HistoryFare Tours

HistoryFare Tours offer journeys into local heritage, from Melton Mowbray’s rich and vibrant history through to battlefield tours.

Melton Mowbray Guided Tours

HistoryFare Tours

Melton Mowbray can be traced back hundreds of years. Archaeological remains from the Bronze Age (c.600BC), Roman (43-409AD), Anglo Saxon (500-650AD), and Viking/Danelaw (800-900AD) periods have all been found in the town and surrounding area.

For further details about HistoryFare Guided Tours of Melton Mowbray, please click here.

Battlefield Tours

HistoryFare Tours is highly committed to providing exceptional battlefield tours taking you on a journey of remembrance and discovery in the footsteps of those who gave so much for the freedom we enjoy today.

Whether you’re tracing an ancestor or just have an interest in the subject, HistoryFare Battlefield Tours can be individually tailored to suit your needs.

If you want to explore the bases, monuments, towns, and cities where the brave airmen, airwomen and paratroopers lived, worked & trained before heading over to occupied Europe to fight then the war for freedom, then join us on a HistoryFare Battlefield Tour to experience a journey of discovery that will leave a lasting impression.

With a focus on authenticity and local traditions, HistoryFare connects visitors with the distinctive features that make Melton Mowbray an iconic destination for history enthusiasts and lovers of English culture alike.

Private Walking Tours

HistoryFare Private Walking Tours allow you, the customer, to personalise your tour to your own requirements.  You can pick and choose the theme, the duration, the date, include additional extras such as food and drink to enhance your experience.   

If you would like to book a private walking tour of Melton Mowbray, please visit my private walking tours page for further details.

Corporate Tours

HistoryFare Corporate Tours offers tailored walking tours that highlight the essence of Melton Mowbray. Every tour is crafted to give your corporate group a meaningful and memorable experience.

If you’re searching for an enjoyable option for your team’s away day without spending a fortune, HistoryFare offers a variety of experiences designed to meet your objectives. Whether your focus is on team building, promoting well-being, hosting social gatherings, or entertaining clients, our tailored tours provide a practical solution to achieve your goals. 

If you would like to book a HistoryFare Corporate Tour, please visit my corporate tours page for further details.

HistoryFare’s Accessibility Promise

HistoryFare is committed to making travel more inclusive for everyone.

Clear, honest information about accessibility is provided wherever required.

The guided walks are designed to provide a step free access or alternative locations to ensure all points of interest can be enjoyed by all wherever possible.

Flexible travel options to suit different transport needs can be arranged on request.

Parking facilities, step-free access, senior-friendly routes, and accessible attractions are all taken into consideration when developing a HistoryFare guided tour.

We listen to customers feedback and continuously improve our services to better serve all travellers.

If you have a question about accessibility issues, then please get in touch to see how we can help.

Explore in confidence with HistoryFare.

Mobility Hire

If you need to hire a mobility scooter or a wheel chair to enable you to access HistoryFare Tours, these are available for hire from ShopMobility Melton Mowbray, subject to a small hire charge and availablity. Please visit their website for contact details.

Awards & Accolades

Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards Highly Commended for the New Tourism Business category and finalist in the Best Days Out at the
Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Award New Tourism Business 2024
Best Day Out in Leicestershire 2024
Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award 2025
Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award 2025
Prestige Awards Historic Tour Operator of the Year
Prestige Awards Historic Tour Operator of the Year Central England 2025/26
Melton BID Leisure & Tourism Award 2025
Melton BID Leisure & Tourism Award 2025
Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards Finalist 2025
Best Day Out in Leicestershire 2025
Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Award Accessible and Inclusive Tourism 2025
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RodMee
14/10/2026
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D-Day Normandy tour So just back from our superb ‘tour’ around Normandy which has come to an end having visited D-Day beaches, battle hills, museums, military cemeteries & memorials. All fantastically put together by Brian whose knowledge & research brought the whole events of June 1944 & beyond to life complete with moving stories of heroics that make you reflect on life today. Brian fully organised where to visit, undertaking extensive research so that the sites & memorials came to life & meant more. History Fare delivers as advertised & anyone interested in this part of history or local Melton tours should come & find out themselves! Thank you Brian; 5 stars!!
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Kathryn S
06/09/2026
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Melton Mowbray Military Tour Another really enjoyable and informative tour with Brian. Melton is so full of history which he really brings to life.
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Ian S
06/09/2026
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Military History Tour Great knowledge brilliantly delivered. Good value for money, recommend.
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David H
06/09/2026
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An Historical Walk with Brian’s “History Fare” Walking Tours A brilliant informative trip around Melton learning about Meltons military connections on one of Brian’s many walking Tours. We did the Military Tour and it was just so interesting learning about the buildings and the many military people with connections to Melton. I highly recommend this walk and would also recommend his many other informative walk. Thanks Brian for a great talk and walk. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Celia Fox
05/07/2026
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Navigation and River Eye Tour - definitely recommend. Whether you've recently moved to the area, lived here a long time or are a visitor, you'll likely learn something new. Brian is very knowledgeable and his talks are very interesting and well paced. I definitely recommend any of his talks or tours.
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Graham H
10/06/2026
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Walking history tour of Melton Mowbray Brian, our guide on the history tour long River Eye and canal route through Melton Mowbray. His knowledge of the history of the canal and the adjoining properties is amazing. As residents of Melton for a number of years it was interesting to see a new part of our town that we didn't know existed. We can highly recommend it.
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David G
08/06/2026
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Excellent Melton Navigation/Waterways Tour. I have done a number of Brian’s tours- most recently it was the Melton Navigation Tour, which was excellent. The topic was well researched, the information well presented and explained, and the easy walk around Melton took a couple of hours. I would thoroughly recommend.
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Vivienne T
06/06/2026
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The Taylor,Bird and Eff Family Fantastic tour with our American Family. We all learnt so much about our home town. Thank you Brian you have so much knowledge about where we live.
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jakebana
05/06/2026
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History Fare tour I have been on two of these tours now and both have been excellent. Brian Fare is very knowledgeable about his subject and is a friendly guide. He gives plenty of detail and always has time for questions or further information if it is required. Highly recommend.
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Marva W
18/05/2026
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WWII Personalized History Tour My husband and I hired Brian Fare of HistoryFare Tours for a day to learn about the area where my Dad was stationed during WWII. Communication to plan the day was easy, Brian was well prepared, and we saw and learned so much more than we anticipated. I would highly recommend Brian!

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