Faculty-led travel courses · Europe
London Faculty-Led Travel Course
This program explores London on foot, from Big Ben and Piccadilly Circus to the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. Students experience a global capital that combines centuries of history with a diverse, modern economy.
Good to know
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Best season
- May–September
- Typical length
- 7–10 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Big Ben and WestminsterThe clock tower stands beside the Houses of Parliament, the seat of the UK government on the Thames.
- Buckingham PalaceThe official London residence of the monarch, where the changing of the guard takes place.
- Piccadilly CircusA busy junction and public space in the West End known for its illuminated advertising screens.
- British MuseumOne of the world's largest museums, with collections that span human history and offer free general admission.
- Tower of LondonThis medieval fortress on the Thames is a UNESCO World Heritage site and houses the Crown Jewels.
- West End TheatreLondon's theater district is one of the world's leading centers for live drama and musicals.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit London
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Business & EntrepreneurshipA course could study London as a global financial center and the structure of the UK economy.
Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could trace British history through museums, royal palaces and architecture.
Journalism, Film & MediaA course could explore British broadcasting, the press and London's theater and film industries.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkA course could examine multiculturalism, immigration and public policy in a global city.
Map
Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university faculty of business or humanities
- A museum education department
- A media or broadcasting organization
- A financial services firm or professional association
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
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Day 1
Departure
Students depart for London on an overnight international flight.
- Depart for London
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Day 2
Arrival in London
The group arrives and gets a first look at the city.
- Arrive and transfer to the hotel
- Short afternoon city tour
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Day 3
St. Paul's and Imperial War Museum
Students visit Sir Christopher Wren's cathedral, then a museum on the history of modern conflict.
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Imperial War Museum
- Free afternoon
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Day 4
Buckingham Palace and Greenwich
The day moves from the royal residence to the birthplace of world time at Greenwich.
- Buckingham Palace
- National Maritime Museum
- Queen's House and Royal Observatory
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Day 5
National Gallery and British Museum
Two of the world's great museums hold European paintings and treasures from civilizations across the globe.
- National Gallery
- British Museum
- Free evening
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Day 6
Westminster and South Kensington
Students see the seat of British government, then two museums of art and science in South Kensington.
- Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Natural History Museum
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Day 7
Tower of London and the City
A fortress nearly 1,000 years old sits beside London's modern financial district.
- Tower of London
- Tower Bridge
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, NGO or company)
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Day 8
Departure
Transfer to the airport for the flight home.
- Transfer to the airport
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
Get started
Plan a course in London
Tell us about your course and we will reply with a draft itinerary and cost.