About Us: Discover the Story Behind
Hidden Tudors Tours

Our Beginnings

The story of Hidden Tudors Tours is deeply rooted in a moment of historical reckoning and opportunity. In 2020, in the wake of global conversations about racial justice following George Floyd's tragic death, Open House London made a call for more diverse historical narratives.

As a former teacher with a passion for inclusive history, Yvette Reinfor saw this as a crucial moment to shed light on overlooked stories. Drawing on her educational background and deep research, she developed a walking tour that would challenge traditional historical narratives by exploring the often-forgotten Black Tudors combined with a Tudor Westminster architecture tour.

The response was immediate and overwhelming. When Yvette first launched the tour, tickets sold out within hours - a clear indication of the public's hunger to understand a more complete, nuanced version of British history. What began as a single walking tour for Open House London quickly became something more.

Encouraged by the enthusiastic response, Yvette expanded her tours. A second walking tour in Southwark was added, further exploring the rich, diverse history that had been left out of mainstream historical accounts. The tours weren't just walks through the city - they were immersive experiences that encouraged participants to engage critically with historical evidence.

This passion project became the foundation of Hidden Tudors Tours, a key part of Yvette's educational company, More Curricular. The tours embodied the company's mission to transform learning - making it fun, engaging, and inclusive.