitome of Renaissance sophistication.

30/03/2024

The wild and beautiful Shetland Islands are a haven for wildlife. Tour Director Peter Exley shares his birdwatching highlights of summertime on the islands - a dusk boat trip to watch storm petrels and a walk to the remote Hermaness Nature Reserve to see huge colonies of gannets.

26/03/2024

Our music tours offer the opportunity to experience familiar and beloved classics as well as less commonly performed pieces. Gain a greater understanding of musical context with supporting cultural visits in-between performances, whilst joined by expert musicologists.

21/03/2024

Our team of Tour Directors are at the heart of our tours, from inception to delivery. They are involved in the planning of each tour, and act not only as experts in their fields but also as friendly and passionate travel companions. Pictured: Andrew Wilson and Imogen Corrigan

18/03/2024

The ACE Cultural Tours Blog is home to the latest news, blog pieces and guest articles. We invite you to enjoy our latest blog, a wonderful story shared with us on a recent visit by ecologist and Tour Director Kevin Hand.

13/03/2024

In the first three months of 2024 ACE groups have explored ancient empires, enjoyed intimate private recitals and discovered the works of some of Europe's most influential artists.

Join us for your next cultural tour, no prior knowledge is needed, just a desire to be culturally curious.

28/02/2024

We're incredibly proud to be able to share with you that ACE Cultural Tours has been awarded a Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for our customer service in 2023. To win this award, we had to achieve a Feefo service rating of at least 4.5 for three consecutive years. We couldn’t have done it without you, our customers, so we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your feedback and ratings with Feefo

21/02/2024

ACE’s 2024 programme of tours continues to expand, and we are pleased to announce the recent release of several exciting departures. Become immersed in the world of Shakespeare in Stratford or explore stunning Haveli's in Rajasthan, our full 2024 schedule can be viewed on our website.