12 Best Virtual Field Trips for Schools in 2026

The best virtual field trip isn't the flashiest — it's the one that matches what you're teaching this week. To make that easy, here are twelve standout virtual field trips from the 360Worlds library, grouped by subject, with what each teaches and who it suits. Every one runs in a browser, so you can start whole-class on the board with no headsets.

History

1. Roman London

Walk through a reconstruction of Londinium and grasp the scale, layout and daily life of a Roman town. Perfect for a Romans topic and for building historical empathy. See teaching history with immersive worlds for lesson ideas. Explore Roman London.

2. London Through Time

Compare the same city across eras — the ultimate "then and now" lesson for change over time. Great for history enquiry and local studies. Explore London Through Time.

3. Blue Plaques of London

Connect famous figures to the exact places they lived and worked — a superb cross-curricular link between history, literature and citizenship. Explore Blue Plaques of London.

Science and Space

4. The Solar System

Travel from the sun to the outer planets and compare their scale, features and conditions. Ideal for a space topic in primary and secondary science. Explore the Solar System.

5. Journey Inside the Human Body

Shrink down and explore human anatomy from the inside — a vivid way to teach body systems that a diagram never matches. Explore Journey Inside the Human Body.

6. Walking with Dinosaurs

Bring prehistoric life to scale for a topic that already captivates young learners. Great for science and cross-curricular writing. Explore Walking with Dinosaurs.

Geography and Nature

7. Earth's Biomes

Explore rainforests, deserts, tundra and more, comparing climate, plants and animals across the world's major ecosystems. A geography and biology staple. Explore Earth's Biomes.

8. Tropical Oceans

Dive into vibrant reef ecosystems to study biodiversity, food webs and the impact of a changing climate. Explore Tropical Oceans.

9. Into the Deep

Descend into the deep ocean — one of the least accessible places on Earth — to explore adaptation and extreme environments. Explore Into the Deep.

10. Great British Beaches

Study coastlines, erosion and coastal processes at real British beaches, ideal for UK geography fieldwork prep. Explore Great British Beaches.

11. The Most Beautiful Waterfalls

Explore the water cycle, river processes and landscape formation through some of the world's most dramatic waterfalls. Explore The Most Beautiful Waterfalls.

12. Ten Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

Compare coastal environments around the globe for physical geography and a discussion of tourism and sustainability. Explore Ten Most Beautiful Beaches.

How to choose

Don't pick by spectacle — pick by fit. Ask:

• Does it match my current topic? Relevance beats novelty every time.
• Is it interactive? Explorable worlds beat passive videos for learning; see 360° video in education for the difference.
• Does it suit my class? Check the age and subject fit.

Then plan the lesson around it using how to plan a virtual field trip.

Start exploring

Browse the full library of worlds to find the perfect match for your next unit — there's far more than twelve. To give your whole school access across every subject and device, see 360Worlds for schools, pricing, or book a demo.