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The Grand Tour: everything you wanted to know

The Grand Tour: everything you wanted to know

From classical sites to society scandals, Lizzie Rogers answers listener questions on the 18th-century travellers who visited continental Europe

Ellie Cawthorne

Published: July 28, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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In the 18th century, countless British travellers set off to continental Europe in search of art, architecture... and a good time. But what were the must-see locations on the Grand Tour? How did people overcome the challenges of language, currency and uncomfortable mules? And what were the biggest scandals that shook fashionable Europe? In this 'everything you wanted to know' episode, Lizzie Rogers takes Ellie Cawthorne on a whistle-stop journey through the history of the Grand Tour.

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Ellie CawthorneHead of content (audio)

Ellie Cawthorne is head of content (audio) at HistoryExtra