Private Tour
1066 Battle of Hastings Guided Tour
Overview
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This tour offers a private local historian guide throughout. You will learn the complete story of the 1066 conflict including the reasons why the succession was disputed, the invasions of Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy as well as full details of the battle of Hastings with information on battle tactics, weapons used and armour.
You will stand at the acknowledged position of the Saxon shield wall and walk the perimeter of the battlefield (weather permitting) before viewing the position that Harold fell.
You will also learn what happened in the days and months after the battle before William was crowned King on 25th December 1066.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We stop at a vantage point to view Caldbec Hill, where the Anglo-Saxon army camped the night before the battle. Here you will learn the background to the conflict.
St Mary the Virgin Church
This church was founded by the Abbey monks in 1102. We will take a look inside the church unless there is a service in progress.
What‘s Included
Battle Abbey entrance
Private Local Historian Guide throughout
Coffee and/or Tea
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1066 Battle of Hastings Guided Tour
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great historical tour
richardmI1852NP,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Heather was excellent and tailored the tour to what we liked. Excellent historical knowledge and her guide/maps were great.
Great day in Battle!
cmcrayner,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Heather was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Battle. The tour was very interesting and made for a lovely day. We highly recommend Heather!
Great place to visit.
Alex S,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a really cool castle. Had a lot of history and the tour was really good. It was self paced. Had a lot to see and do. Was very good.
Experiencing the Battle of Hastings
Experience574550,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top-notch tour. We learned a lot and left the tour with a much better understanding of events leading up to and following the Battle of Hastings. I highly recommend this tour and especially the tour guide. She was terrific.
Excellent Tour
ginnyt970,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Heather, our guide, was outstanding in her knowledge. We learned about the family tree which led to the battle, the building up & viewed the site. Absolutely fascinating.
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