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Our Story
In 2009, former New York Times reporter Nicholas Wood had an idea: what if you could travel and see the world like a reporter does?
Political Tours was born, giving people unprecedented access to places and people in the news. Alongside his wife Karen, they have given hundreds of travellers the journey of a lifetime.
Experts
Our tours are led by experts who have a broad knowledge of the region they cover. Often journalists, academics or ex-diplomats, they provide copious insight on the political and socio-economic conditions behind the news headlines.
Featured in
“’I always say there’s no job in the world like being a reporter,’ Wood says. ‘Doors open, you can go anywhere, you can ask any question – and that’s essentially what we do.'”
The Australian Financial Review, 2024
“A political tour is the perfect way to get to grips with the recent history of a nation.”
The Independent, 2013
“It’s often the outsiders that rock a settled boat, and I believe Political Tours has defined an utterly new [niche] within adventure travel.”
Travel Pulse, 2011
Experts
 | Our tours are led by experts who have a broad knowledge of the region they cover. Often journalists, academics or ex-diplomats, they provide copious insight on the political and socio-economic conditions behind the news headlines. |
Featured in
“’I always say there’s no job in the world like being a reporter,’ Wood says. ‘Doors open, you can go anywhere, you can ask any question – and that’s essentially what we do.'”
The Australian Financial Review, 2024
“A political tour is the perfect way to get to grips with the recent history of a nation.”
The Independent, 2013
“It’s often the outsiders that rock a settled boat, and I believe Political Tours has defined an utterly new [niche] within adventure travel.”
Travel Pulse, 2011
Past Tours
All bookings with Political Tours Ltd are insured under the UK Package Tour Regulations by IPP Ltd. For further information see www.ipplondon.co.uk.
"I wish there was a Political Tour for every country in the world!"
"Political Tours is a brilliant outfit because it takes you to places, events and key people like no other!"
"Overall the Political Tours format is brilliant for a holiday with purpose and mental stimulation."
"We’re very glad we had the wisdom to sign up for the trip, and look forward to the next one!"
"Political Tours genuinely gives the most stimulating groups of any of the companies I travel with."
"Political Tours genuinely gives the most stimulating groups of any of the companies I travel with."